UMDNJ-part-time BSN

piscesgrl389 · Jul 5, 2012

Hello all,
I am interested in applying for the 2013 part-time BSN program at UMDNJ. I am curious if any individuals in the all nurses community are enrolled, or are considering applying in the program. Can anyone provide feedback? Due to some financial restrictions, I will have to work full-time in a non-health related field while attending school (well, hopefully attend :-)). I am assuming that the part-time program is geared towards individuals who work a significant amount of hours per week. Thanks!

Hey!

i started the pt-bsn at umdnj back in 2011 ( half done and dying to graduate ) we normally have class thursdays ( starts 5:30 till w.e time but def. not too late ) sometimes fridays ( this sem we dont have it ) and clinicals are saturdays ( normally 7:30/8am - 2/3pm). There are 13 of us in the class and most of us work FT jobs ( some work 3 days 12 hours shift, some work 5 days 8 hour shift and others work more) Definitly accommodating for students to work... you just have to find the balance and time between studying, work and school. You can even have a social life! lol. I dont work fulltime but i put in between 25-30 hours at work.

If you have any specific questions let me know!

jemem17 · Jul 5, 2012

Thanks for the prompt response. I am curious how difficult it is to get into the program. May I ask what your GPA was? Did you volunteer? I have a 3.35 with a BA in Psychology, and my pre-req GPA is around 3.7 (unfortunately I received a C in statistics way back when). I am hoping to volunteer at a hospital sometime this summer as my healthcare experience is fairly limited. Any suggestions? Thanks!

piscesgrl389 · Jul 7, 2012

my gpa wasnt great lol i graduated with a 3.2 gpa with a BS in biology. My pre-reqs i dont remember the GPA exactly but i got an A in everything but Gen Chem which i got a C in but i was told during the info session if you took a higher level science they would take that instead so i guess they took my Orgo which i got a B+ in. I worked in a nursing home as a unit clerk but tbh i dont really think having health care experience in necessary since i think some of my classmates really didnt do anything healthcare related but they did have an outstanding GPAs. Volunteering may be a plus and perhaps you can even get one of them to write you a recommendation. I know clara maass, when i volunteered, they can assign you to be a "nursing volunteer" especially since your interesed in pursing a career in that field.

maffechr · Oct 19, 2012

I am interested in this program. I thank those who already posted in this thread and am wondering if anybody else has any experience in this program?

snunes · Jan 29, 2013

Hi everyone! I'm interested in applying to this program for summer 2014. If anyone has any insight, recommendations, or information about this program that would be great!

Cielo SN · Apr 5, 2013

HI maffechr,

I am a new incoming student for the PT BSN program summer 2013. I'm wondering how did your process go?

Cielo SN · Apr 11, 2013

HI Piscesgrl389, I'm starting the pt BSN program next month, and I'm wondering if all textbook were used? Any advice between new, used or ebooks? Thank you and Good luck on almost finishing the program!

maffechr · Apr 13, 2013

HI maffechr,
I am a new incoming student for the PT BSN program summer 2013. I'm wondering how did your process go?

I didn't apply. I didn't start my prereqs yet.

baileyzt · Feb 10, 2014

I know this is an old thread but does anyone who went through the part time program at UMDNJ/Rutgers have any advice as far as getting ready for the program?? I got accepted for summer 2014 and I wanted to maybe brush up on material or do something to prepare myself for the program. Is there anything you think I should prepare myself for?? Like the teas? Any advice at all would be helpful

papaya18 · Feb 24, 2014

Hello baileyzt. When did you get notified of your acceptance into the summer 2014 program? When did you submit your application? I also applied and I was wondering when they would start acceptance.

baileyzt · Mar 11, 2014

Hello baileyzt. When did you get notified of your acceptance into the summer 2014 program? When did you submit your application? I also applied and I was wondering when they would start acceptance.

I am so sorry I am just getting back to you. I haven't been back to this thread in a while. But I heard back the first week of February, submitted my application January 4th, and it was verified and submitted to the school January 15th. Did you hear back yet??