UNF/JU/FCCJ

[hjhd]

I am looking for advice from anyone enrolled in UNF or JU's accelerated BSN program, or FCCJ's ADN program. I already have a Bachelor's degree from years ago so I was hoping to get into either UNF or JU's accelerated BSN program, but I would be equally happy with FCCJ since I realize how competetive each of these programs are.

My biggest concern is the time commitment as I have two small children at home. I know it can be done, but I am very curious as to the typical (I know they change from semester to semester) schedule I might expect as a nursing student. I can't seem to get a straight answer from anyone at any of the schools. I figured an actual student in these programs might be able to help me out. I'm just trying to get an idea of how much childcare I will need. I am planning to apply at JU & UNF for summer 2010, and for FCCJ's fall 2010 class if I don't get in to UNF or JU.

Can anyone PLEASE tell me what their current schedule is? I just need some idea of what to expect.

Thanks in advance! I'm so glad I found these forums! I've already found so much information just by searching old threads.

:)

[Ypoons]

Your best bet is to talk with the Nursing Adviser at the North Campus in regard to FSCJ. The other student advisers did not give me much information about the BSN program, and in fact, they acted like it wasn't even a normal BSN degree.

I can tell you it is indeed like any other BSN degree. And in addition, you will be Critical Care Certified.

Yes, you do have to already have your Associate Degree in nursing and have a certain amount of hours for experience before being accepted into the BSN program.

It is intense, much paper writing. Clinicals come more toward the end since the nurses already have been working and have clinical experience. As far as the BSN schedule, it is Thursday evenings and every other Saturday the first semester, Tues. evenings and Thurs evenings the second semester with 8 clinical days in the 2nd half. It goes on for 15 months, full-time.There are a lot of hybrid courses which you mostly do online, then in classroom for tests. The schedule is easy to work around, but lots of homework. It is a great program.

Good luck with your decision.

[FLmomof5]

Also....

Currently, you have to have an ASN and something like 2000 hrs exp to get into the FSCJ BSN program....but that was set up before it became a 4 yr school. They have asked the BON to change it so a student can roll straight into the BSN program from the ASN.

Here's to hoping that happens soon!

[hjhd]

FLmom- Thanks for that info! I was hoping it would eventually articulate into a full 4 year program so you don't have to stop, work for 2,000hrs and then start back for the BSN.