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Paging Denise2005 or any other nursing students

KittahMamaKittahMama
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hi! I am moving to Cincy and looking into going into nursing and someone on thenest said you had done this. I have a bachelors degree in an unrelated field and probably need to take a prereq or two but I am really want an RN or BSN.

Any thoughts or info would be greatly appreciated!!

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Re: Paging Denise2005 or any other nursing students

  • Klmorgan83Klmorgan83 member
    Not a nurse - but I know UC has an accelerated program for people who already hold a bachelor's in another degree.  My sister is applying to it right now, that's why I know :)
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  • KittahMamaKittahMama
    Did I read that right that UC's program is 10k a year???

    I can get it in Louisville for $1200 a semester which would mean around $6k for the entire program!
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  • rachel06rachel06
    Wright State in Dayton also has a program as well. Not sure on the cost though.
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  • hannah&benhannah&ben

    Another option is Northern Kentucky University, they have several options for nursing and it's much, much cheaper than UC, around $3,500 per year I believe.  They offer a 'metro' rate to Cinci residents so it's not out of state.

    Hannah

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  • Soon2BHikerSoon2BHiker
    Hello!  I'm a nursing student at NKU. I also had a bachelors degree previously (in psychology). I'm in the accelerated program at NKU, its 16months, year round, with a few breaks throughout. I have been extremely happy with my decision. If you have any questions, feel free to email me. hheitker at hotmail dot com. Cincinnati area has many options for nursing programs, where ever you decide, I highly recommend a BSN program, with many of the local hospitals being magnet status, they are only hiring BSN prepared nurses. Good luck!
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  • doodlebug914doodlebug914 member

    I have my BSN.  I haven't really had any advantage having it over an ADN (Associate's Degree, where you also become an RN), but as pp mentioned, m any local hospitals are striving to obtain Magnet status and are preferring a BSN.  One of the ladies I work with wants to work at Children's but she said they prefer BSN.  I know UC offers an accelerated program if you have a bachelor's but I don't know the cost.  Hailey has seemed very happy with the program at NKU as well :)

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  • Brougham7-15-06Brougham7-15-06
    imagedoodlebug914:

    I have my BSN.  I haven't really had any advantage having it over an ADN (Associate's Degree, where you also become an RN), but as pp mentioned, m any local hospitals are striving to obtain Magnet status and are preferring a BSN.  One of the ladies I work with wants to work at Children's but she said they prefer BSN.  I know UC offers an accelerated program if you have a bachelor's but I don't know the cost.  Hailey has seemed very happy with the program at NKU as well :)

    I got my BSN from UC....their program was a disaster when I graduated in 2006...and apparently it isn't much better these days.

    I work at Childrens, and since becoming a magnet hospital....they will no longer hire anyone without a BSN or higher at this point...I think it is total crap. They are grandfathering in those who already work there without a BSN...but they are highly recommending those that don't have a BSN get one.

    While I was delivering at Christ, one of my postpartum nurses said that Christ Hospital just got magnet status...and they too are no longer accepting anyone with less than a BSN...she even said they are MAKING those that work there already get their BSN or find a new job.....so older RNs who have worked there for 25 years with a ADN or diploma are being made to get a BSN.  A bit ironic since they have a college of nursing with a diploma program...they can't even work there.

    GL

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  • Soon2BHikerSoon2BHiker
    St. E system is also only hiring BSN currently, not sure what the plan is with those who are currently working without a BSN.
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