UF Accelerated BSN, Summer 2018

U.S.A. Florida

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Hi all!

It's pretty early on but I'd love to meet and chat with the potential applicants for this program. I also think it'd be great to have this forum in case we stumble upon application questions and such. Maybe some successful applicants in the past may pop in to say hello as well!

What are your feelings about this program or even UF in general? Are you applying to other programs? Where are you from?

We haven't heard anything about it on the GNV campus, so I think it was a Jax professor who told their students about it.

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I've heard that there is a petition process of someone gets rejected, do you know anything about that?

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So how did you get in if you received a letter of rejection? Also, what can you tell us about the program itself? What's the course load like, etc?

I went and talked to Kenneth Wynn, and there was an error in their calculation of my GPA - to the tune of almost an entire grade point. My application was re-reviewed and added to the wait list, and I was offered a spot on the day that all accepted applicants had to notify the program if they were going to accept or reject their seats. I will say that my situation was a little out of the norm and that they are normally very careful about processing applications, but I just had the feeling that something wasn't right, so I pursued it and there turned out to be an error. For those that are denied, there is an appeal process to be put on the wait list (or at least there was last year) if you feel your application should be reconsidered.

I'm happy to answer any specific questions you have about the program, and as far as the course load goes - just be prepared to work your butt off. I chose not to work during the summer semester so I could get my feet wet, and am glad that I did. Many people have worked part time through the entire program, so it's possible, but the summer semester is tough and you have obligations 3-4 days per week. Plan to spend a little bit of time almost every day studying, completing assignments, etc. That said, it's pretty doable and most of us do quite well in our courses (in spite of the fact that the college has their own grading system in which it is more difficult to get an A).

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I wouldn't be surprised if they released decisions when their office was closed, whether that's today or another day. They really don't like getting bombarded with emails and phone calls so they'll put as much space in between us and them as possible! They do the same thing for regular university admittance.

I'm also interested in learning about petitioning if anyone knows anything!

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Herestohoping, I'm glad things worked out for you! If you don't mind me asking, how do you like the program? I have several friends in the traditional program currently and they're always talking about admin problems. Do you find that the accelerated admins are also disorganized and a little sporadic?

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Thanks for the information! What kind of support system does the school have for students? (i.e. How willing are the professors to work one on one or in a small group with people or does the university have a library/study area specifically geared towards nurses/medical students?

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Herestohoping, I'm glad things worked out for you! What campus were you assigned?

Thanks! I was assigned to Gainesville, which I selected in my application.

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fingers crossed! Been praying for all you guys too! wishing the best

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Expect your letter of acceptance or denial on Monday, Feb 19th. Good luck y'all!

Just wondering who you found this out from? :) still nervous I haven't heard anything!

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Herestohoping, I'm glad things worked out for you! If you don't mind me asking, how do you like the program? I have several friends in the traditional program currently and they're always talking about admin problems. Do you find that the accelerated admins are also disorganized and a little sporadic?

I have actually enjoyed the program overall, and feel like I will be pretty well prepared to take my boards and start my nursing career. That said, there are certainly some bureaucratic issues you'll likely have to deal with: often you will not know your full semester schedule until the first day of classes, exams and other commitments will be double booked, you'll have a night clinical one day and be expected to be at class the next morning, etc. Try to remember that they are managing a LOT of students (40-60ish in each ABSN cohort and 120ish in each traditional cohort), and a lot of faculty who have other clinical/research commitments on top of teaching. I will admit that it's a little chaotic at times, but I think it helps the time fly by even faster. ;)

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Thanks for the information! What kind of support system does the school have for students? (i.e. How willing are the professors to work one on one or in a small group with people or does the university have a library/study area specifically geared towards nurses/medical students?

We have a pretty big HSC library that you share with all of their other health professions. Usually there are plenty of places to study, but we don't have a program-specific area. I am a "study at home alone" type, so I'm probably not the best judge of this, but I study in the library a few times a semester and its always fine. As far as support from professors and administration, most of your professors will be more than happy to help you in any way you need, whether that is privately in office hours, in small groups, or both. Some professors can be a little short via email, but talking to them face-to-face is much better, and they really do want to help you. For some of our exams we have been able to review the questions online after the exam is over, but usually you will need to make an appointment with your professor to review specific exam questions. We have a new associate dean of students this semester, so I can't say for sure how things will be for the new cohorts, but I have spoken to her in person and she seems very receptive to student concerns.

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I'm so excited to begin!! I really hope I get in!!

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