University of Miami accelerated BSN 2012

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Anyone applying to the University of Miami ABSN program for next summer 2012?

Hello again everyone

I just thought I should let you guys know that I am a Miami local and if I can help any of you with housing or any questions you may have about Miami I am more than happy to help. :o:up:

Do you have any recommendations for the Coral Gables area? or where to look for? what part of Miami are you from? I've been looking online and have drove down there a couple times to see the area. But still takes time getting acquainted. I'm usually only by the South Beach or North Miami side

Do you have any recommendations for the Coral Gables area? or where to look for? what part of Miami are you from? I've been looking online and have drove down there a couple times to see the area. But still takes time getting acquainted. I'm usually only by the South Beach or North Miami side

I have lived here my whole life; I'm from the Dadeland area which is a good 30 minute drive with traffic to the University. Miami is a harsh city and yes you need to get acquainted to it. Where is it that you'd like to live? Factors you need to consider are 1. budget, 2. location and 3. convenience to and from your apt/campus

Keep in mind that parking fees for the year are around $400 so a lot of students try to live nearby and ride their bikes to school but then again renting in the gables is very expensive.

Do you have any recommendations for the Coral Gables area? or where to look for? what part of Miami are you from? I've been looking online and have drove down there a couple times to see the area. But still takes time getting acquainted. I'm usually only by the South Beach or North Miami side

I forgot to enclose this link for you:

http://public.cgcent.miami.edu/off-campus-housing/frmSearch.aspx

The University has housing department that can be helpful also...I can give you opinions on certain places and neighborhoods if you need it..there are certain areas that I think you should avoid but I'll get into that later :twocents::twocents:

Thanks! I've found like three places that my friends used to live when they attended UM. But just trying to get a much places so I can see what I like.

Thanks! I've found like three places that my friends used to live when they attended UM. But just trying to get a much places so I can see what I like.

You're welcome..check out that link; I'm sure there are places there that will interest you.

Thanks. I checked it out. I guess i have to wait closer to when I want to move in.

Specializes in Cardiac, GYN, Med-Surg Tele.
Grace,

Where is a good place for students to live? In general, how was the first semester? Any tips for preparing for the program? How are you paying for this large tuition if you don't mind answering. I know I have more questions I just can't think right now. Thanks for your time.

Mike

Hi Mike,

Alot of students live in the Gables near school, at University Inn Condominiums. There is a website on UM for off campus housing you can check out, I also know some people who live in the Dadeland area. Those are both relatively safe. Dont go too deep in the Gables though because it can be kind of sketch if you know what I mean. For me I live far and commute because I just couldnt afford those places and am not working so it is all up to your pocket lol. The first semester was crazy, but only because it was 10 weeks( summer start). If you are starting in Jan, I think thats the best because second semester is the easiest so doing it in summer is ok. Dont get me wrong its not easy at all, just the easiest of all 3. First semester I had clinicals for adult health I 2 days a week but in fall and spring you only do one day from 7-3 30. There is class everyday else and is pretty much from 8-4. There is also a Health assessment lab that you go to once a week to learn how to do your assessment , so that day you may stay later depending on which lab you get. Over all patho and pharm were the hardest, pharm the hardest of all. You will get through it though, its not impossible. The only thing i can say to do before the program is to keep on top of the school with making sure your bckground check has cleared and to start reviewing the med calc book way before, rather than late beacause it 400 pages you have to practice before the program starts for a test you get within 2 weeks of the first day, and you need to pass with a 90% by the third try. I am great at maths so i caught up fast but them telling me a month before was a bit haphazard for me. I had to take out loans to pay for tuition. My first semester i took out a medcap loan from wells fargo, but this semester my mom took out a parent plus loan on my behalf because I am still a dependent.

Any thing else feel free to message me

Grace

Hi Mike,

Alot of students live in the Gables near school, at University Inn Condominiums. There is a website on UM for off campus housing you can check out, I also know some people who live in the Dadeland area. Those are both relatively safe. Dont go too deep in the Gables though because it can be kind of sketch if you know what I mean. For me I live far and commute because I just couldnt afford those places and am not working so it is all up to your pocket lol. The first semester was crazy, but only because it was 10 weeks( summer start). If you are starting in Jan, I think thats the best because second semester is the easiest so doing it in summer is ok. Dont get me wrong its not easy at all, just the easiest of all 3. First semester I had clinicals for adult health I 2 days a week but in fall and spring you only do one day from 7-3 30. There is class everyday else and is pretty much from 8-4. There is also a Health assessment lab that you go to once a week to learn how to do your assessment , so that day you may stay later depending on which lab you get. Over all patho and pharm were the hardest, pharm the hardest of all. You will get through it though, its not impossible. The only thing i can say to do before the program is to keep on top of the school with making sure your bckground check has cleared and to start reviewing the med calc book way before, rather than late beacause it 400 pages you have to practice before the program starts for a test you get within 2 weeks of the first day, and you need to pass with a 90% by the third try. I am great at maths so i caught up fast but them telling me a month before was a bit haphazard for me. I had to take out loans to pay for tuition. My first semester i took out a medcap loan from wells fargo, but this semester my mom took out a parent plus loan on my behalf because I am still a dependent.

Any thing else feel free to message me

Grace

Thanks for all of the great information, Grace! I just found out yesterday that I got into the Accelerated Program for January :yeah:Since I am from Boca, I will need to find a place down there. I looked up University Inn Condominiums online and it looks pretty nice. Do you happen to know if you need a realtor to look at their condominiums or if they have a leasing agent on site? Also, do you know of any places that do roommate matching?

Hi Mike,

Alot of students live in the Gables near school, at University Inn Condominiums. There is a website on UM for off campus housing you can check out, I also know some people who live in the Dadeland area. Those are both relatively safe. Dont go too deep in the Gables though because it can be kind of sketch if you know what I mean. For me I live far and commute because I just couldnt afford those places and am not working so it is all up to your pocket lol. The first semester was crazy, but only because it was 10 weeks( summer start). If you are starting in Jan, I think thats the best because second semester is the easiest so doing it in summer is ok. Dont get me wrong its not easy at all, just the easiest of all 3. First semester I had clinicals for adult health I 2 days a week but in fall and spring you only do one day from 7-3 30. There is class everyday else and is pretty much from 8-4. There is also a Health assessment lab that you go to once a week to learn how to do your assessment , so that day you may stay later depending on which lab you get. Over all patho and pharm were the hardest, pharm the hardest of all. You will get through it though, its not impossible. The only thing i can say to do before the program is to keep on top of the school with making sure your bckground check has cleared and to start reviewing the med calc book way before, rather than late beacause it 400 pages you have to practice before the program starts for a test you get within 2 weeks of the first day, and you need to pass with a 90% by the third try. I am great at maths so i caught up fast but them telling me a month before was a bit haphazard for me. I had to take out loans to pay for tuition. My first semester i took out a medcap loan from wells fargo, but this semester my mom took out a parent plus loan on my behalf because I am still a dependent.

Any thing else feel free to message me

Grace

Thanks for giving us a heads up. I was just curious when did you receive your background check packet and any other packet after you got accepted? I went to the nursing office two weeks ago asking them if I can just pick it up from there and they said they will be mailing it out the week after. It's been like three weeks for me. And how long did your background check take anyways?

Thanks for all of the great information, Grace! I just found out yesterday that I got into the Accelerated Program for January :yeah:Since I am from Boca, I will need to find a place down there. I looked up University Inn Condominiums online and it looks pretty nice. Do you happen to know if you need a realtor to look at their condominiums or if they have a leasing agent on site? Also, do you know of any places that do roommate matching?

I'm from Boca! lol.

Does anybody know if there is anyway of getting the med calc book before?

:thankya:

Specializes in Cardiac, GYN, Med-Surg Tele.

Hi all:

The background check took about 2 months for me. The background check itself turns around in a day, the drug screen takes about 3 days, but the FBI fingerprint screening took 2 months. Some peoples got returned to them because the FBI said the prints were not legible. I sent 2 extras in the packet so they could pick and choose to avoid this problem. Go to umbackcheckdotcom( the dot is an actual .) just we cant post links on here, and get the process started. Mine was $95.00. med calc ISBN 0323056296. GL :)

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