[pshs_2000]

Hi,

I'm starting the accelerated second degree program at VCU in May 06. Is there anyone out here that'll be starting, too???

Hope you see you in May!

[pshs_2000]

anyone??

[carolinapooh]

Aw, poor you - you always have a hard time! Don't feel lonely - no one answers Duke posts either.

[rosendalemj]

I'll be one year ahead of you in the accelerated program when you start and graduate in December 2006. Classes for AB's and A2D's are identical the first semester, and all the clinicals courses are identical all the way to BSN. Clear your life for nothing but Nursing school during your first summer semester. Very busy. NCLEX type review books are useful for some folks to practise study questions or shortcut reading. Not necessary for all clinical classes. Look at the prentice hall review and rational series. Hardest semester will be your fall semester this year. VCU is an outstanding nursing school overall!

Mike

[tobehealthy]

I am considering applying to the second degree program for next summer. Looking at the Psych NP program. Anyone have any advice? Suggestions? I currently work outside of the healthcare field...

[TypeA]

I see that this thread hasn't gotten much action. For those of you who have begun the program, how competitive was it to get in? How do you like it so far? I just made the decision not to go to medical school, instead I think that the NP route is better for me. It is a totally new arena for me...I have spent the last 2 years working on my post-bacc at VCU in prep for med school. ANY advice, info, whatever would be greatly appreciated.

-TypeA

[MrsJVC]

me! i am starting in the VCU accelerated BSN program in may. i decided not to do the master's program even though i plan to become a NP because the costs are greater and i don't want to be locked into 3 years of full-time school. i looked at becoming a PA and never really considered that or becoming a doctor because i prefer the more holistic, patient-centered nursing approach.

anyone else starting at VCU?

[StarryNyte713]

Congrats, MrsJVC!
I applied to the ABSN program at VCU but have not heard anything yet May I ask how long ago you received your letter?

[MrsJVC]

surprisingly, i got my letter around dec. 17 and i submitted my app. on november 30th - the day before the deadline. i wasn't expecting to hear until february according to their website. i know several others who applied and have not heard yet. my letter said that i must accept by jan. 10th or my spot will be offered to another applicant, so i assume the next round of admittance letters will be sent out around then.

good luck and hope to hear you get your acceptance soon!

[StarryNyte713]

Very cool! Thank you for the info., it is much needed since some of the other schools' deadlines are Feb. 1. I'd better go ahead and apply, just in case.
Do you currently live in the Richmond area? I'm in Williamsburg, so if I do get in, I'll be apartment shopping soon