HopefulCaryn

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1. UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

   HopefulCaryn replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida

   I also wanted to add that we started at about 60 and I believe 30 something graduated "on time" and about 10 dropped down from accelerated to regular.

2. UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

   HopefulCaryn replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida

   UCF accel program was REALLY unorganized. I was in it may 2012-oct 2012, until I dropped out/took medical withdrawal due to a medical problem as well as failing patho and pharm. It was a MAJOR challenge to have any warning to know what your next wee...

3. UCF Fall 2011 Hopefuls

   HopefulCaryn replied to jenniferpnts's topic in Florida

   Good day and congrats to all those accepted and in the middle of the first semester!! I was in the c/o 2012 but left the program 2 weeks ago for several reasons (I'm not shy about it but it's not relevant here). I have an ATI set of books that look ...

4. semester #1 what to expect

   HopefulCaryn replied to msroberts314's topic in Student Assist

   I've liked the comments so far. One thing they didn't mention is the skills that you will/may learn. I'm at the end of my first semester in the Accelerated BSN at UCF (orlando): sites: for comm health clinical: I taught kids twice, assisted in getti...

5. I gave a back massage yesterday

   HopefulCaryn replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

   Aw that's great!! I'm a nursing student and we are in a LTC facility right now. I've given three different patients 4 massages so far! I know it's something long forgotten (at least there!) and I knew they'd like it.

6. UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

   HopefulCaryn replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida

   Dear Praying, we were accepted into the accelerated program in Orlando. The only reason that I point this out is that I wanted to make it clear the pool of people will be very different so no one can say. We all already had degrees too. My cumulat...

7. UCF Fall 2011 Hopefuls

   HopefulCaryn replied to jenniferpnts's topic in Florida

   I know you all have a facebook group but I wanted to let you know that I'm at UCF in the accelerated program (week 7 of first semester)! and know how challenging the prep work is. We also have a FB group as our normal form of communicating with each...

8. So i'm a Nurse right????

   HopefulCaryn replied to OhioCCRN's topic in New Nurse

   In Florida, one of the titles listed is: "Only persons who are graduates of approved programs or the equivalent may use the term "Graduate Nurse" and the abbreviation "G.N.," pending the results of the first licensure examination for which they are e...

9. UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

   HopefulCaryn replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida

   I was accepted 3/4/11 with the original group. Thanks and good luck. :) if you get in, feel free to ask questions as I had plenty. :) when are you supposed to find out for sure?

10. UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    HopefulCaryn replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida

    Waitlisters, I've been accepted and haven't even been able to register yet (supposedly this week). Its been a challenge for those accepted (as well) with different sorts of delays and things you would think would already be handled as this isn't thei...

11. Scholarships

    HopefulCaryn replied to Faithful08's topic in Student Assist

    Second degree here too. I will be applying to local hospitals even though those say for high school seniors. Its worth the chance they'd pick me! If I may ask, what grant(s) did you get? I filled out my fafsa & made an account with (ucf) my schoo...

12. What To Do After You've Made A Mistake

    HopefulCaryn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Wow thanks for the great insight into how to handle situations like this in the nursin community. And especially for what not to do and examples! I'm so nervous, and about to start school, I'll take all I can to know proper steps in situations.

13. UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    HopefulCaryn replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida

    to answer your first question, they accept the top 60 & wait list the next 30. Those accepted have until 3/18/11 to sign their acceptance email. So after 3/18, you may hear an acceptance.

14. UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    HopefulCaryn replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida

    I got accepted and I don't know my exacts, but here's a roundabout: a 90.6 on TEAS, 3.6+ overall GPA, all As on pre-reqs except one C in STATs

15. UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    HopefulCaryn replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida

    I got accepted fortunately! I have pending my current class (A&P 2) & the FDLE background check. I live in cocoa/psj. I am really excited but even more, I am scared! I have a BA in psychology and am 27.