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1. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

   spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

   Scrolled through the many posts and CONGRATS TO THOSE WHO WERE ACCEPTED! for those who were rejected or waitlisted, as cliche as it sounds, dont give up and remember that everything happens for a reason. the reason for rejection may not always be bl...

2. Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

   spiritedkidd replied to Emer1234's topic in New York

   They emailed me about my acceptance! Idk if anyone got a physical letter about it but I've heard that the previous classes did, but email is usually how they'll do it.

3. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

   spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

   so when you choose clinical groups/rotations, there's SB24, where 24 students do all their rotations at stony brook hospital. then theres DEU/traditional, where students do their clinicals at other hospitals, such as south hampton, Pilgrim, Sagamore...

4. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

   spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

   @beestar: there are several people in my class who just graduated from undergrad and went straight into this nursing program. then there are others who havent been in school for years. there's definitely a good mix of people with different amounts ...

5. Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

   spiritedkidd replied to Emer1234's topic in New York

   hey yz9550, we have a thread for "Stony Brook Accelerated Class of 2015" that is more active. The users there are in similar shoes and have the same questions, so go on there and you wont regret it I believe you dont have to send the official tran...

6. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

   spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

   stony has a regular 2-year program and the accelerated 1-yr program. you learn the same stuff essentially in both, but of course, with the 2-yr program, its spaced out so you have more time to work/study/have a life. i think they also do more clin...

7. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

   spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

   @kris10marie: congrats on getting thru the interview process!! now the hard part is the waiting, which i would suggest finding something, like volunteering, seeing friends, travelling, picking up a hobby, watching tv, etc. to do to pass the time and ...

8. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

   spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

   if you're really passionate about nursing and pursuing it, dont let grades, people, or whatever discourage you from going after it! the only limits there are are the ones you put on yourself, so go for it!! :) as for the interviews, look at it as a ...

9. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

   spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

   Not sure what advice or input to give about the interviews....Don't be nervous! As hard as that may be to do, remember that everyone else in the room is feeling the same thing. Don't let your nerves get the best of you! do what you would normally do...

10. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

    ive been hearing that SBU is doing interviews, which is something they just started doing for this year's entering class apparently. so unfortunately, we cant provide you guys with much help or input on that. but look at it as an opportunity to shi...

11. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

    no benefit to submitting it early other than the fact that you get it out of the way earlier. i think i remember mailing in my official transcript to stonybrook last fall, but perhaps i remembered wrong or they changed the policy for this year. and...

12. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

    @LAGD: dont count yourself out! there are definitely people in our class who dont have medical volunteer experience. i cant emphasize enough how diverse our class is! please dont deprive yourself of the chance/opportunity just because you dont have ...

13. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

    its also important to remember that the best applicants ARENT always the ones who've had years and years of healthcare experience, such as being a nurse's aid or an EMT. our class is quite diverse in that people majored in different areas and have e...

14. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

    If you think a supplemental page/resume would help, then attach it. You can also incorporate it into your essay of its relevant and appropriate. Try to havr your recommenders finish the recommendations asap so you can get that outta the way. Deadlin...

15. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York

    when is the deadline for the application this year?