crocogator

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1. USF Accelerated BSN Fall 2015!

   crocogator replied to MegGusta's topic in Pre-Nursing

   @Medic6758, congrats on your acceptance! I'll be starting the 2nd degree program this summer. I agree with you that while grades are important, the essay is weighed heavily. At a Stampede Into Bull Nursing (SIBN) panel discussion with the professors ...

2. USF BSN & ABSN Hopefuls Summer 2015

   crocogator replied to sallyMSW's topic in Florida

   Hey @Medic6758, good to hear from someone during this calm before the storm of the first semester! I am very happy with my placement at Bayfront. I understand it's a Level II trauma center, and my preliminary direction/goal is to work in critical car...

3. Desperately in Need of Guidance: Deciding Between VCU & University of South Florida

   crocogator replied to MJane29's topic in General Nursing

   @MorganB29, I won't want to lead you one way or the other -- I'm sure that's a difficult decision to make. I wish you the best! If you decide to come to USF, I'll be in your class, as I just accepted my seat in the ABSN program. My understanding is t...

4. USF BSN & ABSN Hopefuls Summer 2015

   crocogator replied to sallyMSW's topic in Florida

   Thanks @tabularawsa! Any time your status changes, it is reflected in SOAR and a message is sent to your email address on file.

5. USF BSN & ABSN Hopefuls Summer 2015

   crocogator replied to sallyMSW's topic in Florida

   Woo hoo -- I'm accepted to the 2nd degree program! My wife and kids have lived here in the Tampa Bay area for many years, so I had all of my eggs in the USF basket and am very excited to take my seat. BTW, I did receive a denial for my upper division...

6. USF BSN & ABSN Hopefuls Summer 2015

   crocogator replied to sallyMSW's topic in Florida

   I applied to both the accelerated and upper-division programs, but so far only my accelerated app has moved to committee status.

7. USF BSN & ABSN Hopefuls Summer 2015

   crocogator replied to sallyMSW's topic in Florida

   Genonurse, I remember being told by an adviser that there is more competition in the fall. I believe it has to do with the incoming waves of freshmen; they end up entering the CON two years after their initial fall term.

8. USF BSN & ABSN Hopefuls Summer 2015

   crocogator replied to sallyMSW's topic in Florida

   Greetings, everyone! I'm excited that it's almost time to apply for USF's Summer term ABSN program. I'm a non-traditional student (i.e., old guy with a wife and 5 awesome kids) coming into a mid-life career change but very excited to be here. This we...