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I'm starting clinicals in the spring of 2008 at NYU. Is anyone else applying to NYU or going to start clinicals in the spring? I'm taking the prereqs right now at nyu, so feel free to ask my any questions. You can PM me

Thanks! Hope to see some of you in class next term.

Thank you all for the advice and help. I will definitely be working hard on the prerequisites. Although I am sure that NYU would like me to take another semester there, I don't think my pockets can really afford it! So I will be trying to complete the prereqs in advance. I think I will also do some extracurricular volunteering, if only to prove to myself that this is the right field for me.

Thanks again, and any other responses would be much appreciated!

Hi,

I am attending NYU right now, just finishing up my very first semester and don't really have time to "waste" :o, projects and finals are looming, but I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in:

To be hosest, my first degree's GPA wasn't all thet great,

and I believe I got in because of all the other things; a "killer" honest essay, an honest explaination of why my GPA wasn't that great "back in the day" -- so they do not only look at your GPA! They actually take the time to read all those essays and statements that we all worked so hard on! (not to say that they aren't a little disorganized at times...., make sure you app. is in and complete)

There are alot of really smart people with a wide range of experience, or lack there of, in the program, and I am doing really great, so GPA isn't everything, and they know that!!!

I had all my prereq's done before I started. ( I did do well in the prereq's though..) When I was accepted this spring I had physiology in progress and hadn't taken nutrition yet. I thought that I would take it at NYU, including any other credits they wouldn't accept. However, they accepted all my credits (even the ones that were a little past due the 10 year mark..) and even suggested that I get the nutrition course done over the summer somewhere, so I could start with the clinical courses directly in the fall--so they are not that coorporate that they only want another semester of money out of you (at least not the actual people at the school of nursing)!! SO go ahead and get them done before hand. I am glad I did, because that tuition really stings....

-you'll get info on the BCLS (basic cardiac life support) when you're accepted. I did that course the week right before classes started at NYU (="free")

-you have to buy scrubs at the bookstore (run big), but a nursing kit is included in your tuition/student fee. You actually get a really good stethoscope and cuff, sissors, etc, in a great messenger bag ,so don't buy that stuff.

-immunizations: get them done as soon as possible and get them in to the school, for your own peace of mind, but don't drive yourself crazy. Have copies of everyting and be organized about it, and bring them with you to orientation as well, just in case. Did I mention they can be a little disorganized at times??... As long as you're on top of your own stuff you will be fine.

I could go on forever, but I need to get back to the books big time...

Good luck all!

Hi,

I am attending NYU right now, just finishing up my very first semester and don't really have time to "waste" :o, projects and finals are looming, but I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in:

To be hosest, my first degree's GPA wasn't all thet great,

and I believe I got in because of all the other things; a "killer" honest essay, an honest explaination of why my GPA wasn't that great "back in the day" -- so they do not only look at your GPA! They actually take the time to read all those essays and statements that we all worked so hard on! (not to say that they aren't a little disorganized at times...., make sure you app. is in and complete)

There are alot of really smart people with a wide range of experience, or lack there of, in the program, and I am doing really great, so GPA isn't everything, and they know that!!!

I had all my prereq's done before I started. ( I did do well in the prereq's though..) When I was accepted this spring I had physiology in progress and hadn't taken nutrition yet. I thought that I would take it at NYU, including any other credits they wouldn't accept. However, they accepted all my credits (even the ones that were a little past due the 10 year mark..) and even suggested that I get the nutrition course done over the summer somewhere, so I could start with the clinical courses directly in the fall--so they are not that coorporate that they only want another semester of money out of you (at least not the actual people at the school of nursing)!! SO go ahead and get them done before hand. I am glad I did, because that tuition really stings....

-you'll get info on the BCLS (basic cardiac life support) when you're accepted. I did that course the week right before classes started at NYU (="free")

-you have to buy scrubs at the bookstore (run big), but a nursing kit is included in your tuition/student fee. You actually get a really good stethoscope and cuff, sissors, etc, in a great messenger bag ,so don't buy that stuff.

-immunizations: get them done as soon as possible and get them in to the school, for your own peace of mind, but don't drive yourself crazy. Have copies of everyting and be organized about it, and bring them with you to orientation as well, just in case. Did I mention they can be a little disorganized at times??... As long as you're on top of your own stuff you will be fine.

I could go on forever, but I need to get back to the books big time...

Good luck all!

GPA is relative though. My friend had

Anyway, were you at the seminar today? It seemed like it would never end! And how is fundamentals? I'm starting the 15 month next term. I'm male and have no idea what size scrubs to buy. NYU doesn't really tell you anything. I still have no idea where the clinical sites are. Half the work benches in room 202 in the nursing building have defective stethoscopes or teh benches themselves don't work. I'm paying 36k for this? And the classes actually get full. Seriously, I was locked out of Nutrtion for like 3-4 days and when I went to complain they basically said tough luck but I got it anyway. 36k for this! Worse than a SUNY.

Yeah, and I will never be happy with NYU, even if it isn't *that bad. Just like that lady who did the lecture said that all people complain about their jobs, I complian about NYU:)

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kaymin

AIM SN: lilkaymin

There was a seminar yesterday? Shots are due on the 15th? Funny, since I haven't even recieved a decision letter. I just think it's a little silly on their part. Why make these deadlines when you can't even get the letters out on time??

So, as you can tell, I'm a little bitter and the weather outside isn't making it any easier. Good luck to you all. I'm still considering throwing in the towel at this point.

There was a seminar yesterday? Shots are due on the 15th? Funny, since I haven't even recieved a decision letter. I just think it's a little silly on their part. Why make these deadlines when you can't even get the letters out on time??

So, as you can tell, I'm a little bitter and the weather outside isn't making it any easier. Good luck to you all. I'm still considering throwing in the towel at this point.

Hey NYBSNHopeful, Don't give up yet! I think lots of people are still waiting for their letters. I didn't receive mine yet, either. But, when I attended an information session awhile ago, they said that they send most notifications in early December. No news is good news...though I have to say I'm super anxious to hear, too!!! It should be any day...

Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear and congratulations to those that have been accepted! :-)

It's a new nursing student seminar. Well it's 'due' dec 15th, but you can hand it in later i'm sure. Nothing to worry about.

I just signed up for this today so not sure if my messages are posting so there's probably already one up from me but I'm trying again anyway - so I too am starting at NYU in january and have been going crazy getting everything in order but still awaiting that financial aid package - anyone else stressing about this debt? I'm from CT and am finishing my first degree this semester in Legal Studies - law what was i thinking - and would love to hear from anyone else starting in January with questions, concerns, where's everyone living? Hope to hear from you.

I got some scholarship money and it helps but it's going to be expensive. It's worth it though. However, I still don't think the education and facilities is worth 36k/yr. People literally have to fight over clinicals. And sadly, since u didn't register for clinicals yet, u're prob gonna end up getting thrown into the Bronx or something. Good luck. =)

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kaymin

AIM SN: lilkaymin

That's interesting, kaymin. Can you tell me more about the clinical situation--what's involved in registration, how many hours a week, etc. Where will you be working? I talked to a student starting in January who is worried that she won't get enough hours (seems to be a common concern). Thanks, again.

Hi Everyone,

I got my acceptance letter today!!!!! I am so excited!! So, I will be seeing you there. Are any of you going to live in campus housing? I just got my letter during my lunch hour and gave my notice at work so it has been a bit of a whirlwind!! If anyone wants to contact me, send a PM

Congrats annnais! I'll be living on campus unfortunately. It seems like such a rip off for the money but I guess it'll be good while getting to know the city. I guess room assignments don't get sent until next week - let me know where you'll be (if you are in fact living in NYU housing). Feel free to PM me too - I'm anna too. Look forward to hearing from you and anyone else starting next month - it's coming up so quick - good luck getting everything together!

i didn't get my letter yet and nyu is closed 'till wednesday..:o@!#$!@#

Hi,

Honestly, I think all NYU really cares about is your gpa. At this point it isn't really competitive enough to look at your extracurriculars that much. As long as you surpass everyone else with your gpa, you'll get in. Even during the seminars I had at NYU, they keep bragging about how their GPA and test scores are going up, etc. NYU is really corporate...

As for prereqs or not, I think they would prefer you not to have them, so you would have to take them at NYU and pay them another semester's tuition. It's about luck too, because they can have an opening for prereq classes OR they could have one for 15 month starting.

And I guess I will see you in class next term, suzie hull? :)

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kaymin

AIM SN: lilkaymin

Actually NYU is very good at accepting credits from other schools. I myself took them mostly at SUNY Suffolk Community College and I took Development Psychology at SUNY Online (Herkimer). If you're not sure they'll accept it then just email them with the class description and they'll let you know quick. GPA is important, but not necessarily that high. Get as many as you can at B+ or greater, have an excellent essay on why you want to major in nursing, and have decent recommendations.

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