Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

zee09 · Oct 17, 2011

One more thing....

Paco- Do you know of any people in your class who have got in while planning to still complete one pre-req? I'm debating whether I should submit my not so great chem grade and show that all my pre-reqs are completed or select "plan to take on my application." I know we probably went over this in last year's thread but it's soooo long to go through.

If anyone else has some insight please let me know, thanks!

chele118 · Oct 17, 2011

chele, what was your background before choosing nursing? sounds like youve got a good chance to me!:)

I was a graphic designer for over 15 years. I got tired of losing my job either to downsizing or company's moving out-of-state. I'd been thinking about nursing and thought now is the time. So After my last layoff I took the prereqs necessary and was lucky enough to get into this CNA program. They only took 16 people out of over a 100 or more applicants. The class is awesome, I'm learning so much!!! I can't wait for nursing school. :)

anniet828 · Oct 17, 2011

Since I submitted my application only last week (but I handed in all of my transcripts a few weeks ago), I can not see my documents updated in Solar...so I dropped off a set of unofficial transcripts today just in case...I need to see that it is all received...I am so nervous!

chele118 · Oct 17, 2011

Since I submitted my application only last week (but I handed in all of my transcripts a few weeks ago), I can not see my documents updated in Solar...so I dropped off a set of unofficial transcripts today just in case...I need to see that it is all received...I am so nervous!

I got an email today saying that since they got so many applications, it could take several days before your records all show up. All of mine are up now. Check again tomorrow.

anniet828 · Oct 17, 2011

Thanks chele118! I did get the same message, I just would hate for a mix up of paperwork to cause my application to be rejected!! Getting ready for another long wait through the holidays!

What industry were you in graphic design for? I was in fashion design/product development/buying for around the same amount of time....

chele118 · Oct 17, 2011

Thanks chele118! I did get the same message, I just would hate for a mix up of paperwork to cause my application to be rejected!! Getting ready for another long wait through the holidays!
What industry were you in graphic design for? I was in fashion design/product development/buying for around the same amount of time....

Publishing, magazines, books, catalogs, print ads, etc. I loved it, but always felt there was something more out there for me.

anniet828 · Oct 17, 2011

I felt the same way...I did not get real fulfillment...I am anxious to get started in nursing!

Joie_de_vivre · Oct 17, 2011

Zee, i say you put plan to take. They will see that you have obviously taken that chem course and it will look good that you want to improve your grade in that course. Nothing wrong with doing it over.

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Oct 18, 2011

Paco- Do you know of any people in your class who have got in while planning to still complete one pre-req? I'm debating whether I should submit my not so great chem grade and show that all my pre-reqs are completed or select "plan to take on my application." I know we probably went over this in last year's thread but it's soooo long to go through.

Good to see you back Zee! :)

There were quite a few of my classmates who were accepted with pending prereqs, that I remember from the Facebook group -- and many of them were able to submit final transcripts with these grades @ orientation (because I recall there being an announcement asking if anyone had these to hand in). It was usually one course, either micro or chem I think. Also, I would estimate about 1/3 of my class graduated with their BA/BS degrees about a month before the ABSN started. I don't believe being a recent grad is an advantage per se, considering the other 2/3 of the class have had their prior bachelor's degrees from 1 to 20+ years before starting the ABSN.

I just now realized that the app deadline is past, so answering your "what to do" question is moot. What did you end up doing anyway? BTW, not all of my classmates have 4.0 in their prereqs (I know a couple of them got C's in micro and still got in, not naming names! - but safely assuming the rest of their grades were good) so - all of you - don't be obsessed over what is done with your grades. Hopefully, your recommendations and essays were enough to shine. Clearly, the essays and recommendations are given considerable weight in the admissions process! When I look at my class as a whole, it is a very driven group. Together with grades, what people said about them and what they said in their essays helped to get them a seat among the 64!

Since I submitted my application only last week (but I handed in all of my transcripts a few weeks ago), I can not see my documents updated in Solar...so I dropped off a set of unofficial transcripts today just in case...I need to see that it is all received...I am so nervous!

Annie, that was a good idea (sounds like what I did last year if you remember my little last-minute story with one transcript). It prob was not necessary (as was my case) but it does not hurt! I do know they take a LONG time to update SOLAR, mine were updated about a week after the deadline. AND don't worry if you see a date received listed after the deadline -- mine were listed as received @ 11/9/10 and I got worried because I had requested these in Sept. -- obviously it ended up not being a problem! :up:

YES, I have LOTS of work to do (gosh, I even have a HESI exam tomorrow YIKES) ... but Tues are a day off for me so I had some time to procrastinate here. This week is CRAZY (so I heard it always is for the ABSNs for different reasons) ... so I may not be around to post again until next week. In the meantime, hang in there people! :)

anniet828 · Oct 18, 2011

Thanks Paco! I just checked and it lists my initial B.S. unofficial, but nothing else yet...I guess they are going from the top of the pile, since I just gave them the unofficial Monday, and all of the official a few weeks ago...

Really appreciate the updates about the ABSN...it just makes me want to get there more!

chele118 · Oct 18, 2011

Question for Paco, does anyone in the ABSN program also work a part time job?

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Oct 19, 2011

Question for Paco, does anyone in the ABSN program also work a part time job?

Not that I am aware of! However, there is one person I know in my program that has remained "per diem" in their previous job and I know has worked many hours during significant breaks in the program (and there are not many, but I am referring to the week off between summer and fall semester, and perhaps some of the Jewish holidays which are early enough in the semester to get away with it). I also remember a member from the class of 2011 speaking to us @ orientation who said she worked part-time during the program, but she gave no details (she has since graduated and passed NCLEX, so clearly this did not deter her one bit).

If anyone is truly working a part-time job in my program, they are doing a good job at keeping it under wraps. Working is not prohibited by the school, the word they use is "discouraged." If you can somehow snag a job @ the HSC library behind the circulation desk, that might be a good p/t job, because from what I have seen those students do nothing but surf Facebook and check out the occasional book for patrons, lol. None of them are nursing students tho. Then again, those jobs might be pure work-study, which is federal aid and something aside from Direct Loans we ABSNs sadly don't get.