SUNY Downstate ABSN Summer 2013

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Hi All!

I wanted to start this thread to create some conversation about our application to SUNY Downstate's ABSN program beginning Summer 2013. I've heard a lot of pros and cons about the program and I would like us all to share some of our thoughts! Do any of you have a Bachelor's already? If so what is it in? Where did you take your pre reqs and stuff? What are some of your grades? I took all of my pre-reqs at Suffolk Community College. I received an A in A&P I & II (incl labs), Microbio (incl lab), Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Developmental Psych, Group Theory/Social Psychology, & English I. I received a B+ in Chemistry and English II. My TEAS V scores are Reading: 91 and Math: 87. I also have my BA from Stony Brook University. Also, I applied to SB last year and did not get accepted to there program. I'm afraid the same thing will happen with Downstate and I do not know what more a prospective student can do! If there are any recent grads of the ABSN program out there please give a shout out! Any advice or opinions will help! Good luck everyone and hopefully we will all be together in the summer!!!!

Thanks @brooklyn2012. Could you give a hollar when you get that email? Im afraid I might be missing emails from them... Looking forward to meeting you all!

Specializes in surgical, geriatrics.

I just got a call....I'm in! I'm shaking right now! I was supposed to interview at Wagner in two hours but I think I should cancel.

Specializes in cardiac.

That's great ebinbrooklyn :)

Congratulations!!!!

Specializes in surgical, geriatrics.

What are you all doing to prepare? I'm going to start reviewing A&P and micro so it's fresh in my mind, have a book on clinical judgment that I need to read. Not going to lie--I'm a bit scared!

Congrats ebinbrooklyn! I didn't apply to downstate but have seen your posts on a lot of threads and I'm so happy downstate worked out for you! I'm still (not at all) patiently waiting to hear from hunter accelerated. This process is so crazy!

Specializes in surgical, geriatrics.
Congrats ebinbrooklyn! I didn't apply to downstate but have seen your posts on a lot of threads and I'm so happy downstate worked out for you! I'm still (not at all) patiently waiting to hear from hunter accelerated. This process is so crazy!

Thank you! I guess I am a bit of a motormouth around here ;) It's been a really valuable resource and I can't imagine what I would have done w/out everyone here. Good luck with Hunter--I tried to get into the accel program last year but didn't make the cut.

Deposit went in this morning, so I guess it's official? I went to the dr this morning for my vaccines/blood tests but I don't have Hep B and I'm worried about not having the series done before school starts, also had to get MMR, DTAP and meningitis, so I have a real fun weekend ahead...

I just got a call....I'm in! I'm shaking right now! I was supposed to interview at Wagner in two hours but I think I should cancel.

Congrats ebinbrooklyn!!! Did you send in your Alternate Reply Form already or did they call you before you sent it in?

Specializes in surgical, geriatrics.
Congrats ebinbrooklyn!!! Did you send in your Alternate Reply Form already or did they call you before you sent it in?

I sent it in the day I got it so it might have been at the top of the pile? The guy who called me wasn't too specific, he just said "A spot opened, do you want to accept it" and I got the email this morning at 4 am and the link for my deposit appeared.

I sent it in the day I got it so it might have been at the top of the pile? The guy who called me wasn't too specific, he just said "A spot opened, do you want to accept it" and I got the email this morning at 4 am and the link for my deposit appeared.

Lol ok cool! Congrats again!! I just faxed mine in so we'll see. Good luck and start preparing :)

I didn't get in (not a big surprise but still disappointing) but in my letter (rec'd 2 weeks ago, dated 4/4) they said I should contact them over the summer for advice on improving my application if I'd like to reapply. Not sure if this is standard or if (god-willing) I'd be a lock if I retook a course. Anyway, hope that helps someone. I am not sure if I'll reapply or not.

Congrats and best wishes to those admitted. I hope you'll share your wisdom about the program as the year goes on.

Dee316, thanks for posting, really appreciate the info. Everyone else, see you June 3.

Hey guys I'm in the 2012-2013 class. I will speaking with you guys on orientation day, and mentoring six of you. You can feel free to email me at with questions at: [email protected]. I also loaded up a blog and started blogging about life at school. I will get some info for you guys asking about dorms. I have finals coming up next week. So if I'm slow to respond between now and Tuesday 5/14/13 you know why, but you can check the blog in the mean time. If you were wait listed don't give up hope. One student got in a week into the program.

This is my blog: BK BK Nurse

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