Anyone applying to ABSN at WSSU for Jan 2012

U.S.A. North Carolina

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Hello all,

I wanted to know who all is planning on applying to the accelerated program at Winston Salem State starting in Jan 2012. I'm taking my pre reqs now and if anyone that has graduated or currently in the program has any tips that would be wonderful.

Thanks,

David

Cdkjasso,

Do you know what the tuition cost is for unfunded students? Is the tuition based off wssu regular tuition costs? Just curious because I'm not too keen on being obligated to a contractual agreement. All contracts are breakable with penalty, I assume, but I really like the option that is given especially since it's recommended not to work.

Specializes in Cardiology.

ok, so here's what I know through talking with several students that are currently in the program, the program coordinator, and a couple of admins/professors....

1. As far as funding goes from WFU, the reality of this year and the last couple of years is that about 25 students(give or take) get funded, but there are also other scholarships that WSSU has if you don't get selected to help with funding.(This comes from everyone i've spoken to)

2. I have heard from several sources that you have a better shot if all your pre-reqs are done. In terms of what makes you more "desirable"...people that are alumni may have a better chance, people that do well in the sciences (i.e. A and B, with no repeats), good gpas, and people that live in the area(kind of a community involvement thing, they feel if you are from somewhere like TX, you will take your degree and leave and not serve the community; this also tends to hold true for WFU funding too.) (From professors and current Accelerated students)

3. There was an earlier question about when I heard about the number of apps that were in...this was around Aug 21. (From admin)

4. We will probably hear from WFU about an having an interview before we hear from WSSU for acceptance(b/c clearly they will only interview if your accepted). This will generally take place late Oct-Early Nov. And I heard this from the current class of accelerated student.

5. As far as scheduling goes the program can be a little unorganized. This is due to the fact that a lot of clinical places have to fit us in as they can and so sometimes schedules can change. Generally, you will have classes 1-2 days from 8-5 or so, and then on other days you will have clinicals that can range from 8-12 hours. The times of the clinicals can vary depending on the class and group your in, so say for 5 weeks you are in group a and you clinical is thurs, fri, sat from 2-10 and the next 5 weeks you are in group b and your clinical is mon, tue, wed from 8-6. (from students and professors). They do try to give you at least one day off a week however!

5. I am pretty sure tuition is similar to what it is for regular students. Although I'm not exactly sure how it works because of that extra month.

That's all that I can think of for now. Good luck to everyone. And if I can answer anymore questions I'd be more than happy too! Oh, and I have a BA is psychology from WSSU with a 3.8 GPA and I had all As in my prereqs. (since everyone is sharing)

Hi Bug2621,

Thanks for the info!!

Specializes in Cardiology.
Hi Bug2621,

Thanks for the info!!

no problem! I figure everyone is as anxious as me!

yes, we are...it's nerve wrecking with all the stiff competition!

Can anybody tell me about the list of scholarships available for second degree students.....

I found it odd that WSSU Nursing doesn't send out an email that confirms the application has been accepted. Good thing I sent mine certified but I'm still unsure if it made it into the right hands. Oh well, only time will tell!!

I actually live in Winston-Salem so I just dropped mine off. I still wish they confirmed that they received everything they needed in the application though and that it was done correctly....physical/medical form and shot record, etc. Anyone know how long we have to wait until we hear something??

Specializes in Cardiology.
I actually live in Winston-Salem so I just dropped mine off. I still wish they confirmed that they received everything they needed in the application though and that it was done correctly....physical/medical form and shot record, etc. Anyone know how long we have to wait until we hear something??

mid oct-early nov.

I was just curious to see if you guys went ahead and put your WSSU admissions application in? or are you waiting to see if you are accepted into the absn program first? The absn application said we had to have the admissions application process started a week after notifications...are any of you waiting until then?

I applied online but I am waiting to send in my transcripts.

I have already applied to WSSU and have been accepted too...

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