Moving To Puerto Rico For Nursing School at UMET!?

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  1. New School, New Major, New Location: UMET Puerto Rico (Bayamon)

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      Be able to say, "Been there, done that" so yea!
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      Too much of a hassle!
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      Too much lack of security!
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      Their Nursing Program sucks, you'll regret it.
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      Anything worth having is worth fighting for, struggle through it and help others along the way!
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      There's a better school in Puerto Rico than UMET, don't go there.
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      Better play it safe and stay enlisted in the Air Force
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      Do it! If you need any assistance, I'll help how I can. Add me as a friend :)

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I've read many different things on different threads on this site and it was very informative, by the way. Let me start by saying that I am an African American female in the Air Force (Active duty) and I'm researching the idea to apply to go into the Air Guard or the Reserves (Called Palace Chase). This entails finding a new "home base" and applying for the Guard or Reserve there. Since they don't have my job choices around my area I'm deciding to look into moving to a new location entirely. I'm currently about to begin my upper-level courses in Behavioral Sciences at Wilmington University in Delaware and planned on pursing my BSN with the nursing school in southern Delaware. Attending UMET would mean that I would/could skip the first BS in Behavioral Sciences all together and go right into Nursing. Nursing isn't ultimately where i want to end up in life but I love science and I love helping people and being useful, so Nursing seems to fit me naturally. I'm prepared to put in the work, especially in a "dream" location like PR. My Spanish is very decent, however I know i would do better in their English Nursing program. I'm really excited to get help from you guys on how to access the school. Hearing your stories and suggestions would be very helpful and motivating. I'm usually a very self-motivated person but after spending so many years doing everything on my own, it'd be nice to lean on some decent advice for a change! Help a sista out!! Post, message, email, send links, contacts, phone numbers, and I'll be doing my own research of course on my end as well. I'm always looking for an opportunity to travel, but it would be especially neat to live and learn in Puerto Rico, as Spanish has become my second language and I really don't have many people to speak it with to perfect it. I hate leaving things undone! So I've blabbed enough, hopefully I've painted you a pretty little picture of what I'm looking for. Ask and comment away... go! :) Bless ya.

UMET program in English started in 2009. Some U Inter professors also teach at UMET. I thought UMET is much more organized, and very easy to get hold of persons in charge. U Inter does not have prerequisites, but UMET has 3 science classes (A&P, Micro Bio, Chemistry). UMET accepts up to 12 CLEP credits and a maximum 60 transfer credits. U Inter does not accept any CLEP credit. You still have to take 3 Spanish classes and 3 English classes, unless you have already taken these. UMET has a Bi-semester program (8 weeks for one course, just like a summer class at a community college). U Inter has 3 semesters per year. The classes at UMET start on Aug. 19. You might still have some time to get in. If you need more information please ask. Good luck!

Is somebody still in this thread?

I planning on moving to PR from Caribbean island St.Maarten. I want somebody to help me in which school is good and what I is recommended to do before I start

Specializes in OB.

I hope UMET is better organized in PR that it is in Metro Orlando. too many changes, too short notice. Most of us work and we had had to change our schedules several times because of poor organization. it is frustrating!

Specializes in ER.
Hi IstSmile,

INTER has anatomy, physio and micro built into the program, and they are not seperate. how does that effect me back in California when i try to go to Masters program for nursing?

As a graduate, I can tell you that you'll need to bring the board paperwork to the Asst Dir (or whomever is in charge of it then) and they'll give you a letter that details what the board is requesting. :) And you're good to go!

Hi everyone!

I have a few questions and maybe someone here can help. I have an A.A. In Psychology and I've taken API, APII, Microbiology and Chemistry.

Can I apply for the BSN Program at UMET even though my A.A is not in Nursing? If so, What other prereq do I need? I saw on their website that I need History of PR.....any other one? Do I need Nutrition and Statistics like most schools require here in the states as prerequisites?

Also, if I have an A.A already, how long would the BSN program take?

I've emailed the Dean of the Nursing Department but have yet to receive a reply.

Any information or advise will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Anyone from this thread actually move down to PR and started attending UMET? I am looking for more information about the application process and who I can contact at the school to arrange a tour when I visit.

I moved from Texas to PR in August 2014 - I just completed the 1st semester at UMET Bayamon (18 credits)- while not the "best" place to receive your education, its okay.-be prepare to study on your own a lot. I do not dislike the college - its more the "environment" around it. You can apply online - send two copies of every transcript and bring two extra copies during your visit. Our director resigned in October however the department has some strong advisors to help you through the process. Most of my courses transferred - you can CLEP exam out of Spanish I-II - I advise you take all pre-reqs Western Civ I-II, A&P, Micro...etc in the States. PM me if you have further questions.

Hi DzCafe,

Thanks so much for your reply! I haven't posted enough so I can't PM quite yet :-(

I just emailed "R" on Friday (but she has not responded yet) to ask some additional questions is she who resigned?

I am currently in a midwifery school program that is distance learning so I am kind of used to learning everything on my own, but if you had to choose UMET or choose a school on the mainland over again would you still go to UMET?

What are some of the barrios around Bayamon to visit and look for housing? My spouse and I are planning a trip next year to get a clear picture of everything.

Oh I also forgot to ask where did you take your Western Civilization class?

Hi! Thanks for answering. Looks like I'm finally going to visit this school in May, InterAmerican Metro Campus.. San Juan.

My friend graduated there a few years ago and told me even though it's considered an English program, it's pretty much 60% Spanish. I'm just a little worried because I don't speak Spanish.

Did you know some people who only spoke English as well and got through the program lecture/clinicals just fine?

Also, since the English program is at night, was it safe enough to walk from the housing to school? .. (I heard there's housing kinda near school)

hi Stephanie, congrats on your accomplishment may the Lord continue to bless you richly. Can you tell me a little more about the nursing program there and is the housing and issue there or not.

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