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Hello everyone,

In a nutshell, I am currently filling out some of my applications to apply to a few ABSN programs. This whole thing is brand new to me and I just wanted to know how to answer some questions. For example, on the University of Rochester Application, it asks for me to state the following

We're very interested to learn why you chose the SON. Please let us know:

I'm not really sure how to go about answering this. Im not sure if its asking me to tie in why I would like to be a nurse or why I'm choosing their program specifically ? And how would I answer it ? Or maybe I'm just overthinking this whole thing, im super nervous LOL . Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you everybody !

Specializes in Psychiatric and Mental Health NP (PMHNP).
Hello everyone,

In a nutshell, I am currently filling out some of my applications to apply to a few ABSN programs. This whole thing is brand new to me and I just wanted to know how to answer some questions. For example, on the University of Rochester Application, it asks for me to state the following

We're very interested to learn why you chose the SON. Please let us know:

I'm not really sure how to go about answering this. Im not sure if its asking me to tie in why I would like to be a nurse or why I'm choosing their program specifically ? And how would I answer it ? Or maybe I'm just overthinking this whole thing, im super nervous LOL . Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you everybody !

You should address both. Good luck.

But shouldnt the reason why I want to go into nursing be written in the personal statement ? Thank you !

Specializes in NICU.
why you chose the SON. Please let us know:

Why did you choose their program.

Specializes in Psychiatric and Mental Health NP (PMHNP).
But shouldnt the reason why I want to go into nursing be written in the personal statement ? Thank you !

If you have addressed why you chose a nursing career elswhere, then this quesion is about why you chose this school.

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