ABSN UMASS Amherst 2017

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Hi everyone,

I'm making this thread to see if anyone else is applying to Umass Amherst for fall 2017 acclerated nursing program?

ANYBODY ELSE NOTICE THE $4,000 INCREASE OF THE PROGRAM? :mad:

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Yes I noticed that today. Definitely not expecting that.

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Its a 14% increase! I'm fed up with educational institutions doing this by astronomical numbers. Wages never increase by any relative amount and yet we have politicians that want to defund the grants and extra resources to reasonably pay for the increases. This is what it means when those at the top start making those of us at the bottom pay out of pocket for something we already going into massive debt for as they continue to line their pockets. I really want to see a better option for assistance for nurses that are not in this for the added income and start recognizing our vital importance to QUALITY healthcare. Ok, rant over.

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Summer 1: One week long class - Intro to Nursing (Thurs, Fri then Mon, Tues, Wed roughly from 8-4)

Fall 1: classes were on Mondays and Tuesdays - we had Wednesdays off

Patho/Pharm 1

Patho/Pharm 2

Fundamentals

Clinical I (1-2 days per week - Thurs/Fri/Sat (Thurs or Fri or Sat, or Thurs&Fri)

Health & Physical Assessment (class & lab)

Spring: Classes Monday and Tuesday

Community (online)

Community clinical (wednesdays)

Med Surg

Clinical (Thurs or Fri or Sat and Thurs&Fri)

Research

Summer - not sure on the details of clinical, we are just registering for classes now

Maternity (online)

Maternity Clinical

Psych (online)

Psych Clinical

Pedi (online)

Pedi Clinical

Fall 2

Internship (could be in a bunch of different places)

NCLEX Prep class (new for our year, idk details)

Professional Role of the Nurse (random days throughout the semester you have to be on campus but not many days)

I would definitely not suggest a 12 month program. This program is alot as it is...I can't imagine doing it in 12 months. It's fast pace but it's doable in 17 months. Plus we still get the regular breaks like winter break (month long) which is a MUCH needed break before the crazy spring semester.

The professors in this program and very understanding and many have been through this program themselves. They listen to our feedback and do whatever they can to help us. I think this program is worth the money. I was also going between this program and a 12 month and I chose this one because I felt like I would be getting more for my money. I would have more time to actually learn and comprehend the info instead of cramming for 12 months. Overall I am happy with my decision.

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It's on the website under plan of study

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For anyone previously in or having finished the program: Can I please get a break down of classes per semester? I see that this program is 17 months. Does this mean that the classes are set up in a good structure? considering other programs are 12 months. Please advise, because I am trying to weigh my options in terms of affordability and being able to manage being in a full time program.

It's on the website under plan of study.

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This is really good feedback, and this was actually what I was looking to hear. I can see the curriculum online but was wondering what the exact breakdown was.

Are the clinicals in hospital settings? Can you choose where you want to do them or are you placed based on grades etc.?

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Summer 1: One week long class - Intro to Nursing (Thurs, Fri then Mon, Tues, Wed roughly from 8-4)

Fall 1: classes were on Mondays and Tuesdays - we had Wednesdays off

Patho/Pharm 1

Patho/Pharm 2

Fundamentals

Clinical I (1-2 days per week - Thurs/Fri/Sat (Thurs or Fri or Sat, or Thurs&Fri)

Health & Physical Assessment (class & lab)

Spring: Classes Monday and Tuesday

Community (online)

Community clinical (wednesdays)

Med Surg

Clinical (Thurs or Fri or Sat and Thurs&Fri)

Research

Summer - not sure on the details of clinical, we are just registering for classes now

Maternity (online)

Maternity Clinical

Psych (online)

Psych Clinical

Pedi (online)

Pedi Clinical

Fall 2

Internship (could be in a bunch of different places)

NCLEX Prep class (new for our year, idk details)

Professional Role of the Nurse (random days throughout the semester you have to be on campus but not many days)

I would definitely not suggest a 12 month program. This program is alot as it is...I can't imagine doing it in 12 months. It's fast pace but it's doable in 17 months. Plus we still get the regular breaks like winter break (month long) which is a MUCH needed break before the crazy spring semester.

The professors in this program and very understanding and many have been through this program themselves. They listen to our feedback and do whatever they can to help us. I think this program is worth the money. I was also going between this program and a 12 month and I chose this one because I felt like I would be getting more for my money. I would have more time to actually learn and comprehend the info instead of cramming for 12 months. Overall I am happy with my decision.

This is really good feedback, and this was actually what I was looking to hear. I can see the curriculum online but was wondering what the exact breakdown was.

Are the clinicals in hospital settings? Can you choose where you want to do them or are you placed based on grades etc.?

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Anyone else added to the waitlist

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I was accepted for the fall of 2017 but will be declining my spot so hopefully that will open up a spot for someone on the waitlist!

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I was added to the waitlist. How many people do they take for this program? Any advice for those on a waitlist? Should I get another recommendation sent?

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I don't think that would matter at this point. You being on the waitlist alone shows that you are in a better spot then someone else being rejected I would just wait it out and see

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