Accelerated BSN program NYU Fall 2011

[halleyco4]

Hi hopeful Fall 2011 NYU students!

I recently submitted my application for the accelerated BNS program. I saw that other semesters had discussions and I thought it would be nice to start one for us, just to help each other out through the application process.

I looked at past ones when I was filling out my application and found them to be helpful, so hopefully it will be for us.

Love to see who all is applying and how it's going:)

-Halley

[sandysuRN]

Hey sandysunset,

Congratulations! I'm traditional There's a separate thread for regular transfer. Check it out !

Best,

Thanks RN2BYari!

I hope to meet you soon! Add me on facebook: Sandy Su! I'm so glad there's another traditional student out there! I'm the only one of my friends/peers going to nursing school!

Thanks for the link to the other thread!

Cheers,

Sandy

[RN2BYari]

Hey su,

There's about 323 Sandy Su on Facebook. Lol I think ab email works best. If you'll like just inbox your email for privacy purposes!

[j2mp79]

I attended the May 12 Meet & Greet and it was good to hear from current students about the program. I don't remember everything so I'll touch on the main ones that stick out to me. The program has gone through changes in the past year, as students who are graduating this month had different experiences from students who started this past semester or even two semesters ago. The big one is the minimum grade for passing: it originally was 80 but it has since changed to 72. As one was explaining how they were evaluated in the simulations, some who were graduating this month said it was different from what they experienced. In the end I guess that doesn't matter much, since what we all care about is how it will be for us. I guess my point is that it might not be exactly the same as what current students have experienced so just be prepared for that. It seems they are constantly making changes to make the program better.

We toured the simulation labs, which everyone seemed generally positive about. They said it was nice to learn and practice in non-clinical settings where you're not dealing with actual people. The simulations are made up of 12 students (two separate clinical groups come together in simulation), so that means clinical groups are 6 students each. Lectures are a different story and will likely be relatively large.

Everyone stressed the importance of networking immediately - with your instructors, the deans, etc., as if you're interested in working in NYC after graduation these are the people who have the connections at local hospitals, facilities, etc. One also recommended getting involved with UNSO, the undergraduate nursing student organization. She said it was a good way for her to forcibly network with staff and faculty as she worked with them in setting up events for UNSO.

Without question everyone said second semester is by far the most difficult. Part-time jobs are possible, but everyone said it would be difficult to do that in the second semester considering the workload.

Overall all the students I talked to had positive things to say about the program overall. The graduating students commented that they did have a lot of feedback originally and many of the changes that have happened over the past year have been a direct result of what they suggested.

I'm sure others who attended have a lot more they can add but thought I'd at least share what I remember.

And orientation is July 12 & 13 - both days.

[DPmke]

Thanks a lot Scott

[washcaps]

Hi Scott, thanks for the rundown! Did you get a chance to talk to a fin aid person? If so, were they helpful?

[j2mp79]

I talked with someone from the financial aid office, but only to ask a specific question about work study. They were very helpful with that.

Also learned about some of the college scholarship opportunities available that require a separate application. There are several opportunities, some of which you can apply to for multiple semesters. One to keep in mind is the Rudin Scholarship - the application deadline is July 15. Check out the college web site for the application information:

http://www.nyu.edu/nursing/academicprograms/futurestudents/scholarships/rudin.html

[DPmke]

I wonder what makes the second semester the hardest. Looking at their curriculum by semester, there doesn't seem to be a great difference between the first and second semesters.

[j2mp79]

I think it's that there are two clinical rotations - Adult and Elder II and Psych - (compared to just one in the first semester) along with Pharm, which everyone seemed to imply was one of the more difficult lecture courses.

[DPmke]

That makes sense.

Do any of you plan on working during the program? I want to think that I can handle a part time job of like 16-20 hours a week but obviously doing well in the program is the #1 priority.

[j2mp79]

I'd like to do something part-time, but at first I'm going to wait and see how it would fit in with my schedule.

[penny0982]

Scott-

Quick question: Did they talk about the typical day of the nursing student there? At what time would we begin/finish? Can we choose the times we can start and end? I have a part-time job and it's afternoons (after school); would be great if I were able to keep it for at least one more semester.

[j2mp79]

It varies by semester, but you can't really choose your start/end time for certain things. Each clinical course is going to be one day about 7:30 to 3:30, either off-site or in the labs. First semester there is only one clinical. Other courses can be any time - morning or afternoon - just depends on the schedule that semester.