Accepted!! - University of South Florida Fall 2013

NP Sam · May 15, 2013

I wanted to make sure that patho and research were done in class. Other courses I am not sure about.

reebokHCFR, MSN, EMT-P, APRN, NP · May 15, 2013

Hi Everyone! I'll be starting the FNP track this fall...still trying to decide if I want to do part time and work or just go full time...what is everyone here going to be doing? I keep hearing how much they advise against full time but it seems doable if you don't have a job and can just focus on classes.

at the information session today ******* said a lot of full time students ask to go part time.

alexa625 · May 16, 2013

Hey reebokHCFR...I tried to PM you but I can't cause I'm not an "active member" yet. Anyhoos, I graduated from UF's Accelerated BSN program with a 3.65 and have 1.5 years neonatal ICU experience and about 6 month in community health. I was accepted for the FNP track. That's good info to have about full-timers wanting to switch to part time! Think I made up my mind on the part time for sure :)

reebokHCFR, MSN, EMT-P, APRN, NP · May 16, 2013

Hi Alexa. I actually did get your PM. Thanks for the info. The session today turned me off more than on, and I think I will be focusing on South Alabama instead.

VidaUrbana · May 18, 2013

Hey reebokHCFR, can you explain why you were turned off from the information session? I'm curious.

reebokHCFR, MSN, EMT-P, APRN, NP · May 18, 2013

I'm waffling back and forth constantly. On one hand, I want the no-stress preceptor assignments of a local school (usf, south, fsc), but on the other hand, I don't want to go to class. usf still has quite a bit of class time, and I'm not overly confident in my chances of getting in.

VidaUrbana · May 19, 2013

Ok, I see. I say do your research and find the program with the best fit for you. I also think you should ask for opinions after the 1st semester...that usually helps..if you haven't made up your mind yet.

And I would still encourage you to apply:yes:

NYCRN16 · May 20, 2013

Glad to see a lot of people here applying to USF for the ACNP program, I am in the process of applying, just working on my essay and need to get my letters. I too was undecided on whether to attend part time or full time, but I think its better for me to attend part time, and just pick up extra classes if I can in order to speed up the process. I am also starting in Spring vs the Fall because of Florida residency issues, so I may not even have the option to take extra classes each semester. My main reason for not attending full time is when clinical time comes along, it will be impossible to do the clinical hours for multiple classes and work full time. I can't afford to work part time in order to attend clinicals full time, if I could, that would be my preference.

To the poster who said they were turned off by the information session, would you be willing to PM me and tell me why? I was unable to attend the session due to my work schedule, and I am working for the next one as well so I won't be able to attend.

We all need to keep this thread going to keep us updated!!

reebokHCFR, MSN, EMT-P, APRN, NP · May 20, 2013

the main reason is what I posted above: class time.

dfunk15 · Jun 15, 2013

Hi everyone

I was just accepted to USF Accelerated program! I am very excited!!! I am moving down from Ontario, Canada. Does anyone have suggestions of safe areas I should live? Anyone looking for roomates etc?

julieface · Jun 15, 2013

Dfunk15, I used to live in the area. It's not exactly the nicest right around campus, but St Moritz apartments aren't bad and they are very reasonably priced. My sister lives there and hasn't had any problems. Very close to the school, definitely bikeable. If you have money to burn, there's The Lodge at Lakecrest, very nice but too pricy for me. Maybe doable with a roomate? That one is walking distance to the school.

dfunk15 · Jun 17, 2013

Lakecrest is just a tad expensive. Id be good with something around $750. Do you recommend living around the campus? I visited the school and the surrounding area is odd. Are the graduate housing any good on campus?