Anyone aplying to UW Oshkosh Accel. BS to BSN?

heathbar · Apr 6, 2010

I applied to the October 2010 cohort. Does anyone know when they would start the online interviews? If anyone can help me, that would be great. Thanks!!!

anders36 · Apr 6, 2010

I applied for the October cohort and had my online interview today...

They sent me an e-mail on Friday (4/2) which said my application had been received, and then I was asked to e-mail them a time and date to do the interview.

heathbar · Apr 6, 2010

Really?? Now I'm really nervous. I didn't think they would start so soon.

ejcl68 · Apr 6, 2010

I didn't get the email either. It could be because I didn't apply until two weeks before the deadline and one of my references was late due to an illness. I'm not worried about it since I did all I could do..they would be lucky to have me.

anders36 · Apr 7, 2010

Hmm...I have no idea why I got my interview so soon, because I sent my application the Monday before it was due. My last name begins with an "A;" maybe they interview the applicants in alphabetical order.

Like ejcl68 said, there isn't much point in worrying; we've already done all we can to prepare for the program; now we can just hope and wait...

heathbar · Apr 7, 2010

I emailed Becky today to make sure they got all of my application materials. Hopefully I hear back from her tomorrow. So what was the online interview like?

ejcl68 · Apr 7, 2010

Advising told me to be very patient with the process as it's long..so I am not surprised. Thankfully I am accepted to another great program :) Yay!!!! Big weight off my shoulders. Good luck to all of you.

tkzv · Apr 7, 2010

Glad to have found this thread. I am working to complete my prereq and apply for the May 2011 cohort. I will be starting my CNA clinicals next week and hope to have my certificate shortly afterwards. Do you think there is a preference (application strength) between working at a hospital or a nursing home. As many have said before, the hospital jobs are slim and can now require experience. Thank you for the input.

Kimberly

Cari001 · Apr 7, 2010

I haven't heard anything back either. I submitted all my application materials on time too. I'm guessing they haven't set up all the interviews yet. I heard that almost everyone who's qualified (sent in all app materials on time, etc.) gets an online interview. So... Let's keep our fingers crossed! Good luck everyone!

anders36 · Apr 7, 2010

The interview wasn't too bad. You have to answer 6 questions (there's an optional 7th) in 30 minutes.

They are mostly regarding why you want to be a part of the program and why you think you're a good candidate for the program etc.

evolvingrn, BSN, RN · Apr 8, 2010

I wouldn't worry about the online interview.... If you basically qualify you get the online interview. And i think most people get a phone interview too.. (but don't quote me on that) they are insanely busy and they are getting ready to start the newest cohort.

heathbar · Apr 10, 2010

Kimberly (tkzv),

As far as working in a hospital or a nursing home, I'm under the impression that either one is perfectly fine. I was told that those settings are preferred because it gives you a chance to work on your skills and you get the chance to get use to working with multiple patients/residents at one time. Hope that helps!!