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I thought it'd be a good idea to create a forum for FIU's Accelerated Option BSN program for the application cycle of 2019 (graduation 2020). This way we can get to know each other and help each other out

Hi everyone,

I'm also applying to the Accelerated Option. 3.8 prereq, 3.6 undergrad, 82% TEAS. I'm a little nervous about the TEAS score but hoping for the best.

Good luck to us all!

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Has anyone spoken with admissions recently to get any new info regarding admission decision timeline, cohort size, details of the Fall B session, etc.? So tired of waiting! I've already been accepted to the two other programs I applied to, but FIU is my first choice!!

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Hi everyone! So great I’ve been looking for a so bsn forum for fiu ?

i planon apply as well for this cohort but a little concerned about my teas score , it’s a 78% overall. Yikes

my undergrad gpa is 3.8 and pre req gpa 3.7 also. Still going to apply and pray for the best. Al the best to everyone as well

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7 hours ago, girl-in-science said:

Hi guys ! So I have my bachelors in biological sciences and I finished with a 3.5, and my prerequisites I have probably a 3.9, but I took the TEAS and got an 86, so I’m planning on retaking it on Friday, but at the same time I’m terrified I’ll get a lower score and just start freakin out for the next few months. Any advice or words of encouragement please ? Thank you !!!

XD I don't have any words but im on the same boat. Fingers crossed that I get in! Good luck!

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23 hours ago, girl-in-science said:

Hi guys ! So I have my bachelors in biological sciences and I finished with a 3.5, and my prerequisites I have probably a 3.9, but I took the TEAS and got an 86, so I’m planning on retaking it on Friday, but at the same time I’m terrified I’ll get a lower score and just start freakin out for the next few months. Any advice or words of encouragement please ? Thank you !!!

Hello! I am in the same boat as you. I got an 87% on my TEAS which also worried me and was thinking of retaking it. When I had a phone counseling session though I was told that this was competitive enough and not to retake it (although this was before all the program changes were announced). So I decided that I didn't want to beat myself up if I got a lower score and have to have an average of the scores instead of just accepting my 87%. I hope it is good enough.

I am going to instead start studying for the HESI this month to be able to apply to MDC.

Good luck with whatever decision you make. ?

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55 minutes ago, cafecito said:

Hello! I am in the same boat as you. I got an 87% on my TEAS which also worried me and was thinking of retaking it. When I had a phone counseling session though I was told that this was competitive enough and not to retake it (although this was before all the program changes were announced). So I decided that I didn't want to beat myself up if I got a lower score and have to have an average of the scores instead of just accepting my 87%. I hope it is good enough.

I am going to instead start studying for the HESI this month to be able to apply to MDC.

Good luck with whatever decision you make. ?

That helps a lot. Thank you ! I wanted to apply to MDC stop but I have to register for that class they require. At the end of the day I have to start applying to other programs as a plan B so might as well start looking into other options ASAP.

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On 7/2/2019 at 12:37 PM, girl-in-science said:

That helps a lot. Thank you ! I wanted to apply to MDC stop but I have to register for that class they require. At the end of the day I have to start applying to other programs as a plan B so might as well start looking into other options ASAP.

If you have a medical license of some sort and a current CPR you can get an exemption for the HSC class and lab. In FL you can challenge the state exam for the CNA license (google Prometric Clinical Skills Checklist) and watch some youtube videos (4yourCNA are great) to see the skills and practice. I paid for a useless course for the CNA and then discovered that you can just challenge the exam without ever taking a class. Wish I knew that before and saved my time and money. The skills are easy and you most definitely don't need the classes.

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Omg thank you! I went to see an advisor and they didn’t tell me any of this. Not surprised though, I usually get better advice from peers lol I will definitely look into that. I feel so much better knowing I have a solid backup plan. You’re the best ?

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Hi everyone! It was previously mentioned that now they will be accepting 60 students to the Spring 2020 cohort, but I got some more info from the advisor the other day, so I figured I would share. They are accepting 30 applicants from the pool of 2nd bachelor's degree students like always, and they are also accepting another 30 applicants from the Foreign Educated Physician pool. So, if we get in we will be in classes with about 60 students total (more than I anticipated), but this doesn't impact our chances of getting in at all, as they will still accept only 30 from each group.

Also, she said that the decision to switch from the 2-week December mini-term to the October start Fall B term was based on student feedback. She said that the 2-week term was too jam-packed and busy. When I spoke to her she said that they still hadn't determined the exact schedule for the Fall B term, but that the classes will definitely be during the day.

If anyone else has additional info, please share!

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1 hour ago, Drea824 said:

Hi everyone! It was previously mentioned that now they will be accepting 60 students to the Spring 2020 cohort, but I got some more info from the advisor the other day, so I figured I would share. They are accepting 30 applicants from the pool of 2nd bachelor's degree students like always, and they are also accepting another 30 applicants from the Foreign Educated Physician pool. So, if we get in we will be in classes with about 60 students total (more than I anticipated), but this doesn't impact our chances of getting in at all, as they will still accept only 30 from each group.

Also, she said that the decision to switch from the 2-week December mini-term to the October start Fall B term was based on student feedback. She said that the 2-week term was too jam-packed and busy. When I spoke to her she said that they still hadn't determined the exact schedule for the Fall B term, but that the classes will definitely be during the day.

If anyone else has additional info, please share!

There’s a female advisor? I thought the only one was Christian. What’s her name?

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1 hour ago, Drea824 said:

@chillian https://cnhs.fiu.edu/academics/nursing/undergrad-nursing/programs/advising/index.html Michelle. Why? Did Christian tell you something different?

No, but I always wanted to get a second opinions on my chances and stuff but they always told me he was the only advisor.

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