Banner Nurse Fellows Program

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I interviewed for the nurse fellows program through Banner about three weeks ago and still haven't heard anything! I was talking to another girl there for an interview who said that her friend (I know, I know, don't listen to anything like this, but I can't help it!) got a call a week after her interview offering her a slot. Has anyone else interviewed and heard anything?

I don't know why I'm so freaking out about it. I'm already accepted into Mesa to start in January (I deferred) but I WANT TO GET INTO THIS!

Hello everyone-

I got my letter from Banner today and I did not get in to the program. Congratulations to all of you who made it! Maybe I will see you sometime in the field! Congrats again!

I am sorry to hear that. I am sure that we will meet out there somewhere, though. Keep the faith!

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Yeah, I agree...

Congratulations on everyone who got into this July program.

You're not alone Applegate,

I got my letter and didn't get in either.

I went out and had dinner at Texas Roadhouse anyway!

They did say it's ok to reapply correct? You planning on doing that Applegate?

Have a fabulous and safe weekend everyone!

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I haven't decided what my next move is going to be Splendidstrangers. I am going to take the weekend to relax and then decide. I am sorry that you did not get in! Don't give up, I am not going to! Have a nice weekend. Don't freeze to death in this strange weather we're having!:)

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Hello Applegate,

I think I am going to tae a full load again this next semester and take MA150 and a few other classes MCC offers that I will need for my Bachelors. Maybe I'll even get married.....just kidding.

I'm loving this strange weather for sure. Take care

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I got rejected as well. What are they looking for? I put a lot of effort into this thus far, and that to say the least was discouraging. I want to re-apply... is it truly that easy? What are some of the criteria on which the interviewers select people to join the cohort. Just curious. :banghead:

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I got rejected as well. What are they looking for? I put a lot of effort into this thus far, and that to say the least was discouraging. I want to re-apply... is it truly that easy? What are some of the criteria on which the interviewers select people to join the cohort. Just curious. :banghead:

From my experience several factors are taken into consideration:

a) Know the Banner Mission statement and be able to apply those principles to your past experiences. That info is easily obtained online

b) Sincerely state your ability to handle the stresses an accelerated program (childcare if needed, finances in order, support system for any unforeseen circumstances).

c) Be able to state why Banner is a good fit for you...

These are my opinions...take with a grain of salt...

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Specializes in MSICU.

I know that a lot of people in my cohort are older, many already have a bachelor's in another field, and are career changers. I don't know if that's what they look for, but it's something I noticed. I think a big part is being able to and having the time to handle the accelerated program, have good academics, fitting with Banner's mission and values, and being flexible in order to deal with all the different schedule changes. Just my :twocents:.

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Sorry to hear that. Maybe next go round.

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I know that a lot of people in my cohort are older, many already have a bachelor's in another field, and are career changers. I don't know if that's what they look for, but it's something I noticed. I think a big part is being able to and having the time to handle the accelerated program, have good academics, fitting with Banner's mission and values, and being flexible in order to deal with all the different schedule changes. Just my :twocents:.

I don't think that being a career changer is necessarily a benefit. Although I am in that catagory, I would say that there are only probably only three of us that fit that description in my cohort.

The ages in my cohort range from 20 to 54. Medical experience ranges from absolutely none to a lot.

I would say that the one thing we have in common, is the "apparent ability" to dedicate as much time as was necessary to the program.

That and we all had all of our co-reqs done. But I dont think that is a giant deal.

Again, take it all with a grain of salt.

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Specializes in MSICU.
I don't think that being a career changer is necessarily a benefit. Although I am in that catagory, I would say that there are only probably only three of us that fit that description in my cohort.

The ages in my cohort range from 20 to 54. Medical experience ranges from absolutely none to a lot.

I would say that the one thing we have in common, is the "apparent ability" to dedicate as much time as was necessary to the program.

That and we all had all of our co-reqs done. But I dont think that is a giant deal.

Again, take it all with a grain of salt.

Wow! It sounds like our cohorts are same in some ways and different in others! Although we too have those same age ranges and medical experience ranges. I don't think being a career changer is something they look for, I just noticed that was the case with many in my class. :typing

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Specializes in OR, Telemetry, PCCU, Med/Surg.

I don't know if any of you guys knew this but besides being on the waiting list for the Maricopa Nursing Programs you also need to have finished BIO202 and BIO205 in order to apply to the Nurse Fellows program.

When I went to the info session last February I was told that you could apply as soon as you applied to the Maricopa program. Well, when I sent in my application last week I got an e-mail back telling me that they can't process my application without transcripts for BIO202 and BIO205.

So... that gives me another semester and by then I'll be able to apply to the JCL program in January as well. I'm kind of disappointed in Banner for providing incorrect information... Oh well...

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...you also need to have finished BIO202 and BIO205 in order to apply to the Nurse Fellows program.

They just changed prerequisite requirements again at the community college level. Bio 202 and 205 WERE prerequisites in February so they were both required at the time you went to the information session.

Trust me, you want to have ALL your co-requisites done before getting into the program. I cannot imagine how hellish life would have been if I had anything more on my plate than the nursing classes. :eek: I've always been one of those people who doesn't have to study much to get by and I usually do pretty good... nursing school is different. You have to work for your grade.

I've come to the conclusion that while in nursing school, you only have room in your life for two other things; work, relationship, family, social life. If you throw in corequisites, you only have room for one thing in your life. If you struggle a little with school, that'll knock out an option too because you'll have to spend more time studying. That probably sounds like an exaggeration but when you get there, you'll understand what I mean!

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