FAU Accelerated BSN 2012 Acceptance

StJohnRiver · Mar 28, 2012

Check your FAU e-mail account. That is where they e-mailed a confirmation about the April 6 orientation with directions to the parking lot. It also had a link to where you can sign up for the required CPR class at FAU ($25).

It did not contain any information about other requirements, like background check and drug test, immunizations, etc. I was hoping we would get that so we can get going on getting that stuff done.

From my experience at PBSC, there is a lot to do and it does cost money, so be prepared.

I had to get a flu shot and updated tetorifice shot, proof of TB screening, proof of immunization for rubella, etc. That required a trip to my doctor and a blood test.

Also a drug test and background screening ($150 total for both), and all that needed to be done three weeks before the start of classes.

And then I had to buy the right uniform and order name tags, and those take a week to get done. ($100 for uniforms and name tags). You'll need a good stethoscope ($100). Then there are books, and the first semester is expensive, since we needed a drug book and others that you will use all year. Figure maybe $300 for that.

Just saying be ready to cram a lot of stuff into a short time frame and have the credit card handy.

I just wish they would get this out sooner.

amestar1234 · Mar 30, 2012

I'm very excited. One week left until orientation. I feel like there is so much build up that I'd rather just start already! LolBy the way, I called the school and that info packet will be given out on Friday at the meeting. So much for checking my mailbox every day...For those of you who know nurses or recent graduates, you might want to ask if they have anything (books, scrubs) left over. That's what I'm doing. I got a free stethoscope already. Every little bit counts.

Ariel C · Mar 31, 2012

Thanks so much for that heads up loxahatchee, I hadn't thought to check the FAU email! I still haven't received my packet either, so at this point I'm expecting they will be given at the orientation on Friday. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone Friday and hopefully drinks afterwards!

This is a little off-topic, but does anyone have any good options for child care around FAU? I've heard the schedules from last year were 3 fulls days, 1 half-day, and 1 week-day off so a traditional program won't work... not to mention it's more than I pay for rent!