Hi Everyone! I currently live in California but really would love to live in Florida for a short while b/c I have family there and the beaches are lovely!
I currently hold a Bachelor's Degree but did not receive a cumulative GPA (I went to a hippy school, GPA was frowned upon). I'm taking my pre-reqs now and doing great (should have a 3.5 or so).
Are there any schools in FL that are relatively "easy" to get into? I'd like to pursue an Accelerated BSN, however not having a Bachelor's GPA I'm afraid will hinder me.
Can anyone suggest any private schools or community colleges with short wait lists that may be slightly easier to get into? I'd prefer South Florida, but am open to all suggestions.
I think your talking about sylvester right? UMH has OK benefits I guess. I think they pay 2000 dollars a year towards my masters. At sylvester they pay more but dont think its free or even close. I have a couple friends over there that are taking advantage of whatever perks they offer but didnt think it was full ride tuition. The UM masters program is 40k!!!
I work at the main UMH that used to be cedars. Many folks complain about not getting the same benes that UM gets but I guess that the way it goes. I did get the scholarship so they paid my BSN but only 17 of the 45 people that applied got the scholarship. Now I dont believe they are doing any more scholarships but the last class had to sign 3 year contract.
I got called off for the second time in a month. So we get called off, our benes arent that great, 115 for healthcare every 2 weeks and 20-40 copays for visits. We get decent pay at 25.32 an hr and supposedly a raise this year. They work us hard for our money. 1 nurse assistant for 16 pts means we do everything on our own. Discharge, admission, entering labs, and 6 or even 7 pts.
To the poster that says UM is easy to get into? Maybe before but from what I hear they are turning people away with great GPAs now. They had a 90something pass rate on the NCLEX and are definetely on the rise.
Wow, My BFF works at an outpatient unit at UMH, and she gets EVERYTHING paid for in her master's degree program. She says that two classes at UM is $9K and that she does not have to pay a penny, she just has to work for UMH 2 years after completion of her master's degree.
She told me that after work, she just goes downstairs and they have a classroom there, and she doesn't even have to drive to campus, that campus is right there!
Back in 2003-2005, UM used to have information sessions where they told you about the program, and they said to us that anyone with the min. requirements could get in, it was so nice, I love UM, they even had chips, sandwiches and soda for us.
I was thinking of doing RN-BSN from there, but it's too much money, so FIU was my best option.
I guess things have changed at UM!! I cant' believe they are turning people away with good GPA's!!
University of Miami is a great school, and everyone with the minimum requirements will get accepted.
I would of gone there, but I missed the deadline when I wanted to apply. They have lots of scholarship options (including one that works with a local hospital that pays for EVERYTHING, you get your BSN and a contract for 2 years to work for their hospital!!)
go to www.miami.edu and you will see all the info there.
you would love that option, its open for all kinds of students.
another great school is Nova south eastern university. Great school. www.nova.edu
UM is very easy to get into. you just have to meet minimum requirements and you are in!
Nova is hard, because you have to go thru interview, essay, background check before they accept you.
i was wondering if i have to have all the pre-requisites to be able to get accepted into university of miami for the accelerated nursing program? there are 2 nursing course there. do i have to take all of that? or what do u mean by minimum requirements?
wow bumble,, i guess UM will be on my list to apply to once i finish nursing school...Also they have UM employes working on Jackson site and Jackson is a great hospital to work for..you will gain lots of experience there..
i was wondering if i have to have all the pre-requisites to be able to get accepted into university of miami for the accelerated nursing program? there are 2 nursing course there. do i have to take all of that? or what do u mean by minimum requirements?
I've heard of students accepted into the program and still taking pre-reqs such as chemistry at MDC!!
that was back in 2004-2005 so I'm not sure if things have change since them, but I would make an appointment with a counselor there, or stop by the nursing school and ask.
min requirements as stated on the UM website, like GPA, certain classes, their requirements to get into the program.
wow bumble,, i guess UM will be on my list to apply to once i finish nursing school...Also they have UM employes working on Jackson site and Jackson is a great hospital to work for..you will gain lots of experience there..
I've been trying to get in there and they are on a hiring freeze now!! yikes!! keep crossing my fingers here!
UM is sooooo expensive. it literally costs an arm and a leg to go there w/o any scholarships;
I'm sooooooo happy I ended up at BC.
I missed the deadline to UM back when I was applying for nursing school, I went to Nova and did not make it past first semester, I went to BC with a success eventhough I had a baby during the program..... I certainly believe there is a reason for everything. bc now I'm enjoying working part time, and no-loans to pay!
oh wow... Thanks for the input... Well that's good to know.. cuz i am right by all the Memorial... i cant wait.. just to think in 1 year and a half i will license.. Hey we got to claim it RIGHT.. LOL!!!!
oh wow... Thanks for the input... Well that's good to know.. cuz i am right by all the Memorial... i cant wait.. just to think in 1 year and a half i will license.. Hey we got to claim it RIGHT.. LOL!!!!
yeah i would like apply for any PCA job over at Memorial or Baptist just to get you in the system
Ace587RN, RN
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Barry University has a good acceptance rate. Now surviving the program thats a different story