I am currently strongly considering attending nursing school in Puerto Rico, I reside in the US at this point and I was wondering if anyone has advice about two schools: La Interamericana (Bayamon bilingual night classes) and UMET (bilingual/english)?
Advice on both the ASN and BSN program would be greatly appreciated.
I had questions about the accreditation of UMET nursing program, I have heard that it is not accredited???
Here is a little back ground:
I have completed 2 Math, 2 English, Humanities, Art, Anatomy+lab, Physiology+lab, Microbiology, Statistics, Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Diet and Nutrition, Communications (speech), Sociology and Chemistry. I currently hold a 3.46 GPA, and I have applied to nursing school in the US twice, with no luck.
I am currently on an alternate list for a fall 2016 ASN program in the US (strict 2 year program), but I do not believe it looks promising. The alternate list is composed of 30 people, and no one knows where they stand or how they are chosen. Apparently you can be notified as late as the day before classes begin. this has frustrated me beyond belief and led me to consider other options such as la interamericana and umet for nursing schools. I am fluent enough in Spanish to get around and I know the metropolitan area decently well. I am currently looking up apartments and am considering getting roommates, does anyone have advise for finding roommates in Puerto Rico? Or is anyone attending this Fall semester and are looking for housing?
Lastly, does anyone have experience with graduating from one of these programs and finding jobs in the US?
Any addition information would be greatly appreciated!
I actually found housing through that Facebook page. Students are always looking for roommates before the trimester starts (btw the nursing program is in trimesters). Make sure you bring all of your transcripts (high school and college/ and official; meaning sealed by the school. ) Also, you'll need your social so they can verify your info. If you still need to take your general courses ( English, writing, history etc ) they'll evaluate you based on your transcript and you'll actually be able to start those classes online. Be sure that there are 2 nursing programs. 1 is accelerated ( 2 year program for your bsn ) and one is "regular (3 years). In order to be placed in the accelerated program you must have a previous bachelors or have all of your general courses completed. If not you'll be placed in the regular program. The accelerated program starts in August and the regular in November! If you need help feel free to personal message me and I'll give you my email. Good luck!!
Well I'm all registered to begin the Accelerated BSN program in August 2017. My visit went great. I met with *******,he was awesome and made sure all my questions and concerns were addressed. I was told by ******* in the admissions dept that I am admitted to the August trimester but I can not enroll until the Summer. I was told I should be moved out there by early July. I have signed up on both FB pages and they have been very, very helpful so far. I'll definitely take your advice and find housing through there. I was also told to check out clasificadosonline.com. I'm counting down the days.
I actually found housing through that Facebook page. Students are always looking for roommates before the trimester starts (btw the nursing program is in trimesters). Make sure you bring all of your transcripts (high school and college/ and official; meaning sealed by the school. ) Also, you'll need your social so they can verify your info. If you still need to take your general courses ( English, writing, history etc ) they'll evaluate you based on your transcript and you'll actually be able to start those classes online. Be sure that there are 2 nursing programs. 1 is accelerated ( 2 year program for your bsn ) and one is "regular (3 years). In order to be placed in the accelerated program you must have a previous bachelors or have all of your general courses completed. If not you'll be placed in the regular program. The accelerated program starts in August and the regular in November! If you need help feel free to personal message me and I'll give you my email. Good luck!!
My wife and I may be moving to Puerto Rico and I'm looking into the nursing program at Recinto Metro Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico... The website is pretty confusing regarding deadlines, transcripts, and pre-requisites. How long did the application process take for you? Is there anyone at the school, like a counselor, who I can contact with specifics about applying?
Everything is very confusing... I am in the nursing program and I have yet to meet with a counselor. If you are applying from the US, expect to hear back possibly 1 month or so if they don't lose your application. If you are just going down to study, I recommend doing the ASN program and then doing the bachelors online in the states.
Thank you so much! I'm looking to possibly apply for Aug 2018. When do you recommend I begin the application process? How is the the economic crisis in PR?
Honestly the process can take a while. I would suggest taking a trip to the school to hand deliver all of your documents. They will get back to you withing a couple of days of bringing the documents to the admissions office
As for the economical issue... well, make sure you have emergency funds saved up. I personally planned out everything to a t, and I still ended up in a pickle, that is also with having family there. So staying close to campus would be your best option, just in case you have problems finding a car (when you move down). If you can pleeeeeease get a new car, or ship your car, do not buy your car off of people down there, they mostly sell lemons. I've personally gone through 3 cars in the space of 3 months down there and it cost so much more trying to work with "affordable" cars. As for just visiting the school, stay in San Juan area look at airbnb of you are up to it. Also, something I didn't find out until much later, do you know which program you want to go to? Either way you still need to take the universities pointless classes such as Christian faith class, computer literacy, Spanish for non native speaker (in person, need 9 credit hours), all these classes except the Spanish can be taken in English online. Meaning you can do it while in the states or wherever you are located, before making a move.
buttercupp514- I am so sorry to hear about your experience. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and guidance! I already have my BS in Bio Cell Development and will be applying for the accelerated program. Did you apply online and go through their admissions process in order to take the pointless classes ahead of time?
Awesome! Having your BS allows you to start in August and the only class that's required is the Christian faith course (which is really easy taken online). As suggested above, get an air bnb in the San Juan area. Make sure you have official copies of you transcript ( from all schools attended) , social security card, and photo ID. In admissions ****** speaks English and can get everything done for you. As far as a car, I've been fortunate to have 1 car for the past five months and I haven't had any issues. But buying a car from students can be hit or miss. Plan ahead and take out a personal student loan to make sure you don't encounter money issues.
What time do the evening classes begin? Do either of you plan on taking the NCLEX? Is there any additional requirements to be able to come back to the states to get licensed?
Classes usually start at 6. Lab classes usually start at 3. There aren't any other requirements to come back to the states to get licensed. I am planning to take the nclex later this year!
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I actually found housing through that Facebook page. Students are always looking for roommates before the trimester starts (btw the nursing program is in trimesters). Make sure you bring all of your transcripts (high school and college/ and official; meaning sealed by the school. ) Also, you'll need your social so they can verify your info. If you still need to take your general courses ( English, writing, history etc ) they'll evaluate you based on your transcript and you'll actually be able to start those classes online. Be sure that there are 2 nursing programs. 1 is accelerated ( 2 year program for your bsn ) and one is "regular (3 years). In order to be placed in the accelerated program you must have a previous bachelors or have all of your general courses completed. If not you'll be placed in the regular program. The accelerated program starts in August and the regular in November! If you need help feel free to personal message me and I'll give you my email. Good luck!!