Kennesaw Accelerated BSN Fall 2010

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Hey,

I'm new to this site and would like some information/advice on the interviewing process. I haven't heard anything about the interview which sucks, but I have to prepare....Does anyone know when they will be mailing out the interview letters? What kinds of questions do they ask? If you do not mind to share your GPA and TEAS with me also. Thanks so much! Best wishes for those who have applied!

Anxious,

TT22 :confused:

Hey guys!!!

Long time no talk!!! Work has been kickin' me in my butt!!! Anyways, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM KSU yet. I think I am not invited to the interview because Owl Express did not let me sign up. **I think I have came to terms with it and that's the reason why I am not depressed about it.** There is always next time...and other schools! Just thought I would update ya'll and CONGRATS those who got an interview!!! I hope the best for your future endeavours!!!

AGAIN>>>>CONGRATS!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah:

TT22:):):)

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Are there any students currently in (or recently graduated from) the accelerated BSN program at Kennesaw out there?

If so--can you please tell me more about the pace of the program, and what your life looks like while in school? How many days are you in school? Is it all day? How much time in clinicals?

I'm trying to determine how rigorous the schedule is for the accelerated program....

Thanks so much!

Hey Klea, I know this is a month delayed, so hopeufully you'll still drop by and read it...

I'm currently in the Accelerated BSN program and will graduate this December. In short, the program is INTENSE! There are some of us who work (I don't) while in the program and they're able to manage a part-time work load while going to school, but if you can manage to not go to work, you'll be in much better shape. If you're starting Fall in Rome, the schedule is something like this:

-Health Assessment lecture on Monday, 2 hours, followed by lab for 2 hours. Ms. Brown, the teacher for that class, is pretty awesome. She really cares about the students and will work with them to know their stuff.

-Holistic (I think the name is changing this coming year to Gerontological. Anyways....Nurs 3209) on Tuesday, which is a whopping 4 hours of lectures. The majority of professors who teach that class are really good and they all genuinely care about the students, but there's one, when she teaches, is so boring she makes you want to bash your head against the desk just to end the pain. You'll know who I'm talking about when you see her.

-Nurs 3209 lab and clinical: The lab meets for 2 hours each week for the first five or six weeks of the semester and they teach you nursing skills like turning patients in bed, medications, aseptic technique, medication administration (read: injections). A word to the Romans- the Rome campus has had a chronic shortage of equipment for nursing lab, to the point that last year we ended up doing half our labs over on KSU main. We complained about that and hopefully by the time you guys get in you'll have what you need. The skills exam (practical exam) is in October and it is TRICKY! Know your skills inside and out, b/c they will fail you for a seemingly innocent mistake. And NEVER recap your needle once you've used it (remember this, cause it can very well save your hiney)! Clinical runs the last 5 weeks of class for six hours, usually 0700-1300, once a week. Try to get clinicals at the Rome hospitals, Floyd and Redmond, because the clinical instructor there is simply the best one in the whole program.

In short, class 2 days a week, lab/clinical 1 day, and studying the remaining 4 days. You may laugh when you read this, but it's true! The Accelerated program is very intense and you'll be studying at least 30 hours a week, if not more. Also if you got the time during summer, do some NCLEX or ATI style practice questions. Nursing exam questions are VERY different than what you're used to in the pre-reqs, and if you're not ready for them they'll hit you like a sledgehammer. :eek: Nursing school's a lot less forgiving in that respect, too, b/c you need to score at least a 75% on those exams (averaged) to pass the classes. Don't be a slacker. If you're in, you beat 6 other people to get that spot. The KSU staff KNOW you're smart, and will pressure you because they know you can take it. Just make sure not to get behind and you'll do okay. Good luck!!! :up:

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Hello Do or Do Not,

Thank you SO much for the info!! It was really helpful to hear about the accelerated program from an insiders perspective!

We're all awaiting decisions...I interviewed a week and a half ago, and am hoping to hear soon. Interviewing just finished Friday though, so it may be another week or two.

Congratulations on finishing almost half the program! What an accomplishment :)

Thank you so again--

Hey Klea, I know this is a month delayed, so hopeufully you'll still drop by and read it...

I'm currently in the Accelerated BSN program and will graduate this December. In short, the program is INTENSE! There are some of us who work (I don't) while in the program and they're able to manage a part-time work load while going to school, but if you can manage to not go to work, you'll be in much better shape. If you're starting Fall in Rome, the schedule is something like this:

-Health Assessment lecture on Monday, 2 hours, followed by lab for 2 hours. Ms. Brown, the teacher for that class, is pretty awesome. She really cares about the students and will work with them to know their stuff.

-Holistic (I think the name is changing this coming year to Gerontological. Anyways....Nurs 3209) on Tuesday, which is a whopping 4 hours of lectures. The majority of professors who teach that class are really good and they all genuinely care about the students, but there's one, when she teaches, is so boring she makes you want to bash your head against the desk just to end the pain. You'll know who I'm talking about when you see her.

-Nurs 3209 lab and clinical: The lab meets for 2 hours each week for the first five or six weeks of the semester and they teach you nursing skills like turning patients in bed, medications, aseptic technique, medication administration (read: injections). A word to the Romans- the Rome campus has had a chronic shortage of equipment for nursing lab, to the point that last year we ended up doing half our labs over on KSU main. We complained about that and hopefully by the time you guys get in you'll have what you need. The skills exam (practical exam) is in October and it is TRICKY! Know your skills inside and out, b/c they will fail you for a seemingly innocent mistake. And NEVER recap your needle once you've used it (remember this, cause it can very well save your hiney)! Clinical runs the last 5 weeks of class for six hours, usually 0700-1300, once a week. Try to get clinicals at the Rome hospitals, Floyd and Redmond, because the clinical instructor there is simply the best one in the whole program.

In short, class 2 days a week, lab/clinical 1 day, and studying the remaining 4 days. You may laugh when you read this, but it's true! The Accelerated program is very intense and you'll be studying at least 30 hours a week, if not more. Also if you got the time during summer, do some NCLEX or ATI style practice questions. Nursing exam questions are VERY different than what you're used to in the pre-reqs, and if you're not ready for them they'll hit you like a sledgehammer. :eek: Nursing school's a lot less forgiving in that respect, too, b/c you need to score at least a 75% on those exams (averaged) to pass the classes. Don't be a slacker. If you're in, you beat 6 other people to get that spot. The KSU staff KNOW you're smart, and will pressure you because they know you can take it. Just make sure not to get behind and you'll do okay. Good luck!!! :up:

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hey everyone,

just wondering if anyone knows when we might hear something about acceptances

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According to F.H. letters will be mailed out today.

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Speak of the devil! I just got an email from F.H. saying I was accepted to the accelerated program!!

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Me too! I'm still just sitting here a bit stunned. Didn't expect an email to just pop up like that! Congratulations to you!

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Congratulations! That's so exciting! I haven't gotten an email yet, but hopefully they will let us know either way. I applied to the traditional program so hopefully I'll hear something soon!

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I have a good friend who is also waiting to hear from the traditional program. I am anxious for her and for everyone else. I don't know when those letters and/or emails will go out. I hope soon!

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Anybody gets letter in the mail today? Hopefully we will start receiving letter soon

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No not yet...I am considering sending an email. I applied for traditional. Anyone else heard anything?

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Yeah! I am accepted to the traditional program. I just got an email from Fran, and I hope you all receive the good news soon. :yeah:

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