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1. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

   Congrats everyone on getting in! If you're coming September of this year you'll be catching my class on med/surg and then the

2. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

   Hmm. Odd, I don't recall seeing anything about that particular site, but I do recall getting additional login information at some point during the acceptance. I don't remember if it was before or...

3. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

   I got a letter in the mail. No kidding about crunch time. I got the acceptance letter 2 weeks before all my paperwork was due, including two PPD tests. The doctors office will think you're crazy for...

4. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

   haha thanks. I never figured I'd be a resource for the program. xoxjedixox -- if you're so inclined there is a gym right across the street in the hospital that you can join for like $13 a month or...

5. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

   In the very beginning, it might be very stressful and difficult to get your workouts in. The second half of your first semester you will be able to fit them in if you want. It really depends on how...

6. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

   Well he didn't get it wrong, he didn't update I got conflicting info on the actual cost of school. That post references what I was told by some dimwit in financial aid before I saw a sheet from...

7. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

   xoxjedixox, Most of us bought 1 lab coat, 2 bottoms and 2 tops. The only time you will work more than 2 consecutive days in a week is at the end for your capstone experience when you will work the...

8. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

   My case was a little different than most of my classmates. My loans are through family. Most of my classmates, indeed have that much out in loans. It's definitely worth it for a BS in Nursing in my...

9. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

   ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

   The school sent out a packet with all the scholarship info in it after I was accepted. I think it was part of the initial paperwork they sent out in the acceptance packet. I wrote a little essay and...

10. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    You can buy your own, but the scope from the school is a littman classic II se. It's a decent scope from what I've read, and it's built into your tuition. It's basically just a waste of money to buy...

11. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi all, sorry I missed a few posts. Dress code -- Nobody wears their scrubs to class. Only on clinical days pretty much. Especially early in the program where you don't even have clinicals. Clinical...

12. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    The sheet that financial aid had during our orientation estimated about $75k for living, food, school and everything. I live in Rochester so I didn't have to worry about anything except school costs....

13. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    Well that depends. Most of us aren't eligible for much. There are two main scholarships that the school offers. There is one through the school and one through a foundation called Robert Wood Johnson....

14. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    No doubt. The competition is getting worse. I really feel for you. I put a lot into my essay. I had several reviewers who had some good insight. I think that's what really got me the interview. I...

15. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    ansaguy replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    P.s. nobody worry about your age. The class before mine has a person that looks to be around 60. A couple of people in my class are in their 40's, and a couple in their