Nova Southeastern University BSN Entry Level Fall 2014

[miriamleah67]

Hi everyone!

So I guess im the first to start the thread for Nova's Fall 2014 admissions. I put in my application about 2 weeks ago, and actually did my prereqs here as well. I am still in the process of completing Micro and A&P 2. I am VERY nervous about the admission process because my GPA is not as high as what im seeing on this site.

Thoughts?

[cleolml]

Congratulations Sharks! It is sinking in! It has been hectic! So I was asking today about buying the books and uniforms got an appointment to try on uniforms but still waiting for the book list. Getting excited though we are not far off. So again, congrats to everyone!

[gui0312]

Hi Cleolml, Have you heard from Baptist scholars? I got a call last week letting me know I received the award however, I must start in the January (winter) class in order to receive it. They stated it is due to the overwhelming amount of applications they had, not sure what that's about.

[cleolml]

Congratulations, they sent me the no thank you but thank you letter on Monday, Nova called me the next day and gave me the + for not being a scholar so was convinced. Going forward the 3 year contract was always in my mind a little too much...

[gui0312]

Sorry, what do you mean by the + for not being a scholar?

[cleolml]

The biggest is not having to sign a 3 year contract and getting paid a little less for those three years. In addition, you do not owe anyone anything and can pick the job you want.

[TheFenz]

The biggest is not having to sign a 3 year contract and getting paid a little less for those three years. In addition, you do not owe anyone anything and can pick the job you want.

While the 3 year commitment seems like much, not having it doesn't really give you the freedom to pick the job you want. It is a challenge for brand new grads to find jobs. It certainly happens, but the supply certainly outpaces the demand.

[cleolml]

While the 3 year commitment seems like much, not having it doesn't really give you the freedom to pick the job you want. It is a challenge for brand new grads to find jobs. It certainly happens, but the supply certainly outpaces the demand.

I am the first one to agree, it all depends on your background and hours in the field. Competitive for sure. I am already working, maybe that is why I felt a little scared about the commitment... If you have no experience or background I am sure that the scholarship is one of the best places to start. Not saying I didn't want it, you just need to move on in life and accept what you did not get and make the best of it. Obviously, I if got it I'd be happy but I didn't so making the best of it.

[stephhrentes]

@Gui0312 I got the phone call from Baptist last week Friday and I was awarded the scholarship was well, and they told me the same thing about starting in January. It kinda bummed me out at first because I was so excited to start in August. Do you know what we do now?

[gui0312]

Most definitely. For me the commitment isn't a problem, Baptist is one of the largest providers in south florida. Either way I will be doing 2-3 years somewhere where you gain experience. The other thing I researched and spoke to some friends I have, one who went through the process and the other is currently is in their second year is that there is no pay differential, they don't pay you less than they would any new with relatively no experience RN. Sure there might be slight differences in specialties as far as need goes, but the general consensus is there isn't. Not to mention no tuition debt.

[gui0312]

@stephhrentes: Congratulations!—Yes I believe I received the call Thursday to let me know I received the award, then she said "however"... it will be for the January class. I told them I had to call them back to discuss it with family since I was accepted to another cheaper program. In the end, I felt the same way, excited to get started etc. but this seems too good to pass up, it's another 3-4 months but you get a lot in return. When I called them back I asked the lady Lourdes and she said that we will be receiving a letter in the mail along with a date to come in for orientation, I believe this is when they will go over the details with the contract etc. Let me know if you hear anything else and congratulations again!

[cleolml]

Most definitely. For me the commitment isn't a problem, Baptist is one of the largest providers in south florida. Either way I will be doing 2-3 years somewhere where you gain experience. The other thing I researched and spoke to some friends I have, one who went through the process and the other is currently is in their second year is that there is no pay differential, they don't pay you less than they would any new with relatively no experience RN. Sure there might be slight differences in specialties as far as need goes, but the general consensus is there isn't. Not to mention no tuition debt.

Not disagreeing with you at all, I am just making the best of what I have which is experience and yes again, I didn't get the scholarship but I am fine with that just trying to make the best of it and I wish you luck and great success.

[VJuarez3]

I also got the baptist scholarship :) I'M SO EXCITED FOR FALL!

Has anyone purchased uniforms? If so, did you buy them from nova or did you go somewhere cheaper?