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Hello,

I'm currently work 40 hours a week while I finish up my prerequisites for the RN program. I've heard some great things about the NYU BSN program and have started to look into the transfer process. I currently live in LA, but in my travels to NYC, there's no comparisson. I've also weighed out the cons as well (harsh winters, sky-high living expenses).

My main question is for anyone who is familiar with the NYU RN program itself (the full term program or accelerated 15mth program). What has been your experience...from application through the exam? GPA requirements? Aside from keeping my GPA up, are there any other items that will help my application stand-out from the others? Between lecture/clinical, studying, what is a realistic amount of time left over for part-time work? Any suggestions regarding loans/cost for the program itself & living expenses would be greatly appreciated as well.

Well, I know I'll be thinking of more questions but I guess this is a start :)

Thanks so much!

Jenn

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Specializes in Critical Care, Postpartum.

Just in case you don't get any responses regarding the NYU program, you can post in the NY Nursing Programs under the 'Region' tab.

Regarding your concerns about weather, living expenses, etc. I use to live in FL, where cost of living is low and sunshine many days, but I move to NJ. I will be attending an accelerated 15-months BSN program in January here.

You'll adapt quickly. Yes NY is expensive, but so is LA, right. But, there is a balance with pay scale and cost of living anywhere you go.

Wish you the best.

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Thanks so much for the direction, I'll definitely have to post on the region tab as well. And yes, you're completely right... LA is not cheap & cost of living/pay scale is probably not too far off. What school are you taking the accelerated program at if you don't mind me asking?

Again, thanks for the encouraging words!! :)

Jenn

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Specializes in Critical Care, Postpartum.

I absolutely don't mind. I will be attending UMDNJ. You can go here, for information about the program: http://sn.umdnj.edu/academics/accelbsn/index.htm

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