PBSC Spring 2014 Applicants

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Hello! I decided to start a thread for those who are applying to PBSC for the Spring 2014 deadline.

I have applied and my application is complete! this is my 3rd time applying, so I am really hoping to make the cut this time around

Good luck to everyone applying!!

"[COLOR=#1F497D]Applications are processed in the order that they are received and students are typically notified 10-15 business days from the date of application deadline of acceptance and denial. That means that the earliest student may expect to hear anything is the week of October 21[COLOR=#1F497D]st[COLOR=#1F497D]. Denials go out first at the end of the business week and then acceptance letters at the beginning of the next. "

This is from an email I just received from Latisha Myrick. Hope this helps :)

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Thanks a million! I figured it would be the 3rd week, sometimes later!

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"Applications are processed in the order that they are received and students are typically notified 10-15 business days from the date of application deadline of acceptance and denial. That means that the earliest student may expect to hear anything is the week of October 21st. Denials go out first at the end of the business week and then acceptance letters at the beginning of the next. " This is from an email I just received from Latisha Myrick. Hope this helps :)

What are your points? And what program did you apply to? ?

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My points are on the lower end of the spectrum- I applied to the LW F/T program but have zero expectation of getting in this cycle. I had to get the first app out of my system. I am expecting a baby in the next month, so if I get in yay, but if not Fall 2014 is a more ideal situation for me. Plus, I want to take Pharm in advance and get the HESI in again.

Good Luck to everyone~ :)

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Hi ladies,

I graduate the FT LW program in December, so I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. I saw all your posts and totally relate to what you're going through. It can be so hard to get straight answers from anyone!

Good luck!!

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Hi ladies I graduate the FT LW program in December, so I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. I saw all your posts and totally relate to what you're going through. It can be so hard to get straight answers from anyone! Good luck!![/quote']

Hi!!! Thank you for offering your wisdom! Any advice before beginning 1st semester?

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Hi ladies I graduate the FT LW program in December, so I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. I saw all your posts and totally relate to what you're going through. It can be so hard to get straight answers from anyone! Good luck!![/quote']

And congrats on your achievement!

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My best advice is to get your head in the right place. The program is pure insanity. It's nothing like pre-reqs. I'm not saying any of this to scare you, but I think the hardest thing for everyone was being completely taken off guard by the lack of organization and disrespect of the professors. Information is not well distributed, many links to critical information are broken, some professors are so slow to respond to email that by the time they get back to you a deadline has passed. You will receive PIP's (performance improvement plans) for anything and everything. Don't let them stress you out or get you down. You will essentially be treated like a child, with constant lectures about professionalism, while no professionalism is demonstrated by them. Dates and times for things will change at the drop of a hat and you will be expected to comply without complaint. There is no such thing as a legitimate reason to them. Everything is an excuse that you should have made arrangements for, including being sick or getting a phone call from your child's school. All that being said, here is what has helped me the most:

1) Be as prepared as possible. Have everything printed out and organized in a binder before the semester begins. Some information won't be available, but at least cover the basics like the syllabus, handbook, etc.

2) Print your weekly skills list as soon as possible and glance over them for a few minutes every day. Skills are the easiest thing to push off until the last minute and then you end up cramming them into the last minute.

3) Expect constant change and inconsistent answers from different people. I don't have any solid advice in terms of what to do about it, because it never got any better despite my efforts, but so long as you have your head in the right place and don't anticipate this wonderful, caring, organized staff to support you and realize up front that you are on your own - you should be just fine.

I went into the program so excited and eager only to feel totally disillusioned. I wish I would have had someone to tell me upfront so I could have dealt with it better.

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My best advice is to get your head in the right place. The program is pure insanity. It's nothing like pre-reqs. I'm not saying any of this to scare you but I think the hardest thing for everyone was being completely taken off guard by the lack of organization and disrespect of the professors. Information is not well distributed, many links to critical information are broken, some professors are so slow to respond to email that by the time they get back to you a deadline has passed. You will receive PIP's (performance improvement plans) for anything and everything. Don't let them stress you out or get you down. You will essentially be treated like a child, with constant lectures about professionalism, while no professionalism is demonstrated by them. Dates and times for things will change at the drop of a hat and you will be expected to comply without complaint. There is no such thing as a legitimate reason to them. Everything is an excuse that you should have made arrangements for, including being sick or getting a phone call from your child's school. All that being said, here is what has helped me the most: 1) Be as prepared as possible. Have everything printed out and organized in a binder before the semester begins. Some information won't be available, but at least cover the basics like the syllabus, handbook, etc. 2) Print your weekly skills list as soon as possible and glance over them for a few minutes every day. Skills are the easiest thing to push off until the last minute and then you end up cramming them into the last minute. 3) Expect constant change and inconsistent answers from different people. I don't have any solid advice in terms of what to do about it, because it never got any better despite my efforts, but so long as you have your head in the right place and don't anticipate this wonderful, caring, organized staff to support you and realize up front that you are on your own - you should be just fine. I went into the program so excited and eager only to feel totally disillusioned. I wish I would have had someone to tell me upfront so I could have dealt with it better.[/quote']

Wow! Thank you for the heads up. I have a few friends who have graduated from PBSC's nursing program and they told me it's a difficult program but never about it being unorganized. They did tell me that no one holds your hand through it. I'm going in expecting the worse and that's crazy lol. I guess there are cons to every profession, hope I'm happy with my decision.

Besides the program, are you happy with your choice of going through the nursing program?

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It may get better because there is a new director now. This semester wasn't nearly as bad as the first 3.

As far as nursing itself, it was a big reality check being at all the different hospitals and seeing how things really are. It's hard work. The days are long, it's gross, and you see people at their worst. At the same it's deeply rewarding. I feel like what I do matters. My love is ER. I love the fast pace, the intensity, thinking on my feet... Everyone is different. You won't know what moves you until you do it. Keep an open mind about all the rotations because you just never know what you will fall in love with. I don't regret my decision. It's just soooo much different than I imagined.

You chose to pursue this for a reason. Hang onto that when things get crazy.

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My best advice is to get your head in the right place. The program is pure insanity. It's nothing like pre-reqs. I'm not saying any of this to scare you but I think the hardest thing for everyone was being completely taken off guard by the lack of organization and disrespect of the professors. Information is not well distributed, many links to critical information are broken, some professors are so slow to respond to email that by the time they get back to you a deadline has passed. You will receive PIP's (performance improvement plans) for anything and everything. Don't let them stress you out or get you down. You will essentially be treated like a child, with constant lectures about professionalism, while no professionalism is demonstrated by them. Dates and times for things will change at the drop of a hat and you will be expected to comply without complaint. There is no such thing as a legitimate reason to them. Everything is an excuse that you should have made arrangements for, including being sick or getting a phone call from your child's school. All that being said, here is what has helped me the most: 1) Be as prepared as possible. Have everything printed out and organized in a binder before the semester begins. Some information won't be available, but at least cover the basics like the syllabus, handbook, etc. 2) Print your weekly skills list as soon as possible and glance over them for a few minutes every day. Skills are the easiest thing to push off until the last minute and then you end up cramming them into the last minute. 3) Expect constant change and inconsistent answers from different people. I don't have any solid advice in terms of what to do about it, because it never got any better despite my efforts, but so long as you have your head in the right place and don't anticipate this wonderful, caring, organized staff to support you and realize up front that you are on your own - you should be just fine. I went into the program so excited and eager only to feel totally disillusioned. I wish I would have had someone to tell me upfront so I could have dealt with it better.[/quote']

I am in first semester now and I couldn't of said all that better myself lol. Thank you for sharing your experience, it makes me feel so much better that I am not crazy and this is just how it is.

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You chose to pursue this for a reason. Hang onto that when things get crazy.

I think the best advice so far :yes:

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