Phillips Beth Israel Applicants

Jules78 · Jun 4, 2010

Hey Jayzelena! This waiting is so stressful! :bugeyes: I have to think that since we haven't received rejection letters at this point that we are putting ourselves through unnecessary stress. I keep telling myself, 'no news is good news' --- at least that is what is keeping me from pulling my hair out.

I'm amazed at how important and critical getting accepted to BI is for me as opposed to my undergraduate college experience. I didn't care back then. Now, it is all I think about!

jayzelena · Jun 5, 2010

I can totally relate! I even have dreams about it! To think that we have to wait another week and a half to find out. Ugh, I don't know if I can stand it anymore. It will be all worth it if we get in though. What program did you apply to?

Kem215 · Jun 5, 2010

I feel like I haven't been on here in forever! Congratulations starlette!! How is everyone else who's waiting holding up? Hang in there guys. Those acceptances will be here before you know it!

BTW - Does anyone know what type of a PDA they want us to get, or that we're allowed to by? I'm leaving my job soon and they thought it might make a nice farewell gift - works for me!

starlette926 · Jun 5, 2010

Kem-I got an iPod touch. I think it's just so much better. I didn't get an iPhone bc I have verizon. And I think that it might be better to not have phone features just in case the hospitals we do our clinicals in don't allow phones on the floors. I have a blackberry tour but didn't want to use that bc the battery sucks and dies really fast. Not sure what the PDA requirements r

JulesE · Jun 5, 2010

Does anyone know when the orientation starts? The school's website doesn't have the 2010-2011 calendar up yet.

Thanks!

Jules78 · Jun 6, 2010

@Jayzelena - I applied to the traditional program. Which program did you apply to? I hope you dreams have been positive and not nightmares about not getting in! Last night I had a dream that I overslept for my A&P lab and then I woke up in a panic and realized the semester was actually over. Next to the random anxiety dreams about my teeth falling out, dreams about missing a class or exam/assignment are the worst.

9 days to go...

jayzelena · Jun 6, 2010

I applied to the ATOP program. I have been having dreams of waking up late fopr my tests too. Unfortunately for me the semester just started since I'm taking 2 summer courses. 1 more week to go.

newyorkstar · Jun 7, 2010

At my interview I had asked when orientation would be and I was told on August the 24th. It's 2 days I think. Do you really think that people really get rejection letters after the interview? When I was at the interview she basically made it sound like it's very rare that the people that they interview are not accepted except if there is really something strange about the person. They want to make sure that you fit the bill of what they are looking for in a nurse. They try to picture what a patient would think of you in a hospital etc. setting. I know this wait has been torturous but I think if we have come this far it has to turn out good! 1 more week!

Kem215 · Jun 7, 2010

Thanks starlette! That's the exact same reasons I was leaning towards an ipod touch. :)

How are you guys holding up? One more week! I give you guys sooo much credit. I was going stir crazy waiting until mid May. This takes real dilligence!! :yeah:

Kem215 · Jun 7, 2010

Question, how many uniforms are you guys ordering? I won't be in NY when the reps will be at BI so they suggested I order now giving me time to exchange them. The pants are white :eek: ... maybe I should get a dozen of those alone!

jayzelena · Jun 7, 2010

Lol, that's the truth. I thought the uniforms were dresses or can you choose what you want?

Kem215 · Jun 7, 2010

The uniform sheet says:

- white lab coats

- royal blue scrub shirts

- our choice of white scrub cargo pants or a white scrub skirt