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I meant I scheduled an interview for next week. And thank you!

Hey! I just received an interview today!

Hey! I applied for the Fall 2021 semester. Would anyone like to share how they like the program so far? What would you consider the pros/cons are? Were you able to become close with some people in your cohort? Please share anything! ?

Hey! I applied for the Fall 2021 semester. Would anyone like to share how they like the program so far? What would you consider the pros/cons are? Were you able to become close with some people in your cohort? Please share anything! ?

This is what I found: ” Hey all, I'm a current student in the UF nursing program in Gainesville, graduating this year (2020). Seriously consider other schools to study nursing. UF was my first choice when I was applying, and had been for years, so I was ecstatic when I found out I was accepted. I didn't even consider other programs. But as the semesters have gone, I really wish I would have gone somewhere else. My reasons (and just about everyone else's in this program) (seriously, talk to any of them): Disorganization: exams are scheduled in conflict with one another and with classes. We have to go to events and meetings that are scheduled during class time, but the meetings are mandatory (they take attendance and will email you about it) and all classes take attendance. You'll find out about meetings like this a few days before it takes place, and it'll always conveniently be on exam weeks. Readings: I'm all for working hard. I don't have an issue with how difficult material is, in my opinion, it's what we all sign up for. However, we are human and have limits—there is only so much you can go through and absorb every day. After meeting with professors about material for guidance, it is clear that, at times, they merely glance at the chapter title and assign the whole thing…for numerous chapters/week. However, professors will constantly look at you with bewilderment and say "that's outside of your scope, why are you studying that?" when you ask questions about material that was assigned that you don't understand. Exams: Alright, here's how exams go-- you need a 74% exam average in each class to pass the class. As well as a 74% average overall in each class. The former is usually the issue for most students (if not all). At the end of the exam, you can see how many/which questions you got wrong, which of course means you can calculate your pending exam score. Yes, pending. Depending on the statistics of each question (how many people got it wrong/right), you'll either get points back or lose points. How would you lose points? You get a question right, and because the majority of the class got it wrong, it gets thrown out. So you lose that right answer. I've seen people get kicked out of the program because losing those 2 points over having 1 question thrown out puts them below the required 74% average. We've tried fighting it, and were told "this is the way it has been, this is the way it has always been, and you knew that from the beginning of the program". Communication: it's just not there. Between students and professors, between professors, between administration and students, between administration and professors. Just nonexistent. I don't know how else to put it. You find out about things at the last minute and different sections for the same class will receive different lecture material, including exam tips, so some classes are at an obvious disadvantage. We tried bringing this to the attention of our professors and the administration and were met with complete denial. Flipped classroom: OH boy. Just mention those words to anyone in my class. Basically, you teach each other. Your professors are just there to take attendance. You go through part of the material with your group and then teach other groups. That's about it. No transition: transition was supposed to be the last half of your last semester, where you're basically a nurse for free. Every nurse I've spoken with says they didn't learn anything until transition. Sure, you can study and have the knowledge, but really knowing how to apply it and practicing skills doesn't come in until transition. They got rid of it. There's probably a lot more issues with this program, but these are the ones that have been most prevalent throughout the past year or so. Take it as you will. I know UF has really good ratings and is very highly ranked, and that the fact that it has its own hospital is very appealing from a health-profession standpoint. But genuinely, don't let it fool you. My cohort has lost over 25% of its students. That is, they were kicked out. For not meeting standards. You quickly learn that many of your professors say they want to help, but truly seem to do and say things for your failure. And if that's not the intent, it's certainly how it feels from the students' end. I'm sorry if this is upsetting. I'm sorry if I've made any of you mad, that is not what I want. I just genuinely feel very strongly that all of you be fully aware of what you're getting into. If you've already accepted your acceptance, try to change things from the get-go. My cohort started too late--halfway through our 1st semester, and then throughout those that followed. We had meetings with faculty and administration. We pleaded for things to change, and in the end, we were told that it was too late for our cohort, that everything was already established for us, but that they would take it into consideration for cohorts after ours. I don't know if they've changed anything. If they have, good. If you start to see what I've said is still true, TAKE ACTION. I really don't mean to complain. Although this does sound like venting. This is all just information I wish I'd known before I decided on UF. I have good grades, really. But I kill myself for them. I love learning about health and I've had a passion for helping others all my life. But I am unhappy. I feel completely unprepared for a career in nursing. The only thing that makes me feel better is that I'm not the only one.”

Hey guys, I see there is no forum for the Northeastern ABSN Summer 2021 cohort, so I thought why not start one? I'm super curious to see who plans on attending Northeastern's ABSN program, in Boston, starting in May. Is there anyone who plans on attending from out of state? Did you figure out housing (living in Burlington or Boston)? For current students and/or graduates of the program, is there anything you'd like to share? What did you like about the program, what are pros/cons? Did you become close with your cohort/classmates? Please share as much as you can! ?

I saw in last year’s thread that people started hearing back in late March.

Hey guys, long time lurker here. I was recently denied acceptance to Columbia’s MDE program, however I was accepted to Northeastern’s ABSN program. Northeastern starts in May, so I really hope I hear back from NYU much earlier. Does anyone know how many applicants usually apply to NYU’s ABSN program? I know Columbia had an increase in applications this year.

I’m pretty sure the recalculated GPA is the last 60 credits of your undergraduate degree.

I don't see any update in my portal... does that mean I am rejected?

That’s all she said in the email.

I just emailed (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME - PLEASE DO NOT POST NAMES OF THOSE IN YOUR PROGRAM PER TOS) asking when assessments will be sent out and she replied, “Applicants will not be given the assessment this year as in previous years.”

Hey! Should we be sending our official transcripts or do we wait to see if we are accepted?

Mine says verified… where should it say complete??

I emailed (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) a while back and she responded: “The required examination areas for the University of Florida College of Nursing include: Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Grammar, Math, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning and Personality Style.” So, no physics either!