AmbitiousThing
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I thought it might be useful to start a thread in which those of us applying to accelerated BSN programs can come together and chat. As fall approaches and I start applying, I know I will many questions, so it's helpful to have a place to come to where everyone is on the same page. 1. How many programs are you applying to? Which ones? 2. Which is your top choice program? 3. In what area is your primary degree? 4. What are you doing now? (i.e., completing prereqs, working, etc.)
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I also wouldn't mind if any of you current UCF, FAU, or UF ABSN would give us an update on how things are. I am applying to all three schools, so I would appreciate any insight.
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Does anyone know how long it takes to get the results back from the HESI exam?
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Hello, everyone. I have recently decided to apply to nursing school. I hold of Bachelor's of Science degree in Neuroscience. My undergrad GPA was a 3.6. I am really only considering accelerated RN programs because I already hold a degree. Luckily, I already happen to meet all of the prereqs required by FAU and UCF. My prereq GPA is 4.0. Also-- I don't know if it is relevant, but I have two years of biomedical research under my belt (worked with stem cells in the brain), and I've done 100+ hrs of shadowing MDs. (I was originally pre-med and was accepted into medical school for this past fall, but had to change plans at last minute because of conflicting circumstances). While I'm confident in my grades, I'm just worried about how much I'm limiting myself by applying to only two programs. I'm so new to all of this that I don't really know how competitive these programs are. I would really, really like to avoid having to do the traditional route. Is it too risky for me to only apply to these two programs? I know FAU also requires the Hesi exam (math + reading/grammar only, which I don't believe will be a problem), and I don't believe there are any other major requirements by UCF... Opinions? Should I apply to more schools, or do you think I'm safe? Thank you for reading, and I apologize in advance if this in the wrong forum for my question. :)