Shaunna

Shaunna

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  1. Psych Nurse Tampa Florida (Veterans Affairs)

    Shaunna replied to 2TallOH's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know I'm a little late to this thread, but if anyone is still curious maybe this'll help. I can't speak for Tampa, but I imagine it's not too much different from Gainesville. For a brand-spanking...

  2. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Pretty sure there were a couple people in the program this year who were originally waitlisted, so don't give up

  3. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yup, everyone in the group (who is actually in the program or ***) is an administrator; I think that's the only way people in the group can send out messages to the whole group on

  4. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congratulations guys! Now you just have to enjoy the freedom until classes start! Don't forget to invite your advisor if you make a facebook group.

  5. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Pretty sure they did go out on Wednesday as scheduled, as **** took the rest of the week off. They're coming, be patient. Pretty soon you'll be pulling your hair out in nursing school wondering why...

  6. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    I remember how horrible this wait was! People that are in Gainesville should be getting their letters tomorrow or Friday since they were supposed to go out today. Good luck everyone! I look forward...

  7. New Grad looking to start RN career in Gainesville Florida

    Shaunna replied to PsycBScN2010's topic in Florida Nursing

    Malcom Randall VA Medical Center is the other hospital in Gainesville. Their website is: http://www.northflorida.va.gov/ They take new grads into their residency program (selection process already...

  8. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah, it shouldn't be too hard to find a place to couchsurf for a night or two while you're looking. I've never found anything on Craigslist, but there is a free service called Apartment Hunters that...

  9. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Might be different for you guys, but we only had to take two grad classes, I think. I think both are three credits, so only about 6 credits total. Much cheaper that way! UF's standard cost...

  10. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    You do get a bigger envelope if you get in....to hold all the forms to fill out, instructions etc. I dunno about being denied. I imagine it probably would be smaller though,

  11. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    You really don't want to start in the summer! Trust

  12. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    The requirements aren't too expensive. You'll need a stethoscope. Most people get one in the $70 range, mine was a bit nicer (a cardiology scope ~$150), but totally unnecessary to spend that much....

  13. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey Madden, Good luck! I have a part-time job, as do several other people. It really depends on what you can handle. The first semester (summer for us) was terrible, I would not recommend a job...

  14. Anyone applied to the University of Florida's accelerated BSN for summer 2009?

    Shaunna replied to frogger15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey KWBella, I used Barron's Passkey to the GRE. It's a tiny little book that's about $8 new. It's small enough to bring everywhere and page through, and not too intimidating to read all the way...

  15. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    You guys are lucky! I graduated last May, then started right into the program with no break. It really sucked; I wish I had had a summer

  16. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah, 300 sounds much more reasonable, as I said 600 was probably an exaggeration. The professor that told me that is not directly involved in the selection process. However, I think that might be...

  17. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    One of my clinical instructors mentioned that they receive something like 600 applications a year. To me, that seems like a grossly inflated number, but I imagine that more people are trying to go...

  18. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Like I said, very few scholarships-we don't qualify for most because we already have bachelor's degrees. I'm financing entirely with loans and a part time job. As far as I know, no one gets offered...

  19. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm not sure exactly what changes they're making. I think most of it will be switching up the order slightly. I think they'll be making psych and community two separate classes instead of one 4...

  20. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Go to this site to see a breakdown of estimated costs: http://www.sfa.ufl.edu/apply/coa.html I imagine the costs will be slightly different for a fall start since they're changing curriculum. Our...

  21. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think a resume should generally be one page, highlighting important info. Try playing with fonts and formatting if it is just a little over. I think UF gives the option to submit a CV instead...

  22. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Also, you guys probably already know this, but just in case you don't-ABSN don't qualify for a lot of financial aid. Since it's a second bachelor degree, it's pretty much entirely loans: no grants,...

  23. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Is that tuition only or total cost? Right now, the estimated cost of attendance (including tuition, living expenses estimates, etc.) is about 28-29k at UF. And yeah, the apartments here are pretty...

  24. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't think it makes a difference when you turn your application in, so long as it's by the deadline. One of my professors actually faxed in my letter of rec on the day of the

  25. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    Shaunna replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey guys! Just found this thread. I'm currently in the program and I thought I'd try answering a few of your questions. Getting admitted: I had a 3.72 GPA 1430 GRE (710 Verbal, 720 Math, 5.5...