PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    UCF Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    PacoUSA replied to jenniferpnts's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am excited, yes ... thanks! But am also torn because I have to decide between at least 2 good programs (and perhaps 3 if I get a nod from UNF). But I suppose that's better that not getting in...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    You mean I could have sent them the same essay from the first time? *sigh* ... I was actually scared of doing that so I wrote a whole new one. Then again, I am glad I didn't anyway, my rewrite was a...
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    UCF Nursing

    PacoUSA replied to vccorscc's topic in Florida Nursing

    ... and this is the advice that I took to heart, and one that everyone should as well. UPDATE: I got in to the 2011 accelerated BSN! Overall GPA is 3.4, prereq GPA is 3.7, science prereq GPA is 4.0,...
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    Holy Abscess! Not for the faint of heart

    PacoUSA replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    If you guys thought Brian's video was nasty, you need to watch the one below that I came across. You pus-aficionados are going to have big O's over this one: :redlight: WARNING: Excessive pus drainage...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey, I am not gone yet!! LMAO! However, you all should know that I found out yesterday that I was accepted to the ABSN @ Univ of Central Florida ... so ... clearly I have a decision to make in the...
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    Curious...any of you guys considering Peds/PICU/NICU?

    PacoUSA replied to SteveNNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sorry for digging up this thread, but I felt like it had my name written all over it Been interested in pediatrics since I myself was a young boy, and after a few diversions I am back on track with...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Fall admission deadline WAS Feb 15 for the Basic BSN in Orlando. The July 1 deadline is for RN to BSN and RN to MSN programs. See here:...
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    UCF Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    PacoUSA replied to jenniferpnts's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks HM2Doc!! :) That was quite a surprise today! I was not expecting a decision for 2 weeks. Quite happy with the news! I am however still attending UNF's interview, but a bit more relaxed
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    So last year, decisions were released Feb 26th which was a Friday ... this year they were released March 4th, also a Friday. A week later, perhaps due to an increase in applications. I see a
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    This seems to be a tradition with other classes ... Facebook group created! Search "UCF Accelerated BSN - Class of 2012" You'll have to request to
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    mine says: prerequisites (must be a grade of "c" or better) introduction to sociology or general psychology (huh? this is odd because i have taken both already and got better than c's) other...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Monica :hug: ... my prayers are with you. Don't ever give
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats mxm!! :) Ucfhopeful ... check your email!
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    OMG! CONGRATULATIONS! I just checked my email, and I got in
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Here is the honest answer you requested: you're gonna drive yourself mad trying to figure out the secret formula. I have been in your shoes, and I can tell you, to do what I did saves you a lot of...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    UCF's spring break is next week. I hope that does not affect the process. I heard however the offices are still
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, that's odd, because I've never attended UCF before and have never signed up for classes and my audit is visible ... now I am more inclined to think it's a good thing? Calm down, Paco
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    Holy Abscess! Not for the faint of heart

    PacoUSA replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I could almost smell it! That has to be the worst case ever ... is that
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    UNF Summer 2011 Accelerated BSN Hopeful

    PacoUSA replied to kheldenb's topic in Florida Nursing

    ONE WEEK now! This time next week most all of us will be either in there or done with
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    OK, I found last year's UCF ABSN thread. People started getting emails on Feb 26, 2010. I knew I had seen this info before. Clearly, they are delayed this year!...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was a readmit as well for Summer 2011, because I had been accepted to UCF for 2010 but chose to delay my nursing application by a year. Not sure what they do over there! I too had runarounds with...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    et, sorry I missed reading your message the first time - CONGRATULATIONS! Sounds to me like you got off waitlist, BUT do respond and let us know, I don't want to be too premature. My accept and...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I love that phrase you used that I bolded No decision yet. I did accept SBU's offer but I am still waiting on these 2 FL schools ... and I won't hear from them until at least 3/15. So if I get in...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hard to say, the demographics change every year and the applicant pool pushes the averages pretty high. But then again, one never knows what happens behind the scenes @
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

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