PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I only applied to the accelerated last year, as I did this year. Sending positive vibes your way! Hang in there! I went through the same motions you're going through, at least you have a backup plan....
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have a couple of questions for current students of the ABSN if they read this thread: (1) What is the total cost of attendance for the program? I'm talking tuition (FL resident), fees, uniform,...
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    Sick of people who think Nursing will be easy!

    PacoUSA replied to katebean04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ha! Things are rolling. See my signature line, it's the up to date on what's happening with me and nursing schools. In a month, I will know for sure where I will be
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    UNF Summer 2011 Accelerated BSN Hopeful

    PacoUSA replied to kheldenb's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, they are. I remember them saying this @ an info session I attended back in Nov. Interviewees would be offered a seat in either the accelerated or basic program. 24-30 seats are in the...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    To be honest, that would be a seriously hard decision! I know I would be happy attending either program. Both would require me to relocate from my present town. The only factor that UCF has over UNF...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Waiting on UCF too! I think UCF uses the overall GPA more than the prereq from what I heard (they look at prereq GPA as a secondary thing I think). My overall is less stellar than my prereq so I am...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, my life is on hold until mid-March. That's a freaking
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    UNF Summer 2011 Accelerated BSN Hopeful

    PacoUSA replied to kheldenb's topic in Florida Nursing

    Last year, I was in the same boat and I was waitlisted, which really screwed me into working another year in a job I loathe. This year, I have already been accepted into an out-of-state ABSN program...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yay! Another 1030er ... I thought I was the only one out there ... Good luck my friend!! I remember your AWESOME stats somewhere on this thread or the other UNF one, I would have been suprised if...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Exactly! SBU may call people from the waitlist to join the class literally days before the first day. I for one could not have done that in 2010. How the heck was I supposed to drop everything in FL...
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    Sick of people who think Nursing will be easy!

    PacoUSA replied to katebean04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know you were referring more to the OP, but you have a point regarding the formaldehyde. At my school I think it was the strongest the first time we started to tear into the cats (sorry for the...
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    Sick of people who think Nursing will be easy!

    PacoUSA replied to katebean04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, if these students are complaining about the smells of streak plates in micro and formaldehyde in A&P, what are they going to do when they work on floors with patients suffering from explosive...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I would join the group, but I am holding out to make sure that I am definitely going to SBU before I do. I'd hate to join and then leave if I get in and decide to attend a FL school. That would be too...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I hear on-campus living is pricey, even for a state school. I am waiting on these other FL schools to respond with their decisions before I decide where I am ultimately going and how I am going to...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Note to self: Mail from JAX takes 2 days to get here ... Got mail. Got interview! Got 10:30am (oh goodie, I can sleep in a bit ...) Got to reserve hotel room ... Good luck everyone, and see ya...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Some people discussed this on the boards before, specifically for UNF. If you do a search (UNF interview, I guess) you'll readily find these
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    If I recall correctly, last year's class started classes on June 28 which was a Monday, this year that Monday is June 27 so I assume that is the same date? (my "the class is filled and you're no...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Seems like all my schools have been delaying their decision release dates by a few weeks, except for UNF. Gets frustrating but unfortunately it's out of our hands. Clearly, more and more people are...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi luna ... Check out the post I made on another UNF thread, I explained it all here, and GOOD LUCK to you too!
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    MARCH 15 ... why am I not surprised? I heard it was supposed to be March 1. Stony Brook delayed, I guess UCF is doing it too. So I will end up finding out from UNF and UCF at the same time it seems....
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I officially hit the button on SOLAR, message that followed: "We are delighted that you have accepted our offer of admission to the Nursing Accelerated One Year, Bachelor of Science program. We look...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, congrats to you!! :up: I will continue the arduous
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks, I am very excited about that news! My determining factor? $$$$$$$$ ... that is what it comes down to. The school that just accepted me is out of state so I would be paying out of state costs...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    You're so sweet, marinoh - thank you! Just because we will be in different schools does not mean we have to say goodbye!! We are all connected with through this experience, and with the internet we...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I got the email @ 430pm yesterday ... but I had checked SOLAR @ 10am so I knew before the