PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah, I am in the same boat ... I got home 20 minutes ago and my box is empty. My mailman routinely delivers @ 4pm ... I hate him even more on days like this! I actually live @ 100 miles from JAX so...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Mail came? Shucks, I would be 60 miles from home right now ... did you get those stats from your letter? Mine are higher than those, good to know. Congratulations! Will check box when I return
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    To the current students: Is the deposit due when you accept the admission offer or can that be paid later? How much is the deposit? I read somewhere it was $150 but I am not
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    OMG xtine, thank you! I know you can imagine what kind of relief I am experiencing after what I have been through. Stony Brook applications being part of my life since Oct 2009! Is that incredible or...
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    UNF Summer 2011 Accelerated BSN Hopeful

    PacoUSA replied to kheldenb's topic in Florida Nursing

    Supposed to be sometime this week. No one seems to have received anything yet, including me. There is another UNF thread where other candidates are posting:...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    BIG :hug: for all of you waiting!! Not even nutrition? I was hoping that could transfer in even though it's not a pure nursing course. I had to take that class for other programs to which I...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Hmmm ... if it makes you feel any better, I am at the beginning of the
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Aw Zee ... I am disappointed to hear that ... but don't EVER give up! You want to be a nurse, you WILL be a nurse. I was waitlisted last year and I did not get in, I tried again. If it's not Stony...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    :anpom: I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED!!!! :anpom: I logged into SOLAR and saw the tabs!! If you got the new set of tabs: Under the Student Admission tab, click the "Admission Decision Response" then click the...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    We have waited this long ... what's another few days? At least we know its coming
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    That's good to know, thanks for clarifying this info. I simply took the per credit rate and multiplied by the number of credits in the program. I kind of did this in a rush and did not take into...
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    Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    You should actually change into them in an empty hospital room (or locker room), have a picture taken there wearing them, change back into your regular scrubs and give your nephew the picture. If I...
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    UCF Nursing

    PacoUSA replied to vccorscc's topic in Florida Nursing

    Something to consider. I noticed that March date also. I might just have to go through motions just in case. I would hate to last minute this all. I want to believe doing it all will bring good vibes...
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    UCF Nursing

    PacoUSA replied to vccorscc's topic in Florida Nursing

    So I keep getting emails about attending orientation, and myUCF shows I have 2 holds: one for orientation and one for health services. I am more than happy to comply with clearing both of these...
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    UCF Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    PacoUSA replied to jenniferpnts's topic in Florida Nursing

    The website states that "[a]ll applications are reviewed after the final deadline." So, applying earlier does not give one an advantage in admissions. They are probably checking to make sure...
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    UNF Summer 2011 Accelerated BSN Hopeful

    PacoUSA replied to kheldenb's topic in Florida Nursing

    ________ is pretty good with email, have you tried that
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    UCF Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    PacoUSA replied to jenniferpnts's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm thinking of applying for the Fall 2011 traditional, and I know the deadline is looming. Does anyone know if I can still apply even if I am waiting on a decision for the summer accelerated program?...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just noticed this thread! Let's throw another male into the mix, shall we? I have had the other UNF thread bookmarked, now I see where everyone else was hiding! Waiting for letter here too! Next...
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    UCF Nursing

    PacoUSA replied to vccorscc's topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone know if we can apply to BOTH the traditional and accelerated BSN programs? I am awaiting word about the accelerated program but am on the fence about applying to the traditional. Would...
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    Irritating Classmates

    PacoUSA replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    I have YET to have a class in all my years in school where there was NO ONE in it that made me hurl, roll my eyes, or whatever. I have dealt with every one of the characters you described. I am...
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    I almost got kicked out of my program from ONE mistake!

    PacoUSA replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    Sharing your story actually makes us all more vigilant about what we do in clinicals. I admire your honesty and professionalism about the whole
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    The 2 private schools from which I have declined offers are @ $39K for tuition alone for the whole program ... and I calculated preliminary numbers that show for me SBU may be close to that too. Not...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Had a depressing realization yesterday ... I noticed I might be paying as much to attend SBU as I would a private university since I am out of state. I did the math. Not going to make rash...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    We can only hope. The thing is: even though we are weaving through a tight job market right now, there ARE jobs out there and there are some new grads getting jobs too. It's not 100% impossible,...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    That was kinda scary to read, and I tried not to read too much between the lines in terms of how it would affect students in the accelerated program. I am hoping for the best, and its only a proposal...