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  1. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd posted a topic in New York Nursing

    It's almost september, which means people are starting to get their applications for nursing together real soon. I'm currently in the 1-yr nursing program here at Stony Brook. A previous alum...

  2. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    Scrolled through the many posts and CONGRATS TO THOSE WHO WERE ACCEPTED! for those who were rejected or waitlisted, as cliche as it sounds, dont give up and remember that everything happens for a...

  3. Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

    spiritedkidd replied to Emer1234's topic in New York Nursing

    They emailed me about my acceptance! Idk if anyone got a physical letter about it but I've heard that the previous classes did, but email is usually how they'll do

  4. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    so when you choose clinical groups/rotations, there's SB24, where 24 students do all their rotations at stony brook hospital. then theres DEU/traditional, where students do their clinicals at other...

  5. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    @beestar: there are several people in my class who just graduated from undergrad and went straight into this nursing program. then there are others who havent been in school for years. there's...

  6. Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

    spiritedkidd replied to Emer1234's topic in New York Nursing

    hey yz9550, we have a thread for "Stony Brook Accelerated Class of 2015" that is more active. The users there are in similar shoes and have the same questions, so go on there and you wont regret it...

  7. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    stony has a regular 2-year program and the accelerated 1-yr program. you learn the same stuff essentially in both, but of course, with the 2-yr program, its spaced out so you have more time to...

  8. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    @kris10marie: congrats on getting thru the interview process!! now the hard part is the waiting, which i would suggest finding something, like volunteering, seeing friends, travelling, picking up a...

  9. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    if you're really passionate about nursing and pursuing it, dont let grades, people, or whatever discourage you from going after it! the only limits there are are the ones you put on yourself, so go...

  10. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    Not sure what advice or input to give about the interviews....Don't be nervous! As hard as that may be to do, remember that everyone else in the room is feeling the same thing. Don't let your nerves...

  11. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    ive been hearing that SBU is doing interviews, which is something they just started doing for this year's entering class apparently. so unfortunately, we cant provide you guys with much help or input...

  12. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    no benefit to submitting it early other than the fact that you get it out of the way earlier. i think i remember mailing in my official transcript to stonybrook last fall, but perhaps i remembered...

  13. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    @LAGD: dont count yourself out! there are definitely people in our class who dont have medical volunteer experience. i cant emphasize enough how diverse our class is! please dont deprive yourself of...

  14. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    its also important to remember that the best applicants ARENT always the ones who've had years and years of healthcare experience, such as being a nurse's aid or an EMT. our class is quite diverse in...

  15. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    If you think a supplemental page/resume would help, then attach it. You can also incorporate it into your essay of its relevant and appropriate. Try to havr your recommenders finish the...

  16. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    when is the deadline for the application this

  17. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey GoVeg !! I would definitely say to trim it down to 5 pages. Whatever you have to say can definitely be said in 3-5 pages, especially since they do have a lot of applicants to look at. For our...

  18. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    I unfortunately don't have a car, but two of my housemates do so I rely on them to travel to and from school for classes and clinicals. It depends on when and where your clinicals are, but during the...

  19. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    spiritedkidd replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi guys! @bloodorange, thats so sweet haha. I hope both of you guys get in! Here are my thoughts and comments so far about the program, hope they help! - I'm really enjoying the program so far....

  20. Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

    spiritedkidd replied to Emer1234's topic in New York Nursing

    haha ahh i hear ya. i was born and raised in the city. the suburban life that is long island is soo weird for me. so unbelievably quiet here! i think i might have trouble falling asleep just 'cause...

  21. Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

    spiritedkidd replied to Emer1234's topic in New York Nursing

    thats great to hear! i think itll still snow out in LI though lol. and what?! whats there not to like about nyc?!?? haha, so much to do, see, eat in nyc. LI can be a bit boring in my opinion in...

  22. Binghamton Applicants- BAT Fall 2013

    spiritedkidd replied to eca2493's topic in New York Nursing

    I would call. You would get a much faster response that

  23. Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

    spiritedkidd replied to Emer1234's topic in New York Nursing

    ahaha paco, i guess your post can just be used as another thing to solidify his decision. orientation is a little over a week

  24. Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

    spiritedkidd replied to Emer1234's topic in New York Nursing

    yeah, 87 or 90K in debt is not a pretty number to look at, especially considering the fact that it's for just one year and for just your bachelors. but yay for choosing stony! :) feel free to join...

  25. Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

    spiritedkidd replied to Emer1234's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes I am going to stony! The first day of orientation is actually in exactly 2 weeks and then school starts the week after. So nervous and excited and happy and anxious and all these other feelings...