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I also received an acceptance email for the FNP program. I'm so grateful to have this opportunity!

I just called the college of nursing at UNC and they stated that PhD and DNP students had been notified already. Master's level applicants will receive notification via email and snail mail "by May 1st".

Yeah, I was just reading another thread and three different people had heard that we wouldn't receive decisions until May. I guess we're not Merit scholars or we would already know. :) It is a long time to wait for such future altering news! I gue...

Hi, I'm looking into USA as well. Did you every find out about the clinicals?? Thanks or any help you can offer!

Hi Piper222, Are you in clinicals now? Have you had to go ahead and cut back on work hours? I'm considering applying for an NP with USA but will need to work (preferably full time) during the program and wanted to see how possible that is. Also,...

Those of you who are currently in the program, could you tell me a ballpark of how many hours you study per week? I imagine it varies depending on exams/projects, but if you could give me an estimate, that'd be great. I'm hoping to still work some ...

I've recently been offered a position in the WakeMed ED as a new grad fellow and it looks like I will also get an offer from Rex for their new grad program. I'm hoping to work in the Emergency Department at either facility. Both hospitals seem to b...

Thanks Jhatchicu! I actually accepted a New Grad position in the WakeMed adult ED. Everyone I've spoken with that works at Wake really likes it. I'll start on February 25th as long as I pass the boards next Thursday. I'm trying to study as much a...

Thanks for update. That's a bummer, heard such good things about Rex!

Hi, I had an interview with the ED, but have not heard anything. Someone from another area hospital mentioned that Rex may be on a hiring freeze. Not sure if that information is accurate, but it seems a little odd if no applicants have heard about ...

Thanks for the info and the kudos! I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to start my nursing career at either of these facilities. I'm leaning towards the WakeMed position because the hospital seems to line up a little more with my vis...

I received an offer from WakeMed and am waiting to hear back from Rex. In both circumstances I received help from friends who knew people in the hospital. Seems very much like it is all about who you know. Congrats on getting an interview! Let us...

Hi there, I'm not able to locate any Clinical Nurse I positions. Can you tell me how you're finding the positions? I'm putting "clinical nurse 1" in the keyword section under the jobs tab, but am coming up empty. I don't graduate until December...

Thanks for the support! It will be a challenging year, but I'm grateful for the opportunity. I'll try to enjoy the slower pace of life for the next two and a half months. Good luck in your future applications, whether at FSU or elsewhere!

Correct, I'm VERY thankful! And humbled.

Yes, I received the letter last night at 5:35 pm after checking my mail box 5 million times. My wife stalked the mail man and I'm sure he thought we were both nuts. I don't know my exact gpa's, but they were around 3.75 for both overall and pre-req...

When you say "test grades" are you referring to classroom tests or clinical tests? So did these students withdrawal from the program or did just fail? Any tips for getting through the summer portion?

Hi DLuxe, so how was the summer portion of the program? I've heard that's the most intense part. Are you surviving?

Thanks for posting. That's great they bumped it up to 34. And my heart rate is now 1,000 bpm. :)

One other thing I was told is that the 24 number for students accepted is not set in stone. Apparently there were more students than normal accepted into the traditional program, so the admissions committee/Dean are worried about clinical placements...

Quick update. Of the 177 applicants, only 79 met the minimum requirements. The admissions committee will be meeting on September 30th. Calyn didn't know if that would be the final meeting or when the letters would go out. I like 79 a lot more tha...

Wow. The news on here just keeps getting better! I expect the next post to say, "I just spoke with an advisor and there is actually not even going to be a 2012 absn program at FSU." :) Like most of you I have applied and was banking on getting in....

This guy had a 1 year old boy and his wife had twin girls while in the program. :) He worked 20 hours a week (which they strongly recommend NOT doing), and he didn't really have any free time. It seems like you'll have a few hours each night if you...

I'm also in patho through Butler but have Mitch Taylor as my professor. Like you mentioned, the 8 week format is not ideal. I feel like I will not remember anything in a few months. I had dinner with a guy who was in the program back in 2010 and s...

Thanks to everyone who has posted info about the ABSN program! I plan to apply for 2012 and am starting Patho shortly at Butler as it sounds like many of you are. Best of luck to everyone!