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  1. SUNY Downstate ABSN 2017-2018

    thecareerchanger replied to MellyLelly's topic in School, College Programs

    Kooki my status never changed and I checked often (every few days). Once they had a decision I received an email and I saw my status changed saying application was sent back to admissions with...

  2. SUNY Downstate ABSN 2017-2018

    thecareerchanger replied to MellyLelly's topic in School, College Programs

    To those still waiting here is my info (sorry can't remember posting or not): GPA 3.2 from first BS but higher with pre req ( maybe 3.3 or 3.4) pre req gpa is 3.6-3.7 range Also have 12 MSW grad...

  3. SUNY Downstate ABSN 2017-2018

    thecareerchanger replied to MellyLelly's topic in School, College Programs

    I just noticed my checklist today. It seems to be ok. For the health forms is that specific forms from downstate? Seems like a lot for some

  4. 2017 SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN

    thecareerchanger replied to motherclucking's topic in School, College Programs

    I got a decision 3 days ago and I got accepted as well (l posted in other downstate thread). I plan on attending but have to get things in order. Seems like they are sending out decisions now that...

  5. SUNY Downstate ABSN 2017-2018

    thecareerchanger replied to MellyLelly's topic in School, College Programs

    I just got accepted today! My situation is similar to yours rmcaa001 but you have higher grades. keb809 my status didn't change at all really and its only changed since they sent me a decision. Good...

  6. SUNY Downstate ABSN 2017-2018

    thecareerchanger replied to MellyLelly's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations rmcca001! Can I ask when you applied and what are your stats? Trying to get an idea of what chances I have of getting in if any. Congrats

  7. Interested in ABSN - How long does prereqs take?

    thecareerchanger replied to shenouve's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What everyone else said. I took 3 years but I only took 1 class at a time and no class in the summer. I work and have family obligations so that is all I could manage but maybe your situation is...

  8. Am I too old????

    thecareerchanger replied to Roxy Simms's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 36 career changer and I am waiting to see if I will get into a ABSN program now (I am finished with all my prerequisites). I thought I was too old too but then I realized that I have a least of...

  9. SUNY Downstate ABSN 2017-2018

    thecareerchanger replied to MellyLelly's topic in School, College Programs

    Keb809, My status was the same as yours when I last checked. I applied back in

  10. I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    thecareerchanger replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OP you could be successful but expect barriers. I had a male obgyn who was great but during certain procedures (i.e. pap smears) he had a female nurse there which was properly to cover himself. I...

  11. SUNY Downstate ABSN 2017-2018

    thecareerchanger replied to MellyLelly's topic in School, College Programs

    Excellent grades! I didn't find the teas exam that easy but I did pass reading and math which is what they look at I believe. Overall score was 85, reading 83 and math 93. My science wasn't bad (think...

  12. SUNY Downstate ABSN 2017-2018

    thecareerchanger replied to MellyLelly's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello there! I applied back in August and they started reviewing my application in late September (had to take TEAS). Right now just waiting I guess...There is also another thread started but it was...

  13. 2017 SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN

    thecareerchanger replied to motherclucking's topic in School, College Programs

    I submitted my application for Downstate but they stated review of my application is incomplete until I take the TEAS exam (I am taking mid September). I bought a book on amazon for the new test and...

  14. 2017 SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN

    thecareerchanger replied to motherclucking's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello I also plan to apply to Downstate. Have not registered for teas v but hoping to do so no later than September. I want my application in as early as

  15. SUNY Downstate Summer 2016

    thecareerchanger replied to Piniella's topic in School, College Programs

    For those currently in the program how is it

  16. Lehman college 2016 admittance

    thecareerchanger replied to imcharliechang's topic in School, College Programs

    My acceptance was sent through my personal email

  17. Lehman college 2016 admittance

    thecareerchanger replied to imcharliechang's topic in School, College Programs

    I got accepted into generic program this morning. I was hoping accelerated but I knew it would be difficult since most candidates probably had 4.0. In any event, I may be deferring my application...

  18. Lehman college 2016 admittance

    thecareerchanger replied to imcharliechang's topic in School, College Programs

    I applied for both generic and accelerated but didn't receive anything either so I don't know...my pre req gpa is 3.7 which is probably low for accelerated but my Hesi was 92. My Critical thinking...

  19. Dominican College, NY ABSN 2013-2014

    thecareerchanger replied to NYCRN21's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello Mahrn1, How much is the weekend program? What were tbe hours (8 to 6, 9 to 3, etc.). How did you feel about the quality of the weekend program overall? This would be ideal for me since I can...

  20. CUNY LEHMAN - Accelerated Program Questions

    thecareerchanger replied to Patience2's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi hgoldwater, I am planning to apply to accelerated program for Fall 2016 as well. My science pre req is 3.7 though so I do not know if that's high enough to be honest. Still have to take organic...

  21. I want to quit nursing.

    thecareerchanger replied to Nomad_Nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in my current career (non-nursing) for over a decade and the same issues occur too (I could have just as easily made the same complains you did and I am not a nurse!). What do I suggest...

  22. Anybody NOT take pre-reqs at a CUNY

    thecareerchanger replied to TAG1993's topic in New York Nursing

    If you are willing to take online courses, try SUNY. I took the majority of my prerequisites through SUNY. I am enrolled at CUNY Lehman for my last pre req but I am matriculated (going to apply to...

  23. What degree needed to become a clinical instructor?

    thecareerchanger posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello all, What degree is needed to become a clinical instructor? Is it MSN or doctorate? I am in the process of applying to an accelerated BSN program next year (career changer my name implies) and...

  24. What degree needed to become a clinical instructor?

    thecareerchanger replied to thecareerchanger's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks for feedback

  25. What helped you do well in Chemistry?

    thecareerchanger replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Khan Academy! By the way I got an A in