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It's going great! I really love it! The course load this first semester is intense. We're taking over 20 credits since Pharmacology and Pathology was added on to the first semester's courses and those 2 classes are usually taken during senior year. We're all pretty stressed but we're managing lol I think you're doing a good thing by applying to both programs. Stony Brook was the only program I really wanted to get into and I was an emotional wreck the day I found out I didn't get into the 1 year program because that's the one I was aiming for and I just wanted to get a job sooner. I just kept putting the idea in my mind that it was meant to be and now that I'm in the 2 year program I really believe that! Good luck with everything and feel free to ask any questions :)

MelMont, I had daily panic attacks too waiting to hear back from Stony Brook! I'm in the 2 year program at SB now and I was wait-listed for the 1 year. I heard back from the 1 year on February 13th (it's pathetic how I remember the date lol) and I heard back from the 2 year program in May I think. They will send you e-mails updating you on the admissions process. I had a 4.0 in my pre-reqs and had no hospital experience but a lot of volunteer experience. I worked in a chiropractor's office for 4 years and that was the extent of my medical experience. Like many people have said, your personal statement and references have to really stand out and I think that your volunteer experience will help too. I would highly suggest applying to both programs since that is what a woman from admissions had told me years ago and although I really wanted the 1 year program at first, the 2 year program is definitely better suited for me because it's a lot of work. If you have any questions though I will try my best to answer them since I know I was on this website at least 10 times a day when I was waiting to get a response and it really did calm my nerves sometimes!

Thanks so much! Yeah I ordered 2 x-small tops because I thought the tops would be true to size and I'm really regretting it now because I'm only 5'0 and a little over 100 pounds I'll just have to throw them in the dryer or something lol

Thanks so much for letting me know!! I know.. I really love the ones with the cargo pockets.

Does anybody know if the white scrub pants have to be a certain style? I got one pair of Cherokee pants (they're very plain) and one pair of scrub pants by Koi. The Koi scrub pants have cargo pockets on the sides and the woman at the store told me she knew SCCC nursing students weren't allowed to wear scrub pants with cargo pockets but she thinks Stony Brook allows it. If anyone who knows can help I'd greatly appreciate it! :)

Hi Everyone! Just letting you know there is a new Facebook group that was created, "Stony Brook University School of Nursing Class of 2014". It's a private group. Join if you were accepted! :)

Congrats to all who were accepted! I was accepted too! I'm excited to meet everyone next semester!!!

LMAO BioD1234. I've noticed I'm losing SO much more hair than I ever have! I'm glad that other people feel the same way too :)

I heard the same information kace1234. I'll be going crazy next week! It make me feel better knowing what's going on though

Does anybody know how we will be notified of decisions for the 2 year program? Is it still through e-mail/SOLAR like the one year or is it going to just be through mail?

I'm on the alternate list but haven't heard anything yet. I've been checking SOLAR everyday! Now I'm waiting for the 2-year BSN program decision. I'm thinking about it so much I'm having dreams about it! Is this happening to anyone else? lol

Yes I live in Suffolk too :) It's nice to talk to people that are awaiting a decision just like me. I'm glad I discovered this forum!

I graduated from Stony Brook last May. Now I'm finishing up my last prerequisite at SCCC. How about you?

I too am waiting to hear back from the two-year program. I wish everyone luck! Mid-March to early April is actually sooner than I expected to hear! :)

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and actually never came across it until just recently after I found out my decision. I applied to both the 1 and 2 year program at Stony Brook because this is my top choice for nursing schools. I was recently e-mailed my decision this Monday for the 1 year program, stating that I was placed on the Alternate List. At first I took this as a complete denial but now although I am still very upset, I am still hopeful, but not getting my hopes up too much. I graduated from Stony Brook with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Welfare and I absolutely loved attending the school. Anyway, I'm looking forward to hearing more about everyone's experiences and hopefully one day I will be able to meet some of you! Good luck to everyone!