dlei

I was waitlisted last year and got in this year. I know exactly how you all feel. It was frustrating because with my GPA and high TEAS score, everyone I spoke to was very confident I would get in. The uncertainty affected me and made me re-think my plans for college. But as I scrolled through my undergraduate catalog, I realized there was nothing else I truly wanted to do. So I picked up a psych minor, finished up honor requirements, and kept trying. I earned straight A's the following semesters, raised my GPA, and interviewed successfully for this year. I would say don't write off the concurrent programs. You graduate the program with the same UCF BSN degree, learn the same material, and do the same clinicals. That and the tuition is cheaper at SSC or Valencia. The UCF generic program is closer to my house though, and that made a big difference to me because I've seen other nursing students having a more difficult time because of their commute. But when it comes down to it, I regretted putting all my eggs in one basket the first time around. Last year it seemed like they kept some sort of list. People would call and find out they were "on the top half" of the list. But this year they made it pretty clear that it's a pool. I think the interview aspect made it less likely to have a numbered list, and I can imagine them saying "I want to take in this person because they clearly have X characteristic and overcame Y obstacle, and want to work in Z field." Stay positive and good luck!

@indecisive I applied to the concurrent Seminole/UCF program although I am going to the UCF generic program. I know someone in concurrent who is doing great work, seems like a fine school. I know the NCLEX pass rates are pretty high as well. Seems like good variety in clinical locations - Orlando is a big city with much to offer! I really don't know more than that because I'm a UCF student, but good luck! I know respiratory therapists are a vital part of the health care team :)

I'm also accepting my seat for the generic BSN at UCF, so I'm out of the running here! Good luck everyone, I'm sure you'll be hearing the results soon :)

I'm non-clinical also at Florida Hospital. I tried to play that up in most questions because I believe I was the only one with any experience working (not just volunteering) in that environment. I hope I came off as genuine because interacting with patients and their families is really the most rewarding part of my job!

I hate to bring up such a sad topic, but the terror attacks at the Boston marathon yesterday moved me on a new, extra level. Knowing that I'm soon to start my journey to become a nurse made it feel all the more real that I too will one day be responsible for people's lives. The medical professionals involved are all heroes, and this made me even more determined to get the best nursing education possible. Let the tragedy be a reminder of why we're all here!

It's better not to overthink it. I prepared, did my best, and for the rest of the week it's out of my hands. So I'm staying busy and thinking positive. There's enough real stress in the nursing program that we shouldn't burn ourselves out this early :)

When I did the apps on the UCF side I just filled out one application and checked the boxes for both SSC and VCC. Then a specific app for each school.

Hope you all get your applications sorted out! Applying to two schools for one program can be very complicated! I discovered that I had to send my official TEAS scores to Valencia (SSC will take a copy for their application) so I ordered them to be sent to Valencia and I'm going to give it a couple days to make sure they have it on file. Unless anyone knows if the TEAS scores are automatically sent?

Forgive me if this is a redundant question, but what is a good amount of time for a response? 1-2 minutes, right? Want to know what to shoot for while practicing.

I agree. I believe more than 10 would be waitlisted, considering 40% of the accelerated applicants were waitlisted. Although I would love for our chances to be that high!

I'm also applying to both of these programs as well as the Basic UCF (my first choice). I was 91 over at the Altamonte campus! I'm applying to VC as soon as I figure out my stupid Atlas login

Leah, I also got the 1:30 time slot! PM'd you :)

I also got an interview! SO excited and nervous now! I'm probably going for a later interview (shooting for 1:30) because I have classes in the morning. I'm going to start writing up mock answers to some generic questions they may ask ("Why do you want to be a nurse?") and go suit shopping soon!

If they keep up regular trends, emails will come out on Fridays :) It's not 100% for sure, but it helps me stress a little bit less during the week!

I applied the first day the application opened so the wait's been a little extra longer for me! I'm also ready to apply to the Seminole concurrent program when that opens. Fingers crossed :) Hope to hear about interviews soon.