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Hi all, Just as an FYI - they updated the website with the orientation information. Check it out here: Second Bachelor's Track | UMass Amherst School of Nursing I can't wait to meet everyone!

Sciences courses required for nursing: General Chem, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, General Microbiology (all of these classes with lab) Some schools also require: Organic Chem, Nutrition, Intro to Bio Before taking A&P it is recommended to take gen chem beforehand. At my schools, gen chem was a pre-req for A&P. At other schools, you will need gen chem & intro to bio before taking A&P.

@missjj yep i took all of my prereqs already

I'm doing alright and how are you? No i haven't heard anything as of yet. All I know is that my application is being reviewed. They told me that they will release all decisions by June 1st.

I agree with the previous post. Also, when writing about why you want to be a nurse/what inspired you to be a nurse - don't just write that you want to help people and that you're caring - gear it more towards yourself and your experiences - make it personal. It will help you stand out more.

you can check out this site that has a list of all accelerated BSN programs and MSN programs: American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Accelerated Programs: The Fast Track to Careers in Nursing

Just got an email this morning to activate my spire account

i'm in the same boat as you katemary. i'm crossing my fingers for the both of us and hope that we will hear back soon!

Congratulations!!!!!!

@nursebydesign thanks for your words of encouragement and congrats for getting into the program :) I've been accepted into another ABSN program so more than likely I'm going there I wish you all the best of luck and maybe one day we'll end up working together :)

i just received the package from UMass (in the mail) today! Soo soooo excited :w00t:

congrats cookies! that is awesome :)

awesome idea rach :) i was thinking the same thing too before you posted it :)

yes i did get an email from the school that i was rejected.

I actually got into ABSN for UMass Amherst so I think I'm going there starting Fall 2012. I was hoping to get into StonyBrook since it's closer to home but alas it was not meant to be. Good luck to you sproutandbean :)

yes i got a response - they rejected me. they sent me the email about a half hour ago good luck to the rest of you that is still waiting

they are sending out email notifications now

Awesome advice! I can see myself re-reading this later on and finding the inspiration to continue. I'm starting Fall 2012~! Congrats on finishing nursing school :)

congratulations charitynaf! :yelclap:

Best of luck southphilly_chic! Also it's not always about the grades (although the grades are important). If you can, try to volunteer at a hospital or clinic setting. It will further increase your chances of getting into a nursing program.

i found this site with explanations for private student loans that i thought was really helpful. check it out: FinAid | Loans | Private Student Loans

I believe almost all student loans in the private sector are with variable interest rate. I have Sallie Mae for my private undergrad student loans and even though the interest rate was variable, the highest it ever went to was 8/9% (which was still lower than my friend whose parents went to a bank to get the student loans ~12% and higher interest). Right now my Sallie Mae student loans are down to around 3% so it being variable isn't too bad depending on what you started with. Good luck and I hope this info helps you

I got into one accelerated BSN program that is out of state and I'm still waiting to hear back from three more that's in my state. I understand how you feel! I hope you get a favorable response soon :)

congrats alcangel1 :)

hi shamrock i just put my deposit in the mail for umass - let's talk :)