Al_Lima

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1. FIU BSN-DNP 2020

   Al_Lima replied to Nurse.Kelsey's topic in School Programs

   I have interviewed for the BSN to DNP program at FIU, and thus I am waiting for a response. I have also been accepted to UM's MSN program. I like both programs, but my main concern is that it takes at FIU longer to be able to take the NP board test...

2. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

   Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

   Did you get an e-mail titled "University of Miami Electronic Fingerprint"? It has instructions. If you have not received the e-mail I assume that getting in contact with the background clearance company would be a start.

3. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

   Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

   In addition that there is a bachelor degree component (BSN being required by local hospitals), speed (time is also money), school has a national name (helpful should I move out of S. Florida, and if I want to pursue further studies), equipment will b...

4. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

   Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

   Hello all, I just sent my invite request to the Facebook forum. Looks will be the 1st dude in the group. LOL! Has know how long it will take to get vaccinated? Saw some repeat vaccinations so I was wondering if it was possible before the Dec 21 de...

5. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

   Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

   Hi, I read the list that Anelite forwarded and I was not surprised by the listings. I factored budget and your transportation (w/o car) goals, and it seemed that the best bet is Dadeland near the metro. FYI, public transportation in Miami is most d...

6. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

   Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

   I do not have any plans of working. However, it will be important to work on getting a job, as well as exploring future options. UM is a nationally known school, and I anticipate that will come especially handy if for example I become interested in...

7. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

   Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

   Groovy, most of my prereqs were at Kendall, with exceptions at Wolfson and Interamerican.

8. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

   Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

   South Florida Market Update, I am a big believer that part of the school experience is to simultaneously seek for a job. Here is an update about S. Florida that might be interesting. Baptist Hospital has reduced the schools that it partners for its...

9. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

   Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

   Congrats! DC, great city. Regarding suggestions, a lot revolves around what you are looking for. For example, for many part of the attraction of Miami is Miami Beach, but the cost and the incovenience of crossing a bridge (just in case Miami Beach ...

10. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

    Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

    I took my prereqs during the past year at MDC? Is there anyone else that did the same? Would be fun to know.

11. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

    Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

    Hi, isn't there supposed to be a link in the UM portal where incoming students can communicate? Would fell better about using this than Facebook.

12. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

    Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

    Hello Johanna06, I would touch base with Financial Aid regarding loans. It seems counterintuiative that a prospective student would be denied loans, especially if they have been current with past school related debt. Regarding start date, the scho...

13. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

    Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

    Hi Anelite2014, Wanted to respond earlier. (Also the reply button seems to be working funny from computer.) Thank you for the congratulations. I live in Miami. I am actually moved to my inlaws and preparing to rent my house. In the event that an...

14. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

    Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

    to afrochica. I applied on Thrusday Aug 30. My documents didn't get to the admissions committee until Sept 7 Friday. Good luck!

15. University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

    Al_Lima replied to DST1913's topic in Florida

    This is response to a scholarship question: I am aware of 2 specific scholarships to this program. One is full ride and a second is for 10K. Both had Oct 1 deadlines. Other scholarships that I am aware about, are open for application during 2013. Th...