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hey! that's awesome news! thanks for letting us know! i was worried because i had not heard anything from them in forever haha....good luck to you!! :)

Hi! I also applied for the Accelerated BSN program for May 2014 start. I applied back in October and had not received an email or confirmation for anything. I just called admissions and they were able to locate my app and said it was sent to the nursing department, thank god. Now it seems we all have to be accepted by "admissions" first and then "nursing admissions". I was told that a final decision letter would be sent out within this month.

I am applying to ABSN programs as well and just made the switch from PA school which I withdrew from recently to pursue a career in nursing. My final goal is to become an NP but this switch has triggered the same comments you have experienced! It is beyond annoying! The medical and nursing models exist for a reason and some people are more attracted to one over another.

I always used to just smile and be like "I did fine." Whatever reaction they gave afterward didn't matter to me because I answered their question already. BUT, you really don't owe them any response. Be proud of your accomplishments and keep at it! :)

I agree! Fearing before anything has begun will not help at all. Remain positive, focused, and determined. You will make it through just fine :)

Landau's and Nike Free-Run's are very comfy!

I withdrew from another program about 2 months ago and have just started my new journey into nursing and I am beyond excited to get everything started. Leaving the other program was depressing but the program was an awful fit for me as well and I ended up realizing that it was not the profession for me. That's life though. Things change. You win some, you lose some. Take the good out of bad experiences and move forward. You can only make yourself a better, stronger person. Good luck! You will succeed in whatever you choose to do.

I agree. Direct patient care experience is a huge component when looking into PA schools, therefore, your nursing hours will make you look fabulous for apps! However, admissions will definitely question your commitment to the profession so be sure to think about that as well if you do ever decide to go through with it. Good luck!

Your story is so inspiring!

The only thing that would be preventing you from finding out whether you'll become a great nurse one day is you! Go for it. Give it a shot. Like everyone said, you won't know until you try. You will become a fantastic nurse if you focus and truly dedicate yourself to this career professionally and academically. Always always think positively! :) Good luck!

I second using the Khan Academy website. It's awesome!

When I took pathophysiology, my exam questions were also scenario based. I just found reading the book several times (while taking my own notes) and looking at diagrams for certain disease processes really helped. Good luck!

I completely agree with you. Timing is everything. You must learn how to balance your emotions and express them when appropriate. Life experiences will only make you stronger and more competent to handle those tough instances in the future.

I agree with everyone here. Definitely avoid procrastinating (especially for a subject like anatomy). You will be fine. Try not to panic though! You will get through this and you will do well on the next exam. Always think positive. When I took anatomy in undergrad and in grad school, I utilized flashcards, group studying, online resources, and found models that I could mess around with to really visualize what I was learning. Reviewing is also key so be sure to do it often if this is a weak subject of yours. Good luck! :)

Thank you SOO much for your wonderful response!! I really appreciate your input! You are absolutely correct. In PA school, we were being trained in every specialty due to the option to switch at our own convenience later down the road. I've been able to shadow and talk to several NP's and my experiences have been so different but so eye-opening each and every single time. I loved witnessing such a solid, compassionate interaction between them and their patients. It's wonderful. Your reply has absolutely helped me confirm that I would like to go the direct-entry route and jump right in. I'd love to not have to worry about applying again later! If you don't mind me asking, have you entered a direct-entry MSN program? If so, are you on an NP track? I am very interested in applying to a few programs to start next year. It has only been a few months since I withdrew from my PA program and so I am still in school mode mentally. I would love to jump back in as soon as possible but I think I'm too late to begin at any school this coming fall so now I am aiming for January of 2014. I am just not sure what is emphasized more as far as the application process is concerned. For PA school, many programs stress that you have a sufficient amount of direct-patient care experience. As you mentioned, nursing "experience" isn't something someone can obtain beforehand. Therefore, I think my healthcare experience is sufficient (at least I hope so!). As far as recommendation letters are concerned, should I try getting one from one of the NP's that I have shadowed? The only reason I ask is because I am positive that my professors in PA school would be able to write me stronger letters since they know me so well and can attest to the fact that I can handle a rigorous curriculum based on my work ethic and grades. Not only that, they understand exactly why want to make this transition and support me immensely. I am positive that they can write me outstanding letters. Thank you again for your help!! This forum is amazing!