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Hi everyone, I'm a second degree student currently finishing up my pre-reqs. I'm applying to SUNY-Downstate for their accelerated program that starts June 2006. Do you have to finish all of your pre-reqs before you put in your application? I've heard...

Hey! Congrats on your first day alone! Glad that you got through it seamlessly. My 12 weeks are almost up! I'll have my first day in about a week. So scared! Sorry that I missed you while you were in the PICU. Maybe I'll see you if you come down fo...

Hi Liz Thanks for responding! It's such a strange thing - wanting to get pregnant, deciding to start a family, etc. But, I know that you're right - I want to be good at what I do and I know that the last time I was pregnant all I could focus on was m...

Hi everyone, I'm a new grad about to start my first job as a nurse in the PICU working nights. My husband and I want to start a family and are trying to figure out the best time to do that. A little background, I had a miscarriage in June. Things ch...

BICU - wow that's an amazing opportunity. Good luck to you! Maybe we'll bump into each at some point.

When are you starting at Cornell? I accepted a job last week for the PICU. I start on December 10th. Are you part of the Residency program? -katie

CONGRATS!!!! I hope I have the same outcome. I did take it under the Manhattan bridge...1st time taking it...Computer shut off at 75 questions...lots of pharm, tons of mult response, priority, and precautions. Prob the weirdest test I've ever taken....

Moeroe1: Did you find out your results? I just took the NCLEX today (I'm in Bklyn). I went to the pearsonvue site...I know they won't be ready till sat...but it says "ready for delivery." There is no quick results link. Does this show up later on? th...

Nyforlove: Understanding that you can't start working until you have license at Methodist. Do they let you start the application proces? Thanks so much for your advice. It has really made me start thinking about Methodist more seriously. Hearing you...

Nyforlove: I'm a recent grad searching for a peds position. I actually live in Park Slope and have been considering Methodist. Could you tell me about the orientation? How long is it? Do they have tuition reimbursement? What are the ratios like? I r...

Hi everyone, New question: What do you do if you're pregnancy is showing (like 5-6mths) when you're supposed to be going on interviews? I graduate in August. What are the chances that I'll be able to ge a position while having a visible pregnancy? Th...

Usually a nurse will work three 12 hour shifts a week - a total of 36hrs for the week.

Curls105, Although the administration at Downstate is disorganized and usually unhelpful, please don't feel intimidated. This program is doable and if you are proactive (like Shuffler said), you can create a really good experience for yourself. Our ...

Hi Kristen, Just wanted to let you know that I private messaged you to give you my take on this program. PM me if you have any other questions. -katie

Hi Kristen, We had two women give birth during this program (so far!) One gave birth in October 2006 - she had a C-section and was out for one week. The professors were super supportive and allowed her to make up the clinical time. At that time, we o...

I'm a student in the Downstate program right now - finish up in August! As far as the time committment, all of the other posters are right, it's very intense. The first summer you take 7 classes and are in lecture or lab 4 days a week minimum from 9...

There's also a 12mth program at Pace University. A little cheaper than NYU but still private.

Hi, I took Stats and Chemistry as a non-matriculated student at Hunter. It wasn't hard to get into the lectures but the labs were often filled up before I was able to register for them. The downside of being non-matric is that you get a late registra...

Wanted to see if anyone else has heard from SUNY-Downstate. I'll be attending starting this June. Anyone else?

Hi Eli, I don't think it's too late to send them your FAFSA - I'm not sure that they have a ton of aid to begin with . Also, there is an additional financial aid form to fill out on the Downstate website. It came with the acceptance materials. -ka...

I haven't heard anything since getting my acceptance letter. Thanks for the info PoohGirl - I had a feeling that it was last-minute like that. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. See you in June! -katie

The name of the school is actually SUNY Downstate Medical Center. It's in Brooklyn. -katie

Hi, I took Organic a couple of semesters ago. It took some brain-games on my part (convincing myself that I could do Orgo) and a lot of practice. I took the advice of a friend of mine - she said to get the basics down pat and not fall behind. It seem...

It will probably be hard to find a program that is less than 12 months. In the NYC area I know of the following accelerated programs: 1. SUNY Downstate - 15mths (tuition/fees @ $8K) 2. NYU - 15mths (tuition/fees @ $56K) 3. Columbia - Entry to Practic...

I took some pre-reqs at Medgar Evers. Like most CUNY schools, the facilities are not top notch but it's a good learning environment. The professors that I had were always willing to help you if you were having problems. And, I've heard really great ...