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Thank you for the motivation back in January :). Wanted to let you know that I did indeed get into an ABSN program at Duquesne University that began in August and I couldn't be happier. It is very challenging, and I initially got off to a rocky start, but I am making improvements and know what I need to do to ensure that I make it through and pass the NCLEX. Thanks again for the encouragement...I'm living proof that it is possible!

Your name is sooo common haha, search Ashley Entzminger

I was sneaking on allll day while at work haha, I've replied to several ads and have posted 2 of my own of the past few weeks but no luck yet...any idea as to whether the resident office would have advice as to roommates? I really want people who are in the program as it would just make life so much easier...

Thanks for the info! I guess I am more so just looking to rent a room from someone in those neighborhoods. I had a general idea of which neighborhoods were better than others, but knowing that the southside flats is a good place is very helpful.

I would love to stay in student housing (depending on the cost..) but I have a cat and I have a feeling that may be a problem . You know in the information packet it says that it is mandatory that students have a car :/ for getting to all of the different hospitals and health care agencies. I would happily let you carpool with me to clinicals if we could somehow coordinate schedules and whatnot. Are you currently close to Pittsburgh? I live in GA right now and have never been to Pittsburgh...I won't be able to see the campus or surrounding areas until August...maybe I could help you out with a car if you can help me locate inexpensive, convenient housing lol!

I have no idea where I will be living yet...you?

I noticed that the other thread for the Duquesne Accelerated Second Degree BSN had a lot of people who ended up getting accepted elsewhere or who had decided they couldn't afford it, etc... I'd like to start a Facebook group for us, but I would need to know who to send invites to and actually send a few out before Facebook will even let me create it lol If you know you're going to be a part of the c/o '16 accelerated BSN program at Duquesne, comment here!! Once I have at least a couple of names I can send out invites on facebook and get the group started. ALSO: housing! Where are you guys staying? Who needs a roommate? I know I am currently on the lookout for a cat-friendly, inexpensive, southside/shadyside/mt. washington room to rent beginning when I move in early August!

I have seen a combo of both, as well as rebuttals to the negative perspectives. I would not let that deter you. I was wondering the same about the facebook group! If not I think it would be a great idea. I currently live in Georgia and will not be able to visit the campus or meet potential roommates until early August; it would be great to put names with faces beforehand.

I just got the news...I'm in! Ahhhh so thrilled! Can't wait to meet you all!

Are there any veterans who have been accepted into the program for the '16 Class yet? I have been corresponding with the nursing & veteran recruiters since early February and FINALLY got all of application materials in on 12 March (took forever because one of my 4 transcripts didn't arrive until over 3 weeks after I had it mailed)...I got an email on 19 March confirming that my completed application was being sent to the admissions committee for review, and I am now just waiting. The recruiters have been wonderful in communicating with me and taking my military experience into consideration, I am just hoping the admissions committee will think similarly. If there are any veterans who have been accepted, I would appreciate some insight into your experience and the VBSN grant that the school offers...thanks!

windsurfer8--- I've spent the majority of the past week doing just this, believe me lol. I do recall seeing that the University of Wyoming had lower standards posted (probably because they don't have near as big a volume of applicants) but as you stated, you really have to call or email to get the real deal I've discovered. I have mainly just communicated through email so far, but I have reached out to 4 different schools and have gotten NOWHERE. Don't get me wrong, I don't expect a lot of leniency at all, but for admissions' representatives to literally copy and paste what I have already read myself and simply add something to the effect of "...we actually recommend our applicants have I am a veteran, and while I do not want to take advantage of that as though it replaces being truly qualified, I would like to explain that I worked full time for a large portion of my undergraduate career, was often interrupted in the middle of courses, etc. I sacrificed that at the time because that was the only way I could get my bachelor's degree. If I could just explain that there was already a tremendous difference evident when I was being called upon for duty vs. only working part-time during undergrad, it might help them to better understand my argument. If only I could get someone to give me the time of day...*sigh*... I do not have all of my prereq's done; I need to take a nutrition course and A & P II. I had a "B" in statistics and A & P I...chemistry and micro unfortunately resulted in a "C." I am now more than willing to re-do my pre-req's that I did not do well in, however, I am finding that some schools do not offer course forgiveness! Ahhh...and as open as I am to applying everywhereee, it would quickly get expensive! I have transcripts from 4 different institutions because I went to technical schools in two different cities before transferring to my 4 year institution, and have an Associate's degree that I earned through Air Force courses and CLEPs. Each transcript is about $10 to send off, correct? Not to mention application fees...the cost of the prerequisites...nothing worth having comes easy though, right? lol

I am on the verge of a panic attack. I graduated last year with a BA in Psychology... Had I have known I would ever consider nursing and realize the value and unparalleled room for career options, I would have taken my sciences, etc. A LOT more seriously...I have a cumulative GPA of 2.82. I have been studying for the GRE just to realize that I don't think it will help me that much...and certainly won't replace a competitive GPA. I see threads on here about potential options for those in my shoes--I am already 25 though, I have juggled school and work and the military for years. I knew I would need to go on to get my masters degree, but as it stands I am far from eligible for a BSN - MSN program, let alone most BSN programs. I want to have the opportunity to be in a position to earn my MSN before I am 30. I would not work at all while I am in an accelerated program. I have saved enough to this point that this is possible, but to have to take many additional courses before even getting into a program, or wasting money applying to schools that won't even give me the time of day, would be extremely counterproductive to my end goal, ultimately. Are there any schools out there that would look at my extensive patient-care volunteer experience, GRE scores, professional resume, essay/explanation letter, interview me, etc. in lieu of a GPA below par? I am willing to go ANYWHERE in the country!!!