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Can I ask what ended up happening in this case?

And things come up last minute sometimes, so we were told do not schedule anything mon-fri..There are people who work (though I do not knwo how many) and MANY people with families! I give them major credit. I couldn't imagine..But it IS doable. Best of luck to you!

I go to shady grove and my schedule is certainly different. I know there was a way to make it so you have no tuesday classes, but long days monday and wednesday...But this is my personal schedule: Mon: 8-950 (health assessment) 2-450 (prof. role ---> we had online lecture for four weeks which was nice, but we are now back in session) Tues: 10-1150 (health assessment lab) 1-250 (health promo/patho lab ... Which is now over as we wait to validate) Wed: 10-1150 gerofundies 1-350 (path lecture) Thurs: 10-1250 (research) 2-350 (Gero lab.. which ended week 7) We have clinical three days this semester for gerofundies, and 2 days for health promotion. My clinicals are on saturday, but that was by choice. My friend made her schedule so she starts at 8am mon and wed but has no classes on tuesdays and has clinical for 5 fridays. It is definitely doable in my situation (no work) and I have not had a mental breakdown or really any major stress yet. It is all time management. Now if I was working, this was DEFINITELY be a different story!

Hi guys!! I made the SPRING 2016 BSN thread last year and I have to say how much I LOVE this site!!! It was so nice communicating with others who were waiting ever-so anxiously as I! Well...I was accepted for the BSN program for spring 2016 at Shady Grove. I just wanted to say YOU GUYS CAN DO IT! The wait is frustrating but so worth it :) I also just wanted to offer some insight to those of you wondering how nursing school will be: I was so nervous...I had heard horror stories and I was doubting myself so much...Orientation just confirmed those fears.....However, I have to say, it is NOTHING like I imagined it to be! OF COURSE it is a HUGE commitment. I devote myself 100% but it is NOT impossible! I have done EXCEPTIONALLY well on all the exams, and the material is not difficult, rather just a lot. You just need to balance your time and commit yourself. I know second semester is a different story, but first semester is just a huge adjustment. I feel like it is A LOT of A&P review. So take those classes seriously! I know I am doing so well because I put sooo much energy into my pre-reqs. I think during orientation they were saying that the program only has a 90% graduation rate...5% drop out by self-choice, and the other 5% do not pass.....And I am telling you, that 5% probably didn't study nor have a true passion. If this is your passion, NEVER GIVE UP!! It is worth the wait and it is worth all of the hours spent studying. I love this program and am so grateful for my experience thus far. However, no program can teach you how to care, how to be empathetic, and how to advocate for complete strangers. IF THIS IS YOUR PASSION NEVER GIVE UP! You guys can all do it :) :) :) These are the things I WISH someone shared with me. Never doubt yourself. If you devote yourself 100% YOU WILL SUCCEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish you all luck and hope to see some of you next semester!! Please let me know if you have any questions (or book recommendations )

I would definitely call then! I am sure it is fixable!

Did you submit the in-state classification form with your application materials?

My letter is dated november 18, so this Wednesday will be the deadline!

Well, not a back up

In a previous forum Grey Lady posted that after the "first round" of acceptances go out, they wait and see who accepts and then more decisions are made from there, depending on who accepts and who declines. Ahhhh, I would die if I were still waiting! Good thing you have an awesome backup!

Koi and Grey's Anatomy are my favorite brands! Grey's Anatomy tops are sooo soft :)

I guess it all depends on the person, but I know how I am as a student, and I know I could not do full-time..Heck, I couldn't even do part time!

My friend is in second semester and said first semester was MUCH heavier material wise. You are taking more classes so there is much more material. She said first semester is very heavy and that many of her classmates had to cut back drastically. I know the school advises you to work less than twenty hours a week!

Has anyone found out the SSIP date(s) for Shady Grove?? I can't believe I have yet to hear from anyone!!

I read in a previous post from Grey Lady that the average BSN student devotes about 60 hours a WEEK to school! That is insane. I work as a PCT and I am PRN (as needed) which is great...I am only required to work 24 hours in a 6 week span....So I will probably do just that!!

You can always apply to other BSN programs for the Fall! I know a lot of people apply to Towson along with UMSOM. Everything happens for a reason! You're still doing great :)

I would suggest seeing an advisor because I know all the community college programs in my area hace two year (four semester) programs in order to become a RN. I spoke with an advisor and was told most programs (adn or bsn) take the same amount of time.

Yep, that's what I said previously! But with no Bachelor degree, I have not heard of a program that takes less than a year. You can't just become a RN without the clinical portion that takes at LEAST 1.5 years

I know all the ASN programs in my area (Maryland) are two year! Some are accelerated but with clinicals, it is two years part time! At least CCBC, Howard, Frederick, and Carroll are two year programs after pre reqs! Clinicals take time...if you find a one year or less program, let me know because I've never heard of that!

Glad to see more acceptances :)

Unless you have a previous Bachelor degree, most nursing programs are 2 years. A community college program will give you an associate degree and RN, while a university will give you a bsn and RN

No clue, that's why i ask hahaha :)

So, everything got settled and I am in at Shady Grove :) I was wondering how much everyone has done in regards to their acceptance materials. I made the deposit and am wondering if anyone has set up an account or scheduled classes?

don't you love those signs that let you know you made the right choice? :)

No, that's not how it works. I called. They made a mistake on my application. They don't do it like that.

I think the main difference is community college is "part time" (credit wise) whereas a university is full time...you leave both a RN, but at a university you obtain a BSN degree. So I guess it is a personal decision to weigh out the pros and cons of each...I was accepted into Carroll Community College's nursing program but declined because I figured that both programs (community college and university) takes two years...I'd rather just knock it all out!