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Hey all! quick question for anyone who's worked at a VA hospital while in a state monitoring program (IPN/TPAPN/PNAP/etc.). I'm compliant, stable, and serious about staying that way. Monitored for having a positive marijuana test. Before I move further, I'd love some real-world perspective: Did you disclose during application or wait for onboarding/backgrounds? How did leadership/HR react? Anything you wish you'd done differently to set leadership at ease? Overall vibe: supportive, neutral, or... complicated? Not looking for legal advice—just lived experience. Thank you!! ?

It's probabl because everyone was rushing for the hurricane.

I'm sorry that happened. :-(

Rooting for you, too!

I just received an acceptance letter. I can hardly believe it. I'm totally crying.

Oh my gosh, so true. I did not think of that. Hurricane Matthew is really starting to get on my last nerve.

I'm telling myself we will hear Friday at 3:30PM. If not, at least it'll be Friday, which is a terrific consolation prize.

The anticipation is killing me, you guys!

Nope. :-)

I hope we find out this week. I'm on the edge of my seat.

When I applied last semester and was denied a seat, the letters came much more quickly than I anticipated. I'm so nervous, y'all!

Oh wow! Next week???? Ugh, my stomach just got a ton of butterflies. Oh my goodness, here we go...!

Yes, I also thought we were coming from very similar situations. My sister is a local nurse. She's 16 years older than me. She only recently received her BSN through an online program and qualifies for loan forgiveness as she works as a nurse in a public school. I think that's a fantastic option!

I received a BFA from UF. I have heard wonderful things about Santa Fe's program. I have even heard that local hirers prefer students who have graduated from Santa Fe's program, but that is just hearsay. I am not going back to school for the money, necessarily. I am also not interested in accruing any student debt at this point in my life. I want a career that I am proud of having. I would genuinely like to serve people as I think it will be good for my soul. Eventually, I suppose I will be admitted to either Santa Fe or UF's program, but who really knows??? My husband and family are rooted in Gainesville, so I can't move. Some of the online programs I have seen are very very costly. When I spoke to an advisor from Santa Fe, it seemed they keep a pretty objective outlook while considering applicants. I think UF's program is going to have a more subjective application process. I would be so proud to attend either program.

Thank you! Yes, this is my plan, too. I am more interested in Santa Fe's program as I have heard that local hospitals will pay for you to bridge to BSN. It's more affordable for me. I am so glad to hear that 51 point is not the cut off! I apologize for writing the WRONG UF deadline. The deadline to apply to UF's accelerated program is December 1st. :-)

Hi guys and thanks for making this forum. I am also applying with 51 points. I am a second time applicant and it sounds like there are a few of us in similar positions. I am so hopeful! If I do not get accepted I plan to apply to UF's accelerated program, but Santa Fe's program is my first choice! May we ALL get in with 51 points! I wonder how long we will have to accept a seat if offered a position. Does anyone know??? My reason is that I wonder if it's even really possible to apply to both programs with the dates being so close... I'm thinking we may have a month to decide if accepted to Santa Fe, and the deadline for UF's program is Dec 15th. I was thinking about putting my UF application in soon, but there's an application fee and it doesn't look like you can really apply to both and choose one over the other. It is a safety measure if I am declined a seat, though... It's possible to not even get accepted to any program at all. Any thoughts?

Hi everyone! I applied this past fall and did not get accepted. I had 46 points. I reapplied for the spring 2017 semester with 51 points. I'm relieved to hear that this is the minimum requirement for admission although I know that does not guarantee anything. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice going through orientation. I'm excited, nervous and very hopeful. I wonder what we can expect if offered a seat. Anyone who has been through the proceed who would like to share their experience?

Hi everyone! I applied this past fall and did not get accepted. I had 46 points. I reapplied for the spring 2017 semester with 51 points. I'm relieved to hear that this is the minimum requirement for admission although I know that does not guarantee anything. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice going through orientation. I'm excited, nervous and very hopeful. I wonder what we can expect if offered a seat. Anyone who has been through the proceed who would like to share their experience?

Thank you! That is so nice of you. I'm a first time applicant and I think I have 46 points. I scored well on Kaplan and have a previous degree. I also took some of the classes required for the program. Nutrition, Dev psych, and one more I can't recall. Also, I took statistics. Is statistics required for the bridge to BSN?? Just wondering if anyone knows. But if I don't get accepted this fall, I am really hoping I can get accepted Spring. :-)

Congrats! I'm happy for you. :-)

I wonder if the rest of us will hear the news today as well. Perhaps they notify the highest earning point applicants first. I'm BITING MY NAILS HERE.

Hi! I am very excited as I have applied for the 2016 fall program at Santa Fe and am waiting to hear back. I was hoping someone could talk about what happens upon acceptance. Do you have to have health insurance, or is it highly encouraged? What's the background check all about? The background check is similar to one for a job? What else do they ask you to do if you're admitted? I know there is a required CPR certification. Are there any other requirements to meet? I'm stressing!

Has anyone heard from the Gainesville campus? :-)

Sorry for the double post! :-/ I was going to ask if anyone knows someone who petitioned and was accepted??? :-)

Well I'm hoping they accept my petition, offer all waitlisted peeps a spot, And still have an opening for ME! I had no idea I wanted this so badly. I'm torturing myself looking at their cute scrubs. :-/ Best of luck!!!!!!!