Coco_ABSN

Oh wow they must have had a lot of applicants! Thank you for the update!!!

Good deal thank you for the response!!! I hope we all hear good news soon!

Has anyone gotten an interview? It's March and I would think they would have sent out invitations to interview by now?

Ok I called because I was getting antsy. í ½í¸Š No solid answers just that they are still reviewing applications and will get the interview decisions out really soon!

Yup I am still waiting! I hope we all receive good news and if I hear anything I will come on here and let you guys know! If I don't well we all know why. í ½í¸¹

To be honest, I have no clue and I haven't heard anything. They are very vague when you call them as far as whether they place more emphasis on grades or experience so I'm thinking everyone has a fair chance. I'm just hoping for the best at this point. I'm thinking it will be a couple of more weeks of waiting to find out anything.. I hope we all receive good news!

Since there has been two holidays and staff just got back to work today I'm not expecting them to send out interview information until late January or February. When I called they did state that they allow a grace period for snail mail transcripts. I did not ask if they had to be verified in CAS by the 15th of December and it was not stated that it had to in their FAQ's so hopefully that is good news!

That's really insightful and gave me a lot to think about! Thank you again for your response and I appreciate you for taking the time!!!

Ok so I am back and about to turn in my application! What do you feel like really helped set you apart from other candidates as far as getting in? Anyone can answer this question that was accepted! Thank you so much!

I am curious as to what clinic this is in Oklahoma so that I NEVER consider working there! That is insane and I am so sorry that happened to you! I really would like to know that clinic though. That's hideous.

Oh and kudos on choosing Accelerated! You just saved yourself thousands of dollars for your 2018 summer semester! You will see...

Hello! I am a current student. I have noticed the negative reviews. Honestly I think that has more to do with the need for Kramer to have stricter admission standards. Not everyone is ready to study for nursing school. I hate to say that but it is true. It takes a great deal of maturity and determination to make it through nursing curriculum. I thought my previous science degree and work history would make nursing school easy but to put it lightly...first semester was a humbling experience. They have made things harder for students to get into the program and dismissal occurs after the failure of two courses. In the past this was not the case. I am happy that they have done this. I think reviews may also be based on students thinking that paying a high tuition negates spending ample time studying and working hard. This school is just as tough as every other nursing program across the board. I am proud of my Kramer education and all that it has taught me. I am in my final semester and I can say it was all worth it. I made straight A's, I worked, and I won scholarships. You got this. Best advice for this fall...play the game. Don't let the reviews deter you...if you are willing to work hard you will excel in this program and be a great nurse!!!

You sound like you are referring to an entrance HESI while I believe the author is referring to an exit HESI even though this is an old topic. The entrance is almost impossible to fail and has percentages for the grade while the exit has a numerical score range of about 0-1400. The entrance usually does not require studying as it is skills you should have picked up in your prerequisite courses.

Yes you can work during an Accelerated BSN program. It is tough and you will have absolutely NO life but anyone can do anything they put their mind to. I would say to the person who posted to do a bit more research but to also not allow anyone to stop you from what you want to do. Experience never harmed anyone either. Try to get as much experience as possible in hard areas like ICU or ER as soon as you get your BSN. Try to work as an LPN after your second semester for more experience (depending on your state laws for taking the exam during nursing school). You can go directly into NP but starting out part time so you can work as an RN may be best or taking a year off to work as an RN THEN beginning NP school. Trust me as a medic and someone who THOUGHT they knew nursing before they entered the field I can tell you...NURSING IS TOUGH! Experience is a must and a degree unfortunately doesn't mean you have what it takes just like me being a medic AND having a Biology/Chemistry degree meant I had a "come to Jesus moment" relatively quickly when I began school that made me realize I need to work HARD to gain as much knowledge and experience ASAP to achieve my goals. Be the provider you would want to see.

Awesome! Students have lots of different tools they use during clinical. Its up to you to purchase what you see fit. I am sure you will be more than fine either way. Best of luck!