Quinnipiac accelerated BSN fall 2014 hopefuls

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Anyone applying to Quinnipiac's Accelerated BSN program for Fall 2014? I wanted to see how everyone is doing with the application process and if there are any current accelerated BSN students that could talk about the admissions process, and how the program is going for them.

I look forward to hearing your responses!!

Hi all,

I'm in the QU accelerated program right now. If you have any questions just let me know! Hopefully I can answer some of your questions!

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Thanks hiimkendra! Around when did you hear of your acceptance into the program? Also, are you enjoying it or does it seem so overwhelming and stressful its hard to actually enjoy?

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Hi hiimkendra! I just saw your response on one of the other threads I posted on regarding when decisions go out, thank you for your response! QU is my first choice so I'm pretty anxious regarding a decision with QU! regarding the program how is it?! I haven't been able to find much info on QU regarding professors and clinical experience- Everyone seems to say your professors and clinicals can really make or break a program so I would love to hear more info on this. Also, I was wondering if you could shed some light on being able to volunteer or possibly be paid as a student nurse while in the program. Everyone keeps saying that it is important to volunteer and get clinical experience during nursing school, is it even possible during this program?

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@ KLane

I heard around Mid-March. I believe most of my other classmates heard around then too. The program is really overwhelming at times really stressful! BUT, somehow, you find ways to enjoy it throughout all the demands and stress. Your cohort will definitely be experiencing the same things you are and together you laugh about everything you have to go through. My cohort is pretty close and often go out outside of class to let off some of the steam. Even though I constantly feel busy, when I actually get to practice what I've learned in class in a clinical setting I feel a sense of accomplishment and really enjoy what I'm doing.

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@ Dreamer010

When I was a prospective applicant to QU, I didn't hear much about the nursing program or professors either. I heard that overall QU was a good school but I definitely did not know much about it since I moved all the way from California. I took a huge risk moving across country without having ever visited QU or attending an info session, but i'm SO glad I did.

QU's program is so great! I went to public school in CA and I can honestly say the level of education and instruction at QU is far superior than what I received as an undergrad. The professors push you do your best and really try to help you succeed. I had a really great clinical experience my first semester, partly because my clinical teacher was so supportive. However, clinical settings can vary- most of my cohort was in LTC and others were at hospitals and got do rotations in like the OR. Overall, I think QU does a good job in trying to place their students in quality clinical settings but your individual experience may be influenced by the setting you're in and your clinical instructor.

I don't believe your professors or clinical experience will make or break your experience in the program though. I think it is mostly influenced by your perspectives and attitudes in making the most out of what you are given.

It is possible to volunteer and work in the program, although there are not many who do.

As far as volunteering, I don't really know many classmates who have consistent volunteer opportunities. My professor advised me to volunteer here and there when I can. It doesn't have to be a long-term commitment because you'll mostly be busy with school. If you're looking to volunteer for the extra clinical experience, you probably won't get that much out of it. In my opinion, you will be exposed to much more during your clinical rotation than learning clinical fundamentals from a volunteer position, where you are limited and most likely not able to practice what you've learned. It is too much of a liability in hospitals for a student nurse to clinically have "hands on" experience, so most volunteer work does not involve that.

As for working in the program, I don't know of many places that will pay you as a student nurse. I know that after a certain number of clinical hours you can apply to become a CNA and some facilities will hire you as that. There are people in my cohort who work as EMTs (night shifts), pharm techs, med assistants, other non-health related jobs (restaurants, bars, etc). For those who do work, I believe they work maybe 2-3 times a week at most. I think working is manageable during the first semester of the program, *might be possible* in the second semester, but definitely not during summer. QU will strongly advise you not to work in this program, but some people really do have to work to be able to manage the cost of the program.

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Thank you for all the info Hiimkendra, I appreciate it! Did you have any say in where you do your clinicals?

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Dreamer010, no you don't really have a say where you get placed for clinicals. The school determines what semester you do which rotations and place you according to where you live.

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Thanks for the info Hiimkendra!

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This waiting is killing me.

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Same here! I was hoping to hear by the end of January, but I did get an email stating that my application was in review!

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Yea I got that same email in December so fingers crossed soon!

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I applied back in August, so it feels so long ago! Has anyone spoke to admissions?

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