Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

ashleymac · Nov 1, 2013

BTW, Ashleymac- I really wished I knew about the skype interview because I am taking the bus back (7hours commute), missing some classes for this interview. sigh*

Yeah that's rough I kind of made it seem like coming home wasn't an option, best of luck!

Jencor · Nov 1, 2013

Hi, I'm sorry if my post was misinterpreted regarding offering info on the interview process. From what I saw, nobody had offered anything beyond the info you receive in the e-mail. It just seemed like it might be heading in that direction and I thought it worth noting. I am not trying to be competitive but fair to those who have already interviewed or who are not members of this site. I honestly wish everyone the best of luck in this process.

Tbellx12 · Nov 2, 2013

Does anyone know if, for people who are applying to both the accelerated and basic two-year baccalaureate programs, applicants will have to re-interview and sit for the basic arithmetic exam and writing sample again? I called and left a message for Patricia Voelpel (the program director for both programs), so if no one has an answer before she gets back to me, I will post what she says once she returns my call.

meisauce · Nov 2, 2013

i'm assuming that you would have to, considering it is a separate application for each program

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Nov 4, 2013

Hi all! I have an interview scheduled for next week...super psyched! Here's my question- I am hoping to eventually get an advanced practice nursing degree specifically in Nurse-Midwifery. All the other programs I'm applying to are linkage programs where you get your RN and Masters in one shot a.k.a one application process, but I have my heart set on Stony Brook. Does anyone know anything about the process of applying for the masters program while you're in the accelerated bachelors program? Also, if anyone has any more info on the Midwifery program that would be fantastic! Thanks so much and good luck to you all![/quote'] As someone who has been a practicing RN for over a year now, I would advise that you work at least a year as a staff RN before you decide to embark on a master's degree. There is something about acquiring experience and developing critical thinking and nursing skills that you just can't get through clinicals alone. The master's curriculum would be easier to embrace with this kind of background. I have never really understood why someone would want to do an APN degree without having worked a day as an RN first. There are things you will learn in your first year on the job that you will never learn in school.

bloodorange · Nov 4, 2013

Paco, if I get accepted, I totally want to take you out for coffee or drinks or whatever and pick your brain a little! :)

WomensHealth · Nov 4, 2013

To all the students who chose Stony Brook-

Can you give me a little background on why you chose Stony Brook over other schools? What attracted you to it- why you like it now etc...? I'm in the middle of the choosing/app game and would LOVE some guidance.

Thanks a zillion!

anna91 · Nov 5, 2013

does stony brook require micro lab? i took bio 315 at stony but no lab portion. i want to know bc i applied this cycle and if anything, ill take it next semester back home. thanks all!

Agniesia80 · Nov 5, 2013

Hello Anna, Stony Brook does require micro lab. I'm taking it this semester. Good luck!

ash6117 · Nov 5, 2013

Does anyone know if they are still making calls for interviews?

Agniesia80 · Nov 5, 2013

Hi Ash, my name is Agnes, and I am new here. I submitted my application on 10/17, and I haven't heard anything yet. I am also wondering whether they're still making calls for interviews. I don't know what to think about that. :no:

Dlam88 · Nov 5, 2013

I email the school and they said you only need to send the official transcripts when you get accepted to the program. They are accepting the unofficial transcripts in the application.