Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

nyv2015 · Apr 21, 2014

Thanks for the advice. I probably should have applied to SBU first, and then Molloy. I honestly didn't think I had a shot at SBU. Are you going into the program this year? If you are, would you mind sharing the kinds of things you feel helped you get in? (i.e. work/life experience, GPA, references)

bloodorange · Apr 24, 2014

Hi NesSa87 - yes, I'm going into the SBU program this year. It's a little hard to quantify my application strengths, but, for example, I have a previous B.A. from a top liberal-arts school (in 2005), interesting and varied customer-service work experience, great GPA in pre-reqs, meaningful reference letters (from a chem prof, an English 101 prof [!], and a personal reference who is a retired nurse and knows me extremely well), and an essay that talked about my passion for social and reproductive justice and how I'd incorporate that passion into a nursing career. It's really all about the "whole package." Make yourself look interesting!

sylbee · Apr 26, 2014

for those of you who got in, when does orientation start for u? and when is the 1st day of classes?

also anyone know when people on the waiting list hear back?

bloodorange · Apr 26, 2014

Hey sylbee - orientation is from 6/17-6/20 and classes start on 6/23. Not sure about the wait-list notifications, though, sorry!

sylbee · Apr 26, 2014

@bloodorange

thanks for the info! and for those accepted, when do you have until to accept or decline? is it by may 1st?

bloodorange · Apr 26, 2014

I'm not sure how it works for those accepted off the wait list, but those of us who were accepted "normally" got, I believe, 10 days to respond.

HopefulSRNA1234 · Apr 27, 2014

Last year they said 10 days but people waited months and that was fine. If you are waiting Id just call/email them to check

kvrgic88 · Jul 13, 2014

Hi Everyone :) ... I'm very new to this so hopefully I am doing this right haha :). Anyway.. I want to apply to Stony Brook for the ABSN program for next summer. The application deadline is 10/9/14.. I was looking at the requirements and it says that I need to have completed 3 of the science pre-reqs. I completed AP1 and AP2.. as well as developmental psych. Does that count? I am also taking microbiology, chem, and statistics in the fall, but they wont be done (of course) by October. Please let me know.. I really want to try to get in as soon as possible.

Btw I spent most of the morning reading your posts. So glad I found this site... it seems really helpful! :)

kvrgic88 · Jul 13, 2014

Also, is it true that if you dont apply by the october deadline you have to wait a whole year before trying again? ... That might be a silly question, I'm only asking because my college now always extends their deadlines.

mhy12784 · Jul 15, 2014

Hi Everyone :) ... I'm very new to this so hopefully I am doing this right haha :). Anyway.. I want to apply to Stony Brook for the ABSN program for next summer. The application deadline is 10/9/14.. I was looking at the requirements and it says that I need to have completed 3 of the science pre-reqs. I completed AP1 and AP2.. as well as developmental psych. Does that count? I am also taking microbiology, chem, and statistics in the fall, but they wont be done (of course) by October. Please let me know.. I really want to try to get in as soon as possible.
Btw I spent most of the morning reading your posts. So glad I found this site... it seems really helpful! :)

Its best to just call them and ask.

Its usually not an issue if you need a class, and havent finished it but are enrolled in it

IE I was in the 2 year program recently, and I started in September.

I had to take like psych, sociology, and some other funky class that summer (june/july/august)

Just talk to them and theyll make everything clear, as well as what classes fit for what requirements.

JE3001 · Aug 1, 2014

Hi everyone! i applied twice to ASBN 2008 and 2011. i got rejected both time. I think is because my gpa. I completed an AAS degeree from a community College with a 2.8 gpa. I compled at Stony Brook University a BS degeree in Respiratory Therapy with a 3.1 gpa. But, my prereqs are not good: Human Gross Anatomy B-, Physiology B, Chem B, Statist B+, ENG B, Micro C+. ect... I have been a Resp Therapist for about 6yrs, i work at two major Hospitals in Long Island. I worked at a long tern care, i work at a rehabilitation center. I have good experience. I dont know if i have to retake Anatomy, Phys, Micro all over again to try to get a better grade. I plan to repply again, this time i will apply at the 2yrs also. i just want to know what you guys think.

sashabear79 · Aug 3, 2014

Hi! I was wondering if you remember the essay question that was on your application? Did it ask anything else other than "Why do you want to be a nurse?" I want to start working on it now before the application opens up. Thank you!