Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2017

BeeUps · Sep 2, 2015

Not sure when the deadline is due, but I am here to answer any questions you may have.

Fran_3 · Sep 5, 2015

I feel like it's crunch time because the application portal opened not too long ago and the deadline is quickly approaching.

BeeUps · Sep 9, 2015

Anything that I might be able to help you with? Definitely make sure that you get those recommendation requests in quickly. Those are the most stress producing as it requires you to rely on other people.

edword0609 · Sep 9, 2015

Hey what's up? So my first concern would be the prerequisites needed. I'm taking courses now at Suffolk but I know for sure that I won't be done with them before the deadline ends. Do you think I still have a chance to get into the program if they see that I'm in the process of completing the courses before the program starts in May? I was an education major and have my bachelors of arts in secondary education.

BeeUps · Sep 9, 2015

I would definitely recommend that you apply. I know quite a few people that were accepted into the program who needed to complete their pre-reqs. But the website specifically says, "completion of three prerequisite science courses by the application deadline." I think that if you at least have those than you should apply. I do know some folks that completed the pre-reqs up until the start of classes. Also, don't discount the two-year program.

edword0609 · Sep 10, 2015

Thanks for the advice. My other question to you would be how well equipped do you feel you walked out of the program after completion? Did you feel well prepared for the NCLEX and overall how would you rate your experience throughout the program?

BeeUps · Sep 15, 2015

I'm still in the program so I can't tell you too much about how well equipped I feel. I think that this program does as much as any one-year program can. I feel that I will be well equipped to do most of what will be asked of me on the floor, with hospital orientation filling in the holes. The program can't teach us everything, but so I far I feel that they will give me exactly what I need to succeed.

As far as the NCLEX goes I have not taken them, but I do know that SB does significantly more to prepare students than other schools. I have friends in Kentucky, Ohio, Colorado and Texas in nursing programs and in my biased opinion SB is the only one focused on making sure everyone passes their boards the first time.

As far as the program goes, make sure that you can go with the flow, "be flexible," if you will. Many changes happen at the last minute, but knowing that I will be done in one-year makes it all worth it. Please let me know if I can clarify anything for you.

karishmadn · Sep 16, 2015

Hi BeeUps! I have a few questions that I hope you don't mind answering:

1) I have secured 3 letters of recommendation but they're all from professors. I know the application guidelines state " professors, employers and health care professionals". I am therefore hesitant to submit my application with these letters of recommendation (although I think they were my best options in terms of quality). All three of these professors are Doctors. (2 PhDs, 1 MD.) Do you think it would be better to exclude one professor and include my employer's letter of recommendation?

2) What was your prereqs gpa like when you were applying?

I would love to be accepted into this program but I am so unsure about where I stand in terms of being accepted. I have very little health related experiences and mostly B's for my prereqs. Very Anxious.

BeeUps · Sep 18, 2015

Hi! It sounds like those recommendations would be fine as they are both professors and health care professionals. I would not be worried about leaving out an employer recommendation if all three of those are strong recommendations.

I don't have the slightest idea what my pre-req GPA was as they were completed at three or four different schools over a span of ten years. Although, I do know that my lowest grade was a B.

There are quite a few people that are in this program that do not have ANY health related experience either. So I wouldn't be too worried about that. Although, you can certainly volunteer if you are worried about that. As far as applying goes, if you don't apply then the answer is automatically no. I would just apply and see what happens. I would also suggest applying to the two year program. Determining where you stand is really difficult in this program because there is really no "common denominator" as far as those that have been accepted. Everyone in the program comes from different backgrounds and experiences and not everyone is an A student. I think they do a really awesome job of balancing the program out. Sorry I can't be more specific, but my best advice would be to just apply!

Lorid423 · Sep 25, 2015

Thank you for starting this thread, hopefully some more people weigh in! I was wondering How long after you submitted your application did you hear from admissions about your interview? I feel like I'm constantly checking solar in the hopes that I hear something

BeeUps · Sep 26, 2015

I submitted my application maybe two days before it was due. Last year I think it was due October 11th and I didn't hear anything until November time frame. My interview was the first week of December and I received my acceptance two weeks later. They definitely sent me an e-mail and I had no idea what SOLAR was.