Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2017

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My attempt at helping those who wish to apply to the Stony Brook Accelerated (1 year) Nursing Program.

That sounds kind of crazy and stupid, I know two nurses who have graduated from the program and they have never mentioned anything like that. Even schools like LIU who are infamous for getting people dropped from their program have a two failed course policy.

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When I went for my interview I met a girl who said she was currently in the program. She said if you receive a grade below a 74 on any exam you are automatically dropped from the program, has anyone else heard about what seems like a very harsh and unforgiving policy?

I graduated from stony in 2014 and that's absolutely not true. If you get below a C in a class then you have to retake it which may delay your graduation but they try very hard to keep people in the program. The couple people I knew who didn't pass courses had to retake them the following year and graduated with the next class. Many people got below 74's on certain tests but still passed classes and stayed in the program. Out of the 78 that we started with, I think about 70 graduated. Some dropped to the two year for personal reasons and a couple had difficulty with a couple classes.

However, I've heard a lot has changed in the past year so I can't speak for how things are now. You can find their policies online though.

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Feel free to share nervousness here, new posts give us compulsive checkers something to do! as per previous calculations letters could be going out tomorrow!

Think so? That's pretty soon. I had my interview the 28th (a Wednesday) and they said that that Friday would be the last day for interviews. So wouldn't 6 weeks or so from the date (because that's how long they said decisions would take) be next Friday the 11th? Ahhh!

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Specializes in CCRN.

Hey all! Current junior in the two year program here! I wanted to touch on two points that I saw while gently skimming through this thread.

1. Grading

In all classes, you must get a cumulative 74 average on your exams. This means that if you have three exams, you can theoretically bomb one with a 42, and as long you get 90s on the other two, you can pass. An exception to this rule is Med Math, in which you must get an 85 or better on all exams.

If you get below the required, some classes offer remediation (Med Math), some classes cause you to be dropped from the program (Fundamentals). I have classmates from the accelerated program who were moved to the 2 year now because they failed Pathophysiology, so there is a possibly for you guys to stay in the school of nursing.

Tests may be considered tricky because they mimic the NCLEX, it's not just rote learning, there are questions on assessment, analysis, implementation, and evaluation of certain situations. Plus, you have select all that apply questions. Meaning, cramming doesn't work!

But FYI, class averages are pretty high, 85 on midterms and finals. 930 on our most recent HESI(you need an 800 to pass).

2. The Program itself

I find the education to be what you make of it. It's nursing school, it's going to be rigorous, especially in an accelerated program. But there are many advantages to Stony Brook. I LOVE the professors. Very caring, intelligent individuals. You are occasionally taught by MSN or DNP students, or guest speakers, and they can be hit or miss.

It is a small class (80 students, plus 2 accelerated now basic classmates, compared to 400 as a bio major on west side of campus), you connect personally with your professors (networking!), and they are always there to help. Your classmates also become good resources, everyone brings different strengths. Bio, chem, psych, public health, art, CNAs, medics! Study sessions are important and senior students love to mentor and provide study guides! You also have a ton of access to online material from the Health Science Library.

There are several ways to expand your education outside the classroom; nursing honor society, student nurses association, humanitarian relief trips and paid externships to name a few. Think resume building for a newbie to the health field.

Last piece of advice, no matter what school you end up attending...Stay on top of your school work, read the textbooks, do NCLEX questions religiously and attend all lectures, record lectures if necessary! Never miss a clinical and fine tune your skills by practicing on your friends and family. Hope my ramble helped, if you guys have any questions about interviewing, credit load, or the program, I'll be able to answer them after 15th. :up:

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Feel free to share nervousness here, new posts give us compulsive checkers something to do! as per previous calculations letters could be going out tomorrow!

You and I have identical calculations!! Two years ago people received letters on the 4th of December so lets see. This past Monday made 6 weeks for me since my interview was on October 19th.

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Another day of waiting *sigh*

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Just received my rejection letter. Good luck and congratulations in advance to everyone who got in.

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Just received my rejection letter. Good luck and congratulations in advance to everyone who got in.

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that. So it begins .. [emoji45][emoji45] there's always the 2yr!!

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I'm sorry too, yes the 2 year program's deadline is Jan 1st! Did you receive an email, or did you check solar?

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I thought the 2yr deadline is Jan 7th..

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You are right, my apologies

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My heart skips a beat each time my email refreshes. I can't take this anxiety!

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