this is my first post here. I applied to Stony Brook and Binghamton University. Can anyone who are in the accelerated program give me some idea on how competitive their programs are? What was your GPA when you get in? any previous hospital experience? I have a 3.7 GPA in biochemistry and my prerequisite is 3.9. But I don't have any hospital experience.
I know that in Binghamton nursing program, students always need to travel far way to other hospitals (even to syracuse in some cases) for clilnicals. I know Stony Brook has its own hospital, do the nursing students still need to travel to other sites (by car) for clinicals?
also, when did you guys know whether you get accepted?
My GPA was only 2.79 from my undergrad but i did very well in the additional courses I took as pre-reqs for the program. They take in consideration what you have been doing career wise for since graduation so it sounds like you have been successful as a dietition. They also base entry on your interview and your essay so as long as you can impress them I think you still have a good chance of getting in. Good luck!
Hi hemeoncgirl, I would like to know more about your science courses that you took as an undergrad and what did u major in? And more importantly, what is nursing really like in your opinion besides just the decent salary?
I am a ug biomajor with a low gpa but i still have time to improve it well into a 3.0. However, I do not have any volunteer experience...I am counting on my physics and orgochem 1and2 to really imporve my gpa and show them that I am capable of handling the accelerated nursing program? And the reason I am even asking all this is because I definitely want to be a doctor but just in case I dont even make it to med school, then I will have to stick to Nursing because after-all that is a job which in my opinion is closest to dealing with patients besides being a PA because I really want to help patients recover.
Yes.... I got into sb... It was my 1st choice, I want t stay local. I applied to suny downstate also but haven't heard anything
Hi Mellieinab,
I'm EXTREMELY interested in SB since it looks like a great program and the price tag isn't outrageous. How are you liking it? I'm thinking of applying over the next few months for the accelerated program. My GPA is almost 3.9 in Pre Req's and 3.4 in undergrad but I don't have a lot of volunteer/ health care related experience. Any news on how you're liking the program would be great!
Mellieinab
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Yes.... I got into sb... It was my 1st choice, I want t stay local. I applied to suny downstate also but haven't heard anything