StonyBrook ABSN: Class of 2021

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Hi all,

Thought I'd start a thread here so we can connect. I am in the process of taking my pre-reqs and plan to submit my application by the Oct 2019 deadline for the Summer 2020 start.

I'm planning on attending the Sept 19 info session on campus - anyone else going?

Thank you for all your responses, Brett! I was just wondering- are classes or clinicals ever scheduled for Saturdays or Sundays? Or is everything strictly M-F?

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Specializes in Currently in the Stony Brook ABSN program.

Alymship,

Over the summer I dont think there were any clinical on the weekends but this semester a bunch of us have it either Saturday or Sunday. I have Sunday clinical for the next 3 weeks! But that is honestly what you should expect in this program. That being said I still usually have 2 days during the week off but that could change.

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Hi Brett!

Thank you so much for all of your responses :). As to the math assessment, would you recommend reviewing basic algebra like solving for x and word problems? I'm currently reviewing basic fractions, decimals and %'s but any insight on what to expect for the algebra components would be helpful!

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Hi Brett!

Could you tell us a little bit about some other aspects besides grades that may have helped you get into the program? For example, did you have any clinical experience, or do you have your EMT certification? Do you know if most of the other people who were accepted have experience like this? Or did many people not have any experience in the health field at all?

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Specializes in Currently in the Stony Brook ABSN program.

Yall have great questions that I probably once had at some point before the program started.

To answer Jhoselyn: I am trying my best to remember but from my memory I do not recall any word problems. There might have been solve for x but i do not believe so. Either way studying the way you mentioned should be great! Just give yourself harder decimals division problems. I definitely had trouble with that.

To answer NurseHopeful2021: I can tell you for a fact that the program has people coming from all walks of life (business, teaching, science, etc.) so if you do not have a large science background then you dont have to worry too much. I know of some people that were CNA's (certified nursing assistants) and that helped them through fundamentals but the people that weren't CNA's still were able to keep up just fine (like me). I think the way you approach nursing is different from other medical professions so even if you have a background in the medical field you will still feel challenged. So if you do not have any medical experience then you do not have to worry! You'll still have to do what everyone else is doing. I hope I answered your question!

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Hi everyone, I have also applied to SB ABSN program for 2021. I got an email for an interview on Monday and I am very excited. I am very nervous about the interview but will give it my all. I am an unconventional applicant, I've been out of school for almost 16 years and I decided to go back and get a second degree in nursing. My current job I work for a Med Mal Defense firm as a paralegal so I do not have any experience in the medical field but representing doctors and nurses. I am keeping my fingers cross and hope all goes well. I wish you all luck too!

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Hello everyone!

This is my first time posting here. I applied in mid august and received an interview invitation on Monday 10/21/19. Does anyone know if this is part of first wave or second wave invitations? Does it make any difference? Are first wave SBU's "top choices"?

Thanks,

Adam

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1 hour ago, aholm4 said:

Hello everyone!

This is my first time posting here. I applied in mid august and received an interview invitation on Monday 10/21/19. Does anyone know if this is part of first wave or second wave invitations? Does it make any difference? Are first wave SBU's "top choices"?

Thanks,

Adam

I believe first wave is for the students that they review first or else they would've just sent all invites all at once rather than space it out? Not sure though, but does anyone know how many waves they have and when might the next one be?

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There were three waves the past few years, but it might be different this year (it's already been different in terms of timeline).

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2 hours ago, aholm4 said:

Hello everyone!

This is my first time posting here. I applied in mid august and received an interview invitation on Monday 10/21/19. Does anyone know if this is part of first wave or second wave invitations? Does it make any difference? Are first wave SBU's "top choices"?

Thanks,

Adam

In previous years there are typically 3 waves... I feel like it will probably be the same but with the new program director, it's not garunteed. In terms of whether the different waves mean anything, I am not sure... it could just be to keep certain interview days/times from becoming to crowded

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On 10/21/2019 at 10:35 AM, Brett said:

Hello! My name is Brett and I am currently in the ABSN program at Stony Brook. Congrats on all of the people who got their interview! I am here to answer any questions you guys may have.

Hey Brett! Thanks for being so kind!! You seem to be very insightful - so I'll direct my million questions to you!! Thanks again for being so generous... we all owe you!!

Clinical Questions

  • Where do they take place?
  • What time do they take place?
  • What can we expect to do during one?
  • How do you best prepare for one?

Class Questions

  • What days and times are classes?
  • Are there any breaks in-between summer, fall, and/or spring?
  • How are students graded – just lecture exams?
  • Can you give us a “full week in the life” of an SBU student?

Program Questions

  • Does the program itself prep students to sit for the NCLEX, or is this something you need to do during your free time?
  • When do you actually get time to study?
  • How has the new program director changed things up?
  • Are there any pro or cons you can list?

General Questions

  • Is tuition with health insurance still in the 20K figure?
  • Does SBU offer any merit-based scholarships?
  • What’s the longest daily commute you think would be manageable?
  • What are some things you wish you knew before that you now know?
  • What are some honest ways one can really succeed in this program?
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Specializes in Currently in the Stony Brook ABSN program.

FutureRN,

I am going to answer some of the questions now and some later.

Clinical:

Where do they take place? They will tell you the same thing that I will: all over the island. You will most likely have your summer clinical at Stony Brook but after that any hospital is fair game. For example, I am currently going to LIJ in New Hyde Park for my rotations and I know people that have to go to Riverhead for theirs.

What time do they take place? Over the summer Didactic days are monday, tuesday, wednesday, and friday (I think. It feels like so long ago) and clinical days are most likely thurday but there is always a chance it will be either saturday or sunday. This semester Didactic is monday, wednesday, and friday and then the rest are potential days for clinical. Depending on the type of clinical will depend on your hours. Over the summer the clinical is 12 hours (most likely from 7-7 or 8-8). This semester I have clinical ranging from 8-8, 9-2:30, 7-5, etc. So you shouldn't have any overnight clinical.

What can we expect to do during one? This is a heavy question that I cant really say much on as every different clinical experience is different. The sum it up, you will be learning how to be a nurse so during the clinical you will be able to practice your skills on real patients.

How do you best prepare for one? In my opinion you don't. Just go along for the ride. Your clinical questions tell me you are thinking way too much into it. With this program it is hard to prepare for really anything. Just go in with the mindset that you will have a lot of work to do and will experience a lot of things in a short amount of time.

Class questions:

What days and times are classes? I answered that above. To add to it the summer classes are usually 8 hours of fun. It will be tiring but you will learn to get used to it. This semester the classes are a lot more manageable.

Are there any breaks in-between summer, fall, and/or spring? YES! (thank goodness). The summer is madness with little breaks but you get a nice 10 day break in between summer semester and fall semester. The rest of the breaks are normal compared to an usual college program. We have the fall break, thanksgiving break, the full winter break off, and spring break (with whatever normal breaks that I am forgetting).

How are students graded – just lecture exams? Mainly yes. There are also labs that you get graded on as well as a few skills tests during clinical. But as I said before, there is no way to prepare for it before the program. Just jump right in.

Can you give us a “full week in the life” of an SBU student? I think you can piece this answer together with most of the answers I already gave. That is too general of a question for me to answer well.

That is it for now. You have some good questions but you definitely are thinking way too much into it. I tried my best to answer your questions and I will finish it off later but seriously just focus on getting through the interview. If you get in and come here you'll figure out the answer to almost all of these questions pretty quickly.

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