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?

Specializes in EMS.
20 hours ago, jess5 said:

Same here. This would make housing cheaper. But, clinicals would be an issue bc you would need to drive there.

Yep. I don't know if I need to get a car or not. Keep me in mind if you are going to be living off-campus for sure tho.

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7 hours ago, BraveLego said:

Yep. I don't know if I need to get a car or not. Keep me in mind if you are going to be living off-campus for sure tho.

When I was at my interview, the interviewers told us that we need to make sure we have a means of transportation for clinicals as we can be placed anywhere from Manhattan to Riverhead. You cannot request to change your location or put in a preference on where you would like to be. =/

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I may of gotten waitlisted at Stony Brook - but just yesterday morning I got accepted into my #1 choice - Downstate. What a rollercoaster this has been...

Completely blown away. Never lose hope!

Thanks everyone for all the invaluable info, and I wish you all the best.

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5 minutes ago, NurseDan said:

I may of gotten waitlisted at Stony Brook - but just yesterday morning I got accepted into my #1 choice - Downstate. What a rollercoaster this has been...

Completely blown away. Never lose hope!

Thanks everyone for all the invaluable info, and I wish you all the best.

Congratulations, @NurseDan! May I ask why you prefer Downstate over Stony Brook?

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10 minutes ago, goldnr said:

Congratulations, @NurseDan! May I ask why you prefer Downstate over Stony Brook?

I wouldn’t have to move back home, LOL, and I believe I would perform better in a 15 month vs a 12 month program. Also, Downstate’s in the heart of diversity, and I believe being trained within a medically and culturally diverse patient population will only play to my advantage - I think it will help expose me to a lot which could help me become a better advocate for patients and their surrounding loved ones.

At the end of the day, these two programs are literally the cream of the crop - so I guess it comes down to just personal preference.

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1 minute ago, NurseDan said:

I wouldn’t have to move back home, LOL, and I believe I would perform better in a 15 month vs a 12 month program. Also, Downstate’s in the heart of diversity, and I believe being trained within a medically and culturally diverse patient population will only play to my advantage - I think it will help expose me to a lot which could help me become a better advocate for patients and their surrounding loved ones.

At the end of the day, these two programs are literally the cream of the crop - so I guess it comes down to just personal preference.

Thank you!! I'm deciding between the two programs and I agree re: diversity and the 15-month program. We'll see what I decide! I wish there were more opportunities to visit the programs.

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10 hours ago, NurseDan said:

I may of gotten waitlisted at Stony Brook - but just yesterday morning I got accepted into my #1 choice - Downstate. What a rollercoaster this has been...

Completely blown away. Never lose hope!

Thanks everyone for all the invaluable info, and I wish you all the best.

@NurseDan That's awesome. This is my next hope. I am finishing my application because they extended the deadline. Did you have a physical interview? How did you do on the TEAS? (if you don't mind me asking!)

Thanks! ?

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14 hours ago, NurseKote said:

@NurseDan That's awesome. This is my next hope. I am finishing my application because they extended the deadline. Did you have a physical interview? How did you do on the TEAS? (if you don't mind me asking!)

Thanks! ?

I know. So relieved. I shared all of my stats on the Downstate forum. Check it out. Gluck!! :)

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Specializes in ER.

Did anyone put down their deposit for housing??

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Specializes in EMS.
49 minutes ago, jess5 said:

Did anyone put down their deposit for housing??

Isn't that for on-campus housing only? also, did everyone pay the tuition deposit?

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Specializes in ER.

I did already.

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Specializes in EMS.

Is there anyone who doesn't have a car that is planning on living off-campus? just wanted to know if I am the only crazy one lol

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