SUNY Downstate Accelerated BSN Program 2014-2015

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Hey Everyone!

I figured I should start a new thread for the upcoming round of decisions. How are you all feeling? What are your backgrounds? Have you applied to other schools? My application is in the review progress, so my fingers are crossed and hopes are high!

Looking forward to the conversation :)

Lauren

i got the same email @cherryhead81

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@sray09 I sent them an emsil back about it. Did you ? or did you upload again?

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@cherryhead81 I sent them an email with an attachment including my transcripts. I didn't get a response or confirmation, though.

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Has anyone received an email from admissions requesting Course description of some of your courses? If there is anyone who responded and got through with such a request please let me know.

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@sray09 I called them and they said that my attachments were sent as Word Documents and needed to be sent again as PDFs. As far as them responding to the emails,they said that they respond in the order they are received and there are a lot! So, it may take a while for them to get back to you.

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@cherryhead81 hmm maybe they'll get back to me ... I actually noticed that if you go onto the website where you submitted your app (not the login for the checklist) and log in to view your actual application, you can see your documents that have been uploaded. I checked mine and they attached my new files and my TEAS V transcript, so I guess it went though the right way

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@sray09 I realized that too! I see now that the problem wasn't with the transcripts I sent but something went wrong when they scanned it. Problem solved. Glad they got yours in quick too.

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Hello all,

I am currently in the ABSN program at Downstate and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

I remember being in your shoes and just waiting for more information.

take care,

Brooklyn gal........

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Specializes in ER.

thanks, @brooklyn2012! i remember you from the last round of this thread :) i think one of the big Qs is what the average TEAS/GPA of the last incoming class is, which maybe you know? Also, when did you apply/hear back? Aaaand, how are you liking the program so far?!

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Lauren,

I have no idea what the average TEAS/GPA is for my class mates.

I went to a college that did not give grades and I got in the high 80's on the two TEAS sections that mattered for SUNY.

I heard about my acceptance in early March. Some people heard in early Feb. and several found out a week before or even the day of orientation in early June.

The program is very rigorous in the first summer sessions, so do your self a favor. Consider taking pathophysiology and/or pharmacology this Spring semester (before you start the program) and transferring in the credits. It will make Session A and B much easier. After the summer, the Fall and Spring semesters are much more manageable.

The program has its strong and weak points, much like most nursing programs. I really like my classmates and we are all a resource for each other. That has been a real plus. The program has some mediocre teaching, but most nursing programs require a lot of self teaching and Downstate is no different.

I can answer more questions if anyone else would like to chime in.

Brooklyn gal

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@brooklyn2012 What is your schedule like? I'm asking mostly to find out if it would be possible to work maybe 1 day a week just to make it a little easier to stay on top of bills.

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Sray09,

During the first summer, the schedule is pretty intense.

Our schedule for the Summer and Fall semesters was as follows:

In summer session A, you will have 3 classes that meet all day Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri

Mon and Tue-Health promotion from 9-3 and 9-2

Thur-Health assessment-9-7

Fri-Patho, 9-5

In summer session B, you have three classes and your first clinical rotation, OB

Mon-Principals of teaching and learning 9-2 Prof. Nursing Development 2:30-7

Tuesday- OB didactic 9-2

Thurs-OB Clinicals

Friday-Pharmacology 9-5

In the Fall, you will have your fist med surg. clinical which will meet on just Thursdays for 12 hours or Thursdays for 8 and Fridays for 4. You will also have two classes, med surg on Tuesdays 9-1 and contemporary nursing.

In the Fall it would be very easy to have a job for one day per week. It would be a challenge in the summer, but plenty of people in my class have maintained jobs throughout the program.

take care..

Brooklyn gal..........

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