SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University ABSN 2021-2022

[rlivshi1]

Hi everyone,

I've started this thread so we can discuss and share our experiences applying to SUNY's ABSN program for 2021. Being that the application period just opened, I’m sure we can all benefit from sharing information in regards to the process.

Best of luck to those applying!

[christinaaaax, BSN]

Hi guys, my application just updated to Under Program Review. You guys should look to see if yours changed as well. 

[Barbs]

On 3/9/2021 at 7:27 AM, Episkey said:

They don't. I'm currently in the Downstate ABSN program and I emailed so many people asking about this but they just told me the handbook was no longer applicable (eyeroll). However, I took patho at BMCC the semester before I started Downstate and it was helpful to have the foundations of the class. I actually found BMCC's class went way more in depth than at Downstate so it wouldn't be a *total* waste.

Good luck to everyone waiting to hear back! 

Hi! How are you liking Downstate? How was your interview? And after your interview did your application page change? Sorry LOL lots of questions

[Episkey]

28 minutes ago, Barbs said:

Hi! How are you liking Downstate? How was your interview? And after your interview did your application page change? Sorry LOL lots of questions

Hi! I was just like you all, waiting months because they kept extending the deadline. But they do eventually call! My interview was in person and I was with 3 other people (one of which is also in the program). And yes, my application status would change, albeit slowly.  But I have friends in my cohort that ended up having to do interviews via zoom; I’m assuming that’s what you’ll be doing. Keep in mind, the faculty are usually doing double if not triple duty at times. Many of the people running the program/interviews are also teaching us, and also still working in the field. Be patient! I think that’s my best advice regarding Downstate in general. Their communication isn’t the best so you have to be adaptable or else you’ll drive yourselves crazy. 
We aren’t getting as many in-person clinicals, which of course should hopefully change for the next cohort. But if not, you’ll probably have a mix of hospital clinicals, sim lab at school and vsim on the computer. I’ve made some amazing friends here and while this semester has been tough, workload-wise, it’s still been manageable (and I have a toddler). Sorry this was a long answer. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have! 

[Barbs]

37 minutes ago, Episkey said:

Hi! I was just like you all, waiting months because they kept extending the deadline. But they do eventually call! My interview was in person and I was with 3 other people (one of which is also in the program). And yes, my application status would change, albeit slowly.  But I have friends in my cohort that ended up having to do interviews via zoom; I’m assuming that’s what you’ll be doing. Keep in mind, the faculty are usually doing double if not triple duty at times. Many of the people running the program/interviews are also teaching us, and also still working in the field. Be patient! I think that’s my best advice regarding Downstate in general. Their communication isn’t the best so you have to be adaptable or else you’ll drive yourselves crazy. 
We aren’t getting as many in-person clinicals, which of course should hopefully change for the next cohort. But if not, you’ll probably have a mix of hospital clinicals, sim lab at school and vsim on the computer. I’ve made some amazing friends here and while this semester has been tough, workload-wise, it’s still been manageable (and I have a toddler). Sorry this was a long answer. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have! 

Thank you so much! I love that every cohort is like a family!

[Wooosky]

14 hours ago, christinast said:

Hi guys, my application just updated to Under Program Review. You guys should look to see if yours changed as well. 

Still says filed to program for review

 

[christinaaaax, BSN]

My application now says screening complete but I haven’t gotten a call yet ? does anyone know what that means 

[Barbs]

Really? Where? The home page or under status?

[christinaaaax, BSN]

4 minutes ago, Barbs said:

Really? Where? The home page or under status?

I don’t even see a status anymore. My homepage says screening complete. it said under program review this morning 

[Barbs]

?

[Barbs]

maybe it's an error or they are about to call you

[so mo]

2 hours ago, christinast said:

My application now says screening complete but I haven’t gotten a call yet ? does anyone know what that means 

when did you submit your application?

[christinaaaax, BSN]

I submitted my application in october. I’ll keep you guys updated because IDK what’s going on :/. Admissions also isn’t picking up calls so I don’t feel too good about it