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From the pre-nursing board there were a number of us waiting to hear from Downstate, and by now quite a few have been accepted!
So please, introduce yourselves here in the Nursing Student forum, and let's continue the discussion as we prepare to start classes in 3 months.
Where are you holding so far? Medical clearance, CPR, supplies, figuring out your finances and schedules for the next year... let's discuss!
Hi, my name is shelly and I would like to apply to the downstate accelerated nursing program for the June 2011, I will be graduating from a humans services major in may 2011, I would like to know if they would put a hold on my application if they have to wait for my graduation for a Bachelors degree first? thats all I will be missing for the application process.
It probably should not hold up your application if you've completed your prereqs and can show that the bachelor's degree is in progress (example, a class schedule showing that you've registered for the final credits you need for graduation).Hi, my name is shelly and I would like to apply to the downstate accelerated nursing program for the June 2011, I will be graduating from a humans services major in may 2011, I would like to know if they would put a hold on my application if they have to wait for my graduation for a Bachelors degree first? thats all I will be missing for the application process.
Hello Everyone,
I am interested in applying for the Summer 2010 accelerated BS program wanted to ask current students a few questions.
1) I currently work as a Medical Technologist and wanted to know what are the hours for the courses/clinicals? I want an idea of whether or not I can work nights (which I do currently) or will I have to quit my job and take out a private loan to cover my living expenses.
2) Did anyone take the CLEP exam for Psychology and Sociology? If so, did you have any trouble getting Downstate to accept it and did you find it extremely difficult? I haven't taken neither one of these courses in undergrad and want to save some money by taking the CLEP exams.
3) Has anyone taken A&P I&II and microbiology (both with lab components) through the SUNY learning network? If so, did Downstate accept it? Even though its given online, the school states that it will appear on the transcript as if it was taken in a classroom setting.
Thanks in advance for you help.
1) I currently work as a Medical Technologist and wanted to know what are the hours for the courses/clinicals? I want an idea of whether or not I can work nights (which I do currently) or will I have to quit my job and take out a private loan to cover my living expenses.
The first summer is the most intense part of the program. I don't know what the schedule will be next year but this summer, the first 6 weeks was 4 days a week, two days from 9-5:30, one day 9-3 and one day 9-1. The second 6 weeks are M 9-7:30, T 9-5:30, W 9-2 and 2 days of clinical, Th-F 8-4. You could theoretically work nights if you don't need much sleep and can find time to study. Better yet, take the first summer off and go back to work in the fall and spring, when the schedule gets lighter.
2) Did anyone take the CLEP exam for Psychology and Sociology? If so, did you have any trouble getting Downstate to accept it and did you find it extremely difficult? I haven't taken neither one of these courses in undergrad and want to save some money by taking the CLEP exams.
I CLEPed Sociology and Anthropology, as well as one English course (Interpreting Lit). I did not have any problems with them accepting the credits.
Hi Liz!
The summer schedule is crazy and you will be in school full time. There is a short break (5 days) between Summer session I and II (and trust me, you need every minute of it). When Summer II is over there's a 2-week break I think. I think there are also 2 week breaks between Fall and Spring, and Spring and Summer.
Feelin-Like-Healin
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If I'm not mistaken you had to send your accept/decline letter along with $50 deposit for your spot within 2 weeks of receiving your acceptance letter.
Hope that helps.
-Cathy