UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

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The application window starts January 1st, which is a couple weeks away from now. I am excited to apply though and see what happens. Who else is planning to apply here?

I am planning on applying to both the accelerated and traditional pathways.

It's interesting to hear everyone's thoughts about this issue! I've always had it in the back of my mind but I've never seen any other conversations about UCF prereqs vs. CC ones on this forum or anywhere else. It seems like they would be aware of the intensity of those classes at UCF, but I've never heard so much as a vague rumor that they take that into consideration. It makes me think they just look at the stats without factoring anything else in. But who knows...it's a little secretive, and some of you said. What I most wonder is how important the overall GPA is since that is my weakest point.

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The anatomy and physiology classes at UCF are quite infamous in their intensity. So is the higher level microbio. I think they look at everything the same. I've talked to girls who took the science classes at the cc and told me how easy it was. I've taken classes at the cc and they're very simple. I think my Teas is my lowest point (86), but I'm never a good standardized test taker. I've always hit the average. Very interesting this process...

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Well, when I called just a bit ago, the only thing she could really tell me was that, of course, scores vary with the applicant pool, but that to be competitive she would estimate a GPA of 3.5/3.6 (She didn't specify if that was pre-req or overall, I forgot to ask and therefore I am going to assume overall) and a TEAS in the mid/high 80s. So that leaves most of us right around there, and for those of you who may have posted and I missed it or who are lurking- if you are below that, don't go getting your hopes up. I'm sure there will be plenty of people who don't meet some requirement here or there that will allow for wiggle room on that score range.

She also told me that of course 120 are accepted but about 140/150 are interviewed, again that depends on applicant pools, and that of course the most competitive/most likely candidates are the ones that get that coveted chance to be interviewed. So in case anyone was wondering, I just posted all that. I know some or most of us know it, but again, just in case, might as well clue everyone in.

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Whatever you do though, don't forget to submit that TEAS transcript. I almost completely blanked on it, but then it hit me. Of course ATI simply /must/ charge $27 for a transcript....:sniff:

But if it gets me in, I'll do it.

Also, before I forget, she was able to tell me that (Hopefully she was right, she doesn't usually deal with the concurrent stuff) if you apply to the concurrent program, you do not have to do a background check until clinicals begin. So that will help offset for some of the costs for people like me on a limited budget thanks to the post-Christmas effect.

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Thanks for all that info! It gives me a little more hope since my GPA is on the low end of that range. And good news about the concurrent background check, if she was right about that.

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Thanks for sharing, ivoryleola! Similar to butterfingers, that does make me feel better about my gpa.

Also, can anyone verify that ucf automatically gets your teas scores if you take it there? Moreover, is there any way to verify that they have received them?

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I have heard that this is true, because they have access to scores of tests taken on site. I would call still, but I took mine at Seminole and I'm a student there, and the score showed up on my actual transcript. So Seminole obviously can see it but just be sure of UCF.

If anyone here is a current or former basic BSN student, could you maybe answer some questions for me?

I work a job and have for a few years now that the schedule is a near constant 3am-7am shift. Sometimes this changes up (near Christmas) but it's almost always around that time frame. I therefore must be asleep by 6-7pm each night. As for this program, how possible is it for me to maintain such work while doing the semester load of classes and clinicals?

If you don't want to analyze all that, I'd greatly appreciate you offering any info as to the basic class times/clinical times and locations you were given during each semester.

i just need to decide if I should change my shift to a 6-10pm schedule or quit all together should I be accepted.

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Hello all! I am a current student, in my 2nd semester basic Program for the main campus... Here were my stats that got me accepted!

Pre req: 4.0

overall 3.64

teas: 83.3.

Also some one asked a question about how many will graduate. This is the2nd semester for us and unfortunately about 10 have not made it through so far

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Any other questions, ask away! I know many of us have been verryyyyy busy getting things started for this semester. The 2nd semester is (as told by the seniors) the "make or break" semester. And 3 weeks already in, they weren't joking! So if any of us take a little longer to answer any questions, you now know why! lol :)

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Hello! There are many students who do not work, but there are also many that do, and even some that have little children! Anything is possible, as long as you put forward the effort. Unfortunately, if you do want to succeed through the program (I am in my 2nd semester so I can only give advice for this short amount of time I have spent through the program), I would suggest switching your times. I am a waitress and do 2 shifts a week. I work a double on only Saturday! I have done that the whole 1st semester and will continue that for my 2nd. My grades did not suffer and actually I did quit well my 1st semester! Not working wasn't an option for me, so I had to think very hard about which days would work best for me.

Ask for the 1st semester's schedule...

You have 4 lectures, 2 labs, and 2 days of clinical each week.

Health Assessment, Essentials, Health Assessment lab, Essentials lab, Community & then Roles

Monday and Wednesday were lecture days! So only 2 classes on each day.

For me, I had both my labs on early Tuesday morning, one after another. The lab times differ. Some had 1 lab Monday after classes, and their other lab after Wednesday lectures. Or some had both their labs Tuesday after noon. It depends on how they schedule you!

Thursday and Friday were clinical days. For the 1st half of the semester you have CNC clinical. The times for those varied and were NEVER consistent. The last half of the semester was long term care. I had mine from 6am to 2:30pm, some had their clinicals at night.

Hope this helps!

I have heard that this is true, because they have access to scores of tests taken on site. I would call still, but I took mine at Seminole and I'm a student there, and the score showed up on my actual transcript. So Seminole obviously can see it but just be sure of UCF.

If anyone here is a current or former basic BSN student, could you maybe answer some questions for me?

I work a job and have for a few years now that the schedule is a near constant 3am-7am shift. Sometimes this changes up (near Christmas) but it's almost always around that time frame. I therefore must be asleep by 6-7pm each night. As for this program, how possible is it for me to maintain such work while doing the semester load of classes and clinicals?

If you don't want to analyze all that, I'd greatly appreciate you offering any info as to the basic class times/clinical times and locations you were given during each semester.

i just need to decide if I should change my shift to a 6-10pm schedule or quit all together should I be accepted.

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Thank you times a million for that detailed response! I spent way too much time earlier this afternoon searching through course listings on UCF's search, but of course I can't be sure I'm understanding what I'm seeing. When it comes to classes, do you chose your times or do you get stuck with one set schedule and that's that, no changing? I assume clinicals are this way, but my concern is more toward classes because my work can be flexible with me maybe missing one day a week during a semester for a late night clinical, but not two or three nights a week per semester (Or just being an hour late or more for that many days a week).

I could see that some courses were offered at different days/times, but that a majority were set to begin and end at a reasonable time for the schedule I keep.

I am highly considering swapping my shift as it is for personal/managerial reasons, but if there's a better guarantee overall that I could manage things smoothly with this different shift, it's well worth it. For me, like you as well, working really isn't a true option unless it literally comes to a breaking point. If it's grades vs. money, I will just have to take out loans to live on. Hurts to say it, considering I've got no loans whatsoever now, but I wouldn't dream of giving up my slot in the program just because of money. You'd practically have to shoot me dead to keep me from being in my place in that program.

Again, thank you so much. You are awesome!

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Oh you are welcome! I remember being in your same place this time last year, I had so many mixed emotions! How many days a week do you work?? I would good with just working my double on Saturday! My job is very flexible with my hours b/c they know I am in the program! Also, the program is a lock step program which means (well basically we do not pick any of our class times lol), the 120 student cohort all attend lectures on the same days and same time, in the same classroom! But, they break us up into groups for labs & clinicals. Obviously b/c there are so many of us! and the lab room will not fit us all. So the program pretty much picks your lab times but you do not find those times out until after the 1st week of classes have began! Just a bit of advice.... the 1st semester had a TON of busy work! Not so many exams, but lots of group projects, a few papers (one 10 pg paper at the end of the semester), online quizzes and discussions.. and a few other things. It is a lot to juggle at once especially when working but with organization you can do it!! You have to make sure you stay on top of all the assignments, because if you fall behind it is very easy to become overwhelmed!

Thank you times a million for that detailed response! I spent way too much time earlier this afternoon searching through course listings on UCF's search, but of course I can't be sure I'm understanding what I'm seeing. When it comes to classes, do you chose your times or do you get stuck with one set schedule and that's that, no changing? I assume clinicals are this way, but my concern is more toward classes because my work can be flexible with me maybe missing one day a week during a semester for a late night clinical, but not two or three nights a week per semester (Or just being an hour late or more for that many days a week).

I could see that some courses were offered at different days/times, but that a majority were set to begin and end at a reasonable time for the schedule I keep.

I am highly considering swapping my shift as it is for personal/managerial reasons, but if there's a better guarantee overall that I could manage things smoothly with this different shift, it's well worth it. For me, like you as well, working really isn't a true option unless it literally comes to a breaking point. If it's grades vs. money, I will just have to take out loans to live on. Hurts to say it, considering I've got no loans whatsoever now, but I wouldn't dream of giving up my slot in the program just because of money. You'd practically have to shoot me dead to keep me from being in my place in that program.

Again, thank you so much. You are awesome!

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