UCONN CEIN 2016

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Hi everyone! I thought I would start this thread to see who is or will be applying for UCONN's CEIN 2016 accelerated nursing program! I am new to this board, but read several threads from last year and learned a lot about the program and application process. It would be great to hear from others who are in the same boat as me. :)

WHAT A COMPLETE JOKE!!! I have a 3.3, with Bio A-, A&P 1,2 B, B+, Micro A, Genetics A, Chem B+, BioChem A, Org Chem B+, Stats A-, Research B+ for my pre reqs and a 70 for CLEP in BIO and 68 for my Chem, all taken at UCONN which is my Alma Mater. I am and paramedic and worked both on a ambulance in and hospitals for the past 4 years, actually save lives and make a difference to people daily and some how I didn't get selected into this program. It is absolutely insane to me that people with absolutely zero medical experience can get into these programs, just because you have a higher GPA. You lack bedside manner, lack knowledge of meds and now you are selected to represent the class of incoming nurses? This committee will regret the decision when at least 5-10 quit because it's too hard and/or fail out because you can't handle to rigor. I would pay big money to see the faces of these ridiculous committee members when the NCLEX pass rate drops tremendously because of their decisions.

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WHAT A COMPLETE JOKE!!! I have a 3.3, with Bio A-, A&P 1,2 B, B+, Micro A, Genetics A, Chem B+, BioChem A, Org Chem B+, Stats A-, Research B+ for my pre reqs and a 70 for CLEP in BIO and 68 for my Chem, all taken at UCONN which is my Alma Mater. I am and paramedic and worked both on a ambulance in and hospitals for the past 4 years, actually save lives and make a difference to people daily and some how I didn't get selected into this program. It is absolutely insane to me that people with absolutely zero medical experience can get into these programs, just because you have a higher GPA. You lack bedside manner, lack knowledge of meds and now you are selected to represent the class of incoming nurses? This committee will regret the decision when at least 5-10 quit because it's too hard and/or fail out because you can't handle to rigor. I would pay big money to see the faces of these ridiculous committee members when the NCLEX pass rate drops tremendously because of their decisions.

As a current CEIN student with zero previous medical experience I find this comment extremely rude and unnecessary. I'm sorry you didn't get into the program, but to presume those of us without medical experience will be a disservice to the program and its NCLEX pass rates is unjust. And not all of us got in for higher GPAs. Prior to taking my prereqs at the community colleges (all As) I had a 3.272 GPA from UConn. Take the school's decision as a learning experience and please think again before bashing students without prior medical experience and just assuming we'll all fail and/or drop out.

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WHAT A COMPLETE JOKE!!! I have a 3.3, with Bio A-, A&P 1,2 B, B+, Micro A, Genetics A, Chem B+, BioChem A, Org Chem B+, Stats A-, Research B+ for my pre reqs and a 70 for CLEP in BIO and 68 for my Chem, all taken at UCONN which is my Alma Mater. I am and paramedic and worked both on a ambulance in and hospitals for the past 4 years, actually save lives and make a difference to people daily and some how I didn't get selected into this program. It is absolutely insane to me that people with absolutely zero medical experience can get into these programs, just because you have a higher GPA. You lack bedside manner, lack knowledge of meds and now you are selected to represent the class of incoming nurses? This committee will regret the decision when at least 5-10 quit because it's too hard and/or fail out because you can't handle to rigor. I would pay big money to see the faces of these ridiculous committee members when the NCLEX pass rate drops tremendously because of their decisions.

I really think you are angry at the wrong people. 3.3 is a low GPA for nursing, and to basically belittle the others who did get in but do not have worthy experience (to you) is very telling of your personality. Medical experience or lack thereof is no indication of how well or how poorly a person will do in nursing school. A lack of knowledge in meds can be taught, so that point is moot in an admissions decision. You just weren't competitive enough for UCONN and I think UCONN will do fine without you in their class, they have done just fine with their NCLEX pass rates before.

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Allie31,

Did you just recently receive your acceptance (this past week)? I'm just wondering if there was another review recently. I have not heard anything yet either way so I am a little anxious. Has anyone that applied to Waterbury heard anything yet?

Thanks!

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WHAT A COMPLETE JOKE!!! I have a 3.3, with Bio A-, A&P 1,2 B, B+, Micro A, Genetics A, Chem B+, BioChem A, Org Chem B+, Stats A-, Research B+ for my pre reqs and a 70 for CLEP in BIO and 68 for my Chem, all taken at UCONN which is my Alma Mater. I am and paramedic and worked both on a ambulance in and hospitals for the past 4 years, actually save lives and make a difference to people daily and some how I didn't get selected into this program. It is absolutely insane to me that people with absolutely zero medical experience can get into these programs, just because you have a higher GPA. You lack bedside manner, lack knowledge of meds and now you are selected to represent the class of incoming nurses? This committee will regret the decision when at least 5-10 quit because it's too hard and/or fail out because you can't handle to rigor. I would pay big money to see the faces of these ridiculous committee members when the NCLEX pass rate drops tremendously because of their decisions.

I am sorry, but the spirit of this post implies the program likely made the right decision here.

Firstly, paramedic and nurse are two different skill sets and having experience in one area does not predict success in the other. Secondly, in addition to knowledge and critical thinking, nursing requires a great degree of care, compassion, humility and TEAM EFFORT - your post makes me question whether you possess these qualities. Lastly, 3.3 is low for CEIN - and I emphasize lastly here because GPA is not the only criterion considered.

Finally, everyone on our campus passed NCLEX the first time, even though only about 20% of class had previous healthcare experience. This suggests previous healthcare experience is not necessarily an NCLEX success predictor either.

Good luck in your future career steps (I say this very sincerely). And I hope you find within yourself a little bit more respect for your future classmates and colleagues.

CEIN grad

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I received my acceptance letter today!! I have been accepted into the Waterbury program. Good luck to everyone.

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Got my letter yesterday. I am in for the Storrs campus!! I am currently enrolled in 2 prereqs so this is contingent upon getting B's in those two classes so you CAN get in while still enrolled in prereqs (which I think its a relief for a lot of us).

I was told that the two things they weigh the most in the admissions decision are your letters of recommendation and your answers to the questions on the application NOT GPA. So those two things may have been the deciding factor in who did not and did get accepted.

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Got my letter yesterday. I am in for the Storrs campus!! I am currently enrolled in 2 prereqs so this is contingent upon getting B's in those two classes so you CAN get in while still enrolled in prereqs (which I think its a relief for a lot of us).

I was told that the two things they weigh the most in the admissions decision are your letters of recommendation and your answers to the questions on the application NOT GPA. So those two things may have been the deciding factor in who did not and did get accepted.

I'm glad you got in contingent on those classes having good grades! That is definitely new, but great for applicants this year!! :) I wish they did that last year - I'd be traveling ten minutes to Storrs instead of an hour and ten minutes to Avery Point every week! Lol.

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Thank you so much to watercolor18 and turtlercool for the reply about working while in the program. They are very insightful and I learn much from it. I'm considering doing CNA classes or find some other flexible jobs on the side when I finish my classes.

For those of you that got accepted , when did you put in you application? I was told that I have to send in my official transcirpt with my two outstanding classes(i'm takin now) before they will consider me fo the June review. So I just want to know if I'm ok here.

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I submitted my application in early January and was accepted into the 2015 class late January/early February. For those with low undergraduate GPAs, mine was below a 2.5 with lots of Fs and Ds. However, I got a great job after graduation and took two years of pre-reqs full time with a 4.0 gpa. I also had fantastic letters of recommendation and--at least according to my feelings--wrote some really good responses to the application questions. I also submitted an addendum to my application in which I explained my poor undergrad grades. The program is incredibly disorganized and often very frustrating, but I have really liked our clinical professors and my classmates are incredible. First semester work is front-loaded and if you do not have a bio background the first 2 months are stressful. Once you get acclimated though, things get much easier. I'm a bit nervous for the next semester which involves 3 quick clinical rotations. If I was paying 40-60K for the program I would be upset (disorganized and lots of self-teaching is expected), but it is inexpensive compared to a lot of other schools, and some of the professors are really good. Also, I'll be done 8 months from now!

In terms of working outside of class, I work around 10 hours a week and it is no problem (A-/A in first semester classes). Some people work b/t 15-25 hours and they seem to be able to manage. Personally, working more than 10-15 hours a week would be too much for me.

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Got my letter a couple of days ago and I have been accepted to the Waterbury campus with 2 prerequisites remaining. I have accepted admission but am still waiting to hear back from a couple other schools.

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DavidChen0811 - I submitted my application mid-january for the January deadline. I was told we wouldn't be accepted for the jan/june deadlines if we had any outstanding classes so I had it all done by Dec and was ready to go. It looks like they're changing that policy this year though as several people have posted here saying they were accepted already with prereqs still to complete, so maybe you will be ok?

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