I noticed there was no forum for UCONN CEIN 2020 entry. I wanted to start one for the accelerated nursing program. A little bit about myself: I have a BA in chemistry, overall GPA of 3.5 and am still finishing up a microbiology and statistics course this semester. I just submitted my application this past January for stamford and waterbury campus and am still waiting to hear back from them. I would love to hear from others about their experiences on this application cycle. Please feel free to share as much as you feel comfortable.
Thank you, all! I'm hoping the nurse manager will write one of my letters... I'm going to ask her in a few weeks. I've been given more responsibilities as my volunteer time has gone on, so I'm sure that will help sway her in writing a very strong one! So far, I have all A's with four (of the hardest) classes left... so really hoping I can keep the momentum going. A&P and Chemistry are TOUGH to take at the same time, but I think the habits I'm forming now with studying will only help me at UCONN.
LOVE the book recommendations! I'll be sure to read-- I have really been enjoying listening/reading anything nursing related. Any podcast recommendations?
And thank you for your note (turtlesRcool) on getting through as a parent- I have a 13 month old! I'm optimistic, but I know it will be tough. Knowing so many parents like yourself have done it with not only one child, but two, is motivation enough!
To those of you who waited patiently to hear back and got accepted to the program, congratulations to you and good luck in your future endeavors.
I am a 2021 cohort and really hoping for the best as I step forward. I have three classes left for Spring then I apply to the program (july deadline). I am so nervous and excited at the same time. I have been working very hard to keep good grades while working a full time job.
If anyone can write their stats down and grades for each class that would be so helpful. After visiting this site, I have become so optimistic. So, thank you to all of you who have been active here. I was hoping if you are currently in the program, would you be interested in mentoring me? That would be AWESOME! I would appreciate it so much!
Hey all! Question for those in the 2020 cohort that are parents of little ones! I am assuming I'll need to put my daughter in a full time program. Can anyone give me an idea of what the hours/typical day looks like?
I see a lot of people in the process of applying but not too many people with an actual experience to account for. Looking for some information on what to expect. My bachelor's degree is in Political Science so I truly have no idea what to expect out of nursing school in any format. These Pre-Reqs are some of the first science courses I've ever taken so this is all very new to me. I've applied to UConn's program which was first choice but I know the application window is pretty big. When did other people hear back by? I just want to know that it's possible and worth it. I don't have much of a social life anyway so that's not an issue. Any comments appreciated!
I was in the 2020 cohort and I did not come from a science background. I initially wanted to go into the medical field in undergrad and I dk if I was just not mentally ready/motivated enough. I had been taking science classes in huge lecture halls (Bio & Chem) and that did not work for me. I did terribly and changed my major completely. I think I even dropped Chem. I majored in HDFS instead. I worked in the legal field for 7 yrs total, and after a yr or 2 I kept thinking about how unhappy I was, and more and more I kept thinking about how I gave up on my dream so easily. So I made up my mind that I was going to pursue nursing and looked into accelerated programs only. I have no kids and could stay with my folks, so I could totally sacrifice a yr of my life. UConn was my 2nd choice mainly b/c Southern (1st choice) was cheaper and the prereqs were fewer than UConn. I was terrified honestly of having barely passed Bio in undergrad and here I was a couple of yrs out of school and I was going to try again. I took Bio at HCC and I was killing it, I was surprised how well I was getting it, that it made no sense how I struggled so much before. I had an amazing instructor and now I knew that If I put my mind to it and wanted it bad enough I could do it. So I worked full time and would go straight to class after work, and I'd take weekend classes. I made a lot of sacrifices as most of us non-traditional students do. I ended up with A's and B+'s. So I applied to Southern and I didn't get in LOL (they accept fewer students). I was a class or 2 short of meeting UConn's requirements, so I took them and registered for UConn. I GOT IN! I don't recall exactly when I got my acceptance letter but I think it was in August. I remembered panicking about that and e-mailing them. I was told the board had designated days they meet to discuss/accept people.
Sorry, this is long winding, but that was my journey. Make sure you get the grades, write a great personal statement, and have good references. You will get in! But be prepared for having no life during the program. It was intense! I thought I would be able to work here and there during it and I couldn't do it. Some of my classmates had kids and some managed to work too (a few hrs) and I was always mind-blown they could do it. I had many breakdowns and sleepless nights and I dk, sometimes it was just the absolute worst... but I kept going and I graduated! I was in Stamford and my instructors were the absolute BEST. Literally amazing! they care about all their students and were always there to help you. I am very happy I went to UConn. I also just passed the NCLEX on my 1st try and most of us do! So they do a good job of preparing you for that. Good LUCK! It's like if I can do it, anyone can do it. All you need really is to be motivated and not give up. Hope this helps :)
I see a lot of people in the process of applying but not too many people with an actual experience to account for. Looking for some information on what to expect. My bachelor's degree is in Political Science so I truly have no idea what to expect out of nursing school in any format. These Pre-Reqs are some of the first science courses I've ever taken so this is all very new to me. I've applied to UConn's program which was first choice but I know the application window is pretty big. When did other people hear back by? I just want to know that it's possible and worth it. I don't have much of a social life anyway so that's not an issue. Any comments appreciated!
Of course it's possible. Worth it is subjective, but it was for me. As for the timeline, rolling admissions are always kind of nebulous because they don't publicize the dates they're actively reviewing applications (which could be soon after you apply or not for a while). When they meet, the committee has the option of admitting you quickly, rejecting you outright, or holding on to your application to consider with the next group of applications that comes in. Some people will obviously hear back faster than others.
I was in my 30s when I applied, and had not been in a science class since I was a junior in high school. My first undergrad degree was not at all related to nursing. I still did well in the prerequisites, and the program. If you're finding your prerequisites to be easy-manageable, you'll probably be fine in the program. If you're struggling in the prerequisites, know that the nursing courses are harder and faster paced. You can do it, as long as you are willing and able to put in the independent study hours. It's a lot of information in a relatively short period of time, and there's a lot you'll have to read and teach yourself because the tests aren't just recaps of the lectures.
It's intense, but it's not all-encompassing. People had jobs because not everyone is able to forgo an income for a full year; that's just reality. People had kids to take care of because you can't tell your 4-year-old you'll hang with him again when he's 5. We're all adults, and we have lives. To the extent you can, minimize your out of class commitments, but don't feel like you have to do nothing but eat, sleep, and breathe nursing for a year.
I just got accepted to Stamford campus! There is a facebook group “uconn nursing 2022 CEIN” the group image is the colorful stock photo one of all the different people. I just joined it! Let’s all join to connect!
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Thank you, all! I'm hoping the nurse manager will write one of my letters... I'm going to ask her in a few weeks. I've been given more responsibilities as my volunteer time has gone on, so I'm sure that will help sway her in writing a very strong one! So far, I have all A's with four (of the hardest) classes left... so really hoping I can keep the momentum going. A&P and Chemistry are TOUGH to take at the same time, but I think the habits I'm forming now with studying will only help me at UCONN.
LOVE the book recommendations! I'll be sure to read-- I have really been enjoying listening/reading anything nursing related. Any podcast recommendations?
And thank you for your note (turtlesRcool) on getting through as a parent- I have a 13 month old! I'm optimistic, but I know it will be tough. Knowing so many parents like yourself have done it with not only one child, but two, is motivation enough!