UF ABSN Summer 2021

U.S.A. Florida

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Hey all!

I wanted to start an offical thread for those applying to UF's accelerated BSN for the Summer of 2021! I know its still pretty early but I thought we could use this platform to support one another and share our own journeys through this process.

I am pretty nervous for this process. However, UF's hollistic approach toward each of its applicants gives me hope and reassurance.

Just a little about myself

I am currently finishing my last semester at USF. My last 60 hr credit GPA is pretty average as per UF's usual standards standing at about a 3.4. My cumulative is not too great so hopefully I am not penalized for having a low overall GPA. I have research experience and a publication to my name so hopefully that may hold some weight. Besides that, I have a lot of various volunteer experiences that are non-health care related.

I was specifically curious to know how much weight health care experience holds for admissions. I worked as a scribe for about one year where I was able to gain perspective into the nursing field eventually influencing my decision to pursue nursing. Besides that, I don't really have very much experience working directly with nurses or CNA's for that matter.

I was also curious to know more about the HESI A2 test if anyone knows more about that.

I would love to hear about everyone elses stats and experiences, how you are going about the admissions process in general.

Good luck to everyone applying this cycle!

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Either way, I just don’t want to see any of the wonderful applicants on here freaking out and getting anxiety over reading the comment. We’re all already anxious enough. We’re all in this together. When we’re in school, if we’re admitted, we’re all in it together. From everything I’ve heard and read about this program, it’s important to create relationships with classmates for support through it all.

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20 minutes ago, Lauren McDonald said:

I didn’t judge her as a person, I broke down her comments in regards to the program. And that is not what she meant. Exams are during classes. Class times don’t change or overlap. She is talking about having more than one exam on the same day. It’s something younger people are not accustomed too. I know, I’m a high school teacher. Anyone who graduated high school in the last probably 10-15 years in the state of Florida, never had more than two tests a day. Most times, only one. That’s not reality, nor is it how it works in college, nor does it prepare students for the future. It actually sets them up for failure. 

I think she’s probably a great person. A great student because she got into UFs program. She’s making it through it too she said. But that comment must have been terrifying to new incoming students and applicants, both last year and now this year. Most important thing to remember is 75% of student makes it through. That means 28 students don’t make it through. That sounds about right for most college programs 

It is very possible she meant that exams were overlapped, because from personal experience I know that exams are scheduled outside of class time a lot of the time at UF. I have had exams that overlap in time, because they were not during my class period. I don’t think not having two tests in one day sets anyone up for “failure” in life. If it did then tests would be given all on the same day. In fact I think that giving students too many tests in one day is what sets them up for failure. We are people, not super humans with the ability to memorize everything given to us. I just think that both posts were very true of the program and I don’t think the first post was any less true than the later. It’s just the facts of the program. Which it’s a hard program so there are going to be problems 

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I’m sure we will all take their experience and advise into consideration. I’m just grateful to be able to know what to possibly expect and to finally get a sense of feeling in what the program is like. Let’s keep the peace among us because we need each other for support. I know this is a stressful and anxious time for all of us. I really do appreciate every one of you for keeping this discussion forum alive. It makes me feel good to know that I’m not alone and that I am surrounded by wonderful and strong future RNs. ❤️❤️❤️

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8 hours ago, Lauren McDonald said:

Either way, I just don’t want to see any of the wonderful applicants on here freaking out and getting anxiety over reading the comment. We’re all already anxious enough. We’re all in this together. When we’re in school, if we’re admitted, we’re all in it together. From everything I’ve heard and read about this program, it’s important to create relationships with classmates for support through it all.

Thank you for posting that long comment with all the details. It’s nice to hear the other side of the story. Something that caught my attention is that she mentioned having clinicals throughout 15 months of study. That’s a lot. I just spoke to a friend of mine she’s studying nursing in Texas (associate degree) they only have it for 6 weeks ones a week. Not sure if it’s for every semester or not. My point is that maybe transition has been eliminated because there are enough clinical hours? I would live to know more about their schedule. Does anyone knows what it looks like? Are clinicals 12 hours a day? 
 

Either way, as you or someone else said, it’s about how you choose to see it. “Attitude is a small thing that makes a big difference” I think it is very applicable to the situation. ? 
 

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I hope today is the day ????

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2 minutes ago, FuturegatorRN said:

I hope today is the day ????

Today IS the day! Let’s manifest it! ?

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11 hours ago, Future B Nurse said:

Today IS the day! Let’s manifest it! ?

I like your attitude. LOL. Has anyone communicated with ------------------ since Monday about potential progress?

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11 hours ago, Lauren McDonald said:

I like your attitude. LOL. Has anyone communicated with ------------------- since Monday about potential progress?

I didn't communicate with him, don't want to be annoying. I don't have a feeling it even will be this week. But I will be so happy to be wrong, and take my words back?

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Yea I don’t want to keep bothering him. I know he feels bad enough. I don’t think he needs a constant reminder. ?

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6 minutes ago, Elizaveta S said:

I didn't communicate with him, don't want to be annoying. I don't have a feeling it even will be this week. But I will be so happy to be wrong, and take my words back?

Retweet. I just thanked him for messaging me back. Also not feeling super positive about hearing this week, but I am inspired by those of you who are! We need you to carry us haha

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Same here, bless him. I’m just continuing on with the daily life and putting it in the lord’s hands because I no longer want to carry this stress and anxiety. ??

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Every time I get a notification on my email about someone posting here, my brain yells that it's gonna be "the results are in" !!! Gosh, this is officially gonna be the longest month.

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