UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

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:clown: WELCOME :clown:

If you're applying to the University of Florida's May 2010 Accelerated BSN program in Gainesville (aka class of 2011), this thread's for you! Applicants, current students, and alumni are all welcome to the discussion!

For starters, here is the program's website:

http://con.ufl.edu/prospective/prospective_accelerated_bsn_home.shtml

Looking forward to meeting more of you on here!

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thanks for looking into that, I am so happy to read that we will find out in march still! I already cannot handle waiting, I couldnt imagine waiting much longer!

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Specializes in Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP.

:anbd:This is what I am feeling like lol. I was reading the posts from last year and they said that their letter was dated the first Monday in March. That means we have about TWO weeks until we know!

Are you guys getting your Bachelors this year or do you already have it? Originally I would have been graduating May 2nd and possibly beginning UF a week or two later if the program still began in May.

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Specializes in Neuro ICU.

I got my BA last May, so... almost a year ago.

However, I was accepted yesterday to my top choice ABSN program, so while I'm going to let my application to UF stand and make the final decision after I know in a few weeks (and find out my financial aid situation at Duke), I'll most likely be declining UF and heading up to NC. Good news for y'all - a shrinking applicant pool... :)

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Specializes in Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP.

I almost applied to Duke too! I said that would be my top choice also. Congratulations!!!

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Specializes in Neuro ICU.

Thanks! I'm really excited about it. When I went up a few weeks ago to interview, I was just floored with the faculty and facilities there. It would have been easy to stay here in Gainesville and continue at UF, but I think it's gonna be a great opportunity for me (especially since I can essentially go straight from their BSN to their MSN program) so I'm gonna go for it.

If UF doesn't work out for you, and the tuition doesn't scare you away, I would really encourage you to give Duke a shot! They place a *lot* of emphasis on the whole person in applications, not just test scores and grades... I know for a fact that my academics are not quite as strong as some folks who weren't accepted. The people I've met so far that are part of the incoming class are really top-notch, passionate people.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

You guys are lucky! I graduated last May, then started right into the program with no break. It really sucked; I wish I had had a summer off.

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Hey Shaunna,

Im waiting to hear back from UF (crossing fingers I get in), and I saw on this post that you are in the program right now. Do you think it is possible to hold a part-time job, even though they discourage having one? Also, what was your class schedue like? Do you have clinicals first semester? What hours are you in class from? Do you have any free time between 8-5 pm during the week? Also, regarding clinicals, where are the different rotations held, and what hours are you usually at the hospital for for clinicals? Also, does the nursing school give preference to those who lack transportation, or is it easy for people to get car pools to the clinical sites? I dont have a car and Im kinda worried about that. Sorry for all the questions. Any help is appreciated!! Thanks!

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Hey guys, I am very torn right now. I just found out today that I was accepted into FAU's program which I was really excited about until I found out I have to tell them by TOMORROW whether or not I will attend. As you know, we haven't heard from UF yet. I am really hoping to stay at UF. However, I can't imagine turning down FAU in case I don't end up getting into UF. I wonder if I talked to someone if he would be able to give me any insight (ie tell me if I'm getting into UF lol). I highly doubt it though. Sigh

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wow that is a tough decision! good luck with it and go with what you think is best! This waiting game is crazy! Let me know if Ken says anything about when we find out!!!

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Specializes in Neuro ICU.

You only get ONE DAY to give them an answer?! That's kind of outrageous! What on earth do you do if you're away from your phone/internet for a day... you miss your shot at nursing school?

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yeah, i totally agree. that is just crazy. How did you know you were waitlisted to FAU to begin with abrink?

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Specializes in Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP.

Oh my gosh! Umm congratulations first!! Is it possible you could tell them yes for now and then maybe change your mind later, more specifically in about 2 weeks?

Probably not.

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