UMET @ Interamerican- Fall 2014

[nycgirl305]

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the site and looking for other students that will be applying to bilingual nursing programs in Puerto Rico. I am looking at UMET & Interamerican University. I was hoping we could help each other out throughout the application process, provide each other with tips and feedback and/or any advice on applying, relocation, nclex questions, etc..

A little about me: I live in NYC and taking my pre-requisites at a local community college. I submitted my applications to both UMET and Inter. I still need to send them my transcripts and course descriptions. so far I have gotten good responses from the directors at both schools, set up appts for campus tours next month. Will keep everyone posted.

Anyone else applying for next year??

[lstSmile, ASN, BSN, RN]

If you need catalogs, the admissions official will let you know. Also, do you know someone already there? That is truly the best way to follow the progress of your application. Puerto Rico is very "hands on". It is hard to accomplish the simplest things there over the phone. If you know someone there already, write a letter (I do not think it needs to be notarized) noting all your important demographics and a statement giving Jane Doe permission to inquire, receive and give information regarding your admissions and registration (just in case). The fax it AND mail it to the admission's office. Unfortunately, Jane will be able to get way more information just walking in than you will be able to get over the phone.

I would second that.. I also emailed a gentleman in the international dept of inter -

[lstSmile, ASN, BSN, RN]

Will be flying with a friend over to check out both potential campuses in March 26th -April 1. have emailing and trying to call both offices to make sure they have all my documents, but I guess I better carry back up copies of my transcripts and other documents just in case

hope it went well. :)

[lstSmile, ASN, BSN, RN]

Hi everyone,

I already applied to Interamericana metro campus in february for the august 2014 classes and had a friend of mine turn in my transcripts when she went to vist some friends in PR about 3 weeks ago. I havent heard anything back yet. I was told they review apps in June. Is that true?

its a possiblity, I know the director has been busy with upcoming finals for the term and graduation :) which is in june

[lstSmile, ASN, BSN, RN]

If you'd like more info on Inter Metro's nursing program. Or want to ask current students/alumni... check out Enfermeria Inter Metro on FB under pages and groups. :)

[Jen_Jen88]

I am thinking about going to school in Puerto Rico also. Since you already work at a hospital do you think it would be frowned upon to do so? Do you know how long the accelerated programs for not UMET and interamericano are?

I got a job at Baptist South Florida which is one of the best hospitals down here and no its not looked down upon. I also had a residency at the VA during my senior there in PR to add to my resume to that helped a lot too.

[resilientnurse]

You go Jen_Jen88!

[Jen_Jen88]

Thanks! :)

[cherriepie17]

Hello nycgirl305

Thanks for your posting. I am helping my son look for a nursing school. He is going to graduate next year. He wants to take nursing and I heard that Puerto Rico has a nursing program that are more affordable than here in California. Hopefully you can share your ideas about this school, fees, living arrangement, nclex eligibility, fafsa.

Thank you so much

[cherriepie17]

Hello Bronze 1

Thanks for your posting. I would like to inquire on what can we do, to prepare. My son will finish high school by 6/2015 here in California. Hopefully, you can give us more ideas and any pertinent information that we need to know. How can we request for a brochure of admission packet and or campus tour?

thanks.

cherriepie

[80sbaby, BSN]

Do I need to take history of PR and Spanish before I arrive for school or can I take them along with my classes? Can take the classes online before school starts?

[amguzman]

yes you can take them before you get to the school, at least at umet

but history of puerto rico is hard to find at most community colleges, and yes

you can also take them at the school with all your other classes

[80sbaby, BSN]

I have about 180 credits from the various things I've been in school for over the years. Do I need the course description for all classes at each school or just the prereqs? Some of my classes were ten years ago do I need those too?