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I applied to UNC Chapel Hill's 24-month BSN program for May '08. I was told by someone that admissions notifications will be sent out anytime between mid-March and April 15th (which incidentally is not a whole lot of time considering one would start the program approximately one month later).

Anyway, I know of one person who has already received their notification. I myself have not and am therefore getting more anxious as each day passes. I was hoping other people on this forum might be in the same boat as myself and can tell me whether or not they have heard anything from UNC?

Thanks!

Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry - I was rejected too. Their process just seems so strange to me - sounds like you definitely should have gotten in per their statement that you only needed to finish pre-reqs. Your experience makes me wonder if I should wait and apply again to UNC or just go to Duke since I was accepted.

BUT... Duke is soooo expensive! And, I understand that the payback (the only saving grace there) must be immediate after graduation and continuous for the whole time to receive payback. We're planning on having a baby and I just don't see how that is possible...

Anyone else out there contemplenting the same dilemna? How to pay for Duke?! Such a well-endowed school, why don't they offer more support?

Still have not received anything from UNC and I thought for sure I would get something today. Not sure what to make of that????? I don't think I can stand the wait any much longer.

Knowing I am completing my final prereq this semester, I can't imagine that I would get accepted. Truly sorry to hear about everyones admissions status. I imagine that I will be joining the group fairly soon.

Hey folks,

Just FYI since I saw a question about this on this thread - I am a UNC alum (master's degree alum that is), and it didn't seem to help my application since I was rejected yesterday. Sorry to say I don't think it helps to be an alum, though I've heard that being currently enrolled as an undergrad may.

I too am an applicant to the 14-month UNC program and I have not heard my status as of today.

After reading everyone's post I am wondering if work and or volunteer experience makes a different to the admissions committee at UNC? I have about 2-3 of experience working in the healthcare field (as a Health Unit Coordinator) I have also volunteered for a few months, working with the disabled. I am not sure if that will be enough. Suppose we will see.

Would anyone on this post please be willing to share their volunteer and/or work experience?

I too am an applicant to the 14-month UNC program and I have not heard my status as of today.

After reading everyone's post I am wondering if work and or volunteer experience makes a different to the admissions committee at UNC? I have about 2-3 of experience working in the healthcare field (as a Health Unit Coordinator) I have also volunteered for a few months, working with the disabled. I am not sure if that will be enough. Suppose we will see.

Would anyone on this post please be willing to share their volunteer and/or work experience?

I worked with the developmentally disabled population for several years, mostly in DC but some of my past professional experience was here in Chapel Hill and Durham. Was your volunteer work with the disabled local? Curious to hear which population you volunteered with?

Also volunteered here with the HIV/Aids community in DC for about a year.

I worked with the developmentally disabled population for several years, mostly in DC but some of my past professional experience was here in Chapel Hill and Durham. Was your volunteer work with the disabled local? Curious to hear which population you volunteered with?

Also volunteered here with the HIV/Aids community in DC for about a year.

So, did you get in?

Reading all of this is making me really nervous! I'm still a ways away from applying, but I feel like maybe I'm not doing enough volunteer work to get into UNC (it seems like there is a heavy emphasis on that there). I volunteer ~2-8 hours per month in Duke's ER. I would do more (and did, prior to starting pre-reqs) but it is boring as all get out, and very unrewarding (not to mention I pretty much have to stand around for 2 hours while I am there--i.e. no possibility of studying). I also have a really demanding job (in social work), and, in order to do well in the pre-reqs., I don't feel like I can't commit the time. HOWEVER, I was wondering if anyone happens to know of a good volunteer gig in the area (something rewarding and/or that offers the ability to study while there). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

So, did you get in?

Still nothing in the mail today. I'm not sure how much longer I can stand the wait.

I emailed the contact person today at UNC's Nursing school, pretty much pleading for some insight and was only told that all letters were mailed out last week. Still, I literally live just down the road from UNC and am not sure what to think of why I have not received anything yet, since I know of several people who have. I'm honestly not feeling too positive about getting in. I imagine they notify the accepted applicants first. Either way, I really just need to know for some general peace of mind. It's getting harder to sleep at night as each day passes.

Reading all of this is making me really nervous! I'm still a ways away from applying, but I feel like maybe I'm not doing enough volunteer work to get into UNC (it seems like there is a heavy emphasis on that there). I volunteer ~2-8 hours per month in Duke's ER. I would do more (and did, prior to starting pre-reqs) but it is boring as all get out, and very unrewarding (not to mention I pretty much have to stand around for 2 hours while I am there--i.e. no possibility of studying). I also have a really demanding job (in social work), and, in order to do well in the pre-reqs., I don't feel like I can't commit the time. HOWEVER, I was wondering if anyone happens to know of a good volunteer gig in the area (something rewarding and/or that offers the ability to study while there). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

I would think your background in social work would be a real asset. My interpretation of the "volunteer experience" means they want those who contribute to their community and who have an interest in serving that community. Can't think of a better example than one who's in the social work field. That was my former profession as well, about 10 years in the DD/MR field. I would have thought that my professional background would really enhance my application to UNC, but now I have my doubts.

As far as volunteering, have u ever thought of volunteering on a direct-care level at a local residential facility for people with mental retardation/developmental disability? From what I have been told, the direct-care aspect speaks alot of one's commitment to nursing. Just a thought.

I would think your background in social work would be a real asset. My interpretation of the "volunteer experience" means they want those who contribute to their community and who have an interest in serving that community. Can't think of a better example than one who's in the social work field. That was my former profession as well, about 10 years in the DD/MR field. I would have thought that my professional background would really enhance my application to UNC, but now I have my doubts.

As far as volunteering, have u ever thought of volunteering on a direct-care level at a local residential facility for people with mental retardation/developmental disability? From what I have been told, the direct-care aspect speaks alot of one's commitment to nursing. Just a thought.

Thanks for the suggestions. I actually worked in an MR/DD residential facility for several years, and then one-on-one with an autistic teenager. I was hoping to do something that was a bit different from the work experience I've had. In terms of other places to volunteer, I was thinking maybe a local hospice would be good. I've also heard the VA is a good place to volunteer. However, I'm not sure if it would look better to just stick it out at Duke, or go elsewhere. The other caveat to this is that I was in law school at UNC for a year...hated it, and left. I have a suspicion that that will make me look "flighty" (although I'm really anything but), and want to do everything I can to ensure I'm not viewed that way. Uhhh...

Sorry about your torturous wait!! I wish you the very best of luck!!

Thanks for the suggestions. I actually worked in an MR/DD residential facility for several years, and then one-on-one with an autistic teenager. I was hoping to do something that was a bit different from the work experience I've had. In terms of other places to volunteer, I was thinking maybe a local hospice would be good. I've also heard the VA is a good place to volunteer. However, I'm not sure if it would look better to just stick it out at Duke, or go elsewhere. The other caveat to this is that I was in law school at UNC for a year...hated it, and left. I have a suspicion that that will make me look "flighty" (although I'm really anything but), and want to do everything I can to ensure I'm not viewed that way. Uhhh...

Sorry about your torturous wait!! I wish you the very best of luck!!

Appreciate your last comment.

Sounds like we have similar profession experience. I also worked with an autistic teen, respite care.

Well, I would honestly contact someone in the nursing school, briefly give them your background info and ask for there advice. (regarding volunteer experience). U'r ideas on that sound pretty solid to me.

Regarding the law school thing: I seriously would not worry too much about it. I would think your social work background would speak volumes. Plus on the bright side, not sure where u went to law school but I am sure it wasn't easy to get into. Sounds like you would be competitive on an academic level. When u'r ready to apply to UNC u have a 3rd essay option to explain yourself with the law school issue. It could actually come across as a very noble decision, to switch direction from law to nursing.

One more thing, having spent way too many hours obessively sorting through this sight reading previous post, it sounds like having your prereqs completed before u apply would be in u'r favor. I actually think UNC is going to make it a requirement next year.

Best of luck to u as well. ....

For what it's worth, I haven't heard anything either. I keep getting the run-around regarding when information was/will be mailed. No one seems to be able to tell me this? First it was mid-March, then it was "by the end of March", then it was "soon!" and last time it was "We are sending ALL letters on April 15th."

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