Union University ABSN FAll 2013

beautiful901 · Feb 21, 2013

Not sure why my last post is not showing, but yes, my day is that long or longer if I have the idea that sleep is for the weak. My typical day starts at 530 or 430 and ends b/w 1 am and 2 am. I am always studying no matter where I am, if I could drive and study I would.

Tinker88 · Feb 21, 2013

Beautiful901...you are so thoughtful to come on here and take the time to share information with us! I just wanted to tell you! I am so nervous about the program. I'm not worried about session 1, but I worry about Jan-Dec sessions. Do you get to choose what time you take courses? I doubt you choose clinicals.

beautiful901 · Feb 21, 2013

You are welcome, I was in the same boat as all of you last year and some one from this site, helped me. I will answer any questions that I can. PM me if you would like.

No, Ms. Wendy registers us for all of our classes. Clinicals are scheduled by the instructors. We do not choose our clinical sites, but the instructors do ask what area of town we live in, and this may get you to a clinical site close to home. Either way, you may or may not get a clinical site close to home. Once Christmas break was over, we hit the ground running or flying! All I can say is or heads were spinning on that 1st day and will still spin at this point.

wishfulrn2be · Feb 21, 2013

Hello all! Combsj25, no word yet.....still hopeful! Has anyone had the actual interview yet? What type of questions were asked?

combsj25 · Feb 21, 2013

Hey wishful - interviews are not required any longer!

And beautiful - yea thank-you so kindly for your responses and insight. We know how busy you are and we appreciate it very much!!!!!!

Sounds like since I have the summer off I should catch up on fun and sleep as both may be a thing of the past once the program starts.

Amcanarn · Feb 22, 2013

Beautiful901, I really appreciate the info! How long do classes normally last? I imagine the classes are quite long, considering that they're accelerated.

Amcanarn · Feb 22, 2013

By the way, is anyone else applying for private loans? I've been looking for loans that don't require a co-signer. Wells Fargo MedCAP appears to be my best bet. I'm only 22, and my credit history is fairly new. Let me know what you all find, if you're in the same boat!

combsj25 · Feb 23, 2013

Hi Beautiful: thanks again for providing such valuable information I really do appreciate it. I was thinking since your last post about the long hours you put in... Would you mind sharing how much time on average you put in for classes vs. clinicals vs. study time.

I am about 35-40 miles from campus and have been thinking I may need to move WAY closer to campus so that I do not have such a long commute. Anyway, just wondering how much of your time is actually spent on campus.

Thanks in advance.

GeorgiaPeach: What campus are you attending (or considering attending)? I can't speak to your question yet... I am waiting for my Financial Aid package to see where I stand and what I might need.

Amcanarn · Feb 23, 2013

I was accepted to the Germantown campus, and I definitely plan to move as close as I can to the school! I'm at Kennesaw State University, at the moment, working on my 1st degree. It's nice to meet you, by the way. My name is Audrey :-)

Tinker88 · Feb 23, 2013

Hey everyone! I have been so curious about what our schedule might be like and I did some research. I thought you all would be interested too since we are all in the same boat:) This is what I found for this spring (2013). I would guess that next year will look "similar". Maybe not the same but it gives us an idea of what to expect at Germantown! If anyone would like to add on to this who is actually in the program...that would be fantastic!!!

Possible Session 2 at Germantown Campus

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Tinker88 · Feb 24, 2013

I'm applying for the stafford loan. I also go to a credit union and will be looking into that.

Amcanarn · Feb 24, 2013

That schedule is not surprising, but definitely not appealing, at the moment. I'm worn out from midterms. Thank goodness summer break is so long :)