University of Miami Accelerated BSN spring 2015

Gabeyta · Jun 26, 2014

Hi fitchickadee, I am glad I found your thread because I too am planning on applying for Spring 2015 and it is definitely nerve wracking. I actually did not hear about the application process changing so thanks for the heads up. Were they able to elaborate on how or what would be changing in the process? I too am finishing up my last pre-req, microbiology, and possibly human anatomy. I am not sure if the they are changing the guidelines for pre-reqs but I was always told that the policy was that you were allowed to repeat one failed nursing pre-req, which would be a grade of C- or lower so it sounds like that may not be a problem. I was also a little concerned about my anatomy pre-req because the schools in my area only offer anatomy and physiology I and II together and I was told that will only fulfill the physiology course requirement and I will need to take anatomy again. Does anyone know if that is accurate or will they accept my credits for both classes?

fitchickadee · Jun 26, 2014

Hey Gabeyta, the lady told me that they might be changing the system for the application process. she didn't mention anything about changing requirements etc. I don't think that is true because it wasn't updated online. It's a little confusing because every time I call I feel like I am getting different answers for the same question. I graduated from UM a few years ago... I called and someone said I should fill out the readmission application and I called a second time someone said the transfer application which is right (online it says do the transfer application). I've heard some students say that about the anatomy and physiology class also but I have no idea, I say call them and ask (call multiple times, different day lol). I'm a former graduate of UM and they have all my info and couldn't evaluate my transcript (or let me meet with an advisor) to tell me if I am missing anything else (which is really annoying); I was told I would have to wait apply and then they will let me know. They have these info sessions, I signed up to go to one next month. I didn't do Micro, so that's the only class I knew for sure I had to do.

cleolml · Jul 1, 2014

Hi, I applied in April and the process took about three weeks or so before my file was complete. I had to call several times and send emails back and forth. Filling out the common application had a lot of information that wasn’t relevant as I already have college degrees. But even though the process was a little time consuming everybody I spoke to was friendly and helpful. In May, I was told my application was complete and that I would know in October or November if I made it or not. The wait is the worst part I guess. Especially, as I declined the Nursing program at Miami-Dade as I rather go to UM. I hope I made the right choice! I did get accepted at Nova as well, but it is a 27 month program and UM with 12 months….. The wait is killing me. Yes, they will not evaluate transcripts until after you apply. Thankfully, I did have every class needed. I did take Micro with lab and Ana 1 and 2 etc. I didn’t hear anything about the process changing but they did have a lot of additional questions after I filed my application. One of them was what am I doing until January. Good luck!

cleolml · Jul 1, 2014

Don't know about repeating a class and if it makes a difference or not. As long as you did better the second time I don't think it is a big deal. If you took ana 1 and 2 together as long as you got double credit then it should not be a problem, I think.

myabloom · Jul 10, 2014

Hi Everyone,

I am interested in applying for spring 2015. I have two or three more pre-reqs to complete. Does anyone know why "general psychology" is a clinical pre-req under the traditional BSN and not under the Accelerated BSN? I provided the link so you guys could take a look. I have contacted the SON via phone and email. They did not provide me with a clear answer. I do not want to waste money on a class I do not need. Requirements and Deadlines | School of Nursing and Health Studies | University of Miami

By the way has anyone signed up for any of the info sessions?

Thank you,

fitchickadee · Jul 23, 2014

Hi, I applied in April and the process took about three weeks or so before my file was complete. I had to call several times and send emails back and forth. Filling out the common application had a lot of information that wasn’t relevant as I already have college degrees. But even though the process was a little time consuming everybody I spoke to was friendly and helpful. In May, I was told my application was complete and that I would know in October or November if I made it or not. The wait is the worst part I guess. Especially, as I declined the Nursing program at Miami-Dade as I rather go to UM. I hope I made the right choice! I did get accepted at Nova as well, but it is a 27 month program and UM with 12 months….. The wait is killing me. Yes, they will not evaluate transcripts until after you apply. Thankfully, I did have every class needed. I did take Micro with lab and Ana 1 and 2 etc. I didn’t hear anything about the process changing but they did have a lot of additional questions after I filed my application. One of them was what am I doing until January. Good luck!

Hi cleolml! thanks for posting with your info on your applying experience. Yes I have to say the waiting is killing me too!! I definitely prefer UM over MDC (even though I will still applying there) so I'm crossing my fingers. Oh by the way MDC is no longer taking the test as part of their admission (thank god I didn't start studying for it).

If you don't mind me asking what you had your previous degree in?

fitchickadee · Jul 23, 2014

Hi Everyone,
I am interested in applying for spring 2015. I have two or three more pre-reqs to complete. Does anyone know why "general psychology" is a clinical pre-req under the traditional BSN and not under the Accelerated BSN? I provided the link so you guys could take a look. I have contacted the SON via phone and email. They did not provide me with a clear answer. I do not want to waste money on a class I do not need. Requirements and Deadlines | School of Nursing and Health Studies | University of Miami
By the way has anyone signed up for any of the info sessions?
Thank you,

Hi myabloom, I am not sure why that is so. I think you should call again and see if someone else can answer that question. Also ask and see if they will accept the psychology class you did....never hurt to ask.

sawa002 · Jul 26, 2014

Hi am applying for spring 2015 as well. The application process has changed. The application is no longer under Common app but under NursingCAS. And I don't see the accelerated option open under University of Miami. I don't think it opens until August 31st but I've already started the application. Below are the requirements and info on the new application system. Has anyone been able to apply yet?

Admission requirements

Undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing
Accelerated BSN students must have a minimum overall and prerequisite GPA of 3.0
Pre-requisites for Clinical Coursework

Human Anatomy with Lab (HCS 212/213)

Systemic Physiology (HCS 215)

Microbiology (MIC 320)

Therapeutic Nutrition (NUR 306)

Human Growth & Development (NUR 317)

Introductory Statistics in Health Care (NUR/HCS 202)

Chemistry with Lab (CHM 103/105)

Introduction to Psychology (PSY 110)

All pre-requisite courses must be completed prior to admission with a grade of C or better. Students are allowed to repeat only 1 prerequisite course.

NOTE: Applications are now being processed through NursingCAS. NursingCAS is the online, centralized application service for nursing schools. You can use NursingCAS to apply to the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies and other participating schools. NursingCAS processes your application and transcripts on behalf of the university.

Admission Materials

Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended

All official transcripts must be mailed from the issuing institution’s registrar’s office directly to NursingCAS. NursingCAS cannot process transcripts that are stamped “Issued to Student”. In order to expedite the processing be sure to include the Transcript Request Form. Transcripts from international institutions must be evaluated by a transcript evaluation service and should be mailed to NursingCAS at the following address:

NursingCAS

P.O. Box 9201

Watertown, MA 02471

Note: You must input all of your college level coursework into the NursingCAS application. Be sure to have a copy of your transcript(s) in hand or accessible in order to complete this section. All college level course work (including in-progress course work) must be entered into the application in the “Coursework” section. There is a short, instructional video posted here on how to accurately complete this section and detailed instructions are posted here. This will be the most time-consuming aspect of the application process.

If you would rather have NursingCAS staff enter in your coursework data on your behalf then you have the option of paying an additional fee to use the Coursework Entry Service. Click here to learn more about the service. The data entered into this section is verified by NursingCAS and used to calculate GPAs.

An academic letter of recommendation is required. Request your reference letter be submitted via NursingCAS by completing the “References” section of the application.

An essay or personal statement of 250-650 words that addresses your reasons for applying to the ABSN program, the objectives you hope to achieve and your career goals. This should be submitted by copying and pasting or typing in your statement in the “Personal Statement” section of the application. When you save your statement title it “University of Miami ABSN”.

A current resume showing work experience, awards, professional organizations, and academic history can be uploaded to NursingCAS in the “Documents Upload” section.

International students must have a degree equivalent to a U.S. Baccalaureate degree. Foreign trained physicians will also be considered. International transcripts will be reviewed by the Office of International Admissions for parity of degree. Applicants for whom English is not the native language must meet the University’s English requirements, for more information, please go to: Proficiency Requirements

Send TOEFL scores directly to the University of Miami. NursingCAS does not process test scores.

All required supporting materials must be uploaded in NursingCAS. Only complete files with verified transcripts will be reviewed by the UM SONHS. You may check the status of your application via the NursingCAS portal athttps://portal.nursingcas.org/ Please note that information posted in NursingCAS may not appear in Canelink right away. If you have questions regarding your application or submitted documents, please call:

NursingCAS Customer Service: (617) 612–2880

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT

If admitted to the ABSN all students must complete a successful FBI background clearance, drug screen and have current immunizations. Students must have a background report without any infractions, regardless of how they were resolved or adjudicated. Accordingly, if your background report contains any infractions, regardless of how they were resolved or adjudicated, you will not be able to successfully clear your background check and you will be withdrawn from the program. In addition, students must pass a drug screening and have current immunizations and submit valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Go to Clinical Information for additional information on clinical clearance.

In the “Designations” section of NursingCAS you will select the University of Miami and the Accelerated BSN program.

sawa002 · Jul 26, 2014

They are no longer requiring the test but MDC is offering an Associates degree in nursing in there accelerated program whereas UM offers a BSN. Just making sure you guys are aware of the difference in programs :)

fitchickadee · Jul 29, 2014

Hi am applying for spring 2015 as well. The application process has changed. The application is no longer under Common app but under NursingCAS. And I don't see the accelerated option open under University of Miami. I don't think it opens until August 31st but I've already started the application. Below are the requirements and info on the new application system. Has anyone been able to apply yet?
Admission requirements
Undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing
Accelerated BSN students must have a minimum overall and prerequisite GPA of 3.0
Pre-requisites for Clinical Coursework
Human Anatomy with Lab (HCS 212/213)
Systemic Physiology (HCS 215)
Microbiology (MIC 320)
Therapeutic Nutrition (NUR 306)
Human Growth & Development (NUR 317)
Introductory Statistics in Health Care (NUR/HCS 202)
Chemistry with Lab (CHM 103/105)
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 110)
All pre-requisite courses must be completed prior to admission with a grade of C or better. Students are allowed to repeat only 1 prerequisite course.
NOTE: Applications are now being processed through NursingCAS. NursingCAS is the online, centralized application service for nursing schools. You can use NursingCAS to apply to the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies and other participating schools. NursingCAS processes your application and transcripts on behalf of the university.
Admission Materials
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
All official transcripts must be mailed from the issuing institution’s registrar’s office directly to NursingCAS. NursingCAS cannot process transcripts that are stamped “Issued to Student”. In order to expedite the processing be sure to include the Transcript Request Form. Transcripts from international institutions must be evaluated by a transcript evaluation service and should be mailed to NursingCAS at the following address:
NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201
Watertown, MA 02471
Note: You must input all of your college level coursework into the NursingCAS application. Be sure to have a copy of your transcript(s) in hand or accessible in order to complete this section. All college level course work (including in-progress course work) must be entered into the application in the “Coursework” section. There is a short, instructional video posted here on how to accurately complete this section and detailed instructions are posted here. This will be the most time-consuming aspect of the application process.
If you would rather have NursingCAS staff enter in your coursework data on your behalf then you have the option of paying an additional fee to use the Coursework Entry Service. Click here to learn more about the service. The data entered into this section is verified by NursingCAS and used to calculate GPAs.
An academic letter of recommendation is required. Request your reference letter be submitted via NursingCAS by completing the “References” section of the application.
An essay or personal statement of 250-650 words that addresses your reasons for applying to the ABSN program, the objectives you hope to achieve and your career goals. This should be submitted by copying and pasting or typing in your statement in the “Personal Statement” section of the application. When you save your statement title it “University of Miami ABSN”.
A current resume showing work experience, awards, professional organizations, and academic history can be uploaded to NursingCAS in the “Documents Upload” section.
International students must have a degree equivalent to a U.S. Baccalaureate degree. Foreign trained physicians will also be considered. International transcripts will be reviewed by the Office of International Admissions for parity of degree. Applicants for whom English is not the native language must meet the University’s English requirements, for more information, please go to: Proficiency Requirements
Send TOEFL scores directly to the University of Miami. NursingCAS does not process test scores.
All required supporting materials must be uploaded in NursingCAS. Only complete files with verified transcripts will be reviewed by the UM SONHS. You may check the status of your application via the NursingCAS portal athttps://portal.nursingcas.org/ Please note that information posted in NursingCAS may not appear in Canelink right away. If you have questions regarding your application or submitted documents, please call:
NursingCAS Customer Service: (617) 612–2880
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
If admitted to the ABSN all students must complete a successful FBI background clearance, drug screen and have current immunizations. Students must have a background report without any infractions, regardless of how they were resolved or adjudicated. Accordingly, if your background report contains any infractions, regardless of how they were resolved or adjudicated, you will not be able to successfully clear your background check and you will be withdrawn from the program. In addition, students must pass a drug screening and have current immunizations and submit valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Go to Clinical Information for additional information on clinical clearance.
In the “Designations” section of NursingCAS you will select the University of Miami and the Accelerated BSN program.

Thanks sawa002! So they did change the application process. I applied before this change, so I will just call to make sure everything is set.

cleolml · Jul 30, 2014

Hi, haven’t been on for a while, well I am glad to hear they have changed the application process. It didn’t make sense. I didn’t even have an option for spring 2015. So like I said earlier my application was complete some time ago before the new process, I received a phone call yesterday telling me I never took intro to psychology. I guess they actually didn’t go through my classes until now . So I was told I had to register for that class even though I have several Psy courses and a lot of them in graduate school as I have a Master in management Psychology. Seemed a little ridiculous.

I got accepted to the Miami-Dade nursing program and I left before classes started. I was not too impressed, very disorganized and I know they now no longer require the TEAS. I also got accepted to Nova however the dilemma is Nova is 7 semesters for the BSN. I do not recommend an AA most employers are looking for nurses with a BSN- it is the way to go.