University of Miami Accelerated BSN-2013

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Hi ALL,

I wanted to start this thread for all those who applied and are interested in applying for UM's accelerated BSN next spring (Jan 2013)!!

Has any one applied or been accepted yet?

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A 2/2 for 1000....thats going to be a little tough! Yea contact a real estate agent, they will help you. Good luck on your search. Let me know if I can help you with anything.

WOW! Thank you VERY MUCH! :up: I am going to need all the help I can get. I was just surprised to see the prices on that side of town.:down: I would at least need 2/1 but I am not sure how much that would be. If you don't mind me asking, how much are you paying per month?

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You are going to receive an e-mail like this from UM within one month aprox.

School of Nursing and Health Studies

Clinical Requirement Information

All students entering clinical courses are required to provide proof of current immunizations, FBI Background and Drug clearance, and BLS/CPR certification to meet the requirements of clinical agencies. Students will not be allowed to register for clinical courses until they are cleared.Immunization InformationAll students must submit documented proof of the following current immunizations to the Student Health Center by the deadline on the immunization form. Once submitted please go to MyStudentHealth.miami.edu to verify compliance.Mandatory ImmunizationsFlu shots

Hepatitis B

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Tetorifice (Every 10 years)

Tuberculosis (PPD) Screening (Every Year) FBI clearance and Drug testingTo initiate your background clearance, go to www.umbackcheck.com and follow the steps as indicated. BLS/CPR CertificationAll students require Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification, including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) from American Heart Association. For more information please go to www.heart.org. Once completed submit a copy of the back and front of the BLS card by fax to the office of student services at (305) 284-4827 or by email to [email protected].

The School of Nursing and Health Studies also requires all students to have a laptop and UNIFORMS before the beginning of classes.Uniform informationAll students are responsible for purchasing a pen light and all white leather shoes with a back.The uniform must be purchases through Gelscrubs using the Order form attached.Laptop InformationAll laptops must meet the following minimum requirements: Window Base Machine3.16 GHz Core 2 Duo Intel E8500 or greater Windows 7 Enterprise or Professional4GB RAM or greater 300GB Hard Drive or greater8x DVD+/-RW Drive802.11n Wireless LAN cardMicrosoft Office 2010Internet Explorer 8.0 or higherApple Base Machine - Not advisableApple notebooks are not advisable for Nursing students as the required HESI exams are not compatible with the Mac operating system. Also, Elsevier (the company that provides the HESI exams) does not provide support for BootCamp and does not recommend running their testing software on it, nor on any PC emulator. Therefore, technical support for notebooks running BootCamp will be very limited at the School level as well. Students who take HESI exams on a Mac through the BootCamp software or via any PC emulator do so at their own risk. If a student still decides to use an Apple laptop despite this disclaimer, they must make sure that it meets the following minimum requirements with sufficient time prior to their first HESI exam:3.06GHz Intel Core i3 processor or greaterMac OS 10.6 or higher4GB RAM or greater 300GB Hard Drive or greater8x DVD+/-RW Drive802.11n Wireless LAN cardBoot Camp software properly installed and testedOn the Windows side Install Windows 7 or highermake sure that Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher and Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 or higher are installed Be sure to "Activate" the copy of Windows installed.Student laptops must be fully functional prior to arriving to class for an exam or quiz. It is highly advisable that they meet the model and specifications recommended by the University's Information Technology Department in order to qualify for the most comprehensive technical support available through the " CaneNet Connection " mentioned in the "Technical support for student laptops" section below. To ensure that these requirements are met, we strongly recommend that students purchase "I.T. Approved" laptops through the Technology Product Center (TPC), located at:

1365 Memorial Drive

Ungar Building, Room 304

Phone: 305-284-2000

E-mail:[email protected]

Hours: M-F 10:00 - 12:00, 1:30 - 4:30

Website: Technology Product Center | University of Miami

Technical support for student laptopsStudents should go to the "CaneNet Connection at Richter", located at the Richter Library Breezeway, next to Starbucks, as their primary source for technical support for their laptops. Their phone number is (305) 284-8887. This department provides the following services to all UM students: Dell Warranty Support On Campus Internet Configurations Virus/Spyware Diagnostics and Eliminations Operating System Restores/Reinstallations Data Backup Solutions The CaneNet @ Richter often experiences a high-volume of students from ALL Schools throughout the University and cannot prioritize Nursing students over other schools. Therefore you should bring your laptop in to them a minimum of 10 business days prior to your first exam so they have sufficient time to go through all the items on the technical checklist for Nursing students Note:Laptops must meet the model and specifications recommended by the University's Information Technology Department in order to qualify for the most comprehensive technical support available through the "CaneNet Connection at Richter". CaneNet Connection hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. For more information, please refer to the following website: CaneNet Website

Thank you... Now I am confused. Is the HESI exams a mandatory exam for everyone? I was told that I did not have to take any exams. Will they send us information on this? Also will our uniforms, shoes, and laptop come from our financial aid or do we pay for these before we start?

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Hello everyone,

I have a few questions... I believe that the majority of us already have our bachelor's degree. Has anyone contact financial aid yet? I am not sure how much I will be able to get since this will be my second bachelor's degree. Other classmates have told that I would not be able to get any further loans. I already started applying for scholarships but I know that I will not be able to work and I will need the money for tuition and living expenses. Is everyone here paying out of pocket or getting a personal loan?

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:cool: That is great, can you please provide me with contact information for the 1100.00 2/1. I would really appreciate it. I need all the help I can get... Thanks again for the info :)

Sure, it's Design Place Official Website for Design Place Miami | Apartments for rent in Miami | Miami Beach Condos I hope you can get one here or other place soon. Also, try to look around to UM, I heard that Dadeland and Brickell are perfect. Good Luck!!:up:

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The brickell area looks nice and affordable! Anyone live around there that can tell me more about the area? Places to avoid etc

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Thank you... Now I am confused. Is the HESI exams a mandatory exam for everyone? I was told that I did not have to take any exams. Will they send us information on this? Also will our uniforms, shoes, and laptop come from our financial aid or do we pay for these before we start?

No, don't confuse, the HESI exams will prepare you for NCLEX within the program. Yes, it is mandatary take exams every week that's why is required all students have a laptop. Regarding uniforms, shoes, laptop, books come from any available sources, that is, financial aid, loans, or our pocket.:yawn:

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Hello everyone,I have a few questions... I believe that the majority of us already have our bachelor's degree. Has anyone contact financial aid yet? I am not sure how much I will be able to get since this will be my second bachelor's degree. Other classmates have told that I would not be able to get any further loans. I already started applying for scholarships but I know that I will not be able to work and I will need the money for tuition and living expenses. Is everyone here paying out of pocket or getting a personal loan?
Have you looked into taking out loans through Sally Mae etc? I would shop around a little to look for the best offer but there are alternative options if they don't give you enough financial aid
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Sure, it's Design Place Official Website for Design Place Miami | Apartments for rent in Miami | Miami Beach Condos I hope you can get one here or other place soon. Also, try to look around to UM, I heard that Dadeland and Brickell are perfect. Good Luck!!:up:
Thank you so much I just left them my contact information hopefully I'll hear from them very soon.
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Have you looked into taking out loans through Sally Mae etc? I would shop around a little to look for the best offer but there are alternative options if they don't give you enough financial aid
Great I will do that. I will contact financial aid first thing in the morning to find out what my options are.
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No, don't confuse, the HESI exams will prepare you for NCLEX within the program. Yes, it is mandatary take exams every week that's why is required all students have a laptop. Regarding uniforms, shoes, laptop, books come from any available sources, that is, financial aid, loans, or our pocket.:yawn:
Ok that is great. Do you know when we will come in for orientation?
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Hello everyone,

I have a few questions... I believe that the majority of us already have our bachelor's degree. Has anyone contact financial aid yet? I am not sure how much I will be able to get since this will be my second bachelor's degree. Other classmates have told that I would not be able to get any further loans. I already started applying for scholarships but I know that I will not be able to work and I will need the money for tuition and living expenses. Is everyone here paying out of pocket or getting a personal loan?

I am in the same boat. When I contacted financial aid by phone I was told that for loans we need to fill FAFSA for applying loans, I am looking forward get more information about that. Check this Loans | Enrollment Management | University of Miami I hope it helps you and let me know if you find more information. Thanks

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Yes, I am currently using FASFA, I just hope they loan me enough for tuition and living expenses if I don't get the scholarship. I'm so nervous...

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