University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

lindsayalyssa · Aug 22, 2010

anyone still on the waitlist for uofm fall 2010 second degree program? i am and i know classes start this week. wanted to see if i was the only one...

UpNorthTC · Aug 23, 2010

anyone still on the waitlist for uofm fall 2010 second degree program? i am and i know classes start this week. wanted to see if i was the only one...

I'm still on the waitlist too. I've been thinking for about a month now there is no chance of getting in this year so I'm starting to focus on trying to get in next year. Time to start the application process all over again!

lindsayalyssa · Aug 23, 2010

it's insane. i cant believe im STILL on the waitlist. i have been on it since i heard from michigan on xmas eve. at this point i just want some type of decision so i can start to make other plans!

Nicole1224 · Aug 23, 2010

I've been on the waitlist since January. I've read that not many people get in after being on the waitlist because so many students accepted do decide to attend. I had no idea where I stood on the waitlist. Even if 10 people dropped out, there was a good chance I still wouldn't be accepted since soo many people apply to U of M. U of M's nursing school is one of the best, but if you've gotten in somewhere else, it might be worth it to pursue other options. I was accepted at another school, and although U of M was my first choice, I decided not to wait. In my opinion, there was a chance I could reapply in a year and possibly get in, but I would rather spend that year at another nursing school rather than waiting. If you get in somewhere else, go for it. In the end you'll have a BSN and passing the NCLEX is most important. If you do decide to reapply, though, good luck!

lindsayalyssa · Aug 24, 2010

thats great, nicole, if you were accepted someplace else and decided not to wait. i would have dont that too and i totally get what you mean, but the only other school i was accepted was nyu and i can't afford to move to nyc so i had no choice but to stay on the waitlist.

heres hoping i get a call from ---- tomorrow morning...

UpNorthTC · Nov 14, 2010

Is anyone out there applying to the Fall 2011 start date? I applied last year and was wait listed so I'm trying again this year. I'm hoping to submit my application next weekend. Has anyone already submitted an app?

Dave 48103 · Nov 15, 2010

Good Luck UpNorthTC. I'm in the program now

UpNorthTC · Nov 15, 2010

Good Luck UpNorthTC. I'm in the program now

Thanks Dave!! My fingers are crossed!!

How is the program going?? Are you enjoying the program? Is there anything you don't like about program? Sorry about all the questions, but I'm just curious.

Dave 48103 · Nov 15, 2010

The program has been great so far. the first semester is a slower pace than the next 2. We just finished our first 10 week session. Clinicals were definitely the best part. We start maternity tomorrow. Just now registering for winter semester, that's going to be crazy, 2 full days of lecture plus two 8 hour days of clinicals each week. The profs have been great, they are very "current" to the nursing profession. So far any negatives are minor. If you haven't worked with patients before, I would highly recommend trying to even get a volunteer position at a hospital. It will help immensely with clinicals

froyoaddict · Nov 15, 2010

UpNorth: I'm in the program right now, so I can give you a heads up on what to expect - feel free to message me if you'd like!

parris · Nov 15, 2010

Hope everyone is enjoying the program. It is the fastest and longest 12 months of my life. Very happy to be done and be a RN!

RNpatterson · Nov 16, 2010

This program was the single greatest decision I've made of my life. Loving it! Just thought I'd throw that out there. :)

UpNorth - Like Dave said, complaints are minor, but to add to that - those of us who really seem to be having a great experience so far lucked out and got great clinical instructors for the first 10 weeks. That seems to make a big difference.