University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

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I just got accepted into U of R's accelerated bachelors nursing program. Just wanted to start a thread to see who else is going there!

Hey everyone! I will be starting in May 2011 ABPNN as well. I am super excited to do this!!!! Now I just have to find money! Good luck to those of you who are still waiting and congratulations to those of you who heard back. Can't wait to see you guys in May!

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Hi All,

Still waiting for my letter/call. I'm trying to be optimistic but was rejected from UCSF (my first choice) and this is my last app. My interview went well but I consider myself kind of a weak applicant as I have no direct experience in health care and my GPA is good but not stellar. Also, I'm a middle-aged male making a 90 degree career change and not sure where that puts me. Congrats to all you who've been accepted.

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What are you planning on housing. I have hear from several previous students that the so called White Coat Ghetto is the ideal place to live; close by, safe, charming and many students. I found a lot of information on this page:

www.studenthousingrochester.com

I also heard that you should stay on the university side of the river and down town Rochester was not the best place to live. Any body else having more info?

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FYI the rejections come in a small, thin envelope...I didn't get accepted. Good luck everyone.

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I haven't recieved a call or mail. I'm snowed in and have no idea when the mailman is coming.

This is making me really anxious.

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Hey Jane,

I currently go to the UR and I have lived on campus, as well as on the road with Strong Memorial Hospital, but down a ways. I love living on campus because of the convenience of being so close to the hospital (where I worked and volunteered) and by the buildings I have class in as well.

Given that a friend told me we will primarily be at Strong and the School of Nursing building (on Crittenden - the road right behind the hospital), it seems logical that living in the White Coat Ghetto (that primary area) would be best/easiest.

I used that same website and put a deposit down on one of the rooms in a house on Crittenden beginning in May. The house is literally across the street from Strong and a block up the street from the SON building.

One of the worst things in the winter in Rochester is the ridiculous amounts snow and it is SO, SO, SO nice to not have to worry about dealing with it everyday. If you can avoid the hassles of digging out your car, possibly bad driving conditions (especially if you need to be up earlier than the snow plowers), and then having to be bused from a parking lot for students miles away -- just to get to class or clinical (!!) -- it is worth it. Even if it is more expensive, you will be much less stressed and get a lot more sleep - and from what it seems, we all are going to need as much of that as we can get!

As for living on the other side of the river - the 19th Ward...it isn't a terrible option if you're looking to save money. I know a lot of people who lived there over the summer and during the school year and for the most part, they didn't mind. The area isn't known for being the best - there are occasionally break-ins, robberies, and jumpings. I don't suggest walking around by yourself in the evenings/late at night or very early in the morning just because people have been known to be robbed in these cases, so keep that in mind.

On the flip side, the people in the neighborhood are usually very friendly and there is a decent amount of students who live there. I stayed at a boyfriends house on most weekends last year and in the mornings a lot of people go for a walk or sit outside and read the paper. Most people would say good morning and ask how you're doing, which was really nice and I felt totally comfortable walking by myself during the day.

Housing is relatively cheap compared to the White Coat Ghetto, but often you need to rent the whole house and work out finding roommates/everyone paying rent on your own. The walk to the med center/SON is about 10-15 minutes, and there's even a bus that runs on weekdays from the morning until late into the evening. It goes to River Campus, and then its a short walk to the med center, so it's pretty easy.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

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Wow, that was long! Sorry guys!!

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Hi Jane, and others with questions about housing,

I live in Rochester, right near Highland Hospital in the Highland Park Neighborhood. If you are looking for somewhere else to live other than the "white coat ghetto", I would highly suggest that neighborhood, or the neighboring South Wedge/Mount Hope area. I come from suburbia, and I love my neighborhood and feel safe. Not sure that there are a ton of rentals here though. Also - it's a quick drive or bike ride to the university, probably would need a car for winter. If you are younger and looking for more nightlife and a younger feel, the Park Ave. neighborhood is for you.

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Given that a friend told me we will primarily be at Strong and the School of Nursing building (on Crittenden - the road right behind the hospital), it seems logical that living in the White Coat Ghetto (that primary area) would be best/easiest.

I used that same website and put a deposit down on one of the rooms in a house on Crittenden beginning in May. The house is literally across the street from Strong and a block up the street from the SON building.

Hi Kgrochester,

Thanks for all the great information on where to live in Rochester, for those of us who haven't been able to spend any time there this insight is invaluable!

When you rented your room from http://www.studenthousingrochester.com did you pick a specific room/house to put in a rental application for? They don't give a whole lot of info on the process...

Thanks so much!

Congratulations to everyone who has been accepted!!

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I am planning on applying to the adult psych AMPNN program next fall. I have a 3.4 undergrad GPA and a masters in clinical social work (3.9). I am currently working as a psychotherapist with clients who have mental illness. I also volunteer with a hospice. Any idea as to what my chances would be? I'm taking my prereqs thru UR. Good luck to everyone still waiting!!

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To everyone applying/accepted/going, etc:

How are you paying for it? Do you think it's worth the investment? Tuition alone is over 50K, and we get no financial aid for a second bachelor's degree.

Thoughts??

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