I created this thread for anyone who applied/applying/got accepted to USF BSN or program. If anyone has any insight, words of wisdom, or anything else that might be useful, it would be much appreciated. Here is a little info about myself to kick this off...
I am currently living in the SF bay area and Im finishing off a few courses before I transfer to a 4 year college next semester. I applied for USF's BSN fall 15 program and here are some of my STATS:
*Academics: I have a 3.8 in my prereqs and a 3.5 (overall) GPA.
*Experience/Volunteer Work: I am a Army veteran with 8 years of experience in health care. ( I have worked in the ICU & ER, at Brooke Army Medical Center for about 6 months. Went on several humanitarian missions which consisted of providing medical aid to rural communities in developing countries. I've also done a tour in Afghanistan, working in a combat support hospital.)
* Personal statement: Writing has never been my strong suit... :-/.. but I wrote it in story format (based on my deployment) and how the values of the military compliment USF's core values.
*Letter of Recommendation: My human anatomy instructor (PhD)
Lastly, I'll keep everyone posted on my application status if any future students want to use this thread as a point of reference.
I sent an email asking for a timeline for when admissions will be sent out and the response I got was that the applications are under review and that once decisions are made they will be mailed out, which wasn't really a response. But I guess we should expect mail instead of emails? Idk
Well the transfers that were notified in other majors got an email first and then mail. But I did hear in the past they don't email nursing majors. We will see!!!! Fingers crossed for us all and anyone who hears please tell us!!!!
That's my back up plan in case I don't get in. Is it hard to get into that program? I want all the info ahead of time so I have the best possible chance.
StephH11
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I'm so nervous all of the sudden