University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

[*PaintedSky*]

Anyone have any insight on this program? I'm in the process of applying and would love to know about the school!

[NP Sam]

I mentioned it. Definitely a good thing. You will find that they really encourage higher education and have a BSN-PhD program that took some new grads.

[jtwynn]

mgholm: I worked at the same hospital during the summers as a patient attendant, however, when I applied for job openings as a PCT I was having no real luck. Finally I spoke to the manager of the floor I work on currently and she told me to apply for an opening she had. I then trained for three weeks with my preceptor before working the floor on my own.

[mgholm]

Ok, I have a really silly question. I see the word preceptor used on all kinds of sites. Is this just a mentor/supervisor/trainer? Or is there something else, some other connotation?

[abatdorf]

I also applied for the summer accelerated BSN and I'm dying to find out! My application status was changed to committee on Monday, which receiving an e-mail from the program gave me an instant heart attack! I can't even imagine what it's going to be like when I get another application status change! I'm super nervous and have a bad feeling which is making it worse because I only applied to USF because it's my alma mater and I don't want to leave Tampa, so if I don't get in I get to pursue a career in accounting instead...... yayy. I'm hoping we find out soon! Like tomorrow! Good luck to all!

[uarmashi]

If you don't mind my asking, one year later, are you happy with the program? I just got my acceptance into USF's 2nd degree program, and I've already been accepted into South University. I'm worried about the program, any thoughts? Advice?

[heaven850]

I just in as well. I have only heard great things about this program and I am excited!!

[dgotzmann]

I just got in as well!!! Yay!!!

[abatdorf]

ahhhhhhh! I got in too!! Congrats to all!

[S22006]

Sam, such a scholar!

[jtwynn]

Sweet I got in. Congratulations to everyone

[samiam856]

Just curious if anyone who got in didn't have any type of healthcare experience?

[Diegoseesnurses]

Hi everyone! I just got accepted to the 2012 summer 2nd degree track! Congrats to those here who got in and to those who didn't...don't give up!!! Samiam - I only had minimal volunteer exp. in a hospital ER. I'm completely new to the Tampa bay area and fret having to find a place to live with no knowledge. Advice on areas to choose from? If anyone here wants to consider finding a place with other nursing students I would definitely consider it for the obvious benefits. We all have to concentrate and work hard. The next year is going to be tough but I know I'm so excited to get on with it!!! :-)