USF 2014 applicants?

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Just wondering if there are any USF applicants out there? I had a couple questions :)

I am freaking out! I applied to ABSN program at USF and I want to get in sooooo badly! My undergraduate GPA was a 3.4 and I have A's and B's in pre-reqs. Do you think I have a chance?

Did you complete your AA at HCC. Im curious because ill be applying ti HCC program ro get my ASN then ill be apllying to USF for the ABSN program and im a bit confused as to if I will need to take extra classes to aplly to usf if I have an ASN and AA . Is an AA even required without taking extra classes?

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Did you complete your AA at HCC. Im curious because ill be applying ti HCC program ro get my ASN then ill be apllying to USF for the ABSN program and im a bit confused as to if I will need to take extra classes to aplly to usf if I have an ASN and AA . Is an AA even required without taking extra classes?

You do know that you need a BS degree to apply to an ABSN right? I strongly advise looking at the requirements for the different tracks.

I am not understanding this. Why would you first get a BSN then go back to get an ASN then go back and get a BSN? Instead of getting a certified to be a BSN nurse in 15 months (which is an ABSN), it'll take you years to do so (ASN+BSN)

BTW We should hear back at the end of March, another month! Such a long time. I agree that no one really knows if the other is "competitive" because it largely depends on who is applying. If you're barely over the minimum requirements then obviously you won't be as competitive. Remember it is important to have a good overall and pre-req GPA. I am assuming anything above a 3.5+ will be good. Don't forget that they look at first attempted grades too.

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You do know that you need a BS degree to apply to an ABSN right? I strongly advise looking at the requirements for the different tracks.

I am not understanding this. Why would you first get a BSN then go back to get an ASN then go back and get a BSN? Instead of getting a certified to be a BSN nurse in 15 months (which is an ABSN), it'll take you years to do so (ASN+BSN)

BTW We should hear back at the end of March, another month! Such a long time. I agree that no one really knows if the other is "competitive" because it largely depends on who is applying. If you're barely over the minimum requirements then obviously you won't be as competitive. Remember it is important to have a good overall and pre-req GPA. I am assuming anything above a 3.5+ will be good. Don't forget that they look at first attempted grades too.

Ok wait ... I thougjt the absn was if u have ur asn in nursing and want a bsn. And its done online

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No the accelerated track is for students who hold a bachelors degree in a different degree area and are seeking a second degree in nursing-in an accelerated amount of time. If you have your AA you would go to a traditional BSN track.

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No the accelerated track is for students who hold a bachelors degree in a different degree area and are seeking a second degree in nursing-in an accelerated amount of time. If you have your AA you would go to a traditional BSN track.

Ok how about if I have an ASN ... do I need an AA also. I dont have an AA yet. But im starting the nursing program at HCC so ill have my ASN

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Ok how about if I have an ASN ... do I need an AA also. I dont have an AA yet. But im starting the nursing program at HCC so ill have my ASN

If you have a ASN you don't need your AA

So in other words...

ASN->get your BSN at the university afterwards (it'll be RN to BSN program)

AA->get your BSN (itll be Upper Division BSN)

Bachelors Degree->Apply to the ABSN program

If you have an ASN you don't need an AA.

Hopefully it'll help. But yeah an ASN/AA holder cannot apply to an ABSN program. The ABSN program is NOT online but a 15-month in-person BSN program.

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Just got an application status update from them today, looks like decision will be made late March. Good luck everyone!

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Yay ! Good luck everyone ! (: This is going to be the longest 4 weeks everrrr.

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If you have a ASN you don't need your AA

So in other words...

ASN->get your BSN at the university afterwards (it'll be RN to BSN program)

AA->get your BSN (itll be Upper Division BSN)

Bachelors Degree->Apply to the ABSN program

If you have an ASN you don't need an AA.

Hopefully it'll help. But yeah an ASN/AA holder cannot apply to an ABSN program. The ABSN program is NOT online but a 15-month in-person BSN program.

Thank you so much for clearing that up for me! Im so relieved that I dont need my AA degree because I had at least 6 more classes for it.... ill will taking spanish this summer and spanish2 in the fall along with computers.

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Hey guys, so I submitted my application, but under the concentration tab all that I could select was "no concentration/not applicable" does anyone know what this means?

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I can't remember exactly but I think that is what you're supposed to chose

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Thank you so much for clearing that up for me! Im so relieved that I dont need my AA degree because I had at least 6 more classes for it.... ill will taking spanish this summer and spanish2 in the fall along with computers.

I just caught my error! An ADN goes to get their BSN (RN to BSN)

I thought an AA is the same thing as an ASN? No? I think you just need to apply to to the upper division BSN program. You need to look at the requirements: Admission Requirements - Upper Division - USF Health - Tampa, Florida

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