U.S.A. California
Published Nov 21, 2010
Hey all.
Just thought I would start a thread for USF nursing program-BSN for spring 2011 to see when people start hearing back and what not! Wishing everyone luck!:)
dchow06
42 Posts
I sent mine the night before it was due, but maybe they received everything earlier because I live in SF so it takes less than a day for everything to get there. I've got my fingers crossed for all of youu! :)
paige87
25 Posts
I dont think it does because I submitted everything on September 17th and Im still waiting!!! Im trying to figure it out myself! I am just letting it go and hopefully I will be pleasantly surprised in a few days. I am only one year away from graduating with my biology degree right now and am wondering if they just dont know what to do with me bc I need so few classes at USF besides clinicals. I have a 3.7 gpa is that low for a USF application? Ive heard some really awesome things about USF! I got a little worried hearing from other posts about 8 semesters though... I was thinking 5 at the most! I dont know if I can afford 8! My rent is $250 a month in Texas! :heartbeat
yeah, i don't think submitting it at a certain time makes a difference. I personally think 3.7 is high! I was accepted with a 3.5-3.6 ish? But I thought my personal essay was very strong. and I think 8 semesters can be very pricey too! I think your applications are taking longer because they're taking a lot of time considering your application, afterall, USF isn't a school that JUST looks at your GPA! They look at everything (community services, experiences, personal essay, etc...); I think it's a lot to consider, but at least they understand that the GPA doesn't define you :)
What are some extracurriculars you guys have done/do? I worked as a veterinary technician for a year, but I couldnt get in with a hospital with people anywhere lol I did get to draw blood and use autoclaves while I was a vet tech which I thought was cool but Im wondering how you get your foot in the door with a hospital...you know just in case this doesnt work out and USF turns me down!!!
I've recently volunteered at an elderly home where I got to work with RNs, CNAs, LVNs, social workers and many other people. I've also worked with Red Cross to set up disaster prepardness meetings. A lot of hospitals have volunteer opportunities but they're very packed. Often they'll have you wait at least 3-4 months to even start. I know in the SF area, most hospitals aren't looking for new volunteers but I think being a vet. tech is a good way to get experience because it's somewhat similar. You could always take CNA courses and work as a CNA if anything :)
Smarie7
44 Posts
I did a CNA course. I think that is what helped me get in and my essay was very strong. My GPA was a 3.77 but in the info session they said that the average was 3.4 for the nursing program acceptances. Hope you all hear soon! :)
leonard_huh, BSN, MSN, RN, APN
141 Posts
still waiting they told me it’s under review and that nursing applicants should receive something by the end of this week or next week. well i have volunteering at a hospital for one year and helped out my church with events. also working in medical records right now. those are some experiences i have had. what is everybody’s plan that got in going to do? live in dorms. commute. apartment.
I am living off-campus in an apartment with some students I met/found. It is pretty close. Hope you hear soon with good news :-]
Nice. Yeah its cheaper in an Apartment. Do you know how much finicial Aid we can recieve from USF?
I live in SF so it's cheaper that I stay home. But I wish I could dorm though, it'd be a great experience!
it ranges, the first time I was accepted, they gave me close to 25k, but they offer grants based on your financial eligibility, GPA, and how much they can offer.
faithkeepsme
12 Posts
Hello to my fellow nurse-aspirants. Just tonight my husband and I decided not to pursue the Spring 2011 Nursing at USf anymore althoguh I got accepted. Why because the way they presented the program during the Orientation wow- there is so much not disclose. Although I'm getting a huge financial aid like 10K the bill for spring and summer is 36K. Spring is less of course $26K off-campus. What they have shown during the orientation was only estimate. These quotes are the actual.If you calculate the total of 8 semesters for all the transfer- before you graduate, your tuition will be more or less 150K. That's crazy. Now, I wasted my $250 for deposit because the deadline to submit the "intent to enroll" was Dec. 15. I'm sorry guys. For those who will continue, I hope the best for you. I just can't afford it. Honestly, I'm very disappointed with USF. I don't agree with thie philosophy anymore. I'm also a Christian but I don't think this is right and Godly.
omw2help, BSN, RN
57 Posts
I definitely respect your decision. I wish you the best as well. Debt is indeed daunting...