Hi All! I can't find a thread for the USF Accelerated BSN program for Spring 2019, so I figured I would create it here. Years ago, I applied to both USF and UF Upper Division Nursing Programs and got rejected to both. I've since received a Bachelor's Degree in English with a 3.95 cumulative GPA. I don't have a single C on my entire transcript but I have a lot of B's in the pre-reqs that USF focused on (I started college right after high school and had a HORRIBLE science/math background, so it's amazing for me to have received those grades). My question is, would it be a total waste of time for me to reapply to USF as a second degree seeking student for the Nursing Program there? If USF is still looking at the same 4 classes to calculate pre req GPA (Microbio lecture, Stats, A/P 1 & 2 lecture), then my pre-req GPA is looking like a 3.25. If They are looking at ALL the pre reqs, then my pre-req GPA would be a 3.64. I just called the USF College of Nursing and the lady on the phone told me they look at ALL pre-requisites to determine the pre-requisite GPA, but when I looked at last year's students on this website (for last year's admitted class), and the experience I had myself when I applied in 2012, it doesn't line up. I just want to know if I would be wasting my time applying. I'm seriously considering going to Rasmussen in Tampa and getting my ADN and then bridging over for the BSN at USF (they accept Rasmussen grads, I called and checked). Does anyone know how USF's CON currently calculates their pre-requisite GPAs? Are lower pre req GPAs (like 3.25--if they're only looking at 4 classes without the labs) ever accepted into USF's CON if the person has a really high cumulative GPA (mine is 3.95), and could I have a shot?
No, I just had to redo the applications for Summer. I was so confused when I read the email cause I had spring on my mind haha.
MekaM, I'm about 45 minutes away from campus and I don't plan on moving. Cost isn't even something I can consider right now.
Yes it was confusing. I would have preferred Spring but at least this gives me time to find a place I like since I'm moving from Jacksonville, FL. I'm looking into 3-4 bedroom houses in Wesley Chapel, I know you said you weren't interested in moving but if you change your mind I wouldn't mind a roommate.
Also, I wonder where all the Summer admits are??? Only two of us on this forum?
I did mine through an AHA approved local org. It was mostly online and Toom about 2 hours. The in-person was mostly to practice compressions and rescue breathing/ventilation, which took less than an hour. It was around $80 total! You can find a local one near you through the AHA website :)
I am applying for the Spring session in Sarasota in a few days. I’m more worried about the interview process, as I am a generally nervous person and I have never interviewed for a school program before. Does anyone have any resources that could help me? I got my CNA license over the Summer to get my feet wet so to speak, will that help me?
I am applying for the Spring session in Sarasota in a few days. I’m more worried about the interview process, as I am a generally nervous person and I have never interviewed for a school program before. Does anyone have any resources that could help me? I got my CNA license over the Summer to get my feet wet so to speak, will that help me?
Hi! I feel the same way. I also applied for the 2020 Spring program.
Can anyone tell me if USF requires students to wear a nursing cap at anytime either for clinicals or pinning? Also, does anyone have access to the 2018 pinning ceremony booklet with all the names?
Can anyone tell me if USF requires students to wear a nursing cap at anytime either for clinicals or pinning? Also, does anyone have access to the 2018 pinning ceremony booklet with all the names?
No, No, and No LOL. Pinning for 2018, why would you need that?
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No, I just had to redo the applications for Summer. I was so confused when I read the email cause I had spring on my mind haha.
MekaM, I'm about 45 minutes away from campus and I don't plan on moving. Cost isn't even something I can consider right now.