UTMB Spring 2010

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Hey guys Im making this thread so all of the applicants for UTMB Spring 2010 can follow each other through the process and help each other out! The application deadline is coming up soon! Goodluck to all!:nuke: I know they are only exepting 60 for the spring.

Hey everyone! I had my interview on Friday for UTMB B2 program and ughhh...i am so anxious now! They said we would know in 2-3 weeks. At the end of my interview she said she was very impressed with me and hoped to see me again in the Spring. BUT...I have a 2 yr old son and she expressed concern with me having a child and getting through the program. I am married and have family that live close by so I tried to assure her I had a strong support system and that I did not want to be held back becuase I have a child...but we'll see.

Its really frustrating to me because yes I have a child, but my degree has been so hurt by the economy that I CANT find a job with what I have...so I NEED a more job-secure degree like Nursing!

I didnt tell her all that...but anywhoo, it went really well other than the kid factor.

Good luck to those with interviews to come and for those who are still waiting to hear!

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Um,I really don't think you having a kid is a problem.The majority of applicants have families and they are aware of that.In most cases,they actually try to work with your schedule in terms of clinical times more than people without children.I don't have any kids,so I'm sure that will not be an issue.

Wow 2-3 weeks!That's a quick turn around.I wish we would know when they are interviewing the traditional pool!Did you get any scoop on when traditional should hear about interviews? Geez,If we could be interviewed by the beginning of November,We could at least know by thanksgiving or something.So what type of questions did they ask? Were these group interviews?Or one on one?

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Hey. Is this everyone's first time to apply? I just want to know how likely it is to get in on the first try.

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Congrats HUNG!

Jazzy, I was thinking the same thing. How soon do you need to reply to PV?

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Specializes in hematology/oncology.

Ms Sealy, Oct.31!!

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Well,this is my first time applying so I guess I just have to wait and see what happens. =P

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Specializes in hematology/oncology.

I know it sound horrible and all but I still want to weigh my options. I really am excited about PV but I hear the teachers are not student friendly. I would really like to see what UTMB is doing first.

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smith0806 i so glad you got the interview over with. i hope they don't hold having a young family against you just because others in the past had an issue. some people's wills are stronger, hopefully they will see that in you.

this is my first time applying albkat.

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omg jazzy 13 days!...i'm not even gonna ask what you are gonna do...that's a tough call. however, i would probably accept and if i got into umtb, then i would send my regrets to pv.

pv takes in about 90 students and graduates 30-35. i've heard good and bad stories about the less than friendly staff. recently, i spoke to a student at pv who is graduating soon and she said…she has no regrets. she loves her school and is very proud of her accomplishments there.

i also work with a young lady who finished her first year at pv son and she did great, but she felt nursing was not for her. she hated the hospital atmosphere and did not finish the program. that was 7 years ago and she still regrets quitting.

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Specializes in hematology/oncology.

I think I saw the graduating class is down to 15 students. What the hey is going on overthere. But alot of the people that worked with me in the hospital graduated from PV and are going back for their masters.

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Nothing is going over there.It's just the people who get accepted into the program.PV is known for being more open to accepting more people regardless of their GPA than schools like TWU and UT which are both VERY particular in who they let in.People then go to PV thinking it's an easy program based on that,but when they get into the program they get a BIG reality check and they end up flunking out or leaving the program.

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Congratulations, Jazzynurse2B! That rocks!

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