I've started the application process for the May 2015 cohort, with the September 15, 2014 deadline in mind. I've completed the academic prerequisites, with the exception of Biochemistry; and I'm enrolled in that for this fall semester. Luckily, I scored well enough on the TEAS V that I won't need to take an advanced composition class. I live in Milwaukee and I've been taking prerequisites at Milwaukee Area Technical College. I haven't yet started my CNA training and I hope to have that completed in October or November.
Once I decided to leave full-time employment to concentrate on prerequisites, I started doing very well and am thoroughly enjoying my classes. UW-Oshkosh uses prerequisite grades to determine GPA, so I should be competitive in that regard. My TEAS V scores were quite high, so I should be in good shape there, as well. My definitive weakness will be my lack of CNA experience. Past UW-Oshkosh ABSN threads show the lack of CNA experience trips up many applicants.
Good luck guys! I can't even explain the excitement I felt when I got my acceptance. I sympathize with you all now on applying, it's a lot to get done! I'm happy they took out the recommendation requirement, it's difficult for adults in a way. 1) you may have been out of college for awhile so you old professors are always going to know your true current work ethic. 2) not everyone wants to ask their boss and have them know they are applying to go back to school and potentially leave their current job!
I'm not positive what my overall transfer GPA was but I only had 1 B in my pre-req courses. I didn't have a ton of CNA experience at the time of my application but I have other healthcare experience (I was an optician for 3 years). I got an 89.3% overall on the TEAS. My break down was as follows: Reading-92.9%, Math-86.7%, Science-93.8%, English/Language-80.0%. Not sure what the average is for that for admitted people.
If you guys haven't looked at the website recently you should know they are going to try and start a 3rd cohort for February.
My cohort has a HUGE diversity and it's great. Everyone has something else to offer. It makes discussions interesting.
Ummm... We do 1 class at a time. Technically weekends are off but during classes I think a lot of people use them to work ahead on readings or projects. I personally love that we just focus on one class at a time. I'm still in more of the intro type classes so things change from class to class, each teacher has their own requirements and preferences.
Hi guys, I am applying for the October 2016 cohort and currently works as Registered Respiratory Therapist. Do you have to do the CNA b/c I have no intention on working for way less pay as a CNA while I have an RRT license. Basically has anyone in program had to do CNA or other healthcare professionals are accepted?
You do have to take the CNA class and get a CNA license. I work as a patient liaison in the ER and I am a Birth Assistant for a Nurse Midwife. I have not worked in an actual CNA titled position. I am pretty sure some of the others on here had other medical experience, but not CNA specifically.
As Aje said, you do have to become a CNA. I haven't worked as a CNA at all. I have medical social work experience so I was able to emphasis and communicate the clinical skills I've developed being a social worker. As long as you become certified as a NA and communicate your clinical expertise as an RRT I'm sure you'll be fine.
Hi kreyol77! As stated above, part of the requirements is becoming a CNA but being an RRT, youll have lots of clinical experience you can emphasize. My past medical experience is mainly in psych, and peds specifically, and I've been a CNA peds since August. They did seem to like it when they heard I'm a practicing CNA, but I'm not sure many others were this cohort. I think it all depends on the other applicants and what you emphasize your strengths are.
Best of luck to you! And let us know if you have any other questions during the application process....we all just went on that ride (as documented here, lol.) :)
Hi guys, I am applying for the October 2016 cohort and currently works as Registered Respiratory Therapist. Do you have to do the CNA b/c I have no intention on working for way less pay as a CNA while I have an RRT license. Basically has anyone in program had to do CNA or other healthcare professionals are accepted?
While you have to get a cna license, with your background you should have plenty of experience. When I was in the program there were a handful of people from other backgrounds that did not work as a cna first
For all of you considering University of Wisconsin Accelerated Nursing I recommend looking to Indiana or seek out an ASN then bridge to BSN. The cost and quality of the program are not worth it. I am mid way through the program and regret it already. I will graduate without any issue but the $43,000 price tag for one year of school is outrageous.
I got accepted without a CNA but I had an extensive military background. I would recommend seeking out an ASN program and then complete a full online BSN bridge. More cost effective without the hassles of UW Oshkosh.
Rgorski
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Thank you for the confirmation about the reference letters! Not like I couldn't have done that myself:) I appreciate the team spirit.