Emory ABSN/MSN accepted students summer 2012

U.S.A. Georgia

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Hey everyone! I just wanted to start a thread for those of us who have been accepted to the ABSN/MSN program at Emory. I thought it would be helpful in discussing preparations for next year and getting to know each other! Congrats!

Hi Silvrdove,

I am not in the program yet, (just accepted), but I know a little bit of what you are asking...

I worked at Emory School of Medicine on campus for years, as a research scientist,

so I can tell you that in general at Emory, quite a few people live on campus, and quite a few live off campus.

I rent a room in a house off campus. Emory provides excellent shuttle service from different parts of town, and then you don't have to pay parking and can ride the shuttles to and from school if you live off campus.

As for your (1) question above, I asked the program that directly. They said it's totally possible to quit after first year with your BSN if you decide not to do the MSN. You would still get your BSN degree and your RN licensure (if you finish the first year and pass NCLEX-RN exam).

As far as visiting Emory campus, this is totally just my opinion, but it's such a gorgeous campus! :) There is a great art/culture museum on campus, and also an organic garden run by students. There are excellent libraries, and there are so many cool events on campus all the time... like films being shown, art events, music events, talks on all kinds of topics, etc etc

It's really one of my favorite campuses to hang out at. Sorry that answer is so general.

Will any of you all be attending the event on 2/10?

Have a great day!

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@mandawyatt what side of town will you commuting from? I am probably 1hr away too from campus. I live in Smyrna/vinings area. I am thinking about making an appointment too with financial aid just to explore options! Did you apply for any of the scholarships?

I didn't apply to the two the emailed about because I didn't fit the criteria. My Cumulative GPA is only a 3.2 and I have been a stay at home mom for a long time, so I didn't feel I had any socially conscious work to put on the other one. :crying2:

I live in Gwinnett, the Dacula area. I am about 10 minutes from Mall of Georgia. I can't remember where Smyrna is. I haven't been in the area that long. There is a park and ride not far from my house and it will take you to midtown where I guess I would have to get MARTA to take me to Emory. Has anyone done anything like that? I like the idea of not being in charge of driving, but not sure how complicated and/or reliable that type of transportation is.

@T-Dasha Does everyone in the ABSN participate in the International Summer Immersion? It sounds really cool, so I wasn't sure if it was one of those things you have to apply and get accepted for separately.

I will definitely be there on the 10th!

Amanda

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@mandawyatt

I have also been a stay at home mom for a few years myself. I did not meet all the criteria for the scholarships as well but I just gave it a long shot to apply :). I was told it depends on how competitive the applicant pool is. Smyrna is in cobb county near Marietta area.

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There are pluses and minuses to each program....BSN vs ABSN. Example BSN students have the opportunity to do summer externships. But as an ABSN student we have all get to do 2 weeks of an international summer immersion trip at no cost to us. Yes...Bahamas, Dominican Republic, or Jamaica for FREE! And there are many more pluses to the ABSN program that I could dive into however the biggest advantage is that I'm almost done and I'll be graduating at the end of the summer instead of the BSN class who has another 16 months of school left.

Curious though, you wouldn't start you MSN part until the following fall or would you start in spring? Does it give you more time to decompress and mentally prepare for the next portion of the program, meaning is that the benefit? (vs BSN-MSN segue program where you only get that summer to pass the NCLEX, etc)?

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@danceluver it says in the program description that the ABSN goes 15 months, it ends in August and the MSN starts in October. So you have 6 weeks to study and pass the NCLEX.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Okay Wow! You guys just threw a ton of questions at me. LOL!

But I don't mind answering at all. I was in your shoes just a year ago and I know how exciting this time can be and how many unanswered questions there also are.

1. The immersion trip happens during your last semester. That way you will have developed your clinical nursing skills and can contribute to the patient care. You get to rank your choices but its up to the professors to place you. Also beside the 3 international locations there are also 3 stateside locations: Moultrie, GA; Atlanta, GA; and West Virginia. Each locations focuses on something different. Example the Dominican Republic focuses on midwifery and Moultrie, GA focuses on the migrant farm workers which is great for those who specialize in Family.

2./3. As I understand there aren't any students from the previous ABSN class who are working currently while in their Master's. It may be difficult to work during the Master's because you have class 2 days a week and clinical which normally take up at least 2-3 days a week. So it may be difficult to find an employer who will be willing to work around that schedule. I know there are several people in my class who would like to work during the Master's and so they may decide to do the Master's program part-time so that they can work. The first ABSN/MSN class will graduate from the Master's portion in August so right now it is unknown if they have had difficulty finding employment.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

@silvrdove

1. Yes, last year's ABSN class had about 8 people decide not to continue into the Master's. Yes, you will be awarded a BSN in August whether you decide to continue or not.

2. Everyone in my class lives off campus. About 1/3 of my classmates are married and about 1/3 of my classmates live together in a house-share or apartment share.

3. Most of the time we study independently. However, when there is a test coming up then temporary groups will form. And last semester my clinical group (about 7 people) decided to form a study group together for one particular class.

4. Even though Emory does have a beautiful campus. I'll be honest with you.....95% of your time will be spent in the School of Nursing or the Cafe...and possibly the library. The way the campus is designed all the healthcare buildings are on one side of the campus. So you really don't have a reason to venture into main campus with the exception of when you're going to Emory University hospital for clinicals.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

@mandawyatt - Yes everyone does participate in the immersion trip its apart of your grade for your community health class.

@danceluver - For the ABSN program you graduate the first week in August and you start the MSN program about the 3 week in August. So you have about 2.5 weeks to decompress. With the BSN-MSN Segue program then you May, June, July, and part of August to decompress and study for the NCLEX. When you're in the ABSN program then you take the NCLEX usually around August/September. You must have passed the NCLEX by the time that you begin your Master's level clinicals. Also....keep in mind that if you want to take a semester or two off between the Bachelors and Masters then you must reapply to the program.

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Thanks T-Dasha. Sorry for overwhelming you with questions! Just curious about a lot of things. :)

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Do all of your admission decisions show up in OPUS? I was wait listed and then got a message on my phone saying a decision has not been made and on OPUS it says it is not available. Just wondering if it said not available for everyone or if something weird was happening with mine.

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Mine says admitted on OPUS. I would think that would be a good reason to call and ask them about it if it still states that on Monday.

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Mine also says admitted and I was able to view the online decision letter.

Has anyone figured out their living arrangements for the summer? The letter says to secure on campus housing but where?

I will be moving to Atlanta this summer from Mississippi so I am trying to prepare myself. Amy suggestions for safe apartments near Emory?

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