Re: CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

I applied! ...but I'm not going to get my hopes too high. I talked to Mona and she said this year's cohort is stronger than ones in the past. So upon hearing that... I'm researching for next year lol.

Re: CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

Hey LovinNP! Did she mention when they'd be sending out decisions--I remember reading mid-May somewhere, but maybe she had a more definite answer. I think I've pretty much decided to go to CSUN, but if I get admitted to a MSN program, I still might consider it. All of this waiting is killing me!

Re: CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

Hi levoila!

No she didn't mention when she'd start sending out for interviews. I was actually surprised to find out they even did interviews. She did say that they usually select 66-67 people to interview and from that group, you'll either be in or out. From what I gather over the phone, she's not a person to mess around. Intimidating non?

Re: CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

She strikes me as a very matter-of-fact, frank woman. She gets straight to the point but is nice. I've called a few times and sent a few emails and she has always been helpful.

During the info session, she said that they didn't have enough staff to interview applicants--the competition must be tough!

Re: CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

Yep well put. I like asking her questions because she's very straight with you. My questions to her have always been over the phone and I usually line up a bunch to go. Haha. Mostly because I feel like I need to be prepared to talk to her rather than waste her time and calling back all the time.

I think at this point, I'm just trying to relax and stop thinking about the applications so much. I think I might have a chance and then I think I don't. It's so draining. LoL.

I just did an interview at Loma Linda too. That went well.. at least I thought so.

Re: CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

LovinNP: Haha I know what you mean about preparing the questions--that's why I switched to emailing her when I realized that I still had more questions after calling her twice within a few minutes. How many more programs are you waiting for decisions from?

I convinced myself that doing the A-BSN program at CSUN would be the best option because it would make it possible to get the MSN in the specialty of my choice, rather than going into a longer program now, and then still have to get experience as a RN before being able to get into a NP program. That said, I was really impressed by the simulation lab at CSUF and the director seems to be so approachable that I also got a good feeling for that program. I still haven't received a decision from them yet. Then there's CSULB--at the end I would be a Clinical Nurse Specialist (which I think would give me good exposure to critical care nursing), but I would still have the problem of needing to get experience to be eligible to get the post-master's NP certification.

If I'm admitted, I will consider it, but at this point I'm just relieved that regardless, I still have a great option that would advance me toward my ultimate goal.

Good luck to everyone still waiting! I hope we hear about the interviews soon

Re: CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

Hi everyone!! I have applied for the Fall 2009 semester and have not yet heard anything. I called Monalisa this morning to ask if they were still holding interviews and she said NO!! She said the applications are with a "quality control" committee, going over all the calculations to make sure they are correct, and she's hoping a list will be made by the end of the week! She said if I call back Friday afternoon, she may have the list ready--I don't know if she can tell me if I'm in or not over the phone, but it's worth a try. I guess the list gets posted somewhere? I'm not exactly sure, I guess I should have gotten these questions answered. Anyway, maybe we will get letters by next week hopefully!!

Good Luck!!

Re: CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

Hi girly8208, are you sure that they are holding interviews for this program? I know that they have never had interviews in the past and it's based on a point system. Did Monalisa state that they specifically have interviews this year for some reason? Are the interviews only needed for some applicants? Sorry if I'm a little out of the loop. Thanks for the help!

Re: CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

Originally Posted by DJC85

Hi girly8208, are you sure that they are holding interviews for this program? I know that they have never had interviews in the past and it's based on a point system. Did Monalisa state that they specifically have interviews this year for some reason? Are the interviews only needed for some applicants? Sorry if I'm a little out of the loop. Thanks for the help!

No, they are NOT holding interviews. When I went to take the TEAS test there, there was mention of them holding interviews, but I guess they decided against it. Too bad, I think interviews could be beneficial. Either way, I hope we will find out SOON!!

Re: CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

oh ok. thank you!