Nursing Students School Programs
Published Oct 1, 2014
Hi everybody,
I couldn't find a thread for UPenn but is anybody else applying?
Easyas123247
79 Posts
The email said one week before they plan it to be scheduled + they would work with each applicant on timing (if needed).
GuiltyLove
203 Posts
Hope to get it by Monday then...
zoiKers
292 Posts
The phone interviews are between the 1st and the 19th so I guess there's still a lot of time...They're probably gonna be busy with in person interviews first I'm guessing.
Ahhhh my interview is 8 days away x__x
I got an email! My interview will be held by a senior lecturer. That sounds intimidating. It seems like the interview is 30 minutes long.
NPbound
9 Posts
I got my email too! Yayy I'm getting nervous/excited!! ...what's happening between our interviews and lunch?
Oakdene44
48 Posts
Hi Everyone! I am applying for the Second degree BSN. I have my phone interview tomorrow at 2:30EST. I'm very nervous but I'll let you all know how it goes and what to expect:)
cyaos
61 Posts
Hi guys,
I just wanted to say good luck to everyone applying! I'm a current accelerated BSN student at penn and I was in your shoes just last year! As I was reflecting on my past, I randomly thought about allnurses.com and how useful it was for me last year so I thought I'd offer to help if you guys have any questions! I might not be able to answer all of them, but feel free to ask! Sorry if I also don't respond as often, as we have 3 weeks left until this semester is over and it's pretty hectic! Good luck!
Please let us know how the interview goes! I'm so nervous
I got an email from Regis College in Massachusetts for a last minute phone interview thing on Friday, so looks like I'll have two interviews within the span of a few days.
Hey!
Do you mind giving us an idea on your stats when you were applying (GPA, experience, all that kinda stuff?) Thank you!
I went to UCLA for my undergrad as a communications major and graduated in 2010, GPA was 3.7. After that I worked at a healthcare plan in so cal for about 2 years as an events coordinator. Around 2011 I started to volunteer at my local hospital in the ED and Medsurg floor for about 3 months. 2012, I moved over to Philly and started working a temp job that led me to become an ophthalmic technician (was hired as a receptionist, later trained as a technician), did that for about a year and a half. I decided to finally take all my science prereqs at CCP (took 2 semesters) and got a 4.0 (anat & phys I & II, general chemistry, intro to biochem, microbio, bio). Then I applied to Drexel, Jefferson, and Penn and got into all three and ended up with Penn! I applied as BSN only and did not apply for a master's program.
Disclaimer, this is just my impression, I think there's roughly half of the students who are BSN only and half that are MSN submatriculated. I also think that don't be discouraged or worried if you're not a science major because they actually like it if you have something different to offer. They realize that you're all second degree students who found a passion for nursing and so focus on your goals and what brought you here and try to see how your undergrad degree can help you, not hinder you, from becoming a great nurse!
000615617
5 Posts
Hi Cyaos!
I have a friend who is looking at accelerated NNP programs. Do you know if Penn allows you to direct entry BSN/MSN into the NNP program? I applied to ACCNP and revisited the BSN/MSN application, and the NNP program wasn't an option to apply to for direct entry.