Direct Entry MSN CSUF

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Hello all,

Has anybody heard any news about the new direct-entry MSN program at CSUF? I went to the campus today and picked up an application and while I was there asked asked about the overall interest in the program. I was told it seems like its going to be a very competative group of people. Anyone here applying? We can all go through this together :monkeydance:

Hi all!

I was looking at the CSUF website, but I couldn't find any information about a direct entry MSN program (besides the ADN to MSN program). Is this a program for RNs who have their associates, and not for non-RNs who have bachelor degrees?

Any information would be appreciated! =)

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Hey has anyone had the interview yet? I was just curious to see how the whole set up was...what types of questions they were asking, etc.?? I heard there was going to be some one-on-one and some group interviews with current faculty but four hours is a long window for an interview! lol

Thanks :specs:

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Hey surferbruin,

This link should help:wink2:

http://nursing.fullerton.edu/msnEntryLevelMSN.aspx

It is an Entry-level MSN specifically for individuals with a non-nursing Bachelor's degree who want to go into nursing..

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Nevermind my previous question! I was looking at the nursing webpage through the university site but found the nursing.fullerton.edu site!

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Thanks nskoog!!

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Specializes in SRNA.

if anyone attended their information sessions offered previously was the tuition/cost discussed, per unit, flat fee by semester, entire program? it doesn't seem to give an estimate of fees on the information website.

just trying to get an idea so i can compare/contrast with other programs. :)

also, the information package states:

coursework (18 months) will provide theoretical knowledge and clinical experiences in the areas of medical-surgical, maternal/child, mental health/psychiatric, geriatric, and community-based nursing that qualify the student for rn licensure. graduate level courses (18 months) will provide advanced health assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology content as well as clinical preceptorship experiences designed to help the student assume a clinical leadership role.

is this equating to a total of 36-months for program completion, or 18-months combined? i've emailed imelda ramirez regarding these questions, and am awaiting a reply.

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Hi Asherah!

At the info session, the director said that the program is a total of 3 years. The first 1.5 years is dedicated for preparation for the NCLEX. So after the first 1.5 years the students will take the exam. The remaining 1.5 years is dedicated to the master's portion of the program which is a direct pathway to the MSN in Nursing Administration/Community Public Health certificate.

So overall, it's a total of 36 months. As I could recall she said that the students would be able to do a direct pathway to the Women's health NP or Nurse Midwife.

Hope this helps! :nuke:

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Specializes in SRNA.

So for everyone who attended the group interviews, how did it go? Did they let you know when you'll be notified of admission either way? :)

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I had my interview last thursday, March 22nd. It was both group and one-on-one interview. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but still a bit nerve wrecking. The majority of the time was the group interview and one-on-one was about less than 10 minutes.

The director said that we will be notified at the end of April... another long wait... it's a little frustrating not knowing... but hanging in there. :uhoh21:

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How did everyone else's interview go? Do you know if they are still conducting interviews? :)

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Specializes in SRNA.

Just following up with the CSUF interviewees...did they tell any of you when you should expect notifications? Does anyone have any broad idea of what this program will cost?

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Hi Asherah!

I contacted the admissions coordinator and she that the selection committee will conduct the final interviews tomorrow, so most likely we will be notified the end of this month.

According to the CSUF website, the graduate tuition is $1551 (6.1 or more units) per semester.

Graduate

0 to 6 units: $900

6.1 or more units: $1,551

The program is a total of 3 years including some summer sessions so total cost is approximately $14,000. But I'm sure there are other costs to consider, for instance, parking, books, and other student fees, etc.

Hope this helps. :)

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