Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013 - Page 59

They don't interview everyone, just qualified applicants! Best of luck to you!

Thank you! I have never had an official interview before so I'm quite nervous!

The woman you'll interview with is amazing. It was my first too and it's a great place to have it at. Dont stress!

I'm so happy that everyone is starting to hear back from schools! Does anyone know what's going on with UMass Worcester (Medical School)? I know they're on rolling admissions, so maybe the class is already full? But I have no clue since I haven't heard anything at all from them...

Some people have heard from UMass (I haven't yet). Search the site for Pro Con UMass Worcester. There is a pretty good thread there with information.

I got an acceptance to Simmons on Saturday so I'm pretty happy about that!

Hello!

I've been reading this blog for a while, but have never posted. I am currently trying to make a decision about whether or not I am going to put down a deposit at Simmons. (I am waiting for other schools, but they won't notify me until after the deposit at Simmons is due)

I have been waitlisted for FNP at BC and am waiting to hear from Johns Hopkins, Northeastern, and several second degree BSN programs.

I am struggling because I am concerned about Simmons and BC not providing a BSN in their programs. Do any of you have any input regarding whether or not a BSN is necessary once you have a MSN? I have a bachelor of arts degree, but am concerned I will have trouble progressing in my career if I have a MSN but no BSN. What have you all who are considering these programs learned about this?

Thank you for your help!

ktbelle - I don't think most programs provide the BSN - the only one I looked at was, I think, Columbia (I'm going for CNM).

From talking to people who are currently in a program in Chicago / have graduated from it, they say that not having the BSN can be hard to get hired if you're expecting to work part-time while you do the Master's portion. Once you have the MSN / NP licensure, I haven't heard of it mattering. If you're planning to do the MSN full time immediately after the BSN, I wouldn't think that would be too much of a problem - but a lot of people tell me that doing an accelerated BSN then a Master's doesn't take that much more time than doing a combined program, so maybe that's the best route for you!

Thank you, bbcc! I appreciate your help!

So I was too excited to wait until Vanderbilt's Open House next weekend to meet everyone so I started a Facebook group for those who were already accepted for this upcoming Fall 2013! (Search: Vanderbilt School of Nursing - Accepted Fall 2013)

For those who have been accepted , congrats! Where are you thinking of going?? I'm personally torn between Mgh and Vanderbilt 😣

Love that Vanderbilt offers distance learning in your specialty year, It's 2 years, and ranked number 16 for nursing schools.

MGH affiliation with partners is in itself invaluable and I've heard clinicals are great. It's a bummer it's 3 years when Vandy is 2, though having summers off to work could be a good thing. Wonder if they allow you to take the 6 semesters consecutively , including summer semesters?

Anyone know how the full program prices of these 2 schools compare with one another?

Decisions, decisions.