Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013

hopefulnurse24 · Sep 2, 2012

Hey guys - I don't think the statement of purpose was optional, I think that it just said that because you could just submit an essay in a different format somewhere else, from what I remember reading in the FAQ on the website. The deadline is December 31st, from what I remember. I don't think it matters if you submit the application and then have LORs still coming in. I submitted mine and still have them coming in, and I don't think there's been a problem.. I even get emails when they are submitted.

Thanks for clearing up my confusion regarding JHU. I have transcripts being sent in everywhere this upcoming week, so I'm almost done with all of my applications except for Duke now (still writing essays)! Yay! Now comes the really fun part... waiting to hear back from the schools! NOT! Haha. Good luck to everyone else! Keep the updates coming!

kdiem · Sep 3, 2012

Oh you're right! I just re-read that. And if your letters are still being accepted after you submitted your application then it sounds like I can submit it very soon! I'm pretty excited to get all of my applications in. Waiting will not be fun, but at least there will be a break from the stress. I've only submitted 1 out of 13 potentials Yea I'm applying to many schools. I really want to get started in 2013!

morganw1 · Sep 5, 2012

Hey guys,

Yale just opened their application. The fee to submit is 100 dollars. anybody know if any other applications are just as expensive? I couldn't see Columbia's until I am actually ready to submit. I'm kind of shocked it's that high but maybe I shouldn't be.

kdiem · Sep 6, 2012

I think the highest I've seen so far is OHSU... $120!! I see Yale takes the second spot for higest application fee. I just submitted my UCSF app which costed $80.

kdiem · Sep 6, 2012

Anddd, this kinda sucks because I began my Hopkins and Yale application using their old websites which meant letter of recs couldn't be submitted electronically. Now I have to keep bothering my writers to change their submission methods =(

morganw1 · Sep 6, 2012

Geez, 120 is really steep. Columbia is 65 and Penn is 75. I know, Penn is only electronically so I will be doing the same thing with my recommendations. But luckily it's only 2 for Penn. Every other school I'm applying too is 3. I've heard you can get waivers for app fees but I feel like I've been working so much that it wouldn't get approved. Are you guys changing each personal statement or just tailoring it to fit guidelines for each school?

hopefulnurse24 · Sep 6, 2012

120 is a lot. I wouldn't know where to begin to request app fee waivers, and it seems really stressful to me... I'd rather just pay.

I changed my personal statement for each school, but they all basically say the same thing.

I'm panicking a bit. My resume is LONG (4 pages), and I feel like they may not even read the entire thing. Some schools say this isn't a problem, but I'm not sure. I don't know what to cut out because I feel like it's all important and relevant.

kdiem · Sep 7, 2012

My most detailed personal statement is Penn's. I'm using this as the main statement but definitely tailoring it to make sure I answer all the questions for the other schools. I might qualify for waivers too but I think it might take too much time so I'm also paying out of pocket. My resume is 2 pages long. 4 pages does sound a bit long... but if you think it's all relevant then it'll probably be okay!

morganw1 · Sep 7, 2012

My resume is a page and half long. I think two pages is the "normal" amount so I'm just under. I think I read on some school's website that if it was over 2 it wouldn't be read. It was just that one school though ( I can't remember which one). If the school says it's okay I wouldn't worry. They will probably ask you about most of the resume in an interview anyway, I don't see it as a huge red flag. I will have to tailor Yale's down to other schools or vice versa. Thanks you guys!

hopefulnurse24 · Sep 7, 2012

Hey guys. I cut it down to 3 pages, so I guess it's okay now, lol. Or at least, now it's better. It will be better for the next few schools I submit it to. I had gotten it down to 3 pages for Marquette also. morganw1, do you remember what school it was? I think it probably was Marquette. I don't think they do interviews =/

I cannot fathom spending $120 for a school application. That is absurd! OHSU... is that the school in Oregon, or Ohio State? Ohio State has a program also, but they have strange prerequisites that were hard to meet (CNA course, pathophysiology, pharmacology, etc).

Is anyone else getting really exhausted with all of these applications? Writing so many essays, and constantly thinking about things to write can really burn you out.. lol. I'm glad I'm getting everything done early though, because this semester is already beginning to be insane and I know that if I had waited I would have been even more stressed!

kdiem · Sep 7, 2012

OHSU is Oregon Health Sciences University. They have the #1 midwifery program in the US so I wanted to give my try at it. Plus, I'm from California so Oregon is close by. There are some other schools I didn't apply to because there were too many prereqs like patho, pharmacology, speech etc. Typically students take patho and pharm during their first year of the accel bsn/rn portion, so I'm guessing those schools that require that might be "extra accelerated."

I have been mentally drained from the application process. I feel more stressed out trying to keep up with which applications are opening and which ones require hard copy/electronic copy submissions of LOR/apps. I really wish there was a centralized system for all nursing schools. Then we could just have a letter service and submit everything all at once! I am also trying to have everything done by mid-October. That is... until UIC and NYU's applications open up in January.

morganw1 · Sep 7, 2012

I want to say it was Yale because they are clear on following directions. I did look into applying to Marquette awhile back but it doesn't ring a bell with the resume. If I come across it I will definitely post it hopeful. I'm just drained from studying the GRE. The applications are terrible too but getting them out of the way is a relief. I'm applying to NYU at the same time kdiem, so looks like we can go through that together. It seems a bit easier, no GRE but I know they require TWO applications which is a pain. The hardest part for me about the app is the goal statement and conveying concisely why I want to be a nurse.