Clarion University Early Decision Fall 2015

SamRNmedic · Oct 14, 2014

I guess that's a no lol

MM_RN · Oct 15, 2014

Hi there. I applied, interviewed, and was accepted into this program in 2012. I even accepted registration, but did not end up going because a better opportunity came up. I do work with friends and coworkers who have gone through/are in this program and this is what I gather from them (as well as my brief experience):

1. The program is highly disorganized.

2. The thesis process is ROUGH, often resulting in endless "extra semesters." The people in charge like to change the rules all the time.

3. When I interviewed, the interviewers were literally dressed in "Thanksgiving" style embroidered sweatshirts. They remarked on "how dressed up" I was because I chose to wear a business suit. (This was really off-putting to me.)

4. I was HIGHLY pressured to do the program full-time...I suspect most do it part-time and they need more full-time students.

5. The more I went through the registration process, the less impressed I was.

Don't let this deter you though, if this program is your best option. I'm not sure where you live (I am located in NW PA), and this may be the best option to get your MSN and become an NP. I opted instead to do a DNP/ACNP distance learning option at another university. If you have other questions feel free to PM me.

SamRNmedic · Oct 15, 2014

Thank you for the information!! Where ARE you going for your DNP?

MM_RN · Oct 15, 2014

Ugh. I don't have enough points to PM you. I'm just going to post a series of random symbols and then PM you.

SamRNmedic · Oct 15, 2014

Haha ok!

MM_RN · Oct 15, 2014

Oh boy, just read they must be "quality posts." This won't work. I'd rather not publicly say which school, because it will definitely identify myself to anyone who knows me. I can say that I see you are from Youngstown, and that living in Ohio disqualifies you from the program I currently am enrolled in. Are there any other good programs in Y-town?

SamRNmedic · Oct 15, 2014

I sent YOU a PM with further info :-)

sewnmom, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP · Nov 7, 2014

I also applied.

SamRNmedic · Nov 7, 2014

You'll have to let me know if you get in! Good luck!

SamRNmedic · Nov 8, 2014

I emailed (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME - PLEASE DO NOT POST NAMES OF THOSE IN YOUR PROGRAM PER TOS) and she let me know I was accepted!! Wooohoooo

sewnmom, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP · Nov 11, 2014

Congrats! me too!