UWM nursing program

Nurs23Student · Nov 18, 2012

Thanks SELnurse!

Before I transferred to UWM I thought about going to MSOE but like you said it's very costly. One of my friends however decided to go to MSOE. MSOE will give you a scholarship based on your gpa but of course it's still super expensive with that kind of scholarship. What you said though may make it worth it: the passing rate, job placement (although nurses are in much demand so job placements probably good with most schools), and the fact that you don't have to petition is awesome!

I'm not sure how the waiting list works but I hope you get in as well!

Thanks for the advice. It was nice talking to you!

SELnurse · Nov 22, 2012

Does anyone know the likelihood of getting into the UWM program off of the waiting list? Also, I am in my 5th year of school and my aid has run out. I deciding if it's worth it for me to get my BSN now because I was rejected. Should I just go for my ADN at a community college somewhere and go back for my BSN later? or should I keep going for my BSN even though I may not get in again and risk wasting more time and money...

williams84 · Nov 22, 2012

I know a few people who didn't pass their classes the semester before they started nursing and had to reapply. The kids on the waiting list got their spots. I can't tell you how many, but I'm sure they have assigned you a number. You can ask them where you are on that list. If you're not in the top 5, I would suggest you look at your other options. I would watch out for schools like MATC and WCTC because they have a different way of accepting people into their ADN programs.

Nurs23Student · Nov 23, 2012

Yeah...I talked to a student who was number 4 on the waiting list and got accepted into the program. I also was thinking about going back to MATC in case I don't get in just because its so much cheaper and you can become RN even if its just an associates degree...only thing is....the programs a lottery system. You still have to petition but they pretty much pull your name out of a hat kind of deal, so they tell you. I honestly think they still want good students and so they pick those people first just because every student I've known at MATC that did well in all their classes....started the program right away. I was also told by my A&P and Micro teacher that he wouldn't be surprised if I was accepted into it right away. Either way its a lottery system so if you didn't do so well in a few classes...that doesn't mean you wont get in..just as long as you meat the qualifications. Because you go to UWM, most of your credits will most likely transfer. What's a plus too is that your classes are at University level versus some of the MATC courses you can take for their nursing degree but don't transfer....if that makes sense. For example, you could take A&P at MATC at a lower lever (doesn't transfer) instead of a higher level A&P that does transfer and get into the program. So having taken higher level courses it shows you can handle the material....if that even matters...cause like I said, its lottery based. I don't know. I thought of this through myself and I would hate to have to go back to MATC and get my RN there when I've worked so hard and have taken many more classes than it's required at MATC...where I'm so close to starting a bachelors nursing program. On the plus side, if you go to a community college and get into the program...I know that colleges like UWM will more than likely accept you into the Associates to Bachelors program. I know this because when I transferred to UWM...they assumed I was an RN already and were very excited about me going there till I told them I had only taken pre-reqs at MATC. Anyways I have to go but..working as an RN while earning your bachelors may be nice to have that extra money. :)

SELnurse · Dec 12, 2012

I just wanted everyone to know that I was accepted into UWM's nursing program today! YAY! =)

I am so pumped for next semester to start to now that I know what where I will be going!

Good luck to everyone applying!

williams84 · Dec 12, 2012

Congrats! Be prepared for a lot pretty fast. I'm just finishing up my second semester. If you have any questions, let me know.

jujubeee · Jan 23, 2013

I just wanted everyone to know that I was accepted into UWM's nursing program today! YAY! =)
I am so pumped for next semester to start to now that I know what where I will be going!
Good luck to everyone applying!

Congratulations and good luck!!!

Nurs23Student · Feb 27, 2013

Yay! Congrats :) Although this response is semi-late but I knew you'd get in!! I applied in January for the Fall semester so I am still waiting back to hear whether or not I am accepted into the program. I found out that 177 people applied for the Fall semester and there are only 66 spots to fill. :/ Makes me worried. Did they tell you what you did well on? grades? statement?

SELnurse · Feb 28, 2013

My strongest component was the experiences I had (volunteer work, work, etc.). I feel like the only reason I was waitlisted was because of my GPA (3.3). Good Luck!

Nurs23Student · Mar 1, 2013

Okay thank you!! :) ill let you know how everything turns out for me also.

Nurs23Student · Mar 27, 2013

I received my letter of acceptance for the fall!! :) Thanks for all your advice and help! I couldn't be more excited.

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