Any CSUDH MEPN Fall 2008 Applicants out there?

JessyhRN · Jun 9, 2008

Hi everyone!
No news yet
My fallback plan is to attend Western U. here in SoCal, have you guys heard of it? I applied to 6 acc.msn programs, interviewed for all, and got accepted to 2, one being western (the other is out of state so i am not even considering it anymore). Western is a great program, very prestigious Health Sciences Univ., great staff, but it costs $70k+ for the 3 year program. there are 3 track options; CNL, Admin Leadership, and FNP. i believe it is just the high cost that makes it less impacted than other acc. msn programs..
Oddly enough, I think it is easier to get into programs out of state even at more prestigious universities. My friend who didn't get into any cali programs got into Columbia and Washington's acc msn. Plus, for some of the programs there is no interview process..
It's taken me 2 years to round up the pre-reqs to even apply to enough schools, so I don't mind the high debt if I go to Western. But really I hope I get into CSUDH.. Whoever get's into that school really deserves it, it's been an excruciating application process! I will keep you guys posted (for better or worse) when I get my letter.. Do the same! :)

My friend is going to Western U this fall. She will be doing the FNP track so hers will take 4 years. I didn't want to apply there because I really didn't want to take the GRE, I am not good with standardized testing. But Congrats :yeah: for getting into that school!! It is a really good school. I didn't know they had a CNL option like CSUDH. The good thing about that program is that I think you can start working about halfway through the program. That's good because one can start paying off their debt by then.

I will keep posting if any news comes my way. I actually called Jorge today because I went to drop off an official transcript this past Thursday and i wanted to make sure he got it because he wasn't there when I dropped it off because he was at a meeting. He said that the portfolios are still being worked on and that he wasn't there on Thursday because he was busy reviewing portfolios. He said to hang in there and that I will know soon, although he didn't give me a time frame. So, soon we shall be finding out.

JessyhRN · Jun 9, 2008

Today should be the day! I'm going to be out of town, but am having someone come to open the letter & read it to me. Sure wish my mail carrier delivered before 5:30. I'm enrolled & working hard in the Patho N346 class, so it sure would be great to not have wasted my efforts so far (not that it's not useful anyway). Have you all taken that class? How detailed are the quizzes/exams? Good luck to everyone.

I didn't take the class at CSUDH like you, I took it through Santa Barbara City College online, the quizzes were pretty detailed but it was open book. There was also a research paper which was not too hard although I got points taken off because of improper reference notation. The midterm and final were closed book, however. I don't know how much this is of help to you since you are taking it at a different school but just in case you wanted to know.

Bella Kate · Jun 9, 2008

Hi everyone, I'm waiting, too. Today is June 9th, the mail came, and nothing from CSUDH. Has anyone heard? My fingers are crossed for us all!

JessyhRN · Jun 12, 2008

Hi everyone,

still nothing in the mail, haven't called since Monday, has anybody been able to get new information?

volunteerpioneer · Jun 12, 2008

It is the night of the 11th and still no word.. :banghead:

Bella Kate · Jun 12, 2008

I did call on Monday and found out that they're still reviewing applicants. Mr. Escamilla said that they were trying to make decisions and send out letters ASAP, but for some reason, I have this Friday in my mind as the mailing date. I felt like I should just be patient, so I didn't ask any more questions! Good luck to you, and please let us all know when you hear something so that we can know that at least someone is hearing!

deni_in_LA · Jun 13, 2008

No letter for me yet either. I guess they want to send them all at once and must be waiting for the final decisions on everyone.

deni_in_LA · Jun 14, 2008

Hey, I'm in!! A regular sized envelope arrived in today's mail (so don't worry about not getting a large envelope). I can hardly wait to get started. A bit of panic is also setting in---can my husband and I handle the financial strains, will I be up to the "kick butt" program as Jorge put it in our orientation? But mostly I'm just so happy and relieved. I'm crossing my fingers for all of you.

Bella Kate · Jun 14, 2008

Congratulations!! Friday the 13th is now your *lucky* day! I did not get anything, so I am going to take that as an indication that this might not be my turn. I'm sure you're filled with all those change jitters... remember why you're doing this, and you'll be great! Keep us posted about the program for those of us who decide to reapply for next year. Enjoy your good news!

deni_in_LA · Jun 14, 2008

Bella Kate

I wouldn't attach much significance to my getting it earlier. For one thing, they knew I needed the letter soon for a finance program at my work (that fell through). But also, it just seems they had a lot of trouble getting through the review process on the applications. Keep your hopes up.

volunteerpioneer · Jun 14, 2008

I got my letter as well, and I got in too! I really want to go, but I have to consider which is a better program (Western vs. CSUDH). I have no idea who to ask for advice, if you guys know please tell.. But yay! Friday the 13th is lucky! :clown:

JessyhRN · Jun 14, 2008

Hi everyone,

I got my letter today too!!!! :up: I am on cloud nine, I am so happy!!! I got nervous when I saw the thin envelope but long and behold it was an acceptance. I was still expecting it to take longer for some reason, until next week, but I am so glad it was sooner rather than later. Now, I can start my planning, it feels so good to get the ball rolling after being at a standstill for such a long time. :roll