Anyone applying to direct entry msn programs in California?

Testa Rosa, RN · Mar 27, 2007

Yes, this is my first time through, but the CM tract is less competitive and I come to the table with a lot of experience in case management like jobs--as well as working closely with case managers from my own private medical experiences.

I have a friend who made it through her second time applying to FNP, and found out a month before classes were to start....but she did say it was a unique situation, can't remember why. I also have a friend who entered in on the CM tract and is now going to sit for the FNP licensure. I know that this is strongly discouraged up front, but once you are part of the ELMS program, and they are vested in helping you find your right path, anything can happen.

I personally am very interested in the CM tract (MBA with 15 years experience in a case managment like job I loved until life pulled me in another direction--breast cancer, parental death, special needs child--my life is a saga and I am rising from the ashes to find nursing to be the only path for me). It's so perfect that I love SMC and that they have a wonderful CM program, and know without a doubt that I will be going to SMC eventually, either next Fall or within a couple years for my masters. However, as a mother of three living in Walnut Creek, I am concerned over expense/proximity and am holding my spot at SMC until late May when I learn if CSU has accepted me into their Concord program.

There may be others out there playing the same game, so things can fall into place at the last minute for someone out there. Who knows how it works, but just floating this thought out there for those who need a little hope right now.

Many blessings on your journey

NrsCA · Mar 27, 2007

yikes.... by first week of april... that's next week.... *sigh*

BerkeleyMom · Mar 27, 2007

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NrsCA · Mar 27, 2007

So I gave in and called the admissions office...

The lady I spoke with was SOOOOOO nice and helpful. She told me that the interview process had been completed and that final decisions should be made BY April 1st, so she said they are sending letters either Friday or Monday.

When I first called I guess that I gave her the impression that I hadn't heard about scheduling an interview and she immediately sounded a little down (I swear she's the nicest person). I guess that means if you haven't had an interview yet, then chances really are slim. But she did say that everyone (to confirm what BerkMom said) will receive a letter in the mail at the same time, regardless of being a rejection, waitlist or acceptance. She said that acceptances MAY get a phone call or email but waitlists/rejections will definitely get it via snail mail.

Then she told me to "relax and go watch a movie... even though I know it's probably easier said than done." So yeah.. that's the update I got when I called in today. =)

So... that waiting continues

BerkeleyMom · Apr 3, 2007

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NrsCA · Apr 3, 2007

Thanks BerkeleyMom... you are SO NICE!

I haven't had time to check my mail in a few days because I was out of town... hopefully I'll be coming home to a nice sized manilla envelope!

NrsCA · Apr 7, 2007

Okay... for those of you reading this... SMC sent out letters. I called them the other day and they said one batch was sent last Thursday (as in a week and a half ago), another was sent on Tuesday and another one Wednesday. They said the last batch would go out on Monday.

I received my letter today.... it's not BAD news... but not GREAT news... I was put on the waitlist.. soooo... basically, the waiting continues...

does anyone have any idea of the likelihood of getting in off the waitlist?! I know it varies year by year... but I was hoping someone could shed some light for me!

Thanks!

rachelv · Apr 8, 2007

I'm sorry to hear about being wait listed but I would not give up hope, especially so early on! What # are you? I'm taking an online class with someone that had applied to SMs ABSN program. She was waitlisted as 57 (not sure which campus though?) Anyway she found out two weeks later that she was in so I would not give up hope. I think people are still making decisions and not everyone that got letters will accept.

I have a friend that is currently in the progam and she had told me when I was interviewing that several people in her class were from the wait list (Although she is doing the CM track so I'm not sure if that info is accurate for FNPs also.

Good luck!!!!

NrsCA · Apr 8, 2007

thank you, rachelv, for the words of encouragement. I'm actually #4 on the waitlist... I've submitted my request to stay on the waitlist. so yeah... i just gotta ride the waves. Here's hoping that 4 of the accepted applicants (or some of the #1-3 on the waitlist) accept offers elsewhere. We'll see what happens.

BerkeleyMom · Apr 9, 2007

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nukkaNP · Apr 10, 2007

Hi

I am on the waitlist for SMC as well. The waiting is tough, to say the least.

I would like to comment on Berkeleymom's post:

It seems highly dubious that a school would accept 10 more students than they have room for. THIS IS WHY THERE ARE WAIT-LISTS! Otherwise, there is the possiblity that they will have 10 more students than they have room for.

I am trying to stay positive. At my interview, they told us about 3-4 students usually do not accept and somtimes more. When those applicants decline they start contacting those on the wait-list. I went to SMC today to turn in my wait-list confirmation. I asked when I would know if there are openings. The very nice woman told me that those who are accepted have 3wks to confirm/decline. However, she did say that most letters come in before that. I need to know by May 22, and she seemed sure I would know long before then. GOOD LUCK to those who are waiting. May the days ahead fly by as quickly as possible.

BerkeleyMom · Apr 10, 2007

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