Anyone applying to direct entry msn programs in California?

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Hello everyone!

Is there anyone out there applying to direct entry MSN programs in California?

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Hi everyone! I'm so glad someone started this thread! I've also applied to UCLA, CSULB, CSUF, and CSULA. Is there anyone here who has also applied to CSULA? CSULA's ELMN is my top choice, as it's a master's program where you can specialize as a NP. When I took my TEAS test, another test taker told me that when she went to UCLA's orientation, UCLA reps were bragging about how they take pride in the fact that their program enrolls many males, and they had a really good ratio of males:females. The girl who told me this was concerned b/c there are wayyy more female applicants, and it makes one think... are they giving favortism to males?

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Oh and when I spoke with the coordinator at CSULA, she told me that they had rejected an applicant last year because she did not meet the min. GPA of 3.0, but UCLA had accepted her into the MECN program.

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Hey SMCA's (applicants) no probblem. any update from any of us helps.

To those who got the dvd, i wish i got the dvd too. it seems that perhaps you might be one of the priorty accepted applicants, which is why anne seed, director of admissions is sending you a DVD, most likely to encourage you to consider their school, once you do get the acceptance letter.

So congrats, cuz getting a dvd from SMC would probably only mean good right? As of right now, without any word from SMC, it seems that the DVD is like willy wonkas golden ticket. . .:roll

Tick tock tick tock. someone else should call SMC and ask about this dvd and whether or not all applicants would be recieving it.

All the info helps right?

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Thank you so much for the updates everyone!

I guess we'll just have to wait for email notifications for interviews with a possible actual interview during late March or early April with that time frame since they are doing the CM applicants first and then FNP.

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Hi stressed girl!

Goodluck to you! I am in the same boat, but only applying to CSULB and CSULA. Have you been out of school for awhile? I have. I was a mIcrobio and English major from UCLA and have been doing research for awhile.

Hope you respond.

chachingdy

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hey chachingdy!!

Wow, I'm so glad you've been posting on here! I've been having such a hard time finding others who have also applied to CSULA!

Actually, I haven't been out of school for long. I graduated UCSB as a psychology major in 2006 and have been taking the science prereqs since then. I'm finished with everything now.. just waiting for a reply from the schools.

I spoke with the ELMN coordinator from CSULA, and she said that they are hoping to make decisions about who to call back for an interview by the end of this month. They are expecting to interview 30-40 people for the 20 available slots. If the spaces are not filled, they will then consider interviewing more people. But, they will not be having a wait list or anything. Oh, and the interview process will be as a group interview and last around 1.5 hours!

Did you take the TEAS at the school last month? I found a website that showed how they weigh everything in the application process for their regular BSN program, and I'm thinking the ELMN will be kinda similar. You can PM me and let me know if you are interested in seeing it!

Hope to hear from ya!

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Hi stressed girl,

Thanks for the info! Man I am freaked out. I did well in the TEAS. My last 90 units is a 2.9 but all the classes I took for prereqs after graduating I aced. I have been out of school for 7 years and have academic (scientific) publications. I hope that counts for something. But if they only have 20 spots, we'll see what my chances are.

This is so nerve-wracking isn't it? I hope I get an interview at least. And yes, could you forward me the website? Thanks for being so helpful!

Chachingdy

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Hi stressed girl,

Thanks for the info! Man I am freaked out. I did well in the TEAS. My last 90 units is a 2.9 but all the classes I took for prereqs after graduating I aced. I have been out of school for 7 years and have academic (scientific) publications. I hope that counts for something. But if they only have 20 spots, we'll see what my chances are.

This is so nerve-wracking isn't it? I hope I get an interview at least. And yes, could you forward me the website? Thanks for being so helpful!

Chachingdy

Chachingdy! I just emailed you!! Hope it helps. I am so freaked out too... like I'm just counting the days! I've called and emailed the coordinator a few times for info, and I still have questions, but I'm afraid to call her again b/c I don't want her to think I'm annoying! haha.

I'm sure what you've accomplished after college will definitely help you.... especially if you get an interview and are able to tell them face-to-face!

Hope to hear from ya!

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Interviewed at UCSF in January. I'd like to say I am patiently waiting until March 1st, but I'm struggling at that. :stone I want to know their decision, but don't need to hurry a rejection letter either. I've been accepted to the University of Portland's AEM-UP Program which is a Clinical Nurse Leader role. At UCSF I've applied to the Critical Care/Trauma CNS spot. Not sure what I'll do if I don't get into UCSF, I really liked that program. So even though I have a back-up, I might decide to wait another year. Then again, I turned down Yale's GEPN program last year to apply to UCSF. Hoping i don't seriously regret that in 2 weeks. Fingers and toes crossed - ChickenLL

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Hello,

I'm applying to the ELMSN - CM at samuel Merrit. I have an interview on March 5th. Has anyone heard anything about the interview process/ what to expect? Anyone else interviewing?

Also thanks for berkeleymom for directing me to this site. I think that March 5th is the first day of interviews. I was given either March 5 or 7 as my choice on a first come first serve basis. (we were asked to rank our top two times/ dates)

Thanks,

Rachel

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Hello All!

I'm happy to know I am not the only one patiently waiting for a response from the UCLA MECN program. To those who applied and are posting on this site, I hope we all get in!! I only applied to that school, so I'm a little afraid that I put all of my eggs in one basket. I also completed an MPH at UCLA so I'm a little familiar with how UCLA works and what it's like to be a student there.

My question: If we are accepted, we must complete a CNA course. Does anyone know if there is a place to take this course in the evenings and on Saturdays? I know that all of those who are accepted will be given an opportunity to complete it in September, but I will be out of the country at that time. Therefore, I'd like to complete it ahead of time. If anyone knows about a school in LA that offers a CNA course that I can work around my 8-5 current schedule, please let me know!

Best, Dahianna :p

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