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?

-C

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Specializes in Tele Step Down, Oncology, ICU, Med/Surg.

Thanks BerkeleyMom:

I still haven't decided what I'm going to do. It sucks that I don't have my parents to run stuff like this through with anymore....The hub feels like such an extension of myself that it's hard for me to work through decisions like this with him.....plus he's El'cheapo, and scared of risks that involve money like this. So, while he keeps an open mind, It's pretty clear where his prefrences lay.

I Will wait to see what happens with CSU if I can. Unfortunately, I don't find out if I have a seat there until end of May. I'm not getting any younger, and can't afford wasting time (hence the temptation to go the SMC route despite the expense).

I haven't received the packet from SMC in the mail yet--they were mailing it on Friday--so don't know what it will take to hold my seat. I imagine a hefty deposit which will probably force me to make a hard decision.

I already made the hard decision not to take the UCSF interview when it was made available to me. I realized, rightly, that with three kids and no parents to fall back on for support, the commute into SF was just not doable. If my mom were still alive, I would've done it in a heart beat and that would have been the cheapest, best option for me.

For now, I'll bask in the fact that I have a seat somewhere come Fall. Very validating after everything I've gone through....after having everyone around me scratching their heads and saying, "you're gonna do what?!?!?why?!?!?don't you already have a good degree/good job....and after everything you've been through you think you'd be running the other way!"

Yes, for CSU you can use prior BS units for the GE and just concentrate on nursing courses; however, you are still charged as a graduate student even though all you are gaining is another BS--but nowhere near the heart-stopping amount SMC charges.

My prior BS was at another CSU, so it makes it easier as all my GE units were certified as transferable.

Many blessings everyone, as we spin around making decisions on how we will weave our webs of the future. May yours be sure, strong and sound.

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congrats on your acceptance!!!

I'm new to the message board and wanted to say hello to all the applicants!

Did anyone else apply for the ELMSN-FNP program at SMC? Wow! That's a lot of acronyms!

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Hey Berkeley mom!

Thanks for the welcome! I'm currently waiting for SMC before I make any final decisions. I was accepted to programs on the east coast but would really rather stay in the bay area... mainly because I ultimately want to practice in the bay area so staying around here would be beneficial in the long run. You know, in terms of networking and gaining associations with hospitals/clinics/clinicians around here.

So how did your interview go? I saw that you said they asked for everyone to keep it confidential.. . but how did you feel about it after? Good thoughts? I'm sure you did GREAT!!! Lets hope people post AS they get in, that would give everyone an idea of what SMC is doing!

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Hey BERKMOM,

HOw are you and have you been enjoying the weather out in Berzerktown? I love Berkeley when it's hot, so many people out, so many things to eat, and so much grass to lay in.

Anyhow i was just checking up on you and wondering if SMC has decided to admit you yet?

I sure hope they do, the world would be a better place with a nurse like you

Take care and stay in touch.

Nothing for me yet. . .

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Hello,

I haven't had a chance to follow the thread since my first posting about interviews at SM. I've caught up on the post and boy you ladies have been busy! So I thought I would update and now I have news to share also.

I just received an acceptance letter in the mail yesterday from SM for the ELMSN - CM program. I have accepted and sent in my deposit.

Congrats to all the others that have accepted and good luck to those that are still waiting.

And for those that are still interviewing- the best adivce, that has been given, already is be yourself. But also be prepared and have some set answers ready for the given questions like: why do you want to be a nurse, strengths, weakness etc. You may fill silly but practice out loud, it really helps and made me fill less nervous when I had to answer them in the interview. Although the case management interview was more like a conversation as an earlier post had mentioned- very different from what I was expecting!

I would love to hear from others that will be starting Spring 2007 SM - either CM of FNP, since we will be together for the first year and a half.

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Specializes in SRNA.

Congrats Berk! :D And all of this waiting and anxiety paid off in the end! Have a celebratory weekend!

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Congrats, BerkMom - whoo-hoo!!!!! :balloons:

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