Anyone know the petitioning process at CNM?

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I am applying to get into CNM's Nursing program straight from UNM, so I am not yet familiar with how they sort applicants. I heard that they accept those who have been on the waiting list longest (if so, then I'm SCREWED!)...if they go by GPA, tha'd be great. Also, I wonder how long the wait list is?

Thanks anyone know has any info :)

Elena:D

Specializes in NICU, Pediatrics, Home Health.

Well, I wish you the best luck! I was also a UNM student who transferred. UNM's Nursing program is very, very competitive. They only accept 6-8 (on average) applicants per semester out of 60-90. So 10%. I couldn't deal with the uncertainty of how many semesters I would have to petition to get accepted! Good luck! :)

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Thanks! You too :) Is there an advisor from CNM that you could recommend for nursing? :)

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Specializes in NICU, Pediatrics, Home Health.

There's no specific Nursing Advisors, unfortunately :/ Not that I know of!

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Are you petitioning in the fall now, or are you petitioning in the next few weeks? I heard they did away with summer petitioning! Also, did you take Hesi II yet? How was it?

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Specializes in NICU, Pediatrics, Home Health.

I am petitioning this summer. The petition dates for 2011 are Feb. 9-11, June 22-24, and September 28-30. I know the canceled the summer petitioning date last year- I hope they don't do it again!

And no, I haven't taken the HESI II yet; the HESI A2 is what is req'd before you petition. Good luck to you!!! :D

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Where are you finding this info? I called yesterday to CNM Main Campus and was told next petitioning date is this month, there will be no summer petitioning, and they have not yet set a date for fall petitioning. Are you in Rio Rancho? Maybe it is different there? I just thought everyone applied ay main campus. Also, what is your GPA? Did you take Microbio at UNM? How was it? I had a tough time with my first exam, but I also was on Cicodin after having my wisdim teeth pulled :( My next 21st is Monday, so it better be good! Lol

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I meant I was taking Vicodin, and my next test is Monday! Stupid touchscreen phones:down:

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Specializes in NICU, Pediatrics, Home Health.

I am at Main, too...

I attended to most recent information session, and that's the information they gave us. I emailed the Assistant Director of the Nursing Dept. and asked her, so I'll let you know what she says!

I have a 3.8, and I am taking Micro right now at CNM. I got a 95% or the first exam, an 83% on the second (yikes!)...I am stressing about the lab midterm, though! :uhoh3:

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I am stressing about my midterm too! Eeck! Plus I have Anatomy and Physiology with Dr Swan. My lab practical is Saturday!!:uhoh3:

please let me know what she says, as its weird they tell us different information!

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Specializes in NICU, Pediatrics, Home Health.

I had Dr. Swan for A&PII...:down:

GOOD LUCK!!!

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Specializes in NICU, Pediatrics, Home Health.

Ok, here is her reply:

"Hi

The whole process has changed for admission and application

The spring dates are March 9-11 and there will be a summer application but the dates will be announced mid March."

hth!

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Specializes in Cardiac step-down.

Good luck to you new CNM students! I graduated last August and I had heard that they did change the process quite a bit. Stick to it! I will never regret finishing my ADN there before going to UNM. :)

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