Augusta U- MSN/CNL- Fall 2018 Entry

[2ndcareermsn]

I don't see a group yet started for admission to the Fall 2018's Augusta U MSN/CNL program. I have read through the forum of the Fall 2017 group and it seems to have been very informative!

I am excited once this group starts getting some members, so we can discuss the process (and adventure?!) of applying and finishing pre-reqs!

I am a second career applicant who works full time as an office assistant to two MDs and 1 BSN now. I have previously been a CNA and worked as a PCT in a small rural hospital on the med/surg floor, but then went on to get a BA in English from UGA. After having been an assistant for 4 years and out of school for quite a few more, I am excited about starting this RN program and still question why I didn't do this from the beginning :-) Oh well, I feel I have a lot of real world experience now and I am a much better learner then before! I have four pre-reqs left. A&P 1 and 2, Microbiology, and Human Development. I am planning on trying to CLEP the Human Development course this fall. Currently in the waiting process for acceptance into the Perimeter Campus of Georgia State University to start the other courses.

Looking forward to talking with all of you!

[nightshifter25]

Hi futureRN94,

Let me tell you right now that you will have absolutely no problem finding a job whether you have a BSN, MSN, or probably even an ASN. Healthcare agencies need nurses so bad that most of them don't seem to care what degree you have as long as you passed the NCLEX. As far as i know, no one from the program (or just new nurses in general) has had issues finding employment. Of course certain units or specialities may be harder to get into just because a lot of ppl are drawn to those areas (ER, ICU, surgery, etc). But generally speaking, I dont believe that finding a job as a nurse is hard. And yes, i do believe most people graduate from the program and get jobs as bedside nurses. You cant be a (respected) nurse leader without any nursing experience. And honestly, most people that I've talked to don't even get the CNL licensure until a year or so after graduating (if they get it at all). It's a completely separate test and most ppl are focused primarily on passing the NCLEX and finding a job. I have heard some of my classmates talking about wanting to go straight into DNP school but a lot of us, maybe even the majority of us, are just focused on graduating from this program and then probably taking a break before immediately pursuing a higher degree. I dont know if direct admission into a DNP program without experience is looked down on. I believe that graduating from the MSN program here gives you an advantage as far as getting into the DNP program here. In MY opinion, it just seems like it'd be better to get at least a year of experience first. But like I said, I do have classmates that are planning to go directly into the DNP program after graduation..

Hope this helps!

[Moscrows, MSN]

Athensbound, I'm in Augusta.

[athensbound]

Moscrows-I was hoping you'd be in Athens! I'll be hoping for all the best for you though!

[cmknig9196]

I was asking about the calendar because I wanted to confirm that the program starts in the fall--was going to ask the date and whether there are any orientation events in the summer. I thought I remembered the program requiring a summer course.

Orientation is August 14th. Classes begin August 15th. The third semester of the program is a summer semester, but there is no summer courses prior to the beginning of your cohort's first semester.

[aubreyanna]

Hi guys! I just interviewed for the CNL program in Athens and am hoping with everything in me that I get in. Anyone else hoping for Athens? Anyone know how many people they interview and how many they accept? I'm dying with anticipation. :)

[aubreyanna]

Me! Well hopefully. I just interviewed yesterday. I'm in Alpharetta.

[AleshaMB2018]

Hi guys! I just interviewed for the CNL program in Athens and am hoping with everything in me that I get in. Anyone else hoping for Athens? Anyone know how many people they interview and how many they accept? I'm dying with anticipation. :)

I'm hoping to get into Athens!! I'm from Mississippi. I interviewed in February. Now waiting for the letter to arrive. They mailed it last week. Fingers crossed and prayers up! I'm not sure how many they interview or accept. I hope your interview went well and I hope you get into the Athens program! How was the interview?

[guest1070673]

Good luck everyone. I got my letter today. Hopefully you get your soon. See you there in August!

[AleshaMB2018]

Got my letter today!! I'm on the Facebook group now. Athens campus!!

[guest1070673]

Hi guys! I just interviewed for the CNL program in Athens and am hoping with everything in me that I get in. Anyone else hoping for Athens? Anyone know how many people they interview and how many they accept? I'm dying with anticipation. :)

I asked a student about the class size during the interview. She said they will accept about 45-50 students in Athens and 100 students in the Augusta campus. I didn't ask about the number of interview applicants. Good luck!

[grey374]

Have any last minute applicants been invited to interview yet? I'm beginning to think if I haven't yet I'm not going to at all..

[grey374]

Hi again athensbound! I remembered that you were a last-minute applicant too and was wondering if you had been invited for an interview or heard anything back yet? Best wishes!!