MSMC-Los Angeles AccBSN info...

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Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and I would like to know if anyone has any info on MSMC AccBSN program.

Hi great post, im waiting to hear for the spring/09 decisions. I already got interviewed and passed the teas requirement (72 not anywhere near great). I called admissions and they said the letters will go out sometime in mid-September im just so anxious to know if I got accepted or not, I have a question for you, "I have a assosicates in general studies, have taken critical thinking but i dont have a philosophy class is there anyway they would accept me into the advanced option if all I need is 1 class? Is there a good chance I will have to take the basic option?, and lastly how good of a sign is it if you got a interview? im am a Navy Hospital Corpsman w/ combat expierence so im thinking that might help my chances thanks!!!!!

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I have some questions about the acclerated nursing program offered at MSMC. I hear that it is intense and difficult yet at the same time do-able. But are the students supported by the faculity and staff? Do the faculity and staff want to see the students pass and get through the program to be successfull nurses? How many students do not make it through the program? I ask these questions b/c I have two friends one who is currently in an accelerated program and another who was in an accl programm at the same school and they had a terrible experience. The person who is no longer in the program was failed by 1% and the administration has been very "shady" in her situation. The person who is still in the program is making it through but does not feel she has a strong foundation nor the knowledge as the regular BSN students. It seems as though her program is just pushing her through.

I would like to know what is the true experience of those student that are in or have gone through the accl nursing program at MSMC. I am considering on attending and would like an honest opinion. Thank you

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Wow, brina7, this doesn't sound very good..."shady" care to share which program you are referring to? I am trying to apply to many ABSN programs and am gathering info for many of the California programs....give me a heads up on which program this is...I may skip sending them my application!

Sandra

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I'm in the program right now. I will be finishing my first semester this week. We do a semester in 7 weeks! The pace is pretty intense. The schedule is pretty full all week. So far it's been two days of classes and 3 days of clinicals. We started clinicals by third week of the program. Just imagine being in the hospital after only 2 weeks of school! Most programs don't start clinicals until their second year!!!! My first day at clinicals I felt like I was standing there with my pants down sucking my thumb. Most of us (all of us) felt totally umprepared; however, we managed to pull through it. Now, after a month at UCLA hospital, I feel like I kinda know what's going on.

Everyone here agrees that this is probably the most challenging thing we've done in our whole life. When you go for the interview, they will tell you over and over that you will have no life other than school, which is totally true. But don't be scare, the program is doable! Just know that you will be done in less than 1 year. Also, all the staff, teachers, and students are very supportive and helpful.

Anyway, I'm happy with the program. It's been intense, but it's worth it since I will be done in...10 months now! By the way, don't be put off by the cost. I think it's around $42,000 for tuition. Most of us received a $25,000 loan repayment scholarship from either Kaiser, Torrance Memorial and Northridge hospital. You just have to work for 2 years after graduation.

I wish you luck with application. If you have any other questions, please send me a post.

Hi Flyingfish,

I was wondering how you're doing now and if you're happy with your decision to do the accelerated program at msmc. i'm trying to decide between the absn program at msmc and the el-msn program at csulb. money and location is a huge factor for me, especially since msmc isn't sure if kaiser, torrance, and northridge will be offering the forgivable loans. i live about 15 minutes from csulb and about 35 minutes from msmc with no traffic. i know that msmc has a great reputation though and i'm willing to get a loan if it's better for me in the long run. your thoughts?

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I really enjoyed the accelerated MSMC BSN program. I was done in 12 months, got a scholarship which paid for more than half of my tuition and a guarantee job after graduation. However, I would think twice about going to this program if there were not scholarships. $45K is a lot of money to pay back. CSULB BSN/MSN progarm is cheaper, but much longer time commitment and may be also rushing into a MS degree which you're not prepared for. It would be a waste of time to do the MS CNS portion if you're not really interested in becoming a CNS. Would they allow you to do the BSN portion and not finish the MSN? If yes, then I would go with the Long Beach program...it's cheaper, closer to home and an option to go back to school if you choose to. Hope this helps...

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Hey, thanks for replying! I actually decided with csulb to save myself the money..when i spoke to the director at msmc, she said that she wasn't sure if those scholarships would be available and without a scholarship, i'd be in a pretty crappy position despite finishing school in 12 months. i agree with you about the rushing on the msn..i will most likely just finish my bsn (16 months) and start working then try to figure out what i'd like to master in.

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Hey, thanks for replying! I actually decided with csulb to save myself the money..when i spoke to the director at msmc, she said that she wasn't sure if those scholarships would be available and without a scholarship, i'd be in a pretty crappy position despite finishing school in 12 months. i agree with you about the rushing on the msn..i will most likely just finish my bsn (16 months) and start working then try to figure out what i'd like to master in.

I thought the first 16 months of the CSULB program were specifically for RN education...you don't get a BSN at the end of it, right? Otherwise it would be an accelerated BSN program...which they have stopped doing.

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actually, after the first 16 months we do get a bsn. so it's kind of an accelerated bsn/entry level msn program. i don't know if they changed it recently or something, but i know for my cohort this is the case.

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Hi! How long is the program? I'm wondering what are the pre requisite subjects? I will check it online.

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