Can I have info on the Emory Nursing program please?

rubyflight · Dec 30, 2009

I can't tell you much but I can tell you that I went to the GANS convention this year and was so very impressed by the students from Emory, enough that I've looked at going there for my BSN and MSN. It's quite competitive, very expensive and in general a great school. Good luck!

Atlantanurse · Jan 25, 2010

Hello,

I just finished Emory school of nursing in May (I had a great experience). I went through the second degree progam at Emory. Originally, I moved to Atlanta from Louisiana (for nursing school) Yes it is expensive, but I received scholarship money so that off-set the price. Emory is a large teaching hospital so you see all types of pt's from across the metro area and the southeast. I now work at Emory in the ICU (great new grad training programs also). I thought about the BSN-MSN program, but I wasn't sure what advance practice area I wanted to work in so I waited. I'm glad I did because I really want to apply to CRNA school this fall. Sorry if this is all over the place.

If you have any more questions please ask....

on eagles wings, ASN, RN · Jan 25, 2010

Thank you so much to both of you. I am mostly worried about the price. I get a Fed pell grant but I know that would not cover everything. I cant work and I know my family will not be able to help me. So I am left with scholarships. How much did you get from scholarships and what were the requirements, if I may ask?

Atlantanurse · Jan 25, 2010

Hey,

I work for Emory with the NEAT award and they paid half my tuition. After you start working they make you pay the taxes on the scholarship because they classify it as a gift. You must work for Emory healthcare two years. I decided to speed up my tax payments on the money so I could have a little more freedom. The school is excellent with helping students get the necessary financial aid they are looking for. I received some grant money also. Tuition, grants, scholarship, living expenses, and loans all left me with $40,000 in debt (plus I have two degrees and 6 years of college total under my belt) Im lucky because most of my classmates have more. Some people have 50,000-80,000 in debt. Emory is not the place to repeat or fail.

on eagles wings, ASN, RN · Jan 25, 2010

I see. I'm only 19 so I am not in debt yet, luckily. I could see how yours added up to so much. I don't want to have to pay anything for more than a 2 years or so... I want to go to this school so bad, and I love GA way more than FL but the tuition scares me away. So I am really insecure. But I will keep looking into it! Thanks :)

Journee · Feb 25, 2010

Atlantanurse--

I am wrapping up my NEAT application as we speak. I was just wondering how you like working for Emory. Are there any loop holes within the terms of NEAT that would prevent you from accepting it if you had it to do all over again?

nishu09 · Mar 14, 2010

Hi, I am planning on applying to the school, but it has a totally different set of prereqs from my current school. Do you get good financial aid? And how is the program?

Oceangel · Mar 21, 2010

Why don't you also look at schools in the area like Kennesaw or George State - they are also highly recommended schools but less than half the cost of Emory.

nishu09 · Mar 21, 2010

I was originally going to Georgia State, but now im stuck at LSU. The prereqs for this school are completely different from those at Georgia state and KSU. Emorys prereqs are more close to ones im taking right now. So I just wanted to know some things about the school because i really do want to go there. Thanks for the recommendation though! And Atlantanurse I also live in Louisiana right now, how was the move?

AspiringDeaux · Dec 4, 2011

Hey Atlantanurse,

I know this may be a late reply but I'm currently looking into Emory School of Nursing to transfer from ADN program here in New Orleans. I'm not doing so well in the program and I may end up failing out the program. I am looking into moving to Atlanta to attend Emory but unsure of the out-of-state fees and the tuition itself. Do you know if me failing the program plays a part into my acceptance into Emory's BSN program? I'm so clueless and desperate into looking for a good program with my circumstances...

Atlantanurse · Dec 4, 2011

Hello,

Nice to meet you. I am originally from Louisiana (Shreveport to be exact). I would say nursing programs in georgia are very competitive. Emory is more expensive, but I practically had a full ride, but I believe the program is 40,000-50,000. They have pre requisite courses that must be taken in order to gain admission. You should have at least a C or better (B is preferred). Emory does not require a nursing entrance exam. Whatever you do I would not actually wait to Fail my current curriculum. I would take the "W" on my transcript first and just say I was under stress, depressed, whatever...., but no Fs. Nursing schools are not just concerned with you passing the classwork, but they also want to know that you will be able to pass your NCLEX. Schools are scored by their attrition rates and board pass scores. They are willing to take chances from time to time, but they don't take many.

I encourage you to call them and speak with an admission advisor. You also don't want Fs in nursing school classes because you may want to apply to graduate school some day. This isn't as much of a big deal if you want to become an NP (depending on the competitiveness of the program), but if you want to go to CRNA school then Fs could become incredibly crippling.

Emory is a private school so there is no out of state tuition. Emory has a way of seeing the real potential in people. I will admit I had 2 Cs in chemistry and Emory admitted me, but once there I had to really apply myself. I was a mostly A with a few B type of student while there. I am grateful for the extra push and encouragement along the way. We were a class of maybe 50 or 60 and lost several people the first and second semester. Nursing school is very difficult and I saw many people crying after test (it doesn't get any less complicated no matter where you go).

I'm not one to rain on anyone's parade; therefore, call an admission advisor and explain your situation. They are very honest and will give you a good idea of what they are looking for in the application process.

I will mention that Bossier Parish community College and Southern University in Shreveport both have ADN programs in northern Louisiana. My boyfriend in a nurse. His college in Ohio (which accepts 100-120 students) is so competitive that they are turning down 3.6 students because there are more qualified applicants than slots available. I consider myself very fortunate to have gain admittance into a program like Emory's.

Good luck and feel free to ask more questions