I'm new to this board and just recently got an email to attend an interview for the clinical nurse leader - entry level masters of nursing next week at Charles drew university. I was wondering if anyone else has gotten an interview? I would like to talk to some of you interested in attending this program. I visited the campus and spoke to some faculty, it seems like an amazing place. Look forward to talking to some of you in the same boat as I am in.
congrats class of 2013 :) just wanted to know if anyone else annoyed that theyre charging us $1500 for books and $1000 for supplies? if you look up the actual costs the books are around $500 if not less...
"for profit" schools tend to do that sort of thing for their profit margins... Most non-profit schools give the students the option of comparison shopping to help them save on costs. So if you are looking for the convenience of "one stop shopping" for all your program needs, just be careful that you are not grossly over-paying for the convenience."
Charles Drew is non profit and should allow its students to choose their method of purchasing knowing that most of the students in the SON are paying out of loans.. $1500 compared to $500 is GROSSLY OVERPAYING and will eventually add up to about $2,000 including the accumulated interest.
I know Charles Drew offers the NP specialty for regular msn route, does anyone know if you can declare a nurse practitioner concentration as an entry level student- or is CNL the only option?
No there isn't an NP Entry-level route at Charles Drew, just CNL for now. There are a few programs where u start as an entry-level student, then in the midst of the program you get your RN license & u are able to work, then you later graduate as an NP (but you probably have heard of those).
It is sort of impractical now to get your NP license without any prior nursing experience or nursing education. They are requiring Nurse Practitioners to have their Doctorate's in the next few years so many programs are merging with this. It all depends on the program & your completed pre-reqs.
hello layleebug, sorry to bug you!! i came across your threads here about charles drew here in wilmington ca. i live in lynwood it's very close from that place. the reason why i'm writing to you is because i wanted to ask you how are the programs there.. i am planning to fill out the application but to be honest i am really scared because all the threads i have stumbled upon have said negative feedback about that place. and since you said you have started this year i wanted your input on it please..i have been attending long beach city college but honestly it's a major drag trying to get into a physiology, microbiology, and anatomy class the waiting lists are horrible!! i am interested in the rn program, i am not sure of what the one u are in means?? nurse leader that does this mean that you are already a registered nurse. i am sorry if i sound dumb i am new to this.. also would you happen to know what is the cost for the rn program there without financial aide because i do not qualify for it. i am trying to schedule for an orientation but they say they will call me back and nothing has happened. any information would be greatly appreciated thank you and have a blessed day.. here is my email please [email protected]
Hi Cathy! That's great that you're interested in applying, overall Charles Drew was the school for me (for my interests, needs and close to the location), so if you are applying to several schools and are accepted into more than one, really look into what the school has to offer and see which school fits you the best (meaning look into their mission statement, their focus and what they can offer as far as experience so that you ultimately pass the NCLEX and land that job!).
As for the program, for now it is an entry level master's degree in nursing, so you need a bachelor's (any major) and then you will be able to receive both RN licence and master's degree, they also offer a Nurse Leader certificate upon completion (use as an asset towards moving up as Charge Nurse, etc), and a Public Health Certificate (which is mostly what I want to do). It is a 5 semester program, and no lie, it is intense. The work load is heavy, and understandably so, because we aren't here just to get an A.A., or even a B.S... they incorporate public health and management into the curriculum. Anyway best of luck and let me know if you have any other questions... I feel like it's such a new school and I understand it's harder to get the inside scoop / fair reviews so I will do my part in conveying connections.
Oh and the negative feedback is mostly the CDREW drama with the med school that was on probation with the hospital they were connected with. There's recent news that they are actually re-opening the medical center and it's right next to our school! As for the nursing school, it's totally separate, before I applied I just addressed any concerns I had to the Dean, who is awesome by the way, and she answered all my questions, concerns.. Overall I have a feeling CDREW U will make a name for itself with this nursing program.
Oh and sorry didn't answer all the questions, the program is about $65,000 for 5 semesters, someone had posted the cost breakdown somewhere on this thread. Each unit is $750 and the entire program is about 72 units, but there are extra costs you pay to the school of nursing for books, exams and supplies.
Thank you all for posting. Can someone give me an idea of what your schedule is like? Also, what you think your schedule will be like in the future? I have two young kids and need to make sure I have childcare before applying.
I am interested in applying to CDU Nursing in the fall. I was wondering if you all would share your GPA, what you got on the GRE, and if you all know what is the lowest GPA, and GRE score that CDU Nursing usually accepts?
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did anyone get the email for the blackboard logins yet? i didnt