Hi there! I'm Sharon, and I'll be starting CDU's EL-MSN program this fall (2014). Anyone else starting the EL-MSN program at CDU this fall?
Oh, and I don't want to freak anyone out if you are waiting for your letters - I have no idea when they go out. Sorry! I was scheduled to enter with the spring 2014 cohort but deferred one semester in order to get married (at 36 years old, who wants to wait 3 years! ) So, if you're still waiting for your letter - good luck! I'm rooting for you!
Anyway, I'm starting this page because I'd love to meet everyone whose heading to CDU's EL-MSN program this fall & share information. And if there's enough interest we can start a Facebook page where we can all chat over the summer! (My friend is going to PA school at UW this summer and her cohort has a Facebook page and it's amazing, and I'm jealous. The PA's shouldn't have all the fun! )
Also, if there are any current Spring '14 students who want to chime in - I'd love to hear: how do you like the program? Is there anything you wish you'd known before Day 1?
Well, its been almost four weeks since I turned in my completed application packet. I got a little anxious and called the office of admissions and spoke to a gentleman who said that my application was still under review and that the dept of nursing will be calling me within the next few days to schedule an interview. So Im slightly bummed that I didn't get a response like most of you did within four weeks. However, I do feel as though I have great interview skills and should be able to knock this one out of the park. It will allow me to explain my circumstance and academics in greater detail. So... Im just keeping my fingers crossed and well see what happens.
As @white2020 said, stay positive! It also took longer than 4 weeks (about 6 weeks) for me to hear a response. Also, when I called CDU, they also told me I might have to interview but at the end they just notified me of the acceptance. So just think positive! I am sure you will be in without an interview. But like u said, if you do have one, I am u sure you will rock it! Please let us know the good news when you hear and don't forget to join the fb group :)
Thank you Vanessa for the positive words. The admissions counselor told me that he received an email with a list of students who would be called for an interview so it seems like it will be 100%, even though, I rather of just been accepted then sent to an interview. But regardless its still better then a rejection. I will make sure to keep you guys posted.
Sorry if this is a duplicate post, but I tried posting something earlier and it didn't work!
Lishi,
I received my acceptance letter about 6 weeks after I applied, like Vanessa. So as @white2020 and Vanessa said don't get down! And an interview, if it goes that route, means you're still in the running which is a GREAT thing. Plus, you said yourself you have great interview skills - so this might really work in your favour. Keep your eye on the prize! :)
If you feel that an interview is immenent, I would start mock-interviewing with friends. I found this page on allnurses and it has some great advise and practice questions for nursing school interviews: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/interview-questions-88629.html (I tried posting the actual post, and got the dreaded rainbow wheel of computer death - lol!)
That is great, thank you all so much for the support. The list of practice questions will definitely come in handy! I will keep you all posted. Thanks again.
I actually got a call for an interview today. I guess that means they're interested but not THAT interested. I usually bomb interviews (I'm a really anxious person). I'm super nervous and wondering how to prepare
An interview is great news, which you should be happy about! Feel free to look over the links @snhelm posted to help prepare for your interview. Good luck!
Yes, Vanessa. I have an interview next thursday. I will make sure you keep you posted. Thank you for asking. @nna2928 When is your interview and with who? Good luck!
) So, if you're still waiting for your letter - good luck! I'm rooting for you! 
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Well, its been almost four weeks since I turned in my completed application packet. I got a little anxious and called the office of admissions and spoke to a gentleman who said that my application was still under review and that the dept of nursing will be calling me within the next few days to schedule an interview. So Im slightly bummed that I didn't get a response like most of you did within four weeks. However, I do feel as though I have great interview skills and should be able to knock this one out of the park. It will allow me to explain my circumstance and academics in greater detail. So... Im just keeping my fingers crossed and well see what happens.