College of Mount St Joseph MAGELIN- Direct Entry MSN.

[sunnyjohn]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone here has recently done this program or thinking about attending. It is a 15 month program at the College of Mount St Joseph in Cincinnati. I applied and was set to go awhile back, but did not go for many reasons. Here again I am interested. If anyone else is thinking about MSJ or at MSJ, let's talk.

[MiHopeFull, MSN, RN, NP]

I'm starting the last semester in January. What do you want to know?

[MondanaDeVonne]

Hi! Thank you! I'd like to know how rigorous the program is. I know that it is extremely intense and I would like to know how I should study during the program to make sure I don't fail out. I am worried about it. I also would like to know what I can do between now and when I start to prepare for the program? I am taking pathophysiology and pharmacology next year but if there is anything else i can do? If you have any old books that you guys use I could buy them! Let me know. I really appreciate the response!

[MiHopeFull, MSN, RN, NP]

I don't understand you are taking Pharm next year? The books you buy the fist semester you use every semester. I sold most the second semester, because I rarely used them. My advice would be don't read everything they say to in the syllabus it's overwhelming. I quit after the second week, I would only study the power-point's they provide and take notes in class, maybe even record the lecture. I don't think you need need to know anything from patho to be succesful. I would buy a good printer if you don't want to print everything out at school they give you 30 dollar credit it goes fast. Looks like you will have the same teachers I had the first semester except 1 and your lucky. Some people say the first semester is the hardest, but I though it was the easiest. Study hard for the second pharm test on cardiac.. anything else?

[MondanaDeVonne]

Yes I am taking pharmacology and pathophysiology in spring semester at my local college to get a heads up I guess. Just nervous about doing well in school. Thank you for all your answers!! This is very helpful

[kiknox]

What is rent like in the area?? I am applying for May 2018 cohort, was originally accepted for 15 cohort but had to decline my spot due to getting pregnant... Looking for places to live also...

[DeniseHill]

Can you tell why so many people were dropped from your cohort? And about how challenging the coorifice load is? How common were people failing? I am waiting to hear back after my interview and am very interested in the program but I'm nervous if I would be able to keep up. I was previously in an Accelerated BSN program and struggled to keep up but I think it may have been that I simply didn't know what to expect from nursing school (previously a liberal arts major). I'm currently in the traditional, slower paced program and doing better but it is not my first choice program. Instead of continuing in this same program for 2 more years, I think I would like to try the MAGELIN program but I hesitate to commit to it if I'm unable to graduate. Sorry for all the questions but I'd appreciate any help!

[Krisss]

Hi! I'm also applying to this program for the August '18 Cohort. Do you know if every applicant receives an interview or if they are highly selective?

[NikkiClifton]

Hello- I am hoping to start the program in January 2019. Does anyone on here know what to expect in terms of schedule? Days, hours? I would like to know so that I can arrange childcare. Thanks!

[arlene_futurenurse]

Hi sunnyjohn! Did you end up apply to MSJ? I was thinking of applying I just have to take the Human Pathophysiology course.

[arlene_futurenurse]

Hi sunnyjohn did you apply for the program? I tried to comment on your post but I dont think it was posted correctly. I want to apply for the program too.

[Johnson Oladele]

Has anyone recently graduated from this program that can attest to their graduation rate? I want compare the enrollment and graduation data to know if the school  is interested in students success or money. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks 

[Krisss]

I graduated in 2019 from this program. I thought they prepared us pretty well for graduation and the NCLEX. It is accelerated so you're expected to pick up skills quicker than other programs.