Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

SFpnponc · Nov 25, 2013

Hi Everyone! Congratulations on applying to Columbia ETP School of Nursing! I am a current ETP student and was in your position exactly one year ago! I know how stressful and nervous I was. I also remembering checking this forum consistently.. I wanted to let you know that the current ETP students are starting a Student blog where we will be sharing our personal experiences throughout the program. I made a poll and if you guys could fill it out it would be very helpful for us so we can help easy your nerves and provide you guys with some information that may not have been presented to you so far. :)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JkgBZsxNCyrIUjN8ANGFQ5AUh3ilV06Ni60XFWSyf0w/viewform

dee789 · Nov 26, 2013

Hey! That sounds great, I would love to read it! I was wondering if you could maybe answer a question I have ... How is the class size at Columbia? I have heard the NYU classes are huge and wondering if Columbia is the same. I have never been in large classes before so the idea kind of scares me! Do you feel as if you really get to know and interact with your profs? Thanks!

SFpnponc · Dec 1, 2013

Hi everyone! thank you for filling out the poll. A couple of students will be writing specifically on the topic of the questions you asked! I'll keep everyone updated on when we will be launching the blog. keep the questions coming! Enjoy the Holidays! Before you know it you'll be on your way to your first clinical! :)

aiwish · Dec 17, 2013

Hello everyone!

Hope you've all been enjoying the holiday season.

Just checking to see if anyone has received notification from Columbia about their application being forwarded to the admissions committee? I haven't received anything yet (status is still submitted). I know it has only been a month, and they likely have tons of applications to filter through. I guess I am just on pins and needles in anticipation (...is it too soon to act this way, ha?)

Anyhow, happy holidays!

midlifeadvantage · Dec 17, 2013

to current ETP folks, some basic questions...what is a typical day like at columbia? do you attend class 5x a week? is anyone commuting to columbia? how is parking...

im looking at 2015 enrollment, still working on pre-reqs and saving $$ so im not 100k in debt...

dee789 · Dec 18, 2013

Haven't heard anything about my application being forwarded to admissions!

lateblumer304 · Dec 22, 2013

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I had the same question. I recall a confirmation email stating that it was a 2-step process. Apparently, it isn't... they will not notify us when our applications have moved on to the committee. The only time we will hear from them is if a discrepancy arises or for fall grades. Otherwise, february is when we will be notified... Good luck!!

SassyEmt · Dec 26, 2013

I'm currently living in NY finishing up my bachelor's in psychology, I have about three more semesters left so I won't be able to get in until 2015, I'm so confused about which route to go, I have heard a lot of good feed back about NYU's accelerated nursing program and COlumbia's ETP program I've got mixed reviews. I was also thinking about Lehman's college accelerated program but I screwed in college chem one and with my current course loads I wont have time to take it over before applying to any programs. I was really set on Columbia but like I said the feedback I got wasn't so great! I'm hoping if any current or past students can help me out!

SassyEmt · Jan 3, 2014

I'm looking at a 2015 enrollment as well, I'm done with the pre reqs just need to finish up this bachelor's......... what other schools are you looking at? I'm looking at Lehman College up in the Bronx and NYU

columbiauniFNP · Jan 4, 2014

I am a current ETP student at Columbia:

@dee789 - Regarding class size. Over the summer semester (June and July) there are lecture style classes 3 days a week, lab style class once a week, and clinical once a week. The lecture class size over the summer is the entire program in all of your classes, so classes are about 150 students give or take. Though this is a large class, it does not feel like your typical "big lecture class", you are not just a name/number on the professor's roster, by any means. Class size within the lab style classes are as follows: you are split up into roughly groups of 4-6 for the "skills" lab and then groups of 2 for the "physical assessment" lab. Clinical groups are about 10 people per group.

For the rest of the first year (Sept-Aprilish), the entire program is split up into 5 groups (called 5x5 groups), and the rest of the rotations' lectures (like psych/peds etc.) are a class size of about 25-30. Though you do have one lecture class a week that is the entire program (150ish students), which is pathophysiology, class size is not an issue whatsoever. Clinical groups are also smaller for the rest of the year, my group only having 5 in it.

@midlifeadvantage - Yes, you do have class or clinical 5 days a week. I commute daily and do not live in NYC. Parking is anywhere from 9-12$ a day and there are many parking facilities within five blocks.

@ Sassyemt - I love this program, a lot. I love the students, the teachers, and the many world-renowned sites that we are placed at throughout the year. You really feel as though you are part of something really special and well-respected. Of course there will be those who do not like something, that just the way the cookie crumbles. Bottom line - I feel as though I am getting my money's worth, and after only being in the program for 6 months, I am very educated on the many aspects of healthcare. I cannot complain.

:geek:

dee789 · Jan 4, 2014

@columbiauniFNP - great info, thank you! If you don't mind my asking, how far do you have to commute? I am in Brooklyn and will have about an hour commute if I get in.

sweet03nesy · Jan 7, 2014

Hey Everyone!

Hope your holidays were warm and wonderful! I've never applied for financial aid and was wondering if anyone could offer some information as to when we should apply for it. Do you fill out a fafsa without an acceptance letter? If one gets rejected, what happens with the loan? Just wondering how to go about that.

Thanks in advance!