Columbia DNP-FNP Summer 2022

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Hi there,

I  creating this thread to connect with other applicants applying to Columbia's BS-DNP FNP program that starts in June. I submitted my application February 10 and I am waiting to hear back! Very excited =).

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On 3/17/2022 at 1:37 PM, Rebecca W said:

 

 

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On 3/17/2022 at 2:07 PM, Rebecca W said:

@JerseyNurse25 I applied to the PMHNP. And you? 

I applied to acute adult gerontology NP

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18 minutes ago, Terilyn M said:

Hey everyone!

Congrats on getting accepted into CUSON! I’m currently finishing up my 1st year in the DNP program, and it’s been challenging but rewarding. I’m in the Acute Care DNP program, and I’ve had about 3 years of RN experience prior to applying to this program.

I know that one of the main challenges of this program is that it’s full-time and juggling school with work. Personally, I believe the 1st year is doable being FT in school and FT at work. I was able to do it, as my workplace was accommodating and allowed me to schedule myself off during school days. However, depending on which program you applied to, you may have 5-6 classes per semester. I’ve heard of my Psych DNP colleagues, who are also finishing up their 1st year in the program, were having up to 7-9 classes in one semester. Eventually, you may have to think about going per diem or part-time, as your 2nd year will be where you have  your clinical rotations.

Costs are going to be terrible as this is Columbia and you’re paying for an Ivy League status. But since the program is FT and it’ll take you less than 2.5 years to finish the program, I think it’s worth it. Columbia should’ve offered you a hefty scholarship for the program, and there’s always the option for student loans.

If you guys have any questions, please feel free to message me! Congrats again and you’ll be great!

Hey thanks so much for your feedback I also applied to acute NP and I got waitlisted but I have high hopes of getting in 

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Hey @JerseyNurse25,

The Acute Care DNP program is probably one of the most competitive programs at Columbia as we’re the smallest cohort out of every specialty. I think there were maybe 15-18 of us that got accepted last year. But our cohort is actually the largest to get accepted since they’ve only accepted 8 people in the past. 

Don’t get your hopes up though! Just trust the process! And hopefully you applied elsewhere as well. I do wonder how many got accepted this year…

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23 minutes ago, Terilyn M said:

Hey everyone!

Congrats on getting accepted into CUSON! I’m currently finishing up my 1st year in the DNP program, and it’s been challenging but rewarding. I’m in the Acute Care DNP program, and I’ve had about 3 years of RN experience prior to applying to this program.

I know that one of the main challenges of this program is that it’s full-time and juggling school with work. Personally, I believe the 1st year is doable being FT in school and FT at work. I was able to do it, as my workplace was accommodating and allowed me to schedule myself off during school days. However, depending on which program you applied to, you may have 5-6 classes per semester. I’ve heard of my Psych DNP colleagues, who are also finishing up their 1st year in the program, were having up to 7-9 classes in one semester. Eventually, you may have to think about going per diem or part-time, as your 2nd year will be where you have  your clinical rotations.

Costs are going to be terrible as this is Columbia and you’re paying for an Ivy League status. But since the program is FT and it’ll take you less than 2.5 years to finish the program, I think it’s worth it. Columbia should’ve offered you a hefty scholarship for the program, and there’s always the option for student loans.

If you guys have any questions, please feel free to message me! Congrats again and you’ll be great!

Hi Terilyn,

Thank you for your input! I do have a few questions off the top of my head. Do you know any classmates who commute from NJ? What does the schedule look like on average (M&W lecture online, Tues in-class seminars, etc etc)? I understand it is not the same program as yours, but do you happen to know how many individuals were accepted for the FNP program or a bell park range (I have a friend who applied and got waitlisted— trying to investigate for her)? 
 

Thanks so much! ?

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@Terilyn MEither way I'm still happy because it's an ivy league  school it's not a NO! They saw something in my application to put me on hold and if I don't get in I can push this application to the next deadline. I'm all about positive energy and putting positive vibes into the world!! I saw another thread of quite a few students who were waitlisted and got in. You just never know 

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2 minutes ago, JerseyNurse25 said:

@Terilyn MEither way I'm still happy because it's an ivy league  school it's not a NO! They saw something in my application to put me on hold and if I don't get in I can push this application to the next deadline. I'm all about positive energy and putting positive vibes into the world!! I saw another thread of quite a few students who were waitlisted and got in. You just never know 

I am cheering you on!! You got this, love your energy and outlook. Absolutely they saw something in your application, I hope you get in this cycle ❤️

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Hey @OysterRoli,

So the first semester I believe all the DNP and CRNA specialties are in the same classes together. We had 5 classes together, which were Health Assessment, Advanced Pharm, Evidence Based Practice, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, and Health/Social Policy. They were all on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and all online because of COVID. I’m not sure if they plan to keep the classes online since the pandemic seems to be dying down, but it may still continue to be online. 

If you had an MSN prior to starting the program, you can get an exemption for some of the classes like EBP and Health Assessment. So you can have 3 classes instead of 5, and you can get a head start on taking sub-specialty classes if you’re interested in a sub-specialty in women’s health, oncology, or transgender health. Most of us have our BSN, so we had to take these basic courses again. 

In terms of commuting to school, I think it won’t be too bad since all classes are online and you don’t have to come to school often. It’s probably when you start your 2nd semester where you’ll branch off into your specialties and start your simulation classes, which you’ll have to come to the nursing building once every 2 weeks. But if classes start to go back, you’d probably have to take PATH train or bus from NJ to NYC, and then take the west side trains to the nursing building. We have colleagues from all over the country coming to NY for CUSON, and they either are renting in the city or dorming at Columbia. But like I said, as long as classes stay online, you probably won’t be going to the nursing building as much.

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FNP is the largest cohort I believe. At our White Coat Ceremony, it looked like there were 50 of them. But that includes the Columbia MDE students who are going straight into DNP and the BSN-DNP lateral students. I am not sure how many got in from just the lateral side.

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@JerseyNurse25 Yes!! You got this! I applied to Columbia’s MDE program 5 years ago but was also waitlisted. Then 5 years later after getting my BSN elsewhere, I applied to Columbia again for DNP and here I am! Just keep doing your thing, and you’ll get to where you’re supposed to be. I’m sure everyone here is very well qualified to be a part of CUSON and any program would be lucky to have you.

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28 minutes ago, OysterRoli said:

I am cheering you on!! You got this, love your energy and outlook. Absolutely they saw something in your application, I hope you get in this cycle ❤️

Thank you I appreciate it!!

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30 minutes ago, Terilyn M said:

FNP is the largest cohort I believe. At our White Coat Ceremony, it looked like there were 50 of them. But that includes the Columbia MDE students who are going straight into DNP and the BSN-DNP lateral students. I am not sure how many got in from just the lateral side.

 

35 minutes ago, Terilyn M said:

Hey @OysterRoli,

So the first semester I believe all the DNP and CRNA specialties are in the same classes together. We had 5 classes together, which were Health Assessment, Advanced Pharm, Evidence Based Practice, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, and Health/Social Policy. They were all on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and all online because of COVID. I’m not sure if they plan to keep the classes online since the pandemic seems to be dying down, but it may still continue to be online. 

If you had an MSN prior to starting the program, you can get an exemption for some of the classes like EBP and Health Assessment. So you can have 3 classes instead of 5, and you can get a head start on taking sub-specialty classes if you’re interested in a sub-specialty in women’s health, oncology, or transgender health. Most of us have our BSN, so we had to take these basic courses again. 

In terms of commuting to school, I think it won’t be too bad since all classes are online and you don’t have to come to school often. It’s probably when you start your 2nd semester where you’ll branch off into your specialties and start your simulation classes, which you’ll have to come to the nursing building once every 2 weeks. But if classes start to go back, you’d probably have to take PATH train or bus from NJ to NYC, and then take the west side trains to the nursing building. We have colleagues from all over the country coming to NY for CUSON, and they either are renting in the city or dorming at Columbia. But like I said, as long as classes stay online, you probably won’t be going to the nursing building as much.

Thank you so so much for this info, it helps tremendously. Truly appreciate you!

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