Columbia MDE 2022

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I know the application hasn't opened yet, but wondering if there was anyone else thinking of applying to Columbia MDE/DNP programs for June 2022 entry?

@bzzzzzzzzzz123 Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it. I will certainly reach out to them and figure it out. I know that applying as an independent student sometimes allows you to get more financial aid. But who knows... School is expensive! I will also ask about scholarships that are not as broad. I will relay that information to you and everyone else on this thread.

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Hey yall I got accepted to the program!! If you have any questions feel free to reach out ?

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13 hours ago, AspiringPedsRN90 said:

Hi all–Congratulations to everyone who got in! I've been following along and want to thank you all for sharing. I applied to the MDE program last year, didn't get in and reapplied this year, and finally got in! For those who didn't get in, don't give up–you can do anything you set your mind to!

I'm so thrilled (!), but also worried about how I'm going to afford it.

Could anyone who received info about a scholarship in their acceptance letter, share exactly what it said? I applied separately for the university scholarship when I applied to the MDE program, but haven't heard anything about the scholarship and wonder if that will come with the financial package in 10-15 days, or if I got it I would have been notified in the letter....

 

I called and they said that we should be receiving the fin aid details by email. Also keep an eye out for the open house event info!

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I was accepted for the PMHNP program! I'm shocked and so excited

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2 hours ago, Ellie Rocco said:

@bzzzzzzzzzz123 Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it. I will certainly reach out to them and figure it out. I know that applying as an independent student sometimes allows you to get more financial aid. But who knows... School is expensive! I will also ask about scholarships that are not as broad. I will relay that information to you and everyone else on this thread.

It sure is! Appreciate it!

Edit: I meant I appreciate you sending along any info, not telling you to appreciate how expensive it is haha

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On 2/2/2022 at 3:11 PM, aspiringNP98 said:

There is an opportunity for MDE students to apply/enroll in the DNP program during the last semester of the program (I believe), but I am uncertain if this would shorten the DNP program? I would imagine it would only take 1-1.5 year(s) to complete the DNP portion after completing the MDE portion. I was going to apply to the FNP specialty for DNP but decided I wanted to play it safe and just do the MDE for now, so I will definitely be looking into joining the DNP portion if I am allowed and doing well in the program!

Going straight from MDE to DNP doesn’t shorten the timeframe, it’s still 15 months for MDE and then 2-2.5 years for DNP depending on speciality. There’s no accelerated DNP option. Having said that, if you’re a non-Columbia RN coming into DNP, the timeframe is an additional semester long and you have a slightly heavier course load for the first few semesters than those of us who did MDE because you need to take a few classes we already took. They also knock $40k off the DNP for people go straight from MDE to DNP. 

If you didn’t apply to DNP with your MDE app, you can apply to DNP usually in the fall or Winter of MDE. They do accept some competitive internal applicants but my year very few internals were accepted, none to midwifery and a handful to the other programs. 
 

congrats to all accepted! Celebrate & Enjoy these next few months!!

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Hi. I got accepted for FNP! I'm trying to join the facebook group. Thanks to everyone who shared their experience while waiting. You definitely made the wait easier.

Enjoy the next few months!

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Has anyone received their financial aid package yet? I'm getting worried about how I'm going to pay for this expensive program. Curious to hear other people's plans ?

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9 hours ago, MsBrownBear said:

Hi. I got accepted for FNP! I'm trying to join the facebook group. Thanks to everyone who shared their experience while waiting. You definitely made the wait easier.

Enjoy the next few months!

What is the facebook group called?

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1 hour ago, violet124 said:

What is the facebook group called?

It's here -   https://www.facebook.com/groups/538325610562597

 

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There are two approved ways to create a special place for your cohort.

One: create a facebook page. This link may be posted.

 Two: create a "club" for your cohort by clicking on the Breakroom link in the yellow bar to the left of this page. Then click on “Create A New Club” in the green bar at the top of the page, and follow instructions.

References to other than these two avenues will be moved from view, to comply with the Terms of Service.

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1 hour ago, Rose_Queen said:

There are two approved ways to create a special place for your cohort.

One: create a facebook page. This link may be posted.

 Two: create a "club" for your cohort by clicking on the Breakroom link in the yellow bar to the left of this page. Then click on “Create A New Club” in the green bar at the top of the page, and follow instructions.

References to other than these two avenues will be moved from view, to comply with the Terms of Service.

 Thank you.

Thank you!

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