Columbia School of Nursing Masters Direct Entry (MDE) DNP Programs - 2023

[mmCA]

Hello everyone! This thread is for folks applying to Columbia's MDE/DNP program for the 2023 start.

Feel free to introduce yourself, ask questions and offer guidance and support to other candidates. Please be respectful and kind and remember that this is a long, exhausting, expensive, stressful journey for lots of people. Let's do our best to uplift and help each other. Good luck!

[nursingstudent10002]

Does anyone know if there is an active facebook group for Summer 2023 DNP admitted students?

[FutureDNPAGPC]

Parth P said:

Congrats to all those accepted.

Did anyone here apply to the Post-BSN DNP?

Seems like decisions for that program are yet to be released, but wanted to get some insight.

Hey Parth, Curious when you actually received a decision? Applying to the post BSN DNP program for 2024 fall. Columbia is notoriously all over the place with their dates...

[Honey deww]

Wow so interesting!

[CNAMA1234]

hamchoi said:

Accepted! Pediatric NP!

Hi What were your stats if you don't mind?

 

[CNAMA1234]

em ruiz said:

hey guys wanted to provide some advice for those interested

 

I was in the DNP program last year, but dropped and transferred to another program in nyc.

for what it offers, Columbia is EXTREMELY expensive. the program from the start was very disorganized, sometimes they didn't even have instructors to teach the courses and would throw in random faculty members at the last minute.

There are many better options out there. don't fall for the Columbia name like I did. 

not to mention rent in NYC is outrageous; luckily I found a place in Long Island City which is a short commute to the new program I am currently in

 

just wanted to give y'all some advice before committing to a super expensive program 

 

What other program did you pick if you don't mind sharing?

[MPR]

aspiringNP98 said:

Yes, of course! 

Hi @aspiringNP98, I am a prospective Columbia MDE student and am quite intrigued by the program. Would I be able to private message you with some questions? It looks like I cannot send you a PM (it says I can send 0 per day), so is there a way for you to send me a message? Thank you so much! Your posts have been tremendously helpful.

[lalaland007]

aspiringNP98 said:

I am a current MDE student and I have to say that I don't agree with you. I'm sorry to hear that your experience was not good, but this is definitely not representative of the program. When looking at the cost breakdown across similar accelerated nursing programs in NYC, Columbia is actually one of the more affordable options for someone wanting to receive an M.S. on an accelerated 15-month track (ex: cheaper than NYU's ABSN program and you are only receiving a BSN, not M.S.). Also, before someone tries to say getting your M.S. over a BSN is pointless, majority of hospitals in the NYC area actually give a bonus to new nurses who 1.) Graduated from Columbia and 2.) Have an M.S. over a BSN (about a $10k annual salary difference btw). This is coming from having conversations with other nurses and also having friends who just got new job offers from the previous cohort. To add to my previous point, Columbia faculty has also sat down and reviewed tuition costs in comparison to other Ivy League accelerated nursing programs (ex: UPenn, Yale, and also Hopkins) and Columbia still remains the more affordable option, not to mention they offer the most financial aid assistance and scholarships out of all nursing schools. 

NY is an expensive place to live, however, this is something I am sure you all took into consideration when applying. If the NYC housing cost and lifestyle is what deters you from proceeding with the program then that is 100% understandable. But the MDE program itself is very well structured, challenging, and has honestly really prepared me to sit for the NCLEX. Columbia has an amazing NCLEX pass rate as well (~95%) which is something you all should consider when deciding where to go. The simulation lab is truly impeccable and the instructors I have had are a fountain of knowledge and will help guide you at any given moment. Also, Columbia was just ranked #1 for NIH Funding out of all nursing schools and I don't know about you all, but I love knowing that I attend an institution that is dedicated to research and improving health outcomes.

I know this decision is a big one and you should definitely take the time to weigh your pros/cons, but please do not let someone's negative experience make that decision for you. You honestly get what you put into the program and that is the case regardless of where you end up going. Congratulations to everyone who got accepted! You should be incredibly proud of yourself for this accomplishment and welcome to the Columbia nursing family! ❤️      

Columbia is def NOT one of the more affordable options for an M.S. on an accelerated track. There are far more affordable options than paying over 100k in NYC. You're mostly paying for the name and assumed prestige. I can guarantee you that no patient is asking you where you went to school. Also hospitals don't give a you a bonus based on where you went to school. That's unheard of.