Columbia SON MDE 2019

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Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to start this thread for those who are all applying to the Columbia School of Nursing MDE program for 2019 Entry.

I figured we could all share our thoughts/ questions/ concerns here, or just use this to meet some new people ?

My name is Gurdeep, I'm from NY, and I'm a recent Grad from Binghamton University. Looking forward to meeting all of you ?

@TeachEm That is totally understandable. Thank you for posting this blog. I feel significantly better after reading it. There Is Hope!!! lol

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Hello everyone!

I'm somewhat new to AllNurses and am happy to have found this thread as it's an exciting, and of course nerve-wrecking, time for us would-be applicants. I'm hoping to get some advice on the following:

Columbia is the almost perfect fit (location, program(s), reputation), and I say almost perfect because the tuition is rather high (and I'm not eligible for financial aid since I already have a bachelors degree - have to leave it to student loans). I'm almost done with my prerequisites, but I read on CU's web site they don't take anything below a B. Unfortunately, just this past semester, I received a C in chemistry (a huge heartbreak!), and now I'm wondering if it's worth retaking and applying to CU or just not applying at all? Or should I take my chances and apply anyway?

There are other accelerated nursing programs that start in January of 2019, and that does sound more appealing because I'd like to start sooner rather than later. However, there's no other program like Columbia's where you can get into a fast-track program to get your DNP (my goal). Just wondering if I'm being impatient. Any thoughts or advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance, and best of luck to everyone who's applying!

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I don't think Chemistry is on the Pre-req list. That only applies to the pre-req I believe.

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Thank you! I must have gotten it mixed up with another nursing program's requirements :)

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Hi everyone! I'm a current student who just started the MDE program this summer. Feel free to PM me if you have any personal questions or questions that can't be answered from CU's website. My advice is, reach out to Admissions with your questions and concerns. The admission process is really open and in my experience, they are here to help and guide you. Best of luck to you all!

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Hello everyone, I am applying to the MDE/DNP program for 2019 as well. Very happy that this thread was made.

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i have questions. can I get your email.

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mma22664 said:
Hi everyone! I'm a current student who just started the MDE program this Summer. Feel free to PM me if you have any personal questions or questions that can't be answered from CU's website. My advice is, reach out to Admissions with your questions and concerns. The admission process is really open and in my experience, they are here to help and guide you. Best of luck to you all!

tried sending you a pm but is not going through. please can I have your email. have some questions

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Hey! Thanks so much for willing to answer our questions, that is super nice of you!

So, My plan is to complete the MDE program and work as an RN for a year or two to gain some experience and think about what I would like to do ( as I am deciding if i want to do anesthesia). I just wanted to make sure that with the master's in nursing that I would be able to work as an RN. I spoke to an RN recently and she told me that having your masters and being an RN doesn't exist, so I was pretty confused about what the actual degree awarded is. Does it let you practice as an RN?

Thanks so much!

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Glal2 said:
Hey! Thanks so much for willing to answer our questions, that is super nice of you!

So, My plan is to complete the MDE program and work as an RN for a year or two to gain some experience and think about what I would like to do ( as I am deciding if I want to do anesthesia). I just wanted to make sure that with the master's in nursing that I would be able to work as an RN. I spoke to an RN recently and she told me that having your masters and being an RN doesn't exist, so I was pretty confused about what the actual degree awarded is. Does it let you practice as an RN?

Thanks so much!

Yes, you're right. A lot of hospitals and hiring managers are confused about MSN prepared RNs. You just have to explain your degree and resume to them, work it to your advantage. Columbia created the MSN so that the terminal degree for NPs here is an DNP. They are pushing you to become DNP prepared RNs here. To be honest, I don't believe Columbia's programs is a good fit for people who just want to become RNs because the program is accelerated and the focus just isn't on bedside nursing here. But a lot of students end up leaving to work as an RN and it has worked out well for them.

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mma22664 said:
Yes, you're right. A lot of hospitals and hiring managers are confused about MSN prepared RNs. You just have to explain your degree and resume to them, work it to your advantage. Columbia created the MSN so that the terminal degree for NPs here is an DNP. They are pushing you to become DNP prepared RNs here. To be honest, I don't believe Columbia's programs is a good fit for people who just want to become RNs because the program is accelerated and the focus just isn't on bedside nursing here. But a lot of students end up leaving to work as an RN and it has worked out well for them.

please mma22664, please I have questions but cant send pm to you. can you please pm your email to me please?

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mma22664 said:
Yes, you're right. A lot of hospitals and hiring managers are confused about MSN prepared RNs. You just have to explain your degree and resume to them, work it to your advantage. Columbia created the MSN so that the terminal degree for NPs here is an DNP. They are pushing you to become DNP prepared RNs here. To be honest, I don't believe Columbia's programs is a good fit for people who just want to become RNs because the program is accelerated and the focus just isn't on bedside nursing here. But a lot of students end up leaving to work as an RN and it has worked out well for them.

Error! I should have said that CU pushes you to become DNP prepared NPs here ?

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