Columbia University Masters Direct Entry (Hybrid MDE) - Fall 2025

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Anyone has submitted an application for this program? I decided to rollover my previous application to this one, but a bit pessimistic that they would actually accept me 🙃

NSS0147 said:

I'm glad to hear things at Yale have gotten better. I think it was around 2022 (?) that they gutted their entire admin. I hope you're able to make whatever decision is in your best interest in terms of helping you achieve your goals! I will say that the people in CRNA at Columbia are very happy with their program. So even if you decided to go to Yale and get the RN and then apply for transfer to CRNA at Columbia...that's always an option to. 

Thank you!! Happy to answer any other questions! 

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nyc2025 said:

Thank you!! Happy to answer any other questions! 

Same here! If there's anything I can do to help if you go with CUSON, let me know!

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NSS0147 said:

So If you're looking for faster employment it depends on what the timeline is for your other school. In the regular MDE program I was able to start working as an RN after I took the NCLEX in September after the program ended in August. I was doing the DNP at the same time and obviously required another 2 years before I could start as an NP. As it stands, this new format would leave you able to work as an RN in the fall of 2027. Is the other program you're looking at Vanderbilt? Just asking because I remember their program was a straight 2 year NP Program. I think it all really depends on your own circumstances. I certainly (and many hundreds) have my own biases against CUSON. It's highly disorganized, have really unclear and inconsistent standards and really poor quality control. I can go on. I still have current students coming to me for survival advice because of their experience. My true opinion is that it's a cash cow. However, I viewed it as a means to an end and something I just had to go through. I do not believe the quality of education is worth the price however and I don't think it provides any significant advantages over going to a more affordable program like a CUNY or SUNY. I do think nursing programs in general suffer from similar dysfunction and I can only speak to my experience and that of my colleagues...but even current faculty who are alum of the program do not speak kindly of it. This is why I am so hesitant of this new program being established, because they can't even properly run their existing programs...both MDE and DNPs.

Thank you so much for this, this is extremely helpful. This is what makes me nervous when I think about giving up my other acceptance. Would you mind if I sent you a little information about my current program for your thoughts based on my career goals and plans? I am currently enrolled in a school that is owned by New York Presbyterian Hospitals and they are already sending us job offers, volunteer opportunities etc, even for the new hospital opening in fall. And I was so done with any other school, then they sent e the email and I was not goign to apply. But then they sent me a fee waiver to apply so I was like why no, no harm no loss. So I just don't want to get hung up on this application, I am honestly ready to withdraw after today. I am just over them and the wiaitng and the back and forth. 

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Hey guys, I just went to my application and saw I was denied. I haven't received an email so if you haven't gotten one either I suggest you check yourself. Good luck to everyone who got accepted and plan to move forward and well wishes to everyone and their journey☺️

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Emma Morano said:

I also recieved an offer, I would be down to make a group chat!

Hello all! I also received an offer. How would you guys like to proceed with the group chat?

s00n2bnurse said:

Hello all! I also received an offer. How would you guys like to proceed with the group chat?

I've went ahead with the enrollment/tuition deposit and am just awaiting additional information regarding orientation, required documents for Student Health Services and registration coming in the next few weeks. 

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s00n2bnurse said:

Hello all! I also received an offer. How would you guys like to proceed with the group chat?

I've went ahead with the enrollment/tuition deposit and am just awaiting additional information regarding orientation, required documents for Student Health Services and registration coming in the next few weeks. 

Just sent you a DM!

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s00n2bnurse said:

Hello all! I also received an offer. How would you guys like to proceed with the group chat?

I've went ahead with the enrollment/tuition deposit and am just awaiting additional information regarding orientation, required documents for Student Health Services and registration coming in the next few weeks. 

Do you think that orientation will be in person? I saw that it was required to attend and wasn't sure if I needed to make plans to be in NYC. 

123tobeanurse said:

Just sent you a DM!

If you make a chat can you send it to me as a DM? I can't DM because I don't have enough activity on posts. 

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GODSPLAN2024_ said:

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Thank you so much for this, this is extremely helpful. This is what makes me nervous when I think about giving up my other acceptance. Would you mind if I sent you a little information about my current program for your thoughts based on my career goals and plans? I am currently enrolled in a school that is owned by New York Presbyterian Hospitals and they are already sending us job offers, volunteer opportunities etc, even for the new hospital opening in fall. And I was so done with any other school, then they sent e the email and I was not goign to apply. But then they sent me a fee waiver to apply so I was like why no, no harm no loss. So I just don't want to get hung up on this application, I am honestly ready to withdraw after today. I am just over them and the wiaitng and the back and forth. 

Sure, happy to answer any questions.

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Hi everyone! I just got accepted into Columbia's MDE program for Fall 2025! 🎉 I'm super excited to connect with others in the cohort. 

Looking forward to meeting you all! 😊

– Krishna

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