Columbia University's School of Nursing

elizabells, BSN, RN · Sep 17, 2005

Does anyone know what kind of GRE scores you need to get into their Master's programs?
Is Columbia ridiculously competitive and very hard to get into?
Many thanks!

Are you talking about the Entry To Practice program or the regular Master's? I'm in ETP, and I had a 740v/670m/5w GRE - I think it's fairly competitive, but I also got rejected from two other schools, so it's not necessarily the MOST competitive, KWIM?

nycNurse2b · Sep 21, 2005

Hi there -

THanks for the response. I should have been clearer. I was wondering about the program for Associates nurses to get their BSN/MS. The Columbia website simply says that "satisfactory" scores on the GRE are required.

Thanks!

epiphany · Oct 1, 2005

Hi there -
THanks for the response. I should have been clearer. I was wondering about the program for Associates nurses to get their BSN/MS. The Columbia website simply says that "satisfactory" scores on the GRE are required.
Thanks!

I didn't know there was a BSN/MS for ADN's in Columbia. I always thought you had to have your bachelor's already in some other area. Anyway, a friend of mine got into that program, and from what she told me, it was relatively easy. Her scores were below average.

LizzyBennet · Oct 1, 2005

Columbia only requires GRE scores of 500/500 3.5. I really don't believe they count all that much towards admission. Your rec's and essay will mean much more.

OTOH, the curriculum is intense, so be prepared to work hard. :)

LB

elizabells, BSN, RN · Oct 3, 2005

Columbia only requires GRE scores of 500/500 3.5. I really don't believe they count all that much towards admission. Your rec's and essay will mean much more.
OTOH, the curriculum is intense, so be prepared to work hard. :)
LB

Lizzy, did you go here? How on earth do I survive ACE??? Wait, my clinical instructor is named Elizabeth. You aren't her, are you? That would be highly amusing... :coollook:

LizzyBennet · Oct 3, 2005

Elizabells,

I'm a current ETP student, though I've talked to people who came in as masters students and that portion is pretty intense as well. (On top of their specialty courses, they have to take adv phys, patho and ace too!) ACE has totally baffled me. I am going to start reviewing my notes now for the midterm now. If you haven't done the GCP & HIPAA yet, get them overwith... they are a huge waste of an afternoon!

Good Luck.

LB

elizabells, BSN, RN · Oct 7, 2005

Hah! I'm sitting in ACE right now - I totally forgot about the HIPAA thing until she mentioned it - I had to slip out to do it in the lab.

LizzyBennet · Oct 11, 2005

To the OP,

just a little further info... which specialty are you looking into? Some of them are ridiculously hard to get into because they are capped. Some are also better organized than others. I'd definitely look into your prospective specialty and try to talk to current students in it before making any big decisions.

Good luck!

LB

elizabells, BSN, RN · Oct 14, 2005

To the OP,
just a little further info... which specialty are you looking into? Some of them are ridiculously hard to get into because they are capped. Some are also better organized than others. I'd definitely look into your prospective specialty and try to talk to current students in it before making any big decisions.
Good luck!
LB

ITA. They're screwing with the length of the programs right now, and oy, don't even ask about the NNP program. It's not hard to get into, but they can't seem to decide about the 2 year work requirement.

Lizzy, good luck on the midterm today!

tinderbox · Oct 18, 2005

To the OP,
just a little further info... which specialty are you looking into? Some of them are ridiculously hard to get into because they are capped. Some are also better organized than others. I'd definitely look into your prospective specialty and try to talk to current students in it before making any big decisions.
Good luck!
LB

Hey LizzyBennet!

I am a nurse working in OR but am seriously considering moving to NYC. I'm looking to get into the CRNA program at Columbia. Do you know much about that program, its competitiveness, and reputation? Also, which area of NYC is a reasonable place to live in and not feel like a rat trapped in a baby shoe?

LizzyBennet · Oct 18, 2005

Hi Tinderbox,

I hope the info I do have can be of help. The CRNA program at columbia is probably the most competative for entry. AFAIK, there are 10 spaces (there may be more for RNs, but this is my understanding), 5 reserved for ETP students and 5 for 'direct entry' (already RNs) masters students. It is one of the programs that really has its &*%^ together, and I have heard great things about it from current and former students.

Although prices are climbing rapidly, Washington Heights and Inwood are your best bets for amount of space for your buck. Some areas in these neighborhoods are better than others (I've lived in a lovely little W. Heights enclave for the past 5 years)... and they are close to school which is a definite plus. There are some areas of Brooklyn and Queens that are still affordable, but the commute is a bear. Something to think about.

One more thing... definitely contact the school about work requirement. It is my understanding that all students (whether ETP or long-time RNs) must have at least 1 year ICU experience.

That's all I know, but others may have clearer information for you. Good luck whatever you decide.

LB

PS- I believe SUNY Downstate (brooklyn) also has a CRNA program that you might want to look into.