Columbus State University FNP Spring 2018

[NPGOALS2020]

Will anyone be starting CSU FNP program Spring 2018? If so comment here

[fnpbound2018]

Hi I'm not in the program but I'm applying for Fall 18. Any advice for me? I'm really nervous since it is the only school I'm applying to.

[inthecosmos, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

Hi I'm not in the program but I'm applying for Fall 18. Any advice for me? I'm really nervous since it is the only school I'm applying to.

Me too! Very nervous.

[fnpbound2018]

Have you applied yet? I feel like it is too good to be true. I have talked to them and their pass rates were 94% this year for FNPs. For the price I feel like it is such a great deal that so many people are going to apply and it will be very competitive.

[inthecosmos, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

Have you applied yet? I feel like it is too good to be true. I have talked to them and their pass rates were 94% this year for FNPs. For the price I feel like it is such a great deal that so many people are going to apply and it will be very competitive.

Yes, I have applied. I am waiting for my references to send in their parts and for my BSN degree to be conferred.

[JTJRN]

I was accepted and will be starting in January 2018. Everyone on their end has been very nice.

[inthecosmos, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

I was accepted and will be starting in January 2018. Everyone on their end has been very nice.

What was your GPA? I'm trying to assess if I'm competitive enough.

[cincigrn]

Applying for Fall 18, Graduates 4/18 with BSN. GPA 3.5, 20 years exp in critical care and ER, and have my CEN.

[JTJRN]

I was accepted with a 3.57 from my BSN. I have a masters degree in a different field, but I'm not sure if that factored in their decision. My nursing experience has been on a post/pre-surgical floor, primarily covering abdominal cases. I was very fortunate to have great faculty members from my B.S.N. that were kind enough to write me letters of recommendation. I wish all of you the best of luck. I knew if I didn't get in that I would just keep applying to schools for as long as it took. I am shocked at how often I see people give up after the first or second try. They often say, "well, it wasn't meant to be." That's crazy. Considering that your whole life is ahead of you, a few rejections are nothing. When I applied to grad school years ago, I applied to six schools. My top 3, and 3 backups. First, I got rejection letters from two of my backup schools. For weeks I was miserable. Then, a few weeks later, all of my top 3 accepted me. Go figure. My only advice would be to stay positive and skip the misery stuff.

[inthecosmos, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

I was accepted with a 3.57 from my BSN. I have a masters degree in a different field, but I'm not sure if that factored in their decision. My nursing experience has been on a post/pre-surgical floor, primarily covering abdominal cases. I was very fortunate to have great faculty members from my B.S.N. that were kind enough to write me letters of recommendation. I wish all of you the best of luck. I knew if I didn't get in that I would just keep applying to schools for as long as it took. I am shocked at how often I see people give up after the first or second try. They often say, "well, it wasn't meant to be." That's crazy. Considering that your whole life is ahead of you, a few rejections are nothing. When I applied to grad school years ago, I applied to six schools. My top 3, and 3 backups. First, I got rejection letters from two of my backup schools. For weeks I was miserable. Then, a few weeks later, all of my top 3 accepted me. Go figure. My only advice would be to stay positive and skip the misery stuff.

I have applied to three programs this go-around. I have a 4.0 from my BSN and a total of 3.7 cumulative GPA from all institutions attended. I have an academic recommendation and employer recommendations. I'm anxious about getting in and getting it done.

I have 1.5 years experience in oncology and hospice. By the time I get accepted, I'll have 2 years of RN experience.

[JTJRN]

Wow, I would think a 4.0 would go a long way.

[inthecosmos, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

Wow, I would think a 4.0 would go a long way.

I hope. I'm nervous regardless!