CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2009--any applicants/ current students?

HereAndLater · Apr 17, 2009

Hi levoila!

No she didn't mention when she'd start sending out for interviews. I was actually surprised to find out they even did interviews. She did say that they usually select 66-67 people to interview and from that group, you'll either be in or out. From what I gather over the phone, she's not a person to mess around. Intimidating non?

levoila · Apr 17, 2009

She strikes me as a very matter-of-fact, frank woman. She gets straight to the point but is nice. I've called a few times and sent a few emails and she has always been helpful.

During the info session, she said that they didn't have enough staff to interview applicants--the competition must be tough!

HereAndLater · Apr 20, 2009

Yep well put. I like asking her questions because she's very straight with you. My questions to her have always been over the phone and I usually line up a bunch to go. Haha. Mostly because I feel like I need to be prepared to talk to her rather than waste her time and calling back all the time.

I think at this point, I'm just trying to relax and stop thinking about the applications so much. I think I might have a chance and then I think I don't. It's so draining. LoL.

I just did an interview at Loma Linda too. That went well.. at least I thought so.

levoila · Apr 20, 2009

LovinNP: Haha I know what you mean about preparing the questions--that's why I switched to emailing her when I realized that I still had more questions after calling her twice within a few minutes. How many more programs are you waiting for decisions from?

I convinced myself that doing the A-BSN program at CSUN would be the best option because it would make it possible to get the MSN in the specialty of my choice, rather than going into a longer program now, and then still have to get experience as a RN before being able to get into a NP program. That said, I was really impressed by the simulation lab at CSUF and the director seems to be so approachable that I also got a good feeling for that program. I still haven't received a decision from them yet. Then there's CSULB--at the end I would be a Clinical Nurse Specialist (which I think would give me good exposure to critical care nursing), but I would still have the problem of needing to get experience to be eligible to get the post-master's NP certification.

If I'm admitted, I will consider it, but at this point I'm just relieved that regardless, I still have a great option that would advance me toward my ultimate goal.

Good luck to everyone still waiting! I hope we hear about the interviews soon :)

girly8208 · May 4, 2009

hi everyone!! i have applied for the fall 2009 semester and have not yet heard anything. i called monalisa this morning to ask if they were still holding interviews and she said no!! she said the applications are with a "quality control" committee, going over all the calculations to make sure they are correct, and she's hoping a list will be made by the end of the week! she said if i call back friday afternoon, she may have the list ready--i don't know if she can tell me if i'm in or not over the phone, but it's worth a try. i guess the list gets posted somewhere? i'm not exactly sure, i guess i should have gotten these questions answered. anyway, maybe we will get letters by next week hopefully!!

good luck!!

DJC85 · May 4, 2009

Hi girly8208, are you sure that they are holding interviews for this program? I know that they have never had interviews in the past and it's based on a point system. Did Monalisa state that they specifically have interviews this year for some reason? Are the interviews only needed for some applicants? Sorry if I'm a little out of the loop. Thanks for the help!

girly8208 · May 4, 2009

hi girly8208, are you sure that they are holding interviews for this program? i know that they have never had interviews in the past and it's based on a point system. did monalisa state that they specifically have interviews this year for some reason? are the interviews only needed for some applicants? sorry if i'm a little out of the loop. thanks for the help!

no, they are not holding interviews. when i went to take the teas test there, there was mention of them holding interviews, but i guess they decided against it. too bad, i think interviews could be beneficial. either way, i hope we will find out soon!!

DJC85 · May 5, 2009

oh ok. thank you!

msnapplicant · May 5, 2009

Heads up for those waiting to hear from CSULB.

I just talked with Monalisa Ward.

They are now in final review and plan to post the list of names of students admitted on this Friday at 1 p.m. at Nursing building. They are also going to notify students via snail mail, but this will take time (no email, no internet posting).

Fingers crossed for everyone.

DJC85 · May 6, 2009

Wow, thanks for that info. This is an odd request, but it would really help me to know ASAP whether or not I got in and I am not from southern California. Is it in anyway possible for anyone to let me know whether or not I got in? Thank you much.

levoila · May 7, 2009

Wow I feel so out of the loop. So Friday is the big day. Thanks for the info msnapplicant!

DJC85 · May 7, 2009

Wow, thanks for that info. This is an odd request, but it would really help me to know ASAP whether or not I got in and I am not from southern California. Is it in anyway possible for anyone to let me know whether or not I got in? Thank you much.

Maybe I can tell someone my name and someone can just check to see if I got in or not? It would greatly help my decision-making process right now. Thanks again!