DePaul MENP Fall 2014

etienhh, MSN, RN · Mar 11, 2014

Hey HR1989,

1) To my knowledge there are scholarships (at least for minorities), but I never looked into it and am not a minority I think I know a few people in my cohort who have some form of scholarship, but honestly it never comes up in conversation, so I couldn't tell you for sure. Yes, there is financial aid. That's basically all I'm using, and they've given me more than enough each quarter. I understand though. It's definitely pricey!

2) Do not worry! I'm not sure what your background is, but everyone is basically on the same playing field come second or third quarter, though I will say that those who have tech jobs have a bit of a leg up in clinical but it's all negligible in the end, and everyone's pretty good about helping each other out. So long as you stay humble and ask a lot of questions, you'll be okay. The faculty are usually available for office hours and have been helpful from what I've heard. There are various quizzes and tests that we take throughout the program that sort of assess how you're doing with different subjects, and if you're not doing too hot, you're usually required to do some remediation and work with the faculty. It sometimes feels like we're on our own, but it's helpful to remember you and the rest of your cohort are all in the same cohort and there is strength in numbers. The faculty want to see you do well. Some are easier to work with than others, but you're going to find different personalities where ever you go.

3) Clinicals are all over Chicago. Usually there are 3-5 locations for each quarter, and come registration day, it's first come first serve. Some common places: Northwestern, Swedish, Loyola, Lutheran, Masonic. It varies from quarter to quarter and subject to subject.

4) As far as time goes, it varies. Haha. I'm an unmarried 24 y/o who lives at home. There are people with kids, spouses, and jobs (tech jobs usually), and they all make it work. It takes a certain degree of flexibility, and you will have to be okay with putting some relationships on hold. I don't see my bf or friends nearly as often as I'd like, for instance. It really depends on you though. I know some people who seem to spend all their waking moments studying while others manage their time differently. I definitely manage to have some downtime each night, but you definitely feel like there's ALWAYS something you could be doing.

Hope that helps :)

HR1989 · Mar 11, 2014

Wow thanks for your detailed answer!

I too, am 24 (almost 25) so won't be done until I'm 27. Kinda scary!

I'm not a minority either so I'm not eligible for any of those scholarships...

Anyhow, how do I go about applying for some type of school financial aid? I'm having a difficult time reaching someone who can help me! Lol I got a link to a web page with all these random scholarships but it looks like they're difficult to qualify for and most of the fall deadlines have passed. Oh well

Sorry for bugging you with all these questions

Ps: which cohort are you in? Lincoln park or Rosalind Franklin?

pugluv · Mar 11, 2014

Thanks for the feedback tieni! Congrats on almost completing the program. I have a friend who finished the program last year and he said he wouldn't recommend the program to me because the staff is disorganized and the teachers play favorites. I felt really discouraged by this, but I know I can overcome that kind of situation if it ever applies to me in the future. Anyway, I think I'll commit to De Paul soon depending on the other schools I applied to.

HR1989 · Mar 11, 2014

Thanks for the feedback tieni! Congrats on almost completing the program. I have a friend who finished the program last year and he said he wouldn't recommend the program to me because the staff is disorganized and the teachers play favorites. I felt really discouraged by this, but I know I can overcome that kind of situation if it ever applies to me in the future. Anyway, I think I'll commit to De Paul soon depending on the other schools I applied to.

When do u find out if you'll be confirmed a spot for fall 2014? Also which cohort did u apply to?

pugluv · Mar 11, 2014

HR1989 I don't know if I'll be recruited for the Fall 2014 cohort in Lincoln Park because they said it was full. Regardless, I'm super excited! I cried when I read the acceptance email!

HR1989 · Mar 11, 2014

HR1989 I don't know if I'll be recruited for the Fall 2014 cohort in Lincoln Park because they said it was full. Regardless, I'm super excited! I cried when I read the acceptance email!

CONGRATS!!!

Sooo exciting!!

goodegirl1991 · Mar 11, 2014

Has anyone received any information regarding time for the preview day on March 21st at the Lincoln Park Campus? I am currently away at school and that Friday begins my spring break so I was just curious. Thanks!

carriegibbons · Mar 11, 2014

I got an email today. It starts at 2:00 pm with an optional lab tour and then a formal program 3:00-5:00pm.

pugluv · Mar 11, 2014

Is preview day reserved only for admitted students who have enrolled? I was admitted to the Winter 2015 cohort, but I haven't enrolled yet. Maybe that's why I didn't get a preview day email...

goodegirl1991 · Mar 12, 2014

Thanks! Do you think we will be allowed to bring someone with us or is it strictly just for those admitted/enrolled?

etienhh, MSN, RN · Mar 12, 2014

Sorry for the delay in response HR1989!

I can't really give you a solid answer for where to apply for financial aid. I go through my campus connect account, which is all set up and assigned to prior to starting the program. I'd definitely shoot the Financial Aid office at DePaul a phone call or email.

And I am at the Lincoln Park campus. The program at Rosalind Franklin opened up a quarter or two after I had started.

As for favorites, pugluv, I have yet to feel that way. I don't know how the opportunity for professors to play favorites, and even if they, you're with so many others who are likely receiving the same form of treatment as you that it's really negligible. If there is a problem with a particular professor, the faculty is pretty good about attending to it so long as you do it tactfully and try not to cause too many waves.

And now I'm just chiming in! Haha. I had someone come along with me to the orientation/info session, goodegirl1991, and others had someone with them as well (significant others, a parent, a sibling, etc.) During the big presentation part, it goes pretty unnoticed and no one seemed to mind.

kristinr · Mar 13, 2014

Hi guys and congrats to all! I've been accepted to the Rosalind Franklin campus and am so excited. I started a Facebook group thinking it would be easier since we're all on it anyway. Please join!! DePaul MENP fall 2014 Cohort. Can't wait to meet you all!