Direct Entry Graduate Program Question

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Hi Everyone,

This is my first thread but I have to say that I find this site always informative, great resource, and a wonderful online community :) Here is a little background of where my question is headed, and up front I want to thank anyone who responds with information and advice.

I graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Management and Policy in 2007, Since then I have recieved no promising job offers I kept hearing the same thing that "I worked as an LNA through college (still do) and have little business experience so my best route would be to go forward towards a Masters in Nursing". I knew I would accomplish this but I wanted to work for a while first. So this past year I have been completing my pre-reqs for Direct Entry programs for non-nurses who want to recieve a masters.

I have Anatomy II left to take which I am taking this summer, UNH requires a grade of B or better in their 4 pre-req classes. Unfortunately I recieved a B- in Microbiology in the fall, took it again this semester and I currently have an A

Anatomy: I took in the fall and did horribly, I don't want to make any excuses but the Professor I had has a passing rate of 40% we literally had 10 people left in the class, he did not offer help whatsoever and then had the nerve to tell me that I was ridiculas for taking Microbiology and Anatomy at the same time while working!

I just finished Anatomy I again and had a final grade of a B- (80%)

AAAhhh I know a grade of a B was 83% 3 points! So, I am taking the Anatomy and Physiolgy I/II summer session bundle at UNH to get my B for their program.

If anyone on this board is in the Direct Entry masters of nursing program (DEMN program) At the University of NH or any other graduate school nursing program Do programs really frown upon repeating classing to obtain the Grade that they require? (My background includes a degree in healthcare, I have been an LNA for over 5 years and I work at a local hospital in clinical and business fields ) I am just really nervous they are going to look over my application and see I took 2 classes more than once to Obtain the B grade and pass me over. (my other choices will accept my now provisionally beause I only have chemistry to take for their requirements but I am focused on UNH due to the closeness to home.)

Any advice would be very appreciated Thank you so much :)

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Contact the program to which you wish to reply and ask them how they select candidates. Every school and program is different, sometimes to great extents. Some schools will award life experiences such as your LNA, others ignore them completely and focus on standardized test scores and GPA. Do you need to take the GRE or other entrance exam?

Another thing to consider the B- aspect. Transcripts do not show percentages and many schools drop the +/- from grades upon transferring credits. Some schools do not have +/- grades, check to see how much as issue this will actually be at UNH.

Just start by contacting the school to get a clearing understanding of their scoring system. This will help you to focus in the right areas and allow you get your name in ahead of time. Enthusiasm and asking good questions often counts when programs make selections.

Good Luck!

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Thank you

I am attending the Information session next wednesday where I am gearing up my ?'s, bringing my resume and unoffical transcripts. I am hoping to leave the information session with a clear understanding if I am a good canidate or not. I contacted the school and their response is always the same to attend an info. session, and that they need a B or better in Pre-reqs.

*(No UNH does not require GRE scores neither does Simmons college which is the other college I am looking at in Ma.)

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You may not get the personal attention you need in an information session; they are sometimes cattlecall-like and everyone rushes up to talk to the person they think they need to talk to. If you do not get enough personal attention, call the admissions office after the session and make an appointment for a one-on-one session.

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Oh I have done that too...haha I know I sound like a stalker for this program! I did that after the fall semester if I could meet with an advisor one on one and they said they don't do that because the demand for the program is high.

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Oh I have done that too...haha I know I sound like a stalker for this program! I did that after the fall semester if I could meet with an advisor one on one and they said they don't do that because the demand for the program is high.

That kinda gives you a clue of how they treat their students, doesn't it? ;)

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seriously! haha

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