Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

oneday_nursepoundcake · Mar 12, 2020

We all have worries about the program, and about this uncertain time in general. I've been busting my buns for a long time to get to this point (while still working, raising small kids), and I'm chomping at the bit to start at Columbia and become a nurse.

But I will say this -- and forgive me for sounding like an old mom, but that's me. If this pandemic proceeds as it has been, many lives are going to be affected in huge ways and a lot of people are going to need help (not only illness-wise, but as people lose jobs/community services we take for granted). I'm not sure *how* I'll help others yet -- maybe just checking in on elderly people in my building -- but this feels very in the spirit of what nursing is about. Problem-solving, looking at the bigger picture, being adaptable.

Hoping to learn more as things unfold (I'm in NYC) about ways folks like us might be able to help others, perhaps even in the Columbia community. If anyone knows, please share! My best to all of you ?

Nurse luckynp · Mar 12, 2020

@oneday_nursepoundcake

We all have worries about the program, and about this uncertain time in general. I've been busting my buns for a long time to get to this point (while still working, raising small kids), and I'm chomping at the bit to start at Columbia and become a nurse.

But I will say this -- and forgive me for sounding like an old mom, but that's me. If this pandemic proceeds as it has been, many lives are going to be affected in huge ways and a lot of people are going to need help (not only illness-wise, but as people lose jobs/community services we take for granted). I'm not sure *how* I'll help others yet -- maybe just checking in on elderly people in my building -- but this feels very in the spirit of what nursing is about. Problem-solving, looking at the bigger picture, being adaptable.

Hoping to learn more as things unfold (I'm in NYC) about ways folks like us might be able to help others, perhaps even in the Columbia community. If anyone knows, please share! My best to all of you

OMG ? it’s so terrible in Italy they can’t keep up with the ill patients that they’re calling on retired doctors and nursing students who are soon to graduate.

mulaniani · Mar 12, 2020

@MaleNP thank you! Yea it was a ‘what if’ comment...I know that tuition won’t actually be reduced. BUT if you took out a 100k loan to be in a fancy simulation lab (which is a MAJOR selling point at CU) I think you’d be pretty bummed you wouldn’t have access to it. It’s no ones fault of course but just throwing things out there. I only commented This because at my boyfriend’s nursing school they are going to have remote clinicals they will have online class. IF clinicals resume they will only be able to go 2 at a time ??‍♀️...so they sent a ground email asking how this will affect their tuition LOL

mulaniani · Mar 13, 2020

@oneday_nursepoundcake @Nurse luckynp Imagine people who are undocumented or don’t have health insurance. In my neighborhood I can 100% tell you none of my immediate neighbors would take off work if they were sick...esp if they just have a cough! More people than we think are living Paycheck to paycheck and they can’t/will not take off work. It’s very sad

aksea · Mar 13, 2020

1 hour ago, MaleNP said:
R.E.L.A.X. @aksea.....Although there are many uncertainty right now and just have to take it day by day, I do think it's a valid case in regards to online classes (tuition reduction). And you been passive aggressive with your respond to @Aw1992 comment is unnecessary. LOL Just because you preferred online classroom does not necessary mean everyone else does. Most students preferred face to face lecture rather than online. And I'm pretty sure if folks wanted online classes then they would have applied to an online program. I think it's all about the experience. That been said, the situation at hand is beyond all of our control (including Columbia) and we just have to hope for the best.

My comment wasn’t meant to be condescending. I was genuinely asking you what that commenter thought warranted a reduction in tuition, and she answered, saying that she would be bummed if there wasn’t access to CUSON’s sim lab. I don’t actually prefer online learning, but it can be as great as you make it if you make the best of the hand your dealt.

oneday_nursepoundcake · Mar 13, 2020

26 minutes ago, Aw1992 said:
@oneday_nursepoundcake @Nurse luckynp Imagine people who are undocumented or don’t have health insurance. In my neighborhood I can 100% tell you none of my immediate neighbors would take off work if they were sick...esp if they just have a cough! More people than we think are living Paycheck to paycheck and they can’t/will not take off work. It’s very sad

So true. It also blew my mind to learn one of the reasons NYC won't close public schools is because school, not home, is where a huge number of kids get their daily meals and other needs met.

I have been wondering, too, about if there are ways we 'civilians' can support nurses and other people who are working under insane demands as the hospitals fill up. Again, no idea what that would mean -- but I can see a need for that. I'm still getting my head around the fact that a state of emergency has been declared in my city today.

Nurse luckynp · Mar 13, 2020

I second what you say @oneday_nursepoundcake:

So true. It also blew my mind to learn one of the reasons NYC won't close public schools is because school, not home, is where a huge number of kids get their daily meals and other needs met.

I have been wondering, too, about if there are ways we 'civilians' can support nurses and other people who are working under insane demands as the hospitals fill up. Again, no idea what that would mean -- but I can see a need for that. I'm still getting my head around the fact that a state of emergency has been declared in my city today.

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You’re going to make an amazing yet caring nurse, next year.

I to live in this city that “never sleeps” and commuting here in the mornings for work feels so different with the trains being soooo empty. I’m also hearing now that we will have to be careful because the homeless are transient people and can be big time carriers of any and everything, especially the coronavirus. It’s an unfortunate circumstance for them to be in, as well. Where will they go as we all seek shelter indoors.
I just hope we make it through all of this relatively soon. Stay safe everyone!

FuturePNP18 · Mar 13, 2020

On 3/9/2020 at 5:48 PM, Aw1992 said:
Myself and someone else have called Columbus repeatedly a woman told us both that we would be hearing back by March 16. This was last week.

Have they told you your ranking on the waitlist or is it still unconfirmed? I'm just getting a bit nervous cause everything's been pushed back and I'm not sure where I stand.

momo90, MSN · Mar 13, 2020

18 hours ago, oneday_nursepoundcake said:
So true. It also blew my mind to learn one of the reasons NYC won't close public schools is because school, not home, is where a huge number of kids get their daily meals and other needs met.
I have been wondering, too, about if there are ways we 'civilians' can support nurses and other people who are working under insane demands as the hospitals fill up. Again, no idea what that would mean -- but I can see a need for that. I'm still getting my head around the fact that a state of emergency has been declared in my city today.

I definitely also feel like I wish there was more I could do to assist during this crazy and unprecedented time. I saw yesterday that Gov. Cuomo is requesting that retired nurses and MDs "prepare to mobilize" in the event that they need additional help, very much wishing I already had nursing skills and could be helpful.

In the meantime, my best plan of action is to keep myself and my family healthy so we are not adding to the burden, as well as directing others in my circle towards verified/scientific information about precautions, as well as what the symptoms are and who is "high risk" and should seek care and who is "low risk" and should stay home and self-quarantine and self-care.

Also planning to send a note to my representatives today to encourage them to continue working on mobilizing test kits and PPE for hospital staff as well as relief funding for those who are being immediately impacted by loss of work, lack of emergency funds to buy canned food, extra TP, etc., When Broadway shut down yesterday both of my friend's roommates were immediately laid-off from their jobs in the arts and as young professionals, they didn't exactly have the funds to do a lot of disaster-prepping in the first place. Wishing everyone the best, stay healthy and help one another!

mulaniani · Mar 13, 2020

3 hours ago, FuturePNP18 said:
Have they told you your ranking on the waitlist or is it still unconfirmed? I'm just getting a bit nervous cause everything's been pushed back and I'm not sure where I stand.

They will absolutely not tell you your rank I have tried and my friend as well. And they refuse to tell anyone their rank or anything about the wait list, it’s really unfair if you ask me but what can we do. Also the main woman that answers the phone has no idea what she’s talking about she says different things all the time. But she def told both my friend and I that we will hear back by 3/16. Keep in mind this was before the corona situation

guest1126576 · Mar 14, 2020

anyone else here , who went to the visiting day, felt like columbia accepted way more students than they usually do?

Nurse luckynp · Mar 14, 2020

@Gmilitar

anyone else here , who went to the visiting day, felt like columbia accepted way more students than they usually do?

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Hi gmilitar,

you really think there was more than 200 students at visiting day? They only accept 200 students, for each cohort. I know someone whose graduating in this years group and there’s 200 in that group.
I felt like there was ten tables or so and eight accepted student were at each of those tables when we ate lunch. I would like to hear your thoughts.