Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

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Hello Everyone, The applications for June 2020 at Columbia University has now opened. I haven't seen any new threads for this year so I wanted to start one. I am in the process of applying and half way done! References already sent their recommendations!! and an upside to this year is that Columbia University is no longer requiring the GRE. SO I am pretty happy about that!!

Good Luck!

Specializes in RN.

Barbiegirl1229, I've been kinda surprised NYC (not sure if that's where you are?) doesn't seem to have many nursing-school options that aren't private and fairly pricey. I initially really dreamed of the Hunter or Lehman ABSN program, and my GPA could qualify me. I've worked my buns off! Yet their pre-requisites of organic chemistry and genetics are complete insanity -- and would add at least another year to my pre-requisite quest (and would have to make As in those as well, plus do well on HESI, etc).

The only affordable option I know of is getting an RN via an associate degree at community college. I'm applying for candidacy at LaGuardia right now as well -- but even that has been super competitive. It seems like a solid program, and most people feel very lucky to get into it. Yet given that I'm a 2nd-career/older person, I want my BSN done before looking for that first nursing job. I'm still open and kinda waiting to see what options open up.

It's very helpful and interesting to hear everyone else's thoughts on this!

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I live in San Francisco. I'm originally from LA. MOved to SF 2 1/2 years ago. At this point I don't care about the move or anything just really want to get into the program. I'm crossing my fingers I do.

I tried applying at Glendale community college in LA but since my GPA is low they want me to take 3 more pre requisites to boost up my GPA but I'm kind over taking prereq. Just want to go into nursing school.

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I chose it because it’s a masters degree. Although it might not matter at first, latter on it definitely will. It will also be over in 15 months! Which means, you won’t have to worry about taking any courses after if you only plan on becoming an RN. However, if you do plan on going for your doctorate, they offer a seamless scholarship; I think it’s like 20k/yr. They also offer scholarships for the MDE portion and there are other outside scholarships and repayment programs that you can apply for. In my case, I do plan on going for my doctorate. I’m just not sure which specialty I want to choose. Also, I would imagine that a newly nurse grad with a masters degree should have more of an upper hand in gaining employment than those with an associates or bachelors. Having a masters means that your employer doesn’t have to worry about sending you back to school to get a higher degree, where in many cases these courses are paid for by the employers themselves. Secondly, a masters in nursing at Columbia means you’ve gone through the rigorous and a great quality of education and training. To me, this translates to a well trained nurse who is equipped to provide a high quality of care while being able to handle the challenges that the profession entails. So if I was an employer, hiring a newly grad nurse with this background is a big plus because i won’t really have much to lose but a lot more to gain. Thirdly, Columbia is an Ivy League and this usually means better connection for employment and great experience to have under your belt. The only big negative that I can think of for me is the cost of tuition. I’ve already gone to two open houses and an online school information session and I love the culture, curriculum, and especially their mission.

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Columbia’s requirement is also pretty general and now they no longer require a gre. Usually community colleges and other public institutions are very competitive and have their own specific prereqs resulting in a long wait list and overall longer time before even possibly starting the program. Maybe a lot might have a different opinion about this but I honestly don’t see why they would still offer an associates degree in nursing as an RN when most jobs now require at least a bachelors.

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Specializes in Clinical Transplant Coordinator.

Hey All! I’m applying to MDE/DNP in the AGACNP specialty. Best of luck to all!

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Good luck! Hope we all get it.:)

I hate the waiting game. We have to wait until February. ?

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Hello,

I applied to the MDE program. I hope we get in!

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Hi @Imprunner,

Same here. I'm so nervous. Hope we get in as well!

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How many prerequisites do people have in progress or arranged to complete next semester? I have 2 in progress and 1 to complete next semester. It’s the part I am most worried about because I only have half the prerequisites done, but have done way more vigorous science courses such as OChem already.

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1 hour ago, imgreen2 said:

How many prerequisites do people have in progress or arranged to complete next semester? I have 2 in progress and 1 to complete next semester. It’s the part I am most worried about because I only have half the prerequisites done, but have done way more vigorous science courses such as OChem already.

I’m just retaking my stats prereq now. If you take it next sem, just make sure there is no overlap between the end date of your classes and the start date for columbia

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Specializes in Clinical Transplant Coordinator.

Hey imgreen2,

I’ve got my last prereq in progress currently. Given the early MDE start date (early June 2020), it just seemed too risky and stressful to have prereqs underway during spring 2020. That said, it seems like a reasonable plan for you since you’ll just have 1 class left...as long as the term for your classes will end by May 2020.

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9 minutes ago, Gmilitar said:
7 minutes ago, thet0wn20 said:

Hey imgreen2,

I’ve got my last prereq in progress currently. Given the early MDE start date (early June 2020), it just seemed too risky and stressful to have prereqs underway during spring 2020. That said, it seems like a reasonable plan for you since you’ll just have 1 class left...as long as the term for your classes will end by May 2020.

Thanks for the info. Yes, the Spring semester ends by May 2020. Yeah, it was a risk I had no choice but to take because I have to finish my degree in a timely manner as well and some of the courses for my degree are only offered during either fall or spring semester (not year-round) at my school.

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