Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013

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Anyone on here applying to direct entry MSN programs that begin in summer or fall of 2013? I think I have finalized my list of programs to apply to, and I am beginning to get everything together to start applying this summer/early fall (I know this is rather early, but I'm a bit anxious and I was wondering if there was anyone else on this board who is just as excited as me!). I am pretty certain that I will be applying to UPenn, Yale, Johns Hopkins, Northeastern, University of Massachusetts, Boston College, Columbia, Vanderbilt, and Marquette. I am also applying to a few accelerated BSN programs in my state (Florida) - UCF and UF, for sure. I have all of my prerequisite courses completed, and currently have a 3.76, but my BS is still in progress and I have to retake the GRE this summer. I look forward to hearing from other people!

Is anyone else applying to BC? Am I right that there is no way to submit your resume/cv on their application? I can't imagine that's the case but I can't seem to find a place for that anywhere...

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Specializes in Midwifery/Women's Health.

I haven't submitted my app for BC yet, but it doesn't look like they require a formal resume outside of the "professional experience" you can list on their online website. Maybe we can submit our resume with our personal statement+LOR hard copies?

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Hi everyone!I am new to the thread and I am very happy to have found it. I have been posting on specific program's forums in a sad attempt to get them more active, but I guess everyone is over here! I am still in the process of applying and I am taking the GRE next weekend (eek!). I think I have narrowed my list down to Columbia, Yale, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt, UPenn, NYU, and University of San Diego. I apply to Midwifery and WHNP programs. I also started applications for Boston College and University of San Francisco, but I am not totally sure if I should apply. Most of my experience is using my postpartum doula training to work with LGBT families who are trying to conceive. I addition to that, I have been interning for a midwife who specializes in working with queer families. I also just finished up some research that I am contributing to a book about the politics and restrictions surrounding LGBT access to tissue banks. I think all of this is relevant and very close to the work I would like to continue after I graduate. I know that both BC and USF are Jesuit universities, do you think my career goals/experience is too far off from their values? Do you think applying is a waste of time? I have asked several people about this and I always get mixed responses. I need advice!

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neither USD or USF have a midwife or women's health option. would you still apply even though they don't? seems like it would be a waste of time to apply to a school that doesn't offer the program option with all of your experience. I think you should apply to BC still, I highly doubt they would reject you because of their values and regardless everyone needs healthcare LBGT or not. People are people and I'm sure the program admissions understand. They are also looking for well rounded applicants who have various experiences. If I were you I would definitely apply. I hope your GRE went well!

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Yeah, that's what I'm thinking too. I live in San Francisco right now, and I'm originally from San Diego and so that's why I'm considering applying to their CNL programs. I figured I could still make really great use of a CNL degree and I could just go into a post-masters program for Midwifery of Women's Health if I wanted to. I think I am just slightly panicking about the possibility of being rejected to all of the programs that I apply to, haha. I'm trying to give myself plenty of options.

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Late response, sorry...

That would make sense about Yale and the resume length, I think I actually remember reading that.

I have decided to apply to NYU, probably in lieu of UPenn, but that will be decided for sure next Wednesday after their online chat. (Did you guys get the email about registering for it? It's next Wednesday at 7, and you can register now for it! I'm going to ask about the GRE scores then). NYU is not due til March 1st, from what I remember, so I'm not in a huge rush to complete it. I wanted JHU done and Marquette, Northeastern, and Duke, also. Duke is almost done, and I sent in Marquette. I'm almost ready to submit Northeastern!

I didn't know USF and BC were Jesuit schools... Marquette is, also. I don't foresee wanting to work with LGBT being a deal breaker with regards to admission. They're looking for a well-rounded applicant who knows what they want out of their nursing career, and I think they'll find that cool and it'll certainly set you apart in a good way! Sometimes I worry I don't have enough of a story, even though I have a lot of experience. I know I want to work in pediatrics, and have had a lot of experience to prove to me that it is the area where I belong, but I don't have any particular disease I want to advocate for, or any specific population in pediatrics like adolescents and whatnot. So, I think it's definitely great that you know for sure what you want and what you want to do! Good luck with the GRE!

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hopefulnurse24,

I'll see you in the UPenn chat on Wednesday night! Thank you for the words of encouragement :)

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see you guys there too!:o

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Hi everyone, I am new to this forum. I was wondering if you guys could answer a quick question. Some applications ask for the names of other schools you are applying to. Should one provide this information? Thanks!

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To those of you who have already taken the GRE,

How much did you focus on memorizing vocabulary? It almost seems like an impossible task! My test is coming up so soon and I am trying to be prepared as possible, but I feel like my time would be better spent working on the math/writing components. Any advice?

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If it's not mandatory, I wouldn't worry about answering that question, pak86. I don't think I answered it... only one school asked me, though.

hollysf, I didn't really focus much on memorizing vocab. I spent a lot of time just doing problems in the book, and taking practice tests. Context clues work better than memorizing vocab flashcards or lists, in my opinion.

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hollysf, I used the ETS book for the practice tests (take them! Yes! Very important to learn how to budget your time!), the Kaplan book for math, and a Princeton Review "Verbal Workbook" which included some useful strategies for the writing portion. I did some basic vocab review as well. I don't think I can PM people, but if you can, and would like to use my old books, let me know -- I also live in SF and would be glad for these books to have another life.

I will say that the quantitative section included far more stats questions than I'd anticipated based on the practice books... thankfully I'd done well in that class earlier this year.

Other advice: bring some soft foam earplugs and don't put yourself in a position where you'll have to pee half an hour in :)

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