ECU Alternate Entry MSN Program Fall 2008

I am also in Raleigh. I got my BS in Biology in 04 and have been working at UNC-CH in a cancer research lab the past few years while taking night classes at Durham Tech (I'm finishing up my last prereq, micro, as we speak). How about you? I think if I end up doing the program I'll probably get an apt in Greenville for the first year, and then come back this way for the masters portion. I guess I figure that it would be smarter for me to spend my time studying rather than driving 2+ hours a day!

I also got my BS in Biology in 2004, I am taking one prereq at WakeTech that I didn't have. I want to get an apartment in G-ville for the first year and then do the 2nd part from Raleigh too, I think it will be too much to commute everyday. Hope you get good news from the mailbox this week! Let me know!

Hi,

I just got interviewed last Wednesday. I had my application in last November, but only now have heard from them. They told me it will be a few weeks before I hear anything from my interview. I am crossing my fingers!

I may have to get an apartment as well. I will be living 1 hour and 40 minutes away.

When I called the graduate school, I was told they would not interview everyone. I was fortunate to get a interview, but have not heard anything yet. I'm waiting for my envelope in the mail.

Good luck kaystho! I submitted my application mid January and interviewed in February. They told me at my interview I should hear something around March 15, so I am anxiously waiting too! Did you apply to other schools? What masters specialty are you thinking of doing?

I am thinking about the FNP program. What area are you interested in? Let me know if you get your small envelope in the mail!

Good luck to both of you! I think being chosen for an interview is a huge deal because they get so many applicants for the few spots-congrats on that! Keep me posted, I will be thinking of ya'll!

I got my acceptance letter in the mail today! Yay! :nuke:

hey all!

my name is jay and i have been accepted to the program today as well. i look forward to meeting you all soon.

YAY!!!! I am so excited! OBX--are you going to accept-let me know!? Congrats to everyone!

I'm excited too! I haven't decided whether I will accept or not...I also applied to Duke and am waiting to see what happens with that before committing to a program. I think both of the programs are great and I will have a hard time picking between the two if it comes down to that.

I think the biggest thing I'm contemplating is whether I want to do an ABSN program, which would allow me to take a little more time to get through the RN training (Duke's program is 16 months) and get some good work experience before deciding on a masters specialty, or the direct-entry Masters, which would allow me to get everything done in a shorter period of time but doesn't alot a lot of time for the initial training and work experience before you go right into the masters portion. Because I don't know for sure what I want to do or what specialty I'll really end up liking, I definitely don't want to feel rushed into making that important decision.

I'm sure you all have also considered these options so any input would be greatly appreciated!