Fall 2012 NP Applications

LRNGIRL · Feb 5, 2012

Yeah unfortunately I have to do part-time because I have to keep up working full time on the job. Yeah I'm in Sigma Theta Tau too, have you talked to them if they offer scholarships for grad school? My overall was 3.97 too in my BSN program but overall I think I have a 3.7 something..Oh gosh I am so worried about the essay, I would say I am not a master of apa format and it was so confusing to me on what they wanted..How much citing of direct quotations in the paper did you do? I didn't do as many because I felt since they were asking for personal reasons why you wanted to go to np school it just seemed too much. My body of the essay was 5 pages and total was 7..I did an abstract too because I wasn't sure how structured they wanted it.

rachelaleanRN2B · Feb 6, 2012

I think you are in there based on your stats and our conversation!!! I'm a little worried about my GPA to be honest, but my last 60 is 3.5 so that's a little better than 3.3. I have not talked to them about funding. I know that it will be in state tuition, but I'm using GI Bill.

LRNGIRL · Feb 7, 2012

You have a stellar gpa! And more experience in nursing than me, I wouldn't worry! Wow, GI Bill? I'm jealous! That's great! That would be awesome if we end up as classmates! Have you applied to USA? I'm thinking about going ahead and applying there because the deadline is not till April 1st..

rachelaleanRN2B · Feb 7, 2012

I hope we do end up being classmates!! I'm sending in my application for USA on Wednesday (payday). Lol. These apps get expensive. USA does not require recommendations, GRE, or an essay which makes me wonder with so many applicants, how can I make it in with nothing to make me stand out? Oh well, I'll never know unless I try right?

LRNGIRL · Feb 8, 2012

Yeah it is kinda scary with USA that they don't request any of the things UAB does..I've also read that they have so many slots that can be filled unlike UAB and it is a first come first serve which really is stressful. But I'm like you, won't hurt to try..I just heard back from UAB that they received all my transcripts and I was cleared for the gre..Now I guess the wait begins!..These next couple months are going to be rough!

rachelaleanRN2B · Feb 8, 2012

I haven't heard anything yet. They may not have received all my transcripts yet. Did they email you?

LRNGIRL · Feb 8, 2012

Yeah they emailed me telling me that there were some changes to my online account and to sign on to see those changes. I signed on and it said that they received all my transcripts and that my gre waver was cleared.

NJprisonrn · Feb 9, 2012

I'm waiting to hear from U of Penn. So far I only applied there. If I don't get in, then that is my sign to take an addition year to work and save before school.

rachelaleanRN2B · Feb 9, 2012

NJprisonrn,

I just sent in my last applications!! Surprising I feel much better and it's out of my hands now. Good luck to you!!

LRNGIRL · Feb 9, 2012

Sent out my application for USA today. NJ prisonrn Good luck! What concentration are you applying for?

NJprisonrn · Feb 9, 2012

Thanks rachelaleanRN2B and LRNGIRL! It feels good to have the application done. It was a lot of work! I'm applying for FNP. Crossing my fingers for us all.

rachelaleanRN2B · Feb 10, 2012

LRNGIRL,

What concentration did you apply for at USA? MSN or DNP?