Fall 2011 Western University of Health Sciences MSN-E

[dche3]

Anyone applying to WesternU's MSN-E program? If so, do you know when they will start the interview process? What they look for in their applicants (gpa, extracurricular, etc)?

Current students--What were your stats like?

Any information would be helpful =)

Thanks in advance!

[Jes24]

It's BLS (Basic Life Support) for health care providers by American Heart.

[meeeshelllie]

Meeeshelllie, did you accept to Western?

yes, i did; but i am still on the fence about going since i have to hear back from three other schools. if i decline admission, i'll be sure to let you guys know in case any of you are placed on the waitlist (god forbid :)).

for those of you who have Western as their #1 choice, may i please ask why? not that i don't think Western is a good school; i loved everything they had to offer and thought the faculty and staff were beyond nice and supportive. i can totally see myself going there. it's just that it's pretty expensive, it's four years (for FNP), and it's distance-based. does anyone know why it's four years while some programs are only 2-3 years? also, is anyone else kind of iffy about learning from a distance? i've always been more of a traditional student that learns best in the physical classroom setting and can't imagine learning nursing online. although, i could be a little behind time . thoughts? if anyone has had a positive/negative experience from distance-based education, please share! i'd greatly appreciate it.

[meeeshelllie]

and good luck to you all! :)

[ilnurse15]

Hey Meeeshellie, I really do well on my own. I have taken several online classes and done very well in them. I guess i never really thought about the distance as a bad thing, but if that's not condusive to your learning style you might want to look into another program. I guess it's a preference thing. SMU doesn't have a distance only program and I know of serveral others that don't either.

[ilnurse15]

Hey Dewdrops! I remember you too! Yes i'm the one from Illinois and I had a terrible time getting to the interview, my connection got canceled midflight! I really hope to hear back soon! I loved your shirt btw!

[ilnurse15]

Sky: Did you get an acceptance email?

So far we have had 5 people post that they got emails? Any others? It seems as though people heard yesterday morning? Anyone get an email yesterday afternoon?

GOOOOOOOOD LUUUUUUCK!

[tweetychick510]

To those who received acceptance emails, did you guys also get a phone call or just an email??

[dlrosenRN]

just an email...

[ilnurse15]

dlrosen: Is western your first choice? How long do they say you have to make your decision and send in your deposit?

[cacon]

Sugarplumkitty: It's kinda like rolling admission. Western give the students a little more than 2 weeks to decide to send in the $500 deposit to hold their seats. My last name is p, interviewed end of Jan. I just got an email, no phone call, no USPS mail. Good Luck everyone!

[Bunz57]

ilnurse - In the acceptance email it said we have until March 28th.

[sky92207]

hey ilnurse15 i actually did receive my acceptance email yesterday around 1230pm pacific time. My last name starts with a 'Y.' I do believe I will be Western bound in the fall! Grats to all of you who received acceptances! Stay hopeful all of you who are waiting for replies! :)