GWU ABSN Program - Spring 2024

[elegantlyrn]

Hi all! I wanted to create a thread for current and prospect George Washington University ABSN/VBSN students. I hope this thread will provide recent insight on the program. I got accepted into the program for Spring 2024, and I am looking to seek more information. Also, GWU has 2 scholarship programs: Washington Squared with MedStar and GW hospital. Please share any insight on those programs as well.

[BirthAdvocacyFirst]

I'm still doing prerequisites, but oh so interested in finding out more from current students!!  Thanks for starting this thread!

[elegantlyrn]

It's my pleasure! Wishing you all the best with prerequisites. How many semesters do you have left?

BirthAdvocacyFirst said:

I'm still doing prerequisites, but oh so interested in finding out more from current students!!  Thanks for starting this thread!

 

[elegantlyrn]

Update: I've completed interviews for both MedStar's W2 program and GW Scholar program and am pleased to share that I've been accepted into both. After careful consideration, I find myself leaning towards MedStar for several reasons. Firstly, MedStar is unionized, providing a sense of stability and support. Secondly, they offered more comprehensive information about the program, making the decision-making process clearer. I appreciated the detail that MedStar provided, and I wished GW did something similar. If GW offered more information and allowed us to tour, it would have influenced my decision as the location is more convenient. 

MedStar's interview process stood out for its thoroughness. The inclusion of a luncheon for prospective W2 candidates was a valuable experience, and I highly recommend attending if offered in the future. Prior to the interview, we were tasked with writing an essay. The virtual interview itself lasted about two hours, consisting of a one-hour presentation followed by interviews with two interviewers. To prepare, it's crucial to articulate your motivation for pursuing nursing, especially when asked to introduce yourself. They want to understand how you navigate various situations, particularly in terms of strengths, weaknesses, and handling dissatisfaction at work. 

On the other hand, GW's interview was relatively brief. They requested a resume before the interview, and while finding extensive reviews on their scholarship was challenging, insights from students in the facebook group shed some light. My interview involved interactions with five different individuals. Similar to MedStar, they were interested in hearing my reasons for wanting to become a nurse. Avoiding cliches and sharing a personal story about my journey to nursing proved effective. The questions also delved into situational scenarios, emphasizing teamwork experiences. Practice, especially refining my pitch and recalling instances of effective teamwork, was instrumental in preparing for this interview. Nursing interview question resources on YouTube provided valuable insights into structuring my responses.

I hope this helps!