Johns Hopkins 2015 ABSN & Masters Entry

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This thread is for applicants applying to Johns Hopkins, for either the ABSN or the new Master's Entry program. I've searched a few times and haven't found a thread for this year's admissions cycle, so I decided to start one.

After lots of thinking, I decided to apply to the Master's Entry instead of the ABSN. Anyone else out there applying?

**reapply all over again with no garuntee of acceptance into their NP programs

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I had emailed them to see if there is an in-house application. But they had told me that the DE MSN program qualified you to apply for the NP licensure program.

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So 2 years, you take your nclex, then you apply for a traditional NP liscensure program? So then another 2 years? I guess by biggest thing was the garuntee that by the time I am done my program i can be an advanced practice nurse in a specific amount of time. That the program I am in prepares me exactly for that. After extensive research the only programs that do are yale, colmbia, vanderbuilt, emory, usc, and some school in boston, but hopkins didn't seem to offer that unless i missed something :(

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Also, wouldn't any bsn level/ rn level program qualify you to apply to anny NP licensure program?? Still don't understand the difference between johns hopkins master in entry program and a bsn or CNL program except that it is longer, less recognized, and you'll get more aide because it is graduate credits

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The program is actually a year and a semester, with the NP licensure program being around the same.. So 3 years total if you pass the nclex on the first try.

For your second question, it depends. But yeah eventually you will get there. Some people prefer to work in between their bsn/msn and NP so this method paves the way for that. I personally thought the ABSN portion was overpriced for JHU, and that is why I applied for the DEMSN. The reason I'm applied to JHU is because of their emphasis on public health, and the prestige of the school. I know name doesn't matter usually, but I feel like it does if it is a school like JHU.

Yeah, I got into MGH IHP- "some school in Boston" that gives you a bsn, msn, and NP in 3 years. BC gives you a MSN and NP in 2 fast-paced years. I don't think USC offers an entry level NP program... And I'm waiting for CSULA which also gives you a BSN, MSN, and NP in 3 years for $55k.

I plan to do more research if I get an acceptance ;) but for now that is what I know :)

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This is the email I got from Admissions about entering the FNP portion.

Thank you for your email. Yes, you may apply to the FNP program and you are considered for this program like all others.

However, if you do very well in your Master's Entry program at JHU, they will know the rigor and quality of your education.

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And the FNP portion is one additional year? Thank you for sharing!

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four semesters, plus one summer of part-time study

Nevermind, I was mistaken! The FNP portion is 2 years. So in total, it'll be 3.5 years with the Direct Entry.

Only qualm I have is the process of reapplying again (with letters of rec, statement of intent, etc). And also that as a Direct Entry graduate, we would have less experience than those who are older, and have worked as a nurse, so that's a disadvantage because we aren't guaranteed a spot in the FNP licensure program.

But what am I worrying about?! I haven't even gotten into the program yet! haha

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So the Master's Entry program involves part-time study in the summer? I was wondering how the 5 semesters were laid out... Snaiszy, you have been very helpful! I suppose I could just email JHU myself... haha

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@Tenta - Congrats on your acceptances to both UCSF and Hopkins. I was recently accepted to the Hopkins MSN entry program for 2015. I am also interested in UCSF's program, but didn't have my pre-reqs completed in time for their deadline. I was wondering if you could share a bit more about your decision to pursue UCSF versus Hopkins. Thanks in advance, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes.

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@PinkEagle, can you share a bit about the SLU MSN program?

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@Mrunner15, I am RPCV Peru, also accepted to MSN program. Where did you serve? Are you considering other programs?

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