Johns Hopkins Masters Entry 2017 (MSN)

ximenurse · Mar 16, 2017

Hi ximenurse, please share why you chose JHU over Penn :)

Hi @tothepointe

So I got into Penn's ABSN Program and basically considered that the MSN Hopkins offers would allow more growth in my career. I'm not entirely sure how I want to grow in my nursing career- but I know a masters will open more doors in general.

I also got to visit JHU nursing building last Thursday after my acceptance and absolutely loved it! Not only were all of the admissions counselors I met extremely friendly, but they seemed genuinely excited for me to start my journey in nursing and really made me feel welcomed and at home. They gave me a tour of the campus and showed me many of the classrooms, the simulation labs, their awesome mannequins, and library/study spaces and more- all for just the nursing students! I just thought they offered a lot of resources to their students and really make sure they're set up for success.

I haven't visited the Penn nursing school, but the next day I got to attend Columbia's admit day and didn't love the vibe as much. It's obviously very hard to say no to an ivy league school like that but I felt like I'm more a member of the JHU family rather than just a number at Columbia- even though their class sizes are comparable. Columbia is getting a new nursing building that is opening its doors very soon so maybe things will change there! Nonetheless, I really thought Hopkins was the best fit for me. Kind of a gut feeling maybe? Of course everyone is different so what works for me might not work for others! Just follow your heart :)

Hope that helps!

-Ximena

aposseadesse · Mar 16, 2017

Ximena, did you find someone to be the second administrator for the Facebook group? I'd be happy to be the second just to get things going.

katty_tseng · Mar 16, 2017

Is anyone debating between Yale GEPN and JHU MSN? I'm having a hard time to choose and I hope the students day at jhu end of the month will help me make my decision. Initially I was debating between these two and UPENN. I loved PENN but the tuition was too extortionately scary. I like how yale eventually grants me an NP whereas JHU only leads to an MSN.any suggestions,comments,or advice to help me on this pls? Thanks!

Frankie28 · Mar 19, 2017

Sup Y'all,

Ximena and I made a Facebook page for our cohort, feel free to request to join it. I know a lot of people are coming from all across the country so it'll be nice knowing some people going into this program. The page is called: Johns Hopkins Masters Entry Class of 2019

katty_tseng · Mar 19, 2017

Is it just me or does anyone else have trouble locating it?

Frankie28 · Mar 19, 2017

just copy and paste it into the search bar on facebook and it'll pop up

VRN_0524 · Mar 24, 2017

Hi all!

I'm a current MSN student at JHU. I have approximately one more year to go. I'd be happy to answer your questions.

VRN_0524 · Mar 24, 2017

Some answers to your general questions though. JHU has really pushed my learning abilities. The first semester seemed dreadful and long, but looking back, I learned A LOT. Be prepared to work. You will constantly have assignments and exams, so try not to slack too much. I love the clinical sites, too. You get to see acute situations where you may not normally see in general hospitals. I know a lot of people doing volunteer work, and research honors. I would say it seems like 80% or more of the students here seem to really be involved in an extracurricular. I personally choose the program here since NPs will be required to have a DNP sooner or later, so many people will go through the DNP route after graduating here. I feel that most classes here challenge you- and that's all that is important for me, since I will know how to apply them to real world patients. Anyway, second semester is when you will be giving medications with your preceptor, I'm not sure if you do that this soon at other programs. I would recommend JHU because your clinical instructor will really take to time and help you apply book material to your patients where you are assigned to starting the first semester :)

katty_tseng · Mar 24, 2017

Hi VRN_0524,

In terms of scholarships, how likely is it that students get offered again during their studies?

Thanks!!

aposseadesse · Mar 24, 2017

@VRN_0524 Thank you! That was really helpful. Are you apart of any of the social clubs like Sigma Theta Tau International?

VRN_0524 · Mar 24, 2017

You will get an invitation after the second semester if you are qualified for that. But I'm still 5 weeks short of completing that

VRN_0524 · Mar 24, 2017

I hear that you have to keep a B or above in your classes for that, but I'm not quite sure. There is a thing called research honors that you will asked to apply if interested during the first semester. You get a $15,000 stipend throughout your time in this program. Also, you can apply for CNA jobs at Hopkins and sister sites after completing your first semester. I hoped that helped a little, but I would really recommend asking the financial aid office.