Johns Hopkins Masters Entry 2017 (MSN)

ximenurse · Mar 24, 2017

@VRN_0524 Do many work as a CNA part time while in the program? How has that worked for them? Is it doable? Thanks for answering our questions!

katty_tseng · Mar 24, 2017

Thank you, VRN_0524!

VRN_0524 · Mar 25, 2017

@ximenurse

No problem! For some, the work is doable, and its quite easy to find a CNA position after your first semester. For others, its not. I would say that the deciding factor would be after your first semester here. The CNA applications are due right around of finals in your first semester. I have a friend that works as a tech Sat and Sun every weekend. They seem fine with it. For others, school itself is a lot. Its doable, but you will need some mad time maintenance skill, which this program requires a lot anyway! Hope it helps :)

VRN_0524 · Mar 25, 2017

@sonagi87

Hey, I apologize that I couldn't PM you back. I'm not eligible yet to PM since I just created this account yesterday after seeing this thread and decided to reach out to you guys. I hope you can ask the question here

sonagi87 · Mar 25, 2017

@VRN_0524, Thank you so much for your help, and I PM you. I do really appreciate your kind and prompt reply. :-)

VRN_0524 · Mar 25, 2017

So to answer a couple more things what I usually hear is the high tuition. People who take out large loans are usually hoping to get a decent job of paying it back in the long run. I know the loan is amount can be crazy, but you are really essentially paying for the name. Plus, how I see it is that your education is a good investment. And there is such a thing as loan forgiveness when you make less than a certain amount after graduation in a allotted period of time. I would suggest you to google those nursing loan forgiveness program.

I find SIM lab really helpful, and they really strive to give you scenarios of what you normally do not see. I have also enjoyed my clinical instructors and groupmates. Trust me, your instructors along with your 6-8 clinical mates can make or break the experience, and of course how you make of the experience and your attitude going in defines a lot. This is because the dynamic changes, and it'll show in your willingness to work. The SIM labs are pretty updated and extravagant compared to other schools I hear. My friend whose been a nurse for 10 years said that it's the most $$ put in she's seen to SIM labs. I personally have not seen other schools' lab settings.

There are many students who got into other schools too. A few that I got in was to Vanderbilt, and Emory, just to name a few. What made me decide to go to JHU was essentially the short amount of time that I would be done, and transition onto the DNP. Other places and schools are cheaper, but like I said before, you are paying for the name here. Don't worry about having lesser chance to get into any extracurricular due to having a large cohort at the time you're admitted, guys. They accommodate! The interview is lenient too. And they're essentially looking to see if you have passion when being admitted to things like research honors, etc. But again, not all of the extracurriculars require interviews, so please don't fret!! You will find your niche.

Again, I apologize if I cannot PM any of you guys back directly. Allnurses hasn't opened that option for me still â˜¹ Hope this helped. Have a good weekend.

Futurenurse110 · Mar 25, 2017

Hey guys. Im a first semester student and have been getting notifications about this blog because this is what we used as well for our semester. I'd be happy to answer any questions about the first semester as everything is still fresh in mind.

katty_tseng · Mar 25, 2017

Hi I have a silly questions.it says on the website that the curriculum that the MSN is 5 semesters.im wondering if summer is also considered a semester?which means it can be completed in less than two years? Or does that mean 2 years + one semester?

Futurenurse110 · Mar 25, 2017

Summer is considered a semester. For my cohort, we entered in this spring and will be done next August. We have two summer sessions. For the fall cohorts, I believe you guys only have one summer session. I believe its roughly 20 months.

katty_tseng · Mar 25, 2017

Thanks, futurenurse110!

@VRN_0524, if I already have a CNA, is it possible to work during the first semester? or is it not recommended to work at all?

rmgillett · Mar 25, 2017

Has anyone else applied to RUSH University? I was accepted @ JHU and waitlisted at RUSH ... I'm wondering if anyone is in the same or exact opposite boat?

VRN_0524 · Mar 25, 2017

It is POSSIBLE to work for the first semester, but I personally would not recommend it unless the first semester you already got the flow of things. This is because you're entering into a new setting, and for some, may need adjustment before taking on anything.