Marquette University Direct MSN (Hybrid-Pleasant Prairie) for Fall 2017

[alaskanmommyof3]

Hi! I'm in the beginning stages of putting my application packet together for the Fall 2017 Direct MSN Hybrid program at Marquette University. So far, I have been very pleased with the conversations that I have had with Rob Haworth, the admissions advisor for the Pleasant Prairie site. My husband completed his undergrad at Marquette, so I know the wonderful culture of Marquette and knew that this was where I wanted to go to complete my MSN.

Also, I was wondering if there was anyone that has or is currently going through the hybrid program through Marquette? How has your experience been? Thank you!

[StudentPNP]

I was told that I have to finish prerequisites before I will receive any admissions decision. I had to re-take almost all prerequisites, as my previous coursework was out of date. My understanding is that the winter cohort has not been completely filled, and decisions are still being made. I am still optimistic about admission - but trying to hurry up and submit my transcript.

Congratulations to those who have been accepted!!

[smoren]

well I wish you the best in finishing prereqs. I'm still waiting to hear back as I know only of my friend that got her acceptance letter and the two people on here that got accepted. I'm really hoping to hear back before the next application review as the second review always has the most people. Just curiosity, do you talk to one of the admissions advisors there? Or get any info about how many people were accepted so far? I know there have been rejection letters sent out already too.

[Sarbla]

Hi guys!

I too applied for the January cohort but I haven't heard anything from admissions yet. However I received an email from checkmarq saying I was awarded financial aid for grad school. Did anyone else receive something like this or have any idea what that could mean?

[smoren]

I haven't gotten this, but granted since my application was moved from the previous cohort by Marquette I didn't have to fill out a supplemental application is what makes it so you get things for checkmarq and creating a checkmarq account. That is weird though

[pt2nurse]

who did you take your online nutrition course through?

[smoren]

I took it through southern new hampshire university, it was a place the admissions advisor thought was a good place to be able to take it over summer.

[happygoluckyy]

Hi,

How do you like the program thus far?

- RS

[happygoluckyy]

How do you like the program thus far? Anything you wish you would have known prior?

[pt2nurse]

How does everyone like the program thus far? I am finishing my application for Fall 2018.

[Elsa15]

How has the Pleasant Prarie program been, for those who have begun? I am considering it, but nervous about the newness of it plus costs and no NCLEX pass rates to go off of yet.

[alaskanmommyof3, MSN]

Hello all! I am in the 3rd cohort (second semester) of Marquette's DE MSN program at Pleasant Prairie, WI. I am going to be completely honest, there will be days that you will be frustrated. Its nursing school and that is to be expected, especially with it being an accelerated nursing program...an accelerated master's program at that. With that out of the way, I will say that I do like the program. I completed most of my undergrad online, so doing the didactic classes online (e.g. Patho, Pharm, etc.) comes natural to me. The first semester is a shock for some, as studying in nursing school is much different than many other disciplines. My advice, be open to changing the way you retain information. You will learn real quick that you will be expected to critically apply the material, not just memorize it. In the first semester, you will get three clinical days at a local skilled nursing facility and in the second semester you will begin a 2 day a wk for 7 weeks clinical rotation on a med-surg floor. My cohort has about 48 people, and I know that the fourth cohort is bigger. I heard through the grapevine that they are looking to make the cohorts bigger, which I don't necessarily agree with, as it takes away from direct instructor to student time. If you're wanting to continue on and advance to become a NP, then I would say invest in this program, but if you're just wanting to be a staff nurse, save the money and go to a community college and get an ASN and have your future employer pay for you to get your BSN. I hope this has helped. Feel free to PM me with any other questions.

[HaleH]

Thank you so much for this information Alaskanmommyof3. Very helpful. I'm completing pre-reqs (Anatomy 1 & 2) and must take a nutrition course pre-application but at this point, I've heard the class sizes are double the size compared to a year ago when I 1st spoke with an admissions counselor. Very important aspect that makes me wonder if it is worth $50K+.

But, on other hand, it's a master's program which allows non-nursing degree holders to by-pass nursing BSN requirements (mostly) and go directly to MSN level & earn an MSN, which I assume saves money and time...and in the long run, the cost of this program is comparable. If one were to attend a community college for an ASN, then work for a while and have their employer help pay (they generally do not cover full tuition) for a BSN, then pay for MSN program out of pocket as most do, it seems costs would be substantial in long run. While you may pay a little cheaper tuition immediately, long-term the time is much longer and therefore costs for housing & tuition over this longer time span (before working full-time) will be much higher. Seems costs are comparable in grand scheme of things. Correct me if you feel otherwise. I earned an undergrad GPA at UW-Milwaukee of a 3.5, I've received A's in all pre-reqs. I'm not worried about acceptance...worried more so about the actual enjoyment/experience of program. Is there anything else you can share that you wish you had known prior to starting that you know now? e.g. extra unanticipated expenses, helpfulness of professors/classmates, coursework load, etc.?