Marquette University Direct 2017

akphysio · Jan 2, 2017

I'm trying to gain some insight on the format/route of the program. I'm hoping someone here can provide some clarity.

1.) Is the full GEM program 18 months and then we're awarded with our MSN?

2.) At what point are we able to take the NCLEX?

3.) At what point during the program can we apply to a post-masters certificate advanced specialty?

3.) Following 18 months how long before we can start an advanced specialty (I'm going for FNP) -Do they require a year of experience prior to NP study?

Tweetto · Jan 3, 2017

I'll PM you miznance. I also have the same questions akphysio. Hopefully, someone who's in the program can shed some light on this. I'll be emailing my advisor to see if she can explain this to me so I'll keep you posted if I get any answers. Happy new year everyone!!

miznance · Jan 3, 2017

yeah you know the PM system is a bit complicated with allnurses, you have to submit a certain number of posts before you can PM... you can email me too [email protected]

Tweetto · Jan 5, 2017

Yea I tried to PM you but realized I couldn't. I'll email you.

akphysio · Jan 5, 2017

Tweetto, I spoke with Karen Nest about whether we would receive something in the mail about our acceptance. She responded and said, "There will be a large email loaded with information about the program and what you will need to do."

She also mentioned that it might take a while to receive that email simply because the application process isn't over yet so I'm assuming we'll get it in a month or so.

:)

Tweetto · Jan 5, 2017

akphysio, I also have a scheduled call with my advisor from Marquette for the program. I'll update you once I get some answers. I just got my confirmation email today that my deposit went through so it's a done deal! I've been looking for apartments and I heard some of the neighborhoods around Marquette is not safe. So they said pay a bit more because it'll be worth it. Will you be doorming or looking for housing off campus??

JLK78 · Jan 6, 2017

Congrats to all of those accepted! Did you just hear by email, or is there a website online where we can view our application status?

Thanks!

Tweetto · Jan 7, 2017

I got my letter by email JLK78. Not sure where you can view your status online.

miznance · Jan 8, 2017

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Tweetto · Jan 10, 2017

Ok, so I spoke to my advisor this morning. We sit for the NCLEX after graduation which is the end of 18 months. You have the option of also sitting for the CNL if you want. Now a month before graduation you apply for your chosen specialty. However, it's not guaranteed because you would have to really prove yourself and do well during your GEM portion to get accepted into your specialty. After you get your RN License you can move forward immediately full-time or part-time into your NP specialty. But she said majority of the students pursue it part-time and work part-time. The NP portion for advanced practice is 2 full years for full-time. Now if you are pursuing the FNP certificate you would have to complete the NP portion which is 2 years plus an additional year to get the FNP certificate. Sounds like 5 years for me since I want the FNP. Such a long program... No orientation date yet, the start date for summer is May 15th and before the deadline there were 350 applicants who applied. As of now she said the number of applicants is way more than that and only 56 people will be accepted into our cohort for summer. Hopefully, this answers some of the questions we all had. She also said emails and packets for information won't be going out until a month or two later.

randomizedrad · Jan 12, 2017

I was accepted last month as well! I was very shocked to hear back so fast! . . . Good luck to all of you still waiting to hear something!

randomizedrad · Jan 13, 2017

Tweetto, the website says that classes always start the day after Memorial Day. Is the May 15th date you received for something else?