I'm looking to trade info with people who've been accepted for the Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN class at Marymount. I got my acceptance (I applied early) on 10/1.
If you got into more than one school and have decided to go to Marymount, I'd like to hear your reasoning. I've been accepted at both Marymount and Georgetown, and need to decide soon where I'm going. I'm sending in my deposit this week to hold my place at Marymount, while I try to figure out if there's any advantage to going to Georgetown instead - when Marymount costs about $48K and Georgetown costs $70K.
Hi! Let me just point out...if you live in Bethesda and truly believe that commuting to Northern VA will be faster than Baltimore, think again. Commutes are a huge factor considering they take up study time and quality family time. Do you have a day that you could maybe try out the commute during the morning for Baltimore and another day for VA? I am 99% positive the VA commute would be worse because of rush hour travel directions. Most people are going South to commute and you would be going North. Don't take my word for it, seriously try it out a few days and you'll be surprised. I'm a UMCP graduate, so I'm partial to Maryland...as you can see from my other posts. I highly disagree with MU's costs. I just don't think it's worth it IMHO.
How come you didn't apply to the Spring UMD BSN?
Thanks for the feedback mhinds12. This is definitely food for thought and, once I hear from UMB, I think I will do a dry run for each campus before making my final decision (if, in fact, I'm accepted to UMB). I was really torn between applying for UMB's BSN at Shady Grove vs the CNL (truthfully, I almost had myself talked out of the CNL until I met with one of the program administrators at Shady Grove and she gently encouraged me to reconsider the CNL). Unfortunately, they will not let you apply for both at the same time (which I definitely would have done because the Shady Grove BSN would have been my second choice). When comparing the two (UMB CNL vs BSN), I took into consideration the fact that, since the Veteran's Administration would be paying for a large portion of my tuition, I should try to get the most "bang for my buck" (i.e. a Master's degree as opposed to another Bachelor's). It has been a kick in the pants to learn that the VA will pay much more per credit hour for me to attend a Maryland School rather than a Virginia school (aprox $450 per credit hour in MD compared to $320 per credit hour in Virginia---which has me back to thinking that the CNL might be the right way to go after all). Also, the borrowing potential is much greater for graduate students than for undergrads. Another consideration for me was the fact that the CNL would make me eligible to apply for jobs that required Master's degrees which might become important given how tough it is for new grads to find jobs in the current ecomomic climate. At a recent UMB Open House, I met a CNL grad who is teaching clinicals at UMB (something a BSN wouldn't be eligible to do) while completing the MPH program at Hopkins AND working in an ED---that impressed me! Finally, I took into consideration the fact that the CNL is 16 months as opposed to the two years for the BSN. It's really too bad that UMB doesn't offer an Accelerated BSN. There you have it---my thought process in a nutshell. It was very interesting to read your journey. I think that this is a very personal decision and it boils down to what works best for each individual (and that formula is going to vary from person to person depending on their individual circumstances). I really wish you the best of luck---trust your gut.
thanks!! My uncle is an anesthesiologist...and has been for 35 years. He thinks the CNL is the future of Nursing. Sounds really interesting. Keep me updated on your admission to UMB! Good luck :)
You might want to start a new thread in the "Maryland" section of this web site, and see if you can get some feedback from people who have already graduated from the MS CNL program (if it's not brand new). One thing that might be a concern is that you're jumping into a masters program without any clinical experience as an RN to back it up.
Best of luck whichever way you choose to go, and congratulations on your admission to MU!
After allot of tossing and turning, I've decided that Marymount is the best fit for me. Such a relief to have this decision finalized! I've created a Facebook group so that we can get to know each other better before classes begin in January.
I have been accepted to Marymount for Spring 2010 too!!! I'm so excited! I actually applied to University of Maryland at Shady Grove as well, but their decision going to be ready in the middle of November . I'm sending my deposit to Marymount today to secure my spot. Even though I havent heard about my acceptance( or not acceptance) to UMD I'm still debating whether which one is better..I'm an international student so the cost is going to be the same for me.
@mother matters: Congrats on making your decision. Regarding your commute, I thought it might be helpful to you, and others, to pass on some info regarding scheduling. In another thread, I asked Fall 09 MU ABSN students about their scheduling since I would be commuting from Maryland also. I was told that they have block scheduling (A & B formats) and that there is a lot of variety. The person who responded to me was on campus 3 days a week with earliest class (not including lab and clinical) starting at 12:30. Also mentioned that there is even some saturday scheduling. With the broad range of choices hopefully we can avoid rush hour as much as possible so that it won't be too bad commuting.
thanks!! I've been known to change my mind last minute. I'm aware of what day I have until but as of right now, I just don't think it's feasible money-wise. I would definitely go if tuition was my only concern...however, living expenses add so much to the total amount. If I didn't have to worry about the money, I would have sent my deposit 2 weeks ago. My parents just shelled out almost 100 grand for my undergrad, I don't want help with this degree. Since I'm under the age of 24, financial aid is based off of my parent's income so although I will be paying every cent, I can only get high interest govt loans. Grrrr. I think UMB is my best bet since I can live with a bunch of girlfriends from college, pay low rent and have in-state tuition. But like I said-been known to change my mind last minute but I'm trying to think logically and not spontaneously on this one!
Thanks for the good luck wishes-- you too :) If I don't see ya at Marymount good luck with the program!
Hi, I am also considering Marymount for Spring 2010, I already sent my deposit but I am still considering another school (other school is not in the VA area). Initially I was happy with Marymount, but I am concerned about the lack of financial aid offered, I haven't found out how much I'm getting yet but everyone says not to expect much. Also, I am not from the area so I would have to consider living costs too and I know its not a cheap place to live... Is anyone using loans other than federal loans? Were you offered a sufficient amount by fafsa? Also would it take a really long time (is there a lot of traffic) to get to the campus from north/central Wash DC? Thanks
. I'm sending my deposit to Marymount today to secure my spot. Even though I havent heard about my acceptance( or not acceptance) to UMD I'm still debating whether which one is better..I'm an international student so the cost is going to be the same for me.
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Thanks for the feedback mhinds12. This is definitely food for thought and, once I hear from UMB, I think I will do a dry run for each campus before making my final decision (if, in fact, I'm accepted to UMB). I was really torn between applying for UMB's BSN at Shady Grove vs the CNL (truthfully, I almost had myself talked out of the CNL until I met with one of the program administrators at Shady Grove and she gently encouraged me to reconsider the CNL). Unfortunately, they will not let you apply for both at the same time (which I definitely would have done because the Shady Grove BSN would have been my second choice). When comparing the two (UMB CNL vs BSN), I took into consideration the fact that, since the Veteran's Administration would be paying for a large portion of my tuition, I should try to get the most "bang for my buck" (i.e. a Master's degree as opposed to another Bachelor's). It has been a kick in the pants to learn that the VA will pay much more per credit hour for me to attend a Maryland School rather than a Virginia school (aprox $450 per credit hour in MD compared to $320 per credit hour in Virginia---which has me back to thinking that the CNL might be the right way to go after all). Also, the borrowing potential is much greater for graduate students than for undergrads. Another consideration for me was the fact that the CNL would make me eligible to apply for jobs that required Master's degrees which might become important given how tough it is for new grads to find jobs in the current ecomomic climate. At a recent UMB Open House, I met a CNL grad who is teaching clinicals at UMB (something a BSN wouldn't be eligible to do) while completing the MPH program at Hopkins AND working in an ED---that impressed me! Finally, I took into consideration the fact that the CNL is 16 months as opposed to the two years for the BSN. It's really too bad that UMB doesn't offer an Accelerated BSN. There you have it---my thought process in a nutshell. It was very interesting to read your journey. I think that this is a very personal decision and it boils down to what works best for each individual (and that formula is going to vary from person to person depending on their individual circumstances). I really wish you the best of luck---trust your gut.