2018 Metropolitan State University Minnesota Master of Science in Nursing Entry Level

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Is there anyone who is applying to the Metropolitan State University entry level MSN this year? Is there anyone currently or previously in the program who can shed some light on it?

On 3/5/2020 at 3:42 PM, maggie04 said:

Not sure if anyone is still checking this post.... I'm looking into the ELMSN program to possible apply for next year since I'm past the date for this fall.

Anyone aware of the overall cost of the program for the 3 years? I work full time and support myself, so I'm preparing to take out loans to live on while in the program which is scary and sucks, but just trying to be realistic.

Anyone who got accepted have some insight on the program? Are you loving it? Anyone working while going to school??

If you are looking to stay working fulltime then I would look into saint kate's entry-level masters of nursing program. They go to classes at night! But I think that Metro is the most affordable program. Not exactly sure what the cost is.

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I feel like when I was applying I figured out it was like $27,000 total but not sure how I came to that conclusion. Keep in mind thought that a year of nurse's salary to graduate faster may be worth something.

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1 hour ago, ytooter said:

I feel like when I was applying I figured out it was like $27,000 total but not sure how I came to that conclusion. Keep in mind thought that a year of nurse's salary to graduate faster may be worth something.

Thanks for the info! I think that 27 thousand is much less than other programs?

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St. Kate’s student here!

Yes, classes are in the evening and most students hold a part-time/casual job, but it’s really difficult to work full time. I’ve seen people do it but it’s really, really hard, especially if you have a family. I won’t say you can’t do it but I highly discourage it so you can focus on doing well in school.

My suggestion for anyone is to start out with small hours and then add more as you solidify your routine. Don’t work a lot right away because it’ll be hard to catch up if you fall behind. The first few weeks will knock you off your feet and this happens every semester, so give yourself time to adjust.

I can’t speak to Metro’s price but I have met with some of their students. Supplemental supplies can cause any tuition to add up because they’re not always immediately calculated in the budget. You might even get more things as you realize growing personal needs like a premium grammarly account for writing, dosage calculation programs, or additional study books. There will be unexpected purchases so be prepared for them.

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Hi everyone,

I am in my second semester at Metro in the ELMSN program. So far it’s going good but our clinicals were canceled due to COVID-19, which is a big bummer. Our instructors are working really hard to help us make up the clinical hours via simulations and hopefully back at the hospital when this pandemic has calmed down a bit.I can’t remember exactly what the total tuition was but it’s is around $27,000~$29,000. This is not including student expenses(ati, parking,etc) or books which can be very expensive! I work daytime hours part time (~15/wk)and I will say that I do come into scheduling conflicts at times, but it is doable if you have a flexible boss/job. I would highly recommend attending one of there info sessions to get more information and an outline of the structure of the program!

That being said, I went to St. Kate’s as an undergrad. I really loved the campus and the feeling of connectedness St. Kate’s had to offer. I did go to an info session(would highly recommend as well) and the tuition is much steeper than Metro and more students in the nursing class (I believe there are 70 at St Kate’s vs. 32 at Metro). I also believe that the time to complete the program is longer at St Kate’s than Metro and starts in the Spring.

All in all- I would think they are both good programs! I would highly recommend going to the information sessions to learn more about each program and which would fit best into your lifestyle . Hope that’s helps.

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2 hours ago, amgarcia61 said:

Hi everyone,

I am in my second semester at Metro in the ELMSN program. So far it’s going good but our clinicals were canceled due to COVID-19, which is a big bummer. Our instructors are working really hard to help us make up the clinical hours via simulations and hopefully back at the hospital when this pandemic has calmed down a bit.I can’t remember exactly what the total tuition was but it’s is around $27,000~$29,000. This is not including student expenses(ati, parking,etc) or books which can be very expensive! I work daytime hours part time (~15/wk)and I will say that I do come into scheduling conflicts at times, but it is doable if you have a flexible boss/job. I would highly recommend attending one of there info sessions to get more information and an outline of the structure of the program!

That being said, I went to St. Kate’s as an undergrad. I really loved the campus and the feeling of connectedness St. Kate’s had to offer. I did go to an info session(would highly recommend as well) and the tuition is much steeper than Metro and more students in the nursing class (I believe there are 70 at St Kate’s vs. 32 at Metro). I also believe that the time to complete the program is longer at St Kate’s than Metro and starts in the Spring.

All in all- I would think they are both good programs! I would highly recommend going to the information sessions to learn more about each program and which would fit best into your lifestyle . Hope that helps.

Thank you for the supplementary info! St. Kate’s students start in the Spring and ends in the Spring 2 years later. We finish a little ahead of graduation to prep for the NCLEX. Enrollment is around 60 students. All Of the ELMSN programs are great. Anywhere You get into, you’ll gain a lot of clinical experience and go far in your learning. I also liked that St. Kate’s provides supplemental questions so I could talk a bit more about my life and healthcare experience. I think that helped me my application a bit.

Proofread, proofread, proofread your essays before submitting them!

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Hello guys,

I am really interested in applying to this program January of 2021! I would love some advice on how to strengthen my application since they're only accepting 32 people. I've completed my bachelor's degree and have been focusing on my pre-reqs. Everything so far has been A/B except for a C+ in Chem that has been eating me up. I currently work at a clinic for the past 2 years, it's not direct patient care, but I'm definitely involved in the overall care of the patient. I'm nervous that this won't be enough to help me stand out. Any advice would honestly be so helpful. Thank you in advance and good luck!

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5 hours ago, FutureLDN said:

Hello guys,

I am really interested in applying to this program January of 2021! I would love some advice on how to strengthen my application since they're only accepting 32 people. I've completed my bachelor's degree and have been focusing on my pre-reqs. Everything so far has been A/B except for a C+ in Chem that has been eating me up. I currently work at a clinic for the past 2 years, it's not direct patient care, but I'm definitely involved in the overall care of the patient. I'm nervous that this won't be enough to help me stand out. Any advice would honestly be so helpful. Thank you in advance and good luck!

Hi! I did end up getting off of the weight list for their program and the reason that I did get off of it was because I continued to show interest in hearing back from them! When I got the email about being put on the weight list I continued to reach out to them to show them that I was really interested in their program and they said that was why they offered me admissions (they didn't officially say this but when I chatted with the admissions person that is what she alluded to).

They have a huge focus on diversity and for me I am a white female going into nursing... Not too diverse! So in my essay, I was upfront about the fact that I have had a fairly privileged life but that doesn't mean that I can't do my best to empathize with a diverse patient population.

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18 hours ago, Leigh2020 said:

Hi! I did end up getting off of the weight list for their program and the reason that I did get off of it was because I continued to show interest in hearing back from them! When I got the email about being put on the weight list I continued to reach out to them to show them that I was really interested in their program and they said that was why they offered me admissions (they didn't officially say this but when I chatted with the admissions person that is what she alluded to).

They have a huge focus on diversity and for me I am a white female going into nursing... Not too diverse! So in my essay, I was upfront about the fact that I have had a fairly privileged life but that doesn't mean that I can't do my best to empathize with a diverse patient population.

WOW! CONGRATULATIONS!! That definitely gives me a new perspective so if I do get on the walk-in I will definitely continue to communicate with them!

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On 3/30/2019 at 3:11 PM, amgarcia61 said:

 

 

Hello everyone!

Is anyone waiting for their reply for F'21. Super stressed out and anxiously awaiting their reply. Hopefully, all turns out well!

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