Mount St. Mary's College LA - Accelerated BSN 2010

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This is a new thread for anyone that has applied to the Mount St. Mary's College Accelerated BSN program in Los Angeles for 2010 entry.

This is my second application for admission since I wasn't offered admission for Fall 2009. Did anyone hear anything back yet for Spring 2010? Is there an interview process? I have read conflicting information on this topic. I also applied to Samuel Merritt in the Bay Area (also turned down twice to 2 programs for Fall 2009 entry). They wont be sending out admission offers until February for March start dates!! Would love to hear from fellow nursing school hopefuls :o)

Good luck to all you!!

Betsy

And I bet you drive a Hyundai, too. You get what you pay for. A school that's barely accredited, no reputation and no valuable relationships with nearby hospitals.

Bottom line, if MSMC and Concordia were the same price, which school do you think everyone would be picking???

Take your joke of a post over to the Concordia thread. Maybe hhalim will admit you on the spot.

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this site and never know that this exists. I just wanna share these things to you guys specially for those who were denied, deferred acceptances and even for those who were waitlisted.

I, myself too, deferred my acceptance because I have just realised later that there is a better program out there. After interviews with graduates of MSMC ABSN of the previous cohort, it made me realize that this program is not really for me. It is really a rigorous program that will me at risk later on, on top of paying $53k for the entire program and if you failed some classes due to their 75% pass proficiency rate, they will put you to the next cohort and pay another portion of tution fee will amount you to $75k to $80K just to graduate( this is based on my personal interview with one of the ladies who failed the Advanced MedSurg just to find out she just missed a point away to 75%, sounds ridiculous!!!!!)

I have searched a lot of programs within the area, and so far the best program I have ever known is exactly the same program the MSMC is offering, THE ABSN PROGRAM OF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IN IRVINE.!!!!!With the fee of $29k for the entire program, I wont hesitate to wait to turn in my application for Spring admission. It is a big difference of $34k from MSMC and the good thing is, there is no hassle for that BIOETHICS requirement because it is incorporated in the program, a very organized program as Ive herad from my cousin who is a graduate of that program and a very high passing NCLEX rate.(this looks very enticing and ineteresting!!!!!) and the good thing from that, expectation level for all the classes is only 70% unlike the horrible 75% of the MSMC).

One good thing also that made up my mind to defer my acceptance which I wont regret it later, is the , higher probability of getting in into CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY because they will be opening two groups per cohort in the next admission. So for those all of you who are waitlisted, I know one of you will get my spot or you still have a better program that awaits for you, just in case you're not invited for this Fall. For those who deferred or denied, same good things out there and for those were accepted, THINK IT SO MANY TIMES, "WILL IT BE WORTH IT TO TAKE THE RISK AND PAY $53K OR JUST WAIT AND REALIZE THAT WAITING IS WORTH AT THE END"

Just my humble opinion for everybody especially during this economic downturn.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Hey guys,

It's obvious we're choosing the school that we believe is right for each of us. We've gotten this far with much effort, and our passion is starting to show. Let's not get ugly. Everyone has a path each must follow, so let it be.

All the best to you skyrocketeer and may you be successful on the path you have chosen, as each of us that are following down MSMC's road are doing.

SL

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this is the most excitement that i've seen on this thread all year!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I can't wait for tomorrow night.

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Specializes in children.

Me too Jake. I won't be able to function in class if I don't layer up

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I should preface this by saying that I am currently in the ABSN program at MSMC, so my opinion is unavoidably biased.

Honestly, there is no perfect nursing program out there. Everyone is different and so are the options we have for our nursing education. A program that may be a great fit for one person could be a horrible fit for someone else. Yes, the ABSN program at mount saint mary's is rigorous, but they're not in the business of failing nursing students. They accept people who they believe can succeed in the program, so congrats on your acceptance! They believe in you! :)

Mount Saint Mary's was actually the first school in California to offer a BSN program, and has the longest running ABSN program in California. The nursing programs have an excellent reputation, which is one of many reasons as to why I chose to invest both my finances and my education with them. In the grand scheme of things though, it doesn't really matter where we get in or where we end up. Our paths will meet in the end when we become nurses :D

Wow, that sounded really corny! Guess it's time for me to get some sleep! Best of luck to everyone!

Actually it does matter where we go. How many job posting say no new nurses or BSN only. I chose MSMC for their incredible reputation. I also looked at Concordia and you are not nearly as prepared as MSMC and have friends who went there and HATED it. You have to do what works for you and if you aren't in the program or haven't completed the program, you have no business posting negative things about MSMC as you are merely drawing conclusions that have no basis or merit to stand on.

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Specializes in children.
concordia just started their absn program and i believe it's less than 3 years old (they started in august 08 and barely got accredited in october of that same year) whereas msmc started their program over 10 years ago (early 90s).

yes, msmc is expensive.

yes, msmc has a higher standard than concordia (75% is not "horrible") and even then, shouldn't that be encouraging anyway? it just says that they expect more out of their students, if not the best.

yes, msmc has a very rigorous absn program but what else would anyone expect? they crunch 3 years of nursing into 1 year so of course it's going to be rigorous, challenging, and sometimes a bit crazy.

overall, msmc still continues to hold one of the best nursing reputations out there with a high pass rate.

i was like you and did think about applying to concordia but i didn't because msmc has so much more to offer, has had the absn program for several years, and like i keep reiterating, msmc has one of the best nursing programs in the country.

everyone is entitled to their own opinion and i'm sorry you feel that way towards msmc. it's an awesome school. i'm actually in the may cohort right now and they have been extremely supportive of our entire class. they really do everything in their power to help you and make sure you succeed. faculty, staff, and classmates will soon be your second family and i don't know any other school who is like that.

seems like you're really worried about the cost of tuition...but regardless, if you want to be the best, you have to have the best and msmc is the best. :D

you go rocky!!!!!!!!!!!!! go to a jc if you are worried about the money...but don't talk **** about something you know nothing about!

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FYI on that blue fleece jacket...you can't wear that during clinicals....the people who sell you the uniform will say you can wear it during clinicals, which is why everyone in our class got it, but during orientation for clinicals, the instructors said we weren't allowed to wear it during clinicals at all. so you can get it but can only wear it to school or on your way to clinicals but once you're on the floor, take it off! oh..and that goes for the white hoodie also.

:)

Thanks for the info Rocky, you just saved me more than $100!

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thanks for the heads up. guess i need to develop a thicker skin quick. i'm the only one who wears long sleeves under my volunteer uniform in the summer. :)

I wore a sweat shirt today and almost everyday unless it is over 85 degrees outside, you are not alone my friend:redbeathe

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Specializes in Mother/Baby; Postpartum, Newborn Nursery.

@GoogleyMoogley's comment "Focus and strategize how you will maintain straight A's and not what it will take to just pass the classes"

Focus on understanding the "why's" behind what is going on. Don't stress about getting straight A's. If you get a B, the world will not end. In an accelerated program the pace is extremely fast and very challenging, and that alone is enough stress - you do not need to add more. Getting A's is not your top priority - understanding what you are doing is much more important. You can get B's in Patho/Med Surg and still be a good nurse. Learn how to let go of that "I need to get an A" mentality. It will make your life much easier. I was a type A when I began this program 9 weeks ago, now I am OK with being a type B!! If you stress over earning A's you will burn out too fast. Good luck, have fun, and enjoy your experience. :nurse:

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Originally Posted by rocky16

FYI on that blue fleece jacket...you can't wear that during clinicals....the people who sell you the uniform will say you can wear it during clinicals, which is why everyone in our class got it, but during orientation for clinicals, the instructors said we weren't allowed to wear it during clinicals at all. so you can get it but can only wear it to school or on your way to clinicals but once you're on the floor, take it off! oh..and that goes for the white hoodie also.

So you are right Rocky...they tried to sell me on the fleece for about 10 minutes telling me it is their #1 Seller!!!!!! I didn't get one....but do you know if we can wear the white sweatshirts???

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you can't wear the white sweatshirts either. you can't wear anything over the uniform (you can wear whatever you want over the uniform when you get there in the morning and when you leave in the afternoon, but when you are actually on the unit taking care of patients, you cannot wear jackets or anything like that. you can only put layers on underneath your uniform if you want.

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