MUSC ABSN Fall 2013

[shakes320]

I recently applied for priority admission to the Fall 2013 Accelerated Nursing Program at MUSC. I started this thread to makej contact with anyone else that may have applied priority or is planning on applying regular admission for Fall 2013. Anyone out there?

[ml52789]

Congrats wall!! What were your stats if you don't mind sharing? My mom told me I got something from musc today too... Can't wait to find out once I get off. Probably wont get accepted but I'm curious about what the stats are of the people who do get accepted :)

[furmangal]

I just received my large white envelope!!! I was given "conditional admission" into the program, depending if I pass my one last prereq next month (which I should)! I am so excited and cannot wait to meet you all! Good luck to everyone still waiting!

[furmangal]

For those worried their GPA isn't high enough, I want to let you know that I think they really do look at the applicant as a whole. My cumulative GPA was on the lower end (just above a 3.1), prereq GPA around 3.4, and science GPA a little below a 3.0 (I started out pre-med and did terrible in organic and biochem classes). I graduated last May with my BS in Health Sciences from Furman University and took a year off volunteering at MUSC Children's Hospital and a local Free Medical Clinic, while gaining hands on experience as a Patient Care Tech at Roper Hospital and MUSC Pediatric Emergency. I would definitely recommend a job in patient care before nursing school and wouldn't trade this experience for the world - I really feel like it has prepared me for most of what's to come in the clinical aspect of nursing school. Anyway, I wanted to share my stats because I see that so many people are concerned about their GPAs not being high enough, and I think its just as important to be well-rounded in your application (work experience, volunteer, good recs) because it just might compensate for a lower GPA.

[babygyrl9706]

Congrats to all of you have been accepted, or alternates. Good luck future nurses!:)

[jnlaw]

Just got home and still nothing.... Has anyone from out of state received a letter ? Whether that's acceptance or rejection?

[ml52789]

Congrats to all who got in! I did not but I am almost 100% certain it was purely my lack of volunteer hours.

For those of you who did volunteer hours, where did you volunteer at? What was the time commitment? I ask that because my husband is military and gone a lot and I have to be available to let our dog out.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated!! Hopefully I get in this spring :)

[wall0509]

@ml52789, My grades weren't the best, cumulative wise. It was around a 3.2 something, but I had a high science and pre-req GPA. I will agree with what furmangal said about they look at the applicant as a whole. I have applied three times and each time I improved my application. I couldn't do a thing about my grades, but really turned out a better essay than my first one, I did volunteering for almost a year with the Mayo clinic, got really good recommendations, and what I think helped, was got my CNA certification once I got here. I think they like seeing repeat applicants show they have tried to improve on their packages. Also, my hubby is military as well like yours!

[Belle83]

In addressing the stats and the experience inquiries.......My overall GPA was a 3.6 and my science/pre-requisites a 3.7. I served in AmeriCorps (the health corps) for two years as a radiologist assistant while in undergrad. I am concluding my seventh year as a 5th grade math and science teacher. I had actually given up hope on getting in because I felt as if my health care experience wasn't as extensive as other individuals who had applied. In addition, it was so long ago. In my essay, I spoke in reference to my teaching experience and the various skills that I've acquired from it because I felt that alone is what diversified me from so many others.

[ml52789]

@wall0509- where did you get your CNA certification? Is your husband AF?

[wall0509]

I got my certification with Trident Tech's continuing education. I didn't go through the other program they have where you take classes. Mine was a little over a month long and one week clinicals. Mine is Navy.

[ml52789]

What did you major in? Thanks for the info- I don't think I want to do all the classes for the CNA (obviously none of us really want to, that's why we're applying for the BSN program ) so I'm glad trident has the option to bypass that

[jnlaw]

I just received my rejection letter from MUSC. Again congrats to everyone who got into a program whether it was MUSC, Trident or another school of your choice. @babygyrl guess we'll be classmates this Fall at Trident. My email address is [email protected] let's keep in touch. If anyone else got accepted to Trident for this Fall lets keep in touch as well.