MUSC ABSN Questions-Spring 2016

Nursing Students School Programs

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I know this is very, very early to be posting this, but I wanted to reach out to the community for some advice before I apply in August. I'll give my stats and then I have some questions. I hope someone can help!

I have a 3.5 cumulative gpa and a BS in Public Health from College of Charleston (graduating May 2015.) I have over 200 hours of volunteer experience, 125+ of which are in hospice where I worked very closely with patients. This summer, I am retaking Anatomy to improve my grade as well as taking Microbiology at Trident Tech. My science GPA isn't great, but I have some really good recommendations (I think!) I don't have any hospital or nurse shadowing experience, but I am going to try to squeeze some shadowing in this summer.

It was suggested to me that I take an additional science course to serve as my elective since my grades aren't great in the ones that I've taken, so I plan on taking Chemistry in the spring. I am also doing a 6 week CNA program in the late summer. I will be applying for residency soon and should be eligible to apply as an in-state student.

So here are my questions, if anyone can help, and please be brutally honest!:

1. Based on my stats, do you think it is feasible that I will get in to the program? Or should I plan on working as a CNA for a year and apply for Fall 2016?

2. Is getting your application in earlier of any importance? I would like to apply after I have finished my CNA course, so it would be cutting it closer to the deadline (late August), but I don't know if it's more important to get the app in early.

3. I want Chemistry to be counted as my science elective instead of Biology because I got a B and C in those courses. But I won't be taking Chemistry until after I apply, will they still take that into consideration?

4. Any suggestions for me to improve my stats? Any suggestions about how to go about nurse shadowing? Is there any faculty at MUSC I can reach out to for help? (I have emailed Mardi Long but she never responded.)

Thank you so much!! I'm a little lost and pretty anxious if you can't tell :)

Thank you @maralister! I really hope we are all going to be meeting in January. I'm really surprised that there has not been anyone who has joined this page.. Makes me think maybe less people applied so that gives us all a better shot!

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Hey everyone,

I figured I would go ahead an introduce myself. My name is Scott. I'm a recent Clemson University, microbiology graduate and I too am super excited to see if I will be starting a new chapter of my life at MUSC this spring. I'm currently working as a nurse assistant at a hospital to build clinical experience.

I was brave and called the school today! Katie informed me that they will be mailing out our letters by the end of the month. These are going to be a very slow 10 days. I look forward to hopefully meeting you all soon.

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Thanks, Scott, for the update. That's helpful to know an estimated time. Best of luck to you.

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Hey...Just letting everyone know I got my rejection letter in the mail today. Barf. I live about 10 minutes from downtown. Good luck to everyone else.

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I also got my letter in the mail today... Rejection letter unfortunately, just not enough experience for them I guess. Good luck to everyone who still hasn't heard!

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I'm so sorry guys! Ah I can't imagine what you must be feeling right now. Except that it is probably a little nice to have an answer so you can begin making other plans. I live downtown and the mail hasn't come yet so I am currently freaking out. But I still appreciate both of you letting us all know. Best of luck to you both with everything!

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My letter came in as well. I'm an alternate. Here's to hoping several people decide to go elsewhere! I'm really anxious at this point! Looking forward to seeing what the future hold. Good luck to everyone! To those that didn't get in this time: Do not give up! Gain experience and keep up the fight!

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Did anyone out there get an acceptance letter? I live downtown and got nothing from them today. Ahhhh. Congrats on being on an alternate Scott! Even though more waiting is probably the last thing you want right now. Best of luck to you!

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I received a rejection letter yesterday too. That's amazing that most of us weren't accepted. I hope you do get a spot, Scott, and hopefully soon! Good luck to everyone else. Don't stop til you get there!

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Hey everyone! I just got my acceptance letter!! :) I'm in Pawleys Island, and the mail is usually pretty quick from Charleston to here.

Looking forward to meeting y'all this spring!!

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Hi,

My name is Keyasha I'm a Junior nursing major at USC in Columbia. Today I just called and the lady just told me I was accepted haha. Although she did whisper a little so maybe they're not really suppose to do that lol. I live in Greenville technically so it would probably take a while for my acceptance letter to get there but if you want to know I'd just call them.

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Congrats to both of you! I got my acceptance letter today as well. I'm beyond happy! See you both November 6th!

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