NJCU ABSN 2018-19 Cohort

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Hi Aspiring Nurses,

So I may be a bit early, considering the 2017 class is just now getting their acceptance letters for this coming Fall. But since late last year, I've been preparing to apply to the NJCU ABSN Jersey City cohort that will begin in 2018. I wasn't able to apply to the 2017 cohort as my prerequisites were not finished in time. I figured others may be in the same boat, so I figured why not get the conversation going. The application will open in October, and that's creeping up quickly, as it always does. ;)

Therefore, I'd like to start this forum to discuss any questions or concerns we might have. I'm attending the info seminar next Wednesday, 3/29 at 5 PM - anyone else going? Some of my concerns are financial aid, specifically how much non-need based aid is available as many of us may not qualify for need-based aid if we work full time now. I currently work in Financial Aid, so if you have any questions about that, I'd be happy to give any info I have. I'm also curious about credit requirements for prereqs - I can't seem to find specific numbers (e.g. how many A&P credits do we need).

Overall, I hope to connect with others who are interested in applying to start in 2018, Jersey City and Wall - please share your thoughts, and I look forward to speaking with you!

Brittany

Hello

I was recently waitlisted after doing poorly on the HESI I got an 85

I have a 3.7 GPA

I actually recently registered for a class in CCM to apply to FDU.

BUT today I got my acceptance! I'm pretty excited and nervous! But very happy!

Good morning,

Have your tuition deposit checks been cashed yet?

@ExitedABSN

Mine has not been cashed how about yours?

Specializes in Inpatient OR.

Hey Everyone!

I graduated the '16-'17 cohort, so I can try to answer some of the questions you may have; there may have been changes to the curriculum from when I was there, so be sure to get clarification at orientation (is it May 21, or June 11?).

Congrats to everyone who has been accepted! Steel yourselves for some tiresome months =p For those that were not accepted, do not give up hope; it is only just a small speed bump for you to achieve your goal in becoming a RN--just remind yourself of your motivations and keep focused on what you need to do for your next steps.

Mine has not been cashed. But I see others are in the same boat.

@LACERTI

How would you advise us to prepare for the first semester?

Is there any advice that you wish someone gave you prior to your start?

What information should we pay particular attention to in orientation?

Thank you so much be being willing to give us your experience!

Hey Everyone!

I graduated the '16-'17 cohort, so I can try to answer some of the questions you may have; there may have been changes to the curriculum from when I was there, so be sure to get clarification at orientation (is it May 21, or June 11?).

Congrats to everyone who has been accepted! Steel yourselves for some tiresome months =p For those that were not accepted, do not give up hope; it is only just a small speed bump for you to achieve your goal in becoming a RN--just remind yourself of your motivations and keep focused on what you need to do for your next steps.

Please do! Can you give us a breakdown per semester? How did you and other study? How were the exams / coursework?

Hi All - I'm looking to apply to NJCU 2019 cohort. I've just submitted my application for Columbia's MDE/DNP Program, since I'm really interested in pursuing a career as a PMHNP. My worry with Columbia is its cost, with a total of ~$270k for the whole ~4 years.

I have been considering, instead, applying to NJCU's ABSN, and then applying for MSNs and DNPs, the latter at CU as first choice. I'm wondering how those of you who have completed or are in the program managed to fund your attendance? Did you receive scholarships? Does NJCU offer any scholarships? Did you take out federal or private loans? Did you refer to HRSA at all? What was your total cost of attendance (something like ~36k or 48k? - not sure if it's 3 or 4 semesters)?

For the program itself, what were the pros and cons of it? Do you feel the classes are challenging and enable you to pursue competitive higher education? How was support from faculty? Do you need a vehicle for transportation to clinical rotations (JC prospective)? Lastly, have you pursued MSNs or DNPs after finishing, or were you able to apply to MSN/DNP programs whilst enrolled?

(I am mainly looking to pursue the role of a PMHNP in a cost and time effective manner. I'm trying to decide if it'd be worth it to save ~60k if I'd still have to wait >8 months before beginning any grad program that would enable to practice as an NP.)

Any insight you might be able to give would be incredibly helpful!

On 10/18/2017 at 8:04 PM, eris08 said:

Hi Ladies!

I graduated from the program back in 2016. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me anything.

Hi! How was the program? I am currently still an undergrad, but I am looking to apply for the fall 2021 cohort. I can't PM you for some reason, but could I maybe email you some questions?

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