I have noticed there isn't a thread for those applying for NYU Accelerated Nursing Fall 2014. Let's share feedback, advice, stats, etc... I went to an open house today at NYU. They really do stress that since there is no interview, the personal statement is our chance to prove ourselves. They also said they get about 1,000 applicants and a Fall entrance class usually have about 150 students in it.
@nguyent there's a disclaimer above the checklist: "Be aware that while items may be in our office, it may take several weeks before credentials are actually processed and reflected on the checklist.
we just have to be patient LOL ugh... i sent my application 2 weeks before priority deadline and i'm still checked off as regular admission. what's up with that?
same here! I went into my schools office and they said they sent my transcript 3 weeks ago but Albert didn't check it off. Is anyone else experiencing this? Should I be concerned or should I try reaching the NYU Admissions office?
I had the same issue. I did go to the office just to double check and they said they do have everything, it's just not on the computer. I don't know, it's weird. I say go and check anyway.
I've also heard the same thing about having a BSN here in California. Maybe it's a California thing, I'm not sure. The hospital I work at is pretty set on hiring BSN's. I've only seen a few MSN's ( not direct entry MEPN's) that work in a specialized field and they are older in age. A friend of mine just graduate from a well known program with her MSN and it took her over 6 months to find a job. The market is saturated but I think if she would have had a BSN she would have had a better chance at finding a job. For whatever reason, the BSN seems more desirable to employers. This is just from what I've heard and experienced. I'm still applying to masters programs because I want to keep my options open but I would take an ABSN over an MEPN.
I want to say it depends on the city/state/area. I think if you want to work in a desirable city like NY,LA,Miami,SF etc.. they're gonna want the BSN with experience. At least that's the vibe I've been given. Which I do think is unfair because MSN ( regardless that it's direct entry) should be better. Anyone else feel the same?
morganw1 - that's what i've been hearing too, and i've been asking this question on the allnurses forums for all the schools i've applied to, and everyone else has been saying the exact same thing!
I saw they checked off my most recent colleges transcripts, but not HS!
I still have a standardized testing box on my application status. I wrote admissions and they told me I wouldn't need them since I've been out of HS for so long and have ample college credits. Know anything about this?
@agsetlur @morganw1 @planemo I think employers (especially hospitals) prefer nurses with the BSN not because they have more clinical experience but because those are the jobs that are available. Private practice clinics are a little more forgiving of MSN nurses (without the BSN) because they have more time to train the nurses. I have a friend who did the MENP-FNP route, and she had no trouble finding a job at a private practice. However, at a hospital, nurses with MSN degrees take on leadership positions and managerial positions. Without that BSN, you look less desirable because of the lack of experience... So you'll most likely be hired for a job that's similar to the role of a BSN with the BSN pay. That's my understanding of the BSN/MSN versus other BSorBA/MSN.
That definitely makes sense and it is different for everyone. That makes even more sense for a family nurse practitioner to find a job easily at a private practice. I have no clue if the majority of jobs available here in SOCA are geared more towards BSN's it seems it's just RN ( BSN preferred) type deal. From my understanding the managerial part and leadership goal for MSN's is true but they're still working at the bedside (CNL's) before they get there. Which would make them comparable to an RN BSN and as to why employers choose the BSN I'm still unsure. I also believe it's the luck of the draw and sometimes it's who you know ( as I've also seen from friends). Which leads me to believe ( and my opinion only) the ABSN is the better option, gives you more time to get experience and gather a reputation as a nurse before specializing in to a MSN or NP.
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@nguyent there's a disclaimer above the checklist: "Be aware that while items may be in our office, it may take several weeks before credentials are actually processed and reflected on the checklist.
we just have to be patient LOL ugh... i sent my application 2 weeks before priority deadline and i'm still checked off as regular admission. what's up with that?