MUSC BSN FALL 2014

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Hey! Just wondering if anyone out there has applied for the MUSC BSN Program for Fall 2014??? I plan on applying this December so just want to know if any other applicants are out there or if anyone knows any tips that you could provide for getting in :) thanks in advance!!!

Hello everyone!

I will be applying to MUSC in December for the Fall 2014 program. I have no volunteer hours BUT I am a CNA and have a job at a hospital as a CNA and safety sitter and log anywhere from 24-40 hours a week so by the time I apply I will be around 500 or so hours there. I am taking 3 out of the 4 pre-rec classes this Fall that is why I am waiting till december to apply. Also, I am out of state.. My cum. GPA is about a 3.1 due to a failed course. Im not sure what my pre-rec or science GPA will be since I am still taking those classes. Any hints on what I can do to improve my chances? I know my GPA isn't ideal.. but I am so passionate and determined to do this I could use all the helpful tips I can get!! Also, if there are similar schools I should be applying to? Here in MI there is a waitlist or you have to gave a 3.86 GPA minimum...Thanks everyone!!

@Maxwelsh, I know that volunteering is a BIG thing when they are accepting applicants, I would say certianly volunteering should help your chances but don't worry about your GPA, I know they have said no to people with 4.0 GPA's due to lack of experience in working in the medical field or volunteering! I am volunteering now and working on becoming a CNA to better my chances of getting a spot. I am planning on applying for Fall 2014 and going in knowing that I probably will not get in but I want to find out what I should do to better my chances when I apply for Spring 2015.

@randib07, So volunteering is better then CNA? I can try and start volunteering now, but I would only have about 40 hours or so by the time I apply.. I really want to get into the Fall 2014 program!! I know its not the end of the world if I don't and ill obvious keep trying but this is the goal so I am trying to do what is needed to get there! I have done 2 job shadows in the area at different hospitals and have done about 100 hours or so in volunteering but not volunteering at a hospital. Also, references, I was going to use my nurse manager at work, my manager at cracker barrel, and the director of a camp I took at class/volunteered at..Would those be good references?

I wouldn't necessarily say volunteering is better than working in the medical field- I would imagine having your CNA and getting in volunteer hours where you can would be the ideal route.

Of course, none of us know exactly what MUSC is looking for, but they appear to highly prefer well rounded applicants. Decent grades, volunteer/military/work in healthcare experience, a good essay, and good references.

Should you not get in, the admissions specialists are very good at giving you feedback on where to improve your application. You have until January 15 for volunteer hours and working, which is plenty of time! Good luck to you!

Good luck to you too! thank you!!

Do you think it would matter what type of job you have in the medical field for it to be acceptable? Meaning could I get a job as a medical office assistant and still recieve points as medical field job experience?

I think that question would probably be better directed to someone in the admissions office. We can all give our opinions, but no one knows what exactly will count except for them. There are several contacts listed on the website that you can send an email to and I'm sure they would be able to clarify and give you a solid answer. :)

Specializes in Eventually Midwifery.

From what I understand, anything in the medical field is good

That is a very good question, I think anything is better then nothing, but the closer you can get to like a CNA would be best since we do a lot of the things that nursing students do in there first semester. But I think any volunteer work or job experience working with people is going to help!

Okay I spoke to someone in admissions and they said any medical office job is kind of stretching it for what they like to see. they prefer jobs that have clinical experience :)

Specializes in Eventually Midwifery.

Good to know!

Did you all notice that they now accept 66 students instead of 60?

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