OSU Grad Entry Program 2020

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Hello Everyone!

I am a starting a new thread for those applying for the Grad entry program at OSU this October for 200 entry. I am a super excited yet super nervous, I know the waiting process is tedious. I haven't applied yet, currently finishing up two pre-req courses. I am a Respiratory Therapist pursuing the FNP tract. Super excited for everyone.

I like the program a lot and have no regrets about applying. Some courses are difficult, some are not. I've personally have found it to be manageable and I have a 4.0, though that is not that common. However, I only work 10 hours a week and I am one of those people who tests well. You have to get a B-, and people typically do not have a problem doing that. I know of a couple people who did not pass a class because they simply did not try. People with a healthcare background actually tend to get the lowest grades at first because they believe that they won't need to study as much. If you fail a class you will get held back a year, no exceptions. At the same time, there are many many people in the program with babies and full time jobs who get A's and A-'s. There are three or four people that have had babies during the first year of the program so it is absolutely doable. I would say 90% of the people in the program work at least 30 hours a week, because if you work 30 hours a week for OSU, your tuition is free. We have class one day per week, and clinical one or two days per week depending on the semester. In the post-licensure portion, you will precept about two days a week.

There is one online interview. It gives you questions then video tapes the answer. You don't actually talk to anyone. Everyone gets an interview and I don't think it really has any weight. I promise, you will think it went awful. Everyone thinks that. I think that happened in November. We were given the decisions in mid-December. The most essential component of your application is the essay. If it is not good, you simply will not get in regardless of the rest of your application. I started early and utilized the OSU writing center which helped a lot.

I have a psychology degree from OSU and graduated in 2018. I had a 3.75 GPA and mostly A's and A-'s in prerequisites. Most people had an undergrad GPA closer to 3.5, though quite a few people were lower. I got a B+ in microbiology but probably could have done better. I had no healthcare experience. I also took the anatomy dissection course which I've heard looks good.

After having clinicals in the first year, I decided that I preferred to work with adults. I will tell you that it is incredibly difficult to switch specialties, unless you want to switch to CNL. Neonatal is a 5 year specialty, so I will most likely switch to CNL then get a post-masters in family. I want to work with the adult-gero population but FNP is more favorable in the job market. It is essentially impossible to switch to family (or most other specialties) once you are in the program.

Let me know if you guys come up with any more questions!

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Omg you are amazing that was amazing insight I truly appreciate you !

That awesome you got a decision by December I have been reading in the past forums those haven't received a decision until late February -_-. That's great to hear those with families and full time jobs were able to make due, even with having a child. That's amazing ! Do you work as a nurse anywhere ? have you sat for your NCLEX yet? I have heard the essay is what counts that's why those with lower gpas have been accepted. I could have a million questions but I wont bombard you lol. Your currently in Neonatal ? why is It 5 years if that's ok to ask? I hold interest in CNM but I notice there is a better job market for FNP so I am torn.

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Oh wow!!! Thank you so much for this in depth information regarding the program! If you don't mind me asking with is the CNM ? I am so nervous about applying and am not sure if I can due to me still having to take microbiology and not being finished until December when the deadline is October I think! :(

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CNM is midwifery ! and I would try and call just to make sure I would want you to waste an application fee :(

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Sadly! I did email the program and they said that I would have to have al the courses complete before applying! ? I am so bummed ! I don't know what else to do at this point regarding applying or trying to take the class another session in the summer, but sadly they do not have microbiology for the 8 or 6 week session, only the 11 week session which I understand !

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Oh no !!! I'm so sorry girl this is a bummer I know they ended changing requirements last year or the year before they must have changed it to you need to have all pre reqs completed prior to application. I'm sorry :( is there another program you can apply to ?

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I know girl it really is! I really did not want to have to wait and apply! but hopefully I can figure something out and find another school to take the perquisites but it might be too much! and yeah I have maybe 2-3 other schools i'm going to apply to that are ABSN programs and one is a direct entry program!

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Hey!

I just want to get in the loop and be a part of this thread. So glad I stumbled upon an old thread! I am also preparing to apply for the 2020 cohort. I have offically entered freak out mode. I feel so under prepared to apply because I have so many questions about everything! I’m having trouble choosing a speciality that I’d like to apply to. I’d love to be a NNP but the amount of time spent towards the degree scares me a bit. I’m also interested in CNM and PMHNP (I come from a Psychology background). I’d love to hear advice from others and how you are preparing for the application as it opens a month from now!

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On 5/24/2019 at 4:43 PM, buckeyekh said:

I like the program a lot and have no regrets about applying. Some courses are difficult, some are not. I've personally have found it to be manageable and I have a 4.0, though that is not that common. However, I only work 10 hours a week and I am one of those people who tests well. You have to get a B-, and people typically do not have a problem doing that. I know of a couple people who did not pass a class because they simply did not try. People with a healthcare background actually tend to get the lowest grades at first because they believe that they won't need to study as much. If you fail a class you will get held back a year, no exceptions. At the same time, there are many many people in the program with babies and full time jobs who get A's and A-'s. There are three or four people that have had babies during the first year of the program so it is absolutely doable. I would say 90% of the people in the program work at least 30 hours a week, because if you work 30 hours a week for OSU, your tuition is free. We have class one day per week, and clinical one or two days per week depending on the semester. In the post-licensure portion, you will precept about two days a week.

There is one online interview. It gives you questions then video tapes the answer. You don't actually talk to anyone. Everyone gets an interview and I don't think it really has any weight. I promise, you will think it went awful. Everyone thinks that. I think that happened in November. We were given the decisions in mid-December. The most essential component of your application is the essay. If it is not good, you simply will not get in regardless of the rest of your application. I started early and utilized the OSU writing center which helped a lot.

I have a psychology degree from OSU and graduated in 2018. I had a 3.75 GPA and mostly A's and A-'s in prerequisites. Most people had an undergrad GPA closer to 3.5, though quite a few people were lower. I got a B+ in microbiology but probably could have done better. I had no healthcare experience. I also took the anatomy dissection course which I've heard looks good.

After having clinicals in the first year, I decided that I preferred to work with adults. I will tell you that it is incredibly difficult to switch specialties, unless you want to switch to CNL. Neonatal is a 5 year specialty, so I will most likely switch to CNL then get a post-masters in family. I want to work with the adult-gero population but FNP is more favorable in the job market. It is essentially impossible to switch to family (or most other specialties) once you are in the program.

Let me know if you guys come up with any more questions!

Hey!

Thank you so much for the helpful information. I am considering applying to the NNP speciality, so I’m curious what is turning you away from it? And do you happen to know how competitive it typically is? Any other information you could give me about the NNP speciality would be so appreciated. ?

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Specializes in Emergency Services.

Hello everyone. It’s great to see this thread going. I begin school at OSU this Fall 2019. I was accepted into the BSN-to-DNP FNP specialty program. I definitely appreciate the input from buckeyekh because my background is already in nursing and I do not want to get relaxed and fail because of that. Anyhow, I’m super excited for everyone and pray everyone gets what they are applying for. I will co-sign that your professional statement is everything! There will be a seminar prior to the deadline which I recommend everyone attend either online or in person that will help you with your professional statement. The professors will tell you what NOT to include and what you MOST DEFINITELY need to include, the key words they are looking for. Feel free to ask me any questions as I begin this first year. Take care and God Bless.

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@lnicolet

Hello and welcome to the thread! congrats on getting accepted that's awesome. I did want to inquire about key points to hit for the personal statement. I did attend an info session and the information regarding the personal was pretty general and limited. Any advice you can give as far as that aspect?

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@cbree14 Hello and welcome to the thread ! I am freaking nervous as well. Nervous, Excited, Anxious, all wrapped in one. I remember first looking at this program and the requirements and saying ohh man august is so far from now ! Then boom here we are a couple weeks shy. I glad to see another interest in the CNM specialty. I am open to advice to someone who has been in or pursued the program in previous cohorts as well. All advice welcome. Input on how long the wait was for the acceptances to be sent out as well? Some I hear February, others I hear as early as December.

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