Pacific Lutheran University PLU BSN

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Hello!

I was wondering if anyone applied to PLU for their BSN program for the upcoming year. Or if there are any PLU nursing students on the site.

PLU is my top choice, I would love to know the statistics for getting in and how it is. Thank you!

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No PLU students at all here? Any PLU applicants?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Hospice and Palliative Care.

Hey there,

You are not the only one, I too have applied to PLU's ELMSN and BSN programs. I received my bachelor's from there in 2001 (Elementary Education) and their nursing programs definitely have a great reputation. I don't know what the admission statistics are, but if you have done well in your prerequisites, have stand-out essays and excellent letters of recommendation, you should be in good shape. Since their BSN deadline just passed, all we can do is wait..... Good luck! :monkeydance:

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OlyNP2b, a little confused..did you apply for their BSN this year as well?

Don't you have the option of applying to their Master's program..Entry Level?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Hospice and Palliative Care.

Yep, I applied to both the ELMSN and the BSN. I figure it's good to have a backup just in case the ELMSN falls through. With such competitive programs, you've definitely gotta keep your options open! Right now I'm struggling whether I want to be a practicing RN for a few years before earning the advanced practice degree. That would also allow me to figure out where my professional niche is, which as a newbie to nursing, I'm not sure of.

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Thats great, two options, for some reason I thought you were applying to the Master's program for Education. Opps.

I'm sure you have a greater chance of getting into the Master's program. I believe more students apply to the BSN program versus the master's program. Good luck on PLU..I am hoping for hte best as well. If you do not mind me asking, what was your GPA for the BSN pre-reqs?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Hospice and Palliative Care.

No problem, I have completed all prerequisite courses and have a 3.9+ GPA in them.

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Thats rather impressive! Is PLU your top choice as well?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Hospice and Palliative Care.

PLU is my top choice for the ELMSN program. As far as the BSN goes, at this point, I'd rather go through an ADN program because it's a faster route to becoming an RN. Then, I can complete an RN-MSN program at a later date once I decide on an ARNP specialization. This takes 1 year longer than the ELMSN, but is around $40k cheaper. But who knows? The beauty of nursing is that you have so many opportunities to enter practice. The most difficult part is just deciding which program is right for you. PLU has a wonderful reputation for producing quality nurses and it is such a warm, welcoming environment. You'll really love the atmosphere and collegial spirit- I wish you the best of luck!

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OLYNP2B,

Have you heard back from PLU about your ELMSN yet? I heard they have sent notifications already.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Hospice and Palliative Care.

No news yet, but thanks for the head's up. At this point, I'm about 90% sure I'll get my ADN first. It's extremely affordable compared with the ELMSN program, and would give my husband and I flexibility to move out of state in two years, as he is also making a career change and heading back to school. After I'm an RN I'll have a better idea of what area I'd like to specialize in as an NP, so I can work on my Masters wherever we may be.

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Specializes in Emergency, RN.

I am a nursing student at PLU and will be graduating this coming May 2008 with my BSN. Feel free to post if you have questions I can answer - I love the program and the faculty. I looked into the ELM-RN program, but with a hubby and daughter, I didn't want to be so committed to school for so long - I was told that the school pretty much owns you from the time the ELM-RN program starts until it finishes and to kiss your family good-bye until graduation... not for me. I've really enjoyed the bachelors program and maybe at some point will go on for a Masters.. who knows.

The class sizes are reasonably small - about 40 students admitted for Fall start and about 40 for the Spring start... then you go through all your nursing classes with those same students - so you get to know each other pretty well.

Clinicals are fun and I believe PLU requires the most number of clinical hours of any other nursing school in the area - I believe we usually get around 96 hours for each clinical - and usually you have 2 clinicals in a semester (14 week period) - so you get your feet wet right away - it's fun.

Let me know if you have more questions - I am very excited to be graduating soon - seemed like it'd never get here, but it's only about 13 short weeks away! YAY! :yeah:

Kristina

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