PLU ELMSN 2017

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Is anyone applying to the Pacific Lutheran University ELMSN program with me this year? There is a post last year about this program, so I figured I should start one for summer 2017!

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Hi! I'm applying! Their program is my top choice so I'm crossing my fingers. Also applying to Seattle U and TCC's ADN although I really prefer to go straight into a BSN or MSN program. If you don't mind me asking, what's your background? I just took my GRE for the first time on Monday and did not do well..but have a strong undergraduate background. Graduated in 2012 with a BA in Psychology with a 3.58 GPA and am finishing up my prereqs this quarter at Pierce. Looking forward to meeting people applying!

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Hello! Nice to meet you :) I am glad I found someone who is also applying. I just started my application on NursingCAS and it is quite a frustrating process. I think it is asking me to input all of my grades into the system in addition to sending my official transcripts to PLU. I am planning to apply for PLU, SU and some local community colleges near my house.

My background (healthcare and academic-wise):

Graduated from Cascadia with Associate in Pre-Nursing in 2014 (got all my prerequisites done)

Graduated from University of Washington with a BA in Public Health June 2016

Volunteering in the ED department at a local hospital

Former Peer Health Educator (experience in health education and promotion) when I was at UW

Working as an NAC at a skilled nursing home, soon switching to an NAC at a memory care LTC facility

Haven't taken the GRE (I am scared T.T) but I am planning on taking it REALLY SOON

My GPA at UW is not the best but I do have a strong GPA for my prerequisites so hopefully that will help a bit :)

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Hello! I am also applying! I have a BS in psychology and a MS with a surgical focus. I am trying to get my essay completed soon, however I don't even know how to begin!

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That's awesome! I attempted to start working on my essay today but it's turning into a narrative of my life and I'm trying to zone in more on my goals with the program. I'm finishing my prereqs with A&P2, micro, and developmental psych (have to retake it because undergrad it didn't cover the whole lifespan) this fall and working on nursing applications so it will be a little crazy! I saw online that the program requires a 4.0 score for analytical writing and I'm praying I at least have that since my verbal and quantitative scores were sub par. Anyway sorry to ramble I'm just so excited about this program! :)

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Hi, I am looking to apply to PLU's ELMSN program for the summer of 2017. My background is in psychology and I received a double degree in psychology and interdisciplinary liberal studies from Seattle University in 2014. I pursued a PhD in psychology for a couple years until I realized that I wanted to be a nurse! I worked as a research assistant at UW at the Center for Child and Family Well-Being for about a year and a half. I was also a volunteer at Childhaven for two and a half years where I worked with vulnerable children and families coping with substance abuse and domestic violence issues. I am currently completing my prerequisites at Seattle Central. I am also working full time as an infant teacher at Bright Horizons where I track and counsel families through developmental milestones. I also get to play with and enrich infant development all day which I love! I took the GRE twice last year while preparing to submit my PhD applications and it's honestly such a crap test. I scored in the 50th percentile in verbal, got a 4.0 on the essay, but my quanti score was trash and I've been thinking about retaking it AGAIN the first week of November. My cumulative was around a 3.3 (I understand that this isn't the most competitive) but my prereq GPA is around a 3.9. I'm glad PLU separates those two scores. Applying to graduate school can be draining but we'll get through this. I have anxiety issues and I survived first rounds so there's hope for everyone!! Stay positive :)

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Nice to meet you all! Wow everyone has such impressive background! I would love to hear your experience from working in other fields! (Cross our fingers so that we all get in!) I haven't started on my personal statement yet. I feel that the topic is more board so it is a bit challenging to decide where I should focus. I still haven't taken the GRE and am worried about not doing well on it :(

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Hello everyone! I recently submitted my application, and am patiently waiting for the news in late winter. I have been doing some research, and it seems like people have mentioned discouraging things about job placement following a program like this. Does anyone have any insight into this? Thank you!

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Me! I applied in October along with SU and OHSU.

Good luck everyone!

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did anyone else get a interview invite? does PLU normally interview?

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did anyone else get a interview invite? does PLU normally interview?

Seattle3573, you received an invitation to interview? That's awesome, congratulations! How did they contact you, via email?

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Thank you. It was over email...has anyone else interviewed or get a invite?

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