mcluvin

Hi. I was unable to find a discussion thread for applicants for USM's ABSN class of 2020. Anyone else out there patiently waiting to hear back from USM?

Any waitlisters receive news on the waitlist yet? I'm guessing no but thought I'd check in.

Yes, some do place you in a cohort you best fit based on completed and transferable coursework. A couple of schools in my area do this for students with 4 year degrees (but you have to make a special request and it's only if space is available). I am...

Hi Ryan, I wondered if you could tell me how flexible classes are at Fort Kent for ABSN (online classes). I was recently accepted to ABSN but I live in the Southern part of the state (I have a family and can't move them). Is there any distance learni...

I accepted the slot as well. USM is my only option as I can't relocate and UNE ABSN is ridiculously expensive. Here's hoping!

Congrats! Great news! That's three on the waitlist so far. Did they offer to consider you for a spot in the traditional/transfer program starting in fall as well?

Hi gcano93, Did you ever get off the waitlist? I was waitlisted for 2020 and unsure of what to expect. I'd appreciate hearing about your experience on the waitlist for the ABSN. Thanks!

Got my letter and waitlisted, so I feel a bit better. Hopefully a spot opens up. With 50 slots I am sure someone may pursue other options and let me squeeze in. Any other waitlisters on here?

maybb, how did you find out you were waitlisted? Did you get your letter in the mail already?

Well, I'm definitely sunk (again)...no green check mark and it seems accepted people have them. This was my final try to get into USMs nursing program. Congrats to everyone accepted. I hope you all appreciate how lucky you are and do very well in the...

Congrats. I checked earlier today, but still a green circle. I am pretty positive I may not get accepted. But like I said before, I'll just have to roll with it.

It seems far away but today is November 1st and the weeks are going to fly by...we'll know the decisions before we know it! Very exciting! If I don't get in though that will be okay as well; as we all know, ABSN programs have become very competitive...

My first choice, too! Yup, December seems to be the month we'll hear. Fingers crossed for us both!

Hello, Has anyone out there applied to this program for May 2018 start or already in the program currently? If so, does anyone have any information about when they send out acceptance/rejection letters? If you currently study in this program, how is ...

I live in Maine. Maine RNs make below the national average for nurses and yes the cost of living is high, mainly due to taxes and inflated rents (in the Portland area). Nearly all professional jobs in Maine are underpaid relevant to cost of living. T...

Do it. In Maine, we take a 3 month course and I have been working as a CNA on an oncology floor for over a year now and I have learned A TON from nurses and other CNA's about basic nursing care that was not covered in an entire 3 month CNA course. I ...

"Nursing school is all about playing the game. Adjust your study habits to the professor. Does the prof test exclusively off the slides? Then study off the slides. Are the slides really sparse? Then use them to guide your reading." ^^^^This. Best adv...

Mjc, are you from Maine?

It seems in the past, mid-December is the magic response time. But, admissions does what it does so it could be any time really. USM is my alma mater and I am finishing pre-reqs with them right now...even with sniffing around campus, I have not been ...

Being a CNA at a hospital is hard work (as is any CNA work) and usually (in many hospitals) you would work 36 hours weekly, in 12 hour shifts, 3 days per week. As a hospital CNA on oncology, I bathe patients, toilet patients, empty foley and ostomy b...

Should I apply for an internal position within my hospital if management just gave me a recommendation for nursing school? I am a CNA at a big tertiary hospital and I currently work on the adult oncology unit. I want to gain experience with children ...

I find it poor logic to conclude that the OP's situation is the common outcome of most direct entry MSN graduates. I think whatever experience preceded the direct entry admission is what really counts in terms of how one performs later on. Also, whic...

Hi Falco, Congrats on being accepted! I am not only applying to this program next fall but I received my undergrad and all my pre-reqs at USM. They are a great school with a very strong nursing program for both BSN and MSN. I found their curriculum, ...