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Hi! Congrats on the Cardiac ICU! I'm not sure if what I received was an intent offer. I received an automated and personal offer via email and instructed to complete tasks online. After I completed all that, I wasn't given more information. You could be right though!

It really is. It's very calm and quiet in that area and perfect for people who love the outdoors. There's a nice trail that takes you from Old Town Alexandria to Mount Vernon. The apartments there are just not as new as the ones you'd see in Arlington/Shirlington or Montgomery County. Unless you mean the Mount Vernon area in DC?

Ahhh that's awesome! I received an offer as well for their PICU! I would definitely recommend the Northern VA area (Arlington, Alexandria) like the person below or in Montgomery County in MD. They have a lot of new developments there and they're fairly cheap. I wouldn't recommend DC unless you can find a roommate to help split the costs with you, also parking is super complicated there.

Nothing for me. Still either Under Review or Completed for me. It's really making me anxious.

Hi everyone! Has anyone seen an update on theirs for those who didn't apply to the NICU? Also has anyone been in touch with the recruiter? I've been sending emails but I feel like it probably got lost in their inbox.

Hi, Congrats on your offer! I was just wondering what the application requirements were for their new nurse residency.

Yes! I emailed them letting them know my preferred UMSON 101 date and they said I should be receiving a confirmation email about it soon.

Here's a link to the FB group for the Baltimore campus students. If it doesn't work just send me your email and I'll personally add you.

Sure! What's the email you use for FB?

I sent an invite to the email you provided below! Let me know if that works.

I created a FB group for Baltimore students! Look up "UMSON BSN Class of Fall 2020 - Baltimore Campus" :)

ooh is there a FB group for our cohort yet?

Did anyone get a phone call or email yet?

Mine are GQ and I think they're doing it by submission date. I submitted my application in April and it was complete by early August.

I got in as well! Did anyone get an email or phone call yet?

Did they get an email or call before receiving the letter? I'm wondering if its different for RB to BSN applicants.

Thanks for starting this thread! I'll definitely be checking this as the fall semester approaches :)

A couple programs in the Washington DC metropolitan area require a resume when submitting your application. I'm assuming they go by a point system since applications are reviewed by a board committee at one of the colleges I plan to apply to.

I'm trying to find options of how to build my experience and resume prior to nursing school while completely prerequisites. I'm already a volunteer at a local hospital and trying to apply for positions at hospitals. But because this is a career change, it's a bit difficult for my resume to get noticed. Any suggestions?

Honestly, thank you. It helps knowing someone is also going through this as well. I'm about to turn 25 and I do at times feel as if its too late (which is silly I know). What pushes me to pursue this route is the fact that I know I will regret it 15 years from now since I told myself several times I would attempt this route after graduation. I will definitely keep your words in mind whenever I do lose hope and remember this is not a mistake. Please keep me updated on your journey!

Okay thank you for your reply, I appreciate your words. Hearing truthful and encouraging words from someone in the field really helps. Do you have any suggestions on what I should be doing during the time I prepare my application and take prerequisites (ex. volunteering, certificates, etc.)?

Hi everyone! I'm a semi-recent graduate and lost. I graduated with a degree in Health Administration and Policy (minor in Sociology) with a GPA of 3.0 from an honors college in the DC metro area. During and after college I started falling into a career towards health communication and then to digital communications. Although those fields are great, I just never felt I was fulfilling my full potential. I was always told I'd have the niche for nursing but never believed anyone until I truly felt unhappy sitting at my desk. I've worked in non-profit and for profit companies and neither have left me feeling I'm doing what I need to do in my life. From there I started talking to current nurses about their experiences and all that, even with pros and cons, I saw it as the perfect fit. I've been doing my research, gathering information, creating folders to hold for different programs. I also have my semesters lined up with courses and exams I need to take while I'm still working full time along with a list of places I plan to volunteer to give me the exposure I need with the schedule I have. I plan to apply for Spring 2017 to properly build my application, take prereqs/exams, and strengthen basic work setting skills. If anyone could, is this type of career change a norm to see in this industry? Am I taking the proper steps (I can go into detail if needed)? Is there anything I should consider while planning for this new career path? I'm honestly anxious and nervous everything this could be a mistake, but when I see how unhappy I am at work and how happy I am when I study for my prereqs along with learning about basic nursing information... I feel content again. *kudos for those who read and respond, i really appreciate it*