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Haven't checked this post in awhile... anyone who was accepted figure out what they're going to do about housing yet? Anyone else looking for roommates ?

I'm not entirely sure, but from my understanding it will be two years full time and you take the NCLEX after you earn your MSN. So I wouldn't think you'd be working at all during those two years. You'd be taking classes to prepare for the NCLEX and to get the masters in those two years. The current curriculum is 1.5 years fulltime preparing for the NCLEX and then another 1.5 years part time to finish your masters while working as an RN.

Hi! As someone mentioned, it kind of depends on how picky you are. I heard people were having trouble a few years back, and that's the reason for the new curriculum. But the most recent years it seems they haven't had too much of a problem. I've contacted people from other years, and they said 1-2 months generally. If you're not picky and start looking, some people were able to find it right after the NCLEX. Really picky people maybe 3-6 months, but for the most part everyone was able to get a pretty good job.

Hi there! I was just recently accepted into WesternU's MSNE program and am originally from Washington State. If you have any pointers or can give me any insight about moving and/or the distance-learning from WA, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

Hi there! I am planning to apply to the 2018 Nurse corps scholarship. I had a question regarding the different tiers? I will be enrolled at WesternU in California in the Fall for their MSNE program. It's 3 years total - 1.5 years full time before taking the NCLEX, and then 1.5 years part-time distance learning while working as an RN before obtaining the master's. They have a in-house application for their recent alumni students for the post-master's FNP program, which I plan to do, that I've heard is almost an automatic acceptance right after graduation. Do you know what tier that would place me in? Also, how the scholarship/my chances might be affected if I'm in school part-time after the first 1.5 years? Thanks

Hi everyone! I am also planning to apply to this year's Nurse corps scholarship. I had a question regarding the different tiers? I will be enrolled at WesternU in California in the Fall for their MSNE program. It's 3 years total - 1.5 years full time before taking the NCLEX, and then 1.5 years part-time distance learning while working as an RN before obtaining the master's. They have a in-house application for their recent alumni students for the post-master's FNP program, which I plan to do, that I've heard is almost an automatic acceptance right after graduation. Does anyone know what tier that would place me in? Also, how the scholarship/my chances might be affected if I'm in school part-time after the first 1.5 years? Thanks

Oops! I forgot to mention. I was part of the EAOD.

Hi everyone, I got my acceptance this last week and submitted my deposit. Anyone know if there's a FB group yet? Good luck to the rest of you!!! I hope you get into the program:)

Thanks for clearing that up! I didn't realize it was just three weeks, but that's doable. Good to know!

Awesome! Let us know:) and good luck on your interview! They're all super nice and just want to make sure you're someone who will be committed to the program and to Nursing. The Dean came in at one point and told us we are loved and that they want us to bloom and shine ahah that was EAOD day though haha but they're nice

I believe so. You'll still have to apply, but it's an "in-house" application. And I think you may have a three month break from finishing in the summer to starting in August, but don't quote me on that.

Thanks for all your feedback! I'm just leaving it now. The day went pretty well I think. If anyone was concerned about the old curriculum... I think it may work out better for those who are interested in the FNP track. I've contacted people from previous cohorts (3 years ago) and they said majority were able to find a job within 1-2 months of taking the NCLEX. Just people who were picky about where they worked took 6 months to find one but everyone was still able. I think it also depends on the job outlook at the time, but it seems pretty possible to be able to find a position. With the current curriculum, you'll be able to get that year of experience during the MSNE program in order to apply for the FNP. So you can apply to the FNP right after the MSNE. That's my understanding at least.

Congratulations!!! I've reached out to some people who recently just graduated from the program and they said they enjoyed it and the education was good! Is there any more insight or advice you can give me for the EAOD? Mine is coming up next Wednesday and I'm pretty nervous.... I really want to get in!

Okay, I didn't think so. Thought I'd ask. Thank you!!

Just out of curiosity... has anyone asked about deferring their application/acceptance for a year for the new curriculum?