K_Trauma_RN

Hello! I'm currently in the UMSON CNL Program and will be graduating in May! Hallelujah!! What can I tell you about this program?...... Is it hard? Yes. The first semester is a doozy! And from what I hear this is the case for most nursing programs. It is a lot of material to understand, analyze and apply. It is not like any other major or program so throw your previous experiences out the window. After the first semester things lighten up a bit but then ALL THE RESEARCH COMES!!! There's lots of support for writing papers and conducting evidence based research papers so take advantage of it. After that, smooth sailing. What are the clinical experiences like? Honestly, you really can't get better than UMMC Shock Trauma, Johns Hopkins, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Walter Reid... to name a few. These are all clinical locations myself or my classmates have had. Now, for first and second semester the options are limited but the OB, Pediatrics, Psych, and Community clinicals are expansive. As is practicum. It makes a difference when you're applying to jobs as I'm learning now. Living in Baltimore... I actually live in PG County and commute. The first semester it was really tough as I was on campus 4-5 days a week. However, after first semester it's more like 2-3 days a week. The summers are tougher depending on where your clincals are. I was in Bmore twice a week and Annapolis the other 2. From what I hear living in Bmore isn't so bad. The student housing is nice and very close to campus. Be sure to read the housing webpage to get some insight on safety in and around campus if that's a concern. What else can I say???? I'm very happy to be done to get my life back. LOL. But honestly, I've had very positive experiences in the program and the fruit is coming to bare. I've had 4 job offers already and haven't even taken my mid-terms. That's UMSON! I'm open to questions.

Hello! Is this for December graduates?

Hi everyone. I too received a denial letter but I'm already in nursing school and will be done in May. This is one of many scholarships I've applied for and been rejected for and i think its because of my EFC score is greater than 0 (I'm married and am a former civilian federal worker). Congrats to the folks who made it into the program. Your service to undeserved communities will be much appreciated. To those that didn't make it into the program, you will be a great nurse and are a wonderful student. Do not let this one program define you. Nursing school is HARD! It is literally the hardest thing I've ever done! I already have a Masters Degree in Environmental Science, labored a child, and pledged a damn sorority! And STILL.... NURSING SCHOOL!!! LOL This is hard work and will heighten your stress levels, do not let this one program denial add to that stress. You are more than capable and will be successful. MSN-CNL Candidate at the University of Maryland

Hello everyone. I was accepted to the CNL program and wanted to offer some recommendations for folks who were not accepted due to their GPA. I too have a lackluster gpa from undergrad and I've been out of school for sometime. I spoke with an admissions officer at Johns Hopkins a few years ago. She reviewed my transcripts and she gave me the following advice: 1) Get A's in all your prerequisite courses. The science courses are very important 2) Volunteer in a health care setting. After our conversation I volunteered at my local emergency room and at UMMC Shock Trauma 3)Be very clear about what you want to do when you finish the program, and convey that during your interview and in your essay 4) The essay is very important. I took a bit of time to work on these and was accepted to both programs, but also got a better perspective of the role of nurses in the hospital environment. Good luck to everyone.

Hello there. Didn't see a thread on the UMSON CNL Fall 2018 program yet. I submitted my application back in November. It's marked complete and ready for review. Anyone else apply? Have you heard anything yet?

Hello! Congrats to everyone accepted. I too was accepted but will be attending Hopkins (accepted) or Maryland (application awaiting review) instead. Both programs are a bit closer to home (I live in MD) and offer a MSN.

Ditto! I didn't think I had a shot either but I'm in! On the essays, I answered all three.

Hello folks! I wanted to follow-up on my post and let you guys know I was accepted to the Spring 2018 cohort! However, I may need to defer for work reasons. I'll keep you guys posted!!!

Hello. Any late acceptances take place recently? I applied right at the Oct. 1st deadline.