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I got the same email but I haven't heard anything from NAU. However, I was told that NAU will be sending out emails regarding more information about the orientation. I hope classes are still going to be held. With everything that is happening with COVID-19, there needs to be more nurses. This is a very unique time for all of us to be starting nursing school, and I think all of us can help other people who are negatively impacted by the current situation. I hope you are doing well and staying healthy.

@Nnenna26 @NES23 Thank you; I appreciate both of you letting me know. What school's are both of you attending? I was getting ahead of myself and started to try and figure out myClinicalExchange but was told to hold off until orientation. Do you two or anyone else have information regarding the nursing orientation at NAU, or what is it like for other universities in general? Who's partnered with EMCC/NAU?

Does anyone know what the graduation date is for this nursing cycle? If anyone would happen to know the month and year and could let me know, I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

Nursing students attending EMCC/NAU will have to RSVP on April 1st for one of the orientation dates in April. I hope I don't get there and they tell me "April fools" haha

Congrats! I am very happy for you! I received mine this morning as well, and I am beyond excited. I can't wait to start. I wish you the best of luck! It's my understanding that you will know about your program schedule once you attend orientation and everything. That's a good question though.

Wait, wait, wait! Lol. Did you pick other CC's? Try not to stress too much until you find out for sure. You still might get in, and if not, then you can apply again next round. You said that you don't know why you're getting worked up, but I think most people around this point get really worked up. I'm wishing you the best!

@candidate 1I understand. I truly do. If you don't mind my asking, what is your score? Remember there are people here, including myself, that are willing to help/give advice so you can get accepted. I don't know if I am going to make the cut either, but we still got to kick butt and do what it takes until we do, right? Sometimes it's the challenges in life that help change us the most, and there is something to learn even if it's not what we want at the time. I know where you are coming from, but don't stop. If it's really what you want. I'm sorry. I don't know what I can do to help, but if you think of something, let me know.

@candidate 1What's wrong; why the sad face?

@Apple-CoreI want to know everything! I'm just playing. I can't think of anything else specific right now, but if I think of something and you don't mind, I will reach out. I'll make sure to refresh on the subjects you mentioned. My medical terminology class is about to start in a couple of weeks, and I also took a couple of HCC courses to help me prepare. Thank you again for all your help.

@RoseRNBSNHaha right? Don't want to jinx it. Thank you for letting me know some of the more common academic challenges that you see other nursing students face. That's very insightful. I will make sure to pay extra attention to the details you mentioned. Thanks again!

@AjMKHey! I'm really happy for you that you are loving nursing school. Quick question. Did you have to send in an application to NAU for admission while waiting to be accepted by EMCC/NAU? Or does that happen all at once when they accept a nursing candidate? Also, I chose NAU for that exact reason (going to NAU Phx campus for the first semester) and to complete my associates. I'm even more excited now that you told me your experience at the NAU campus, and that the nursing professors at EMCC are great. Thank you for sharing that!

@Kaldrich06That really helps, thank you. Good luck to you as well. I'm sure you'll do great. I'll keep what you said about the lectures and classroom processes in mind for sure. You sound like you really enjoy it & that's something I want too. If you think of anything else you can think of that I should let me know, I'd appreciate any more advice. Although the info you gave is great. Thanks!

@Kaldrich06Thank you, I appreciate you letting me know. No, I submitted my CEP application last month, and the faculty is about to meet in order to decide who gets accepted. I hope I'll start in August. You know haha. I'm going to go check out the Facebook group.

@Kaldrich06 That's alright, and please do not be sorry. I didn't know there was a Facebook group but I am definitely going to check it out. Would you mind letting me know what the group is called?

@Apple-CoreWell, I know who to go now if I have any questions haha. Thank you so much. That information was very useful, so thank you again. Got any good advice?

@RoseRNBSNThank you for taking the time to let me know! That helps. By the way, congratulations on starting nursing school. How is it?

@Kaldrich06 Hey! I applied to EMCC and NAU. By any chance, do you know how things work with them?

Would someone mind telling me what happens after you receive acceptance letters? Basically, I am trying to have a better understanding of what happens between getting accepted and entering the classroom. I would appreciate it. Thank you! Also, thank you all for posting a response and sharring your experience.

@Lamt, thank you for letting me know. I was just curious. I bet their externship program is amazing. Also, I meant 4th semester, not 4th year. I hope you get the externship! I'm sure you will. For what it's worth, good luck!

Hey @BSN89, I am currently a student waiting to get accepted into a nursing program, so I do not know exactly what you are going through, but I know what it's like to feel that way. I just wanted to say that you are so close! Hang in there because you are about to reach that light at the end of the tunnel. Don't let a bad day get to you. Although those days suck, sometimes they are ones you can learn from the most. I'm sure there are a lot of people cheering for you to do well and want you to succeed. It sounds like things are getting better, I hope things stay like that for you. Good luck, but you got this! Also, I hope you get some good rest. Sleep can make all the difference. Eating healthy is just as important.

I thought this was an interesting post to come across. Mayo is a very nice hospital and the people who work there love it. Can anyone tell me if all nursing students who are in their 3rd or 4th year are eligible to apply for this kind of externship? Or are there other requirements?

Hey @Dknowles91! It is my understanding that the time it takes to get accepted as a CEP student depends on your overall score (i.e. the score from your HESI, GPA, previous degrees, prior failed nursing school attempts, etc.). However, if your score is competitive enough, then you should be admitted into the upcoming acceptance cycle. So say you submitted your application during the intake period between April and May, you should start nursing school in January. Or, if you submitted the application between December and January, you should start in August. From what I've heard, the start dates can vary a little. I am sure as you know you want to submit your traditional application as soon as possible once you've completed the pre-application courses and additional pre-requisite courses. The traditional program's waiting list can take up to 2.5 years, but if what I heard is true, then the higher your score the less time you have to wait. If you do not get accepted during the intake period you want, you will have to submit another CEP application. You would want to do this until you either get accepted as a CEP student or you are admitted as a traditional nursing student. Luckily there is so much information on this website that can help answer your questions. I wish you the best of luck and hope that you have already started. Best of luck!

Hey @lourieg13, I was reading your post and I was wondering what state you live in. There's only a handful of states that "set-aside" charges instead of expungement. If you could let me know I would appreciate it very much. Our stories are similar in an uncanny way. Thank you for sharing your story, it's given me hope. I have done all my prerequisites and I applied for nursing school. Just like you I have a fingerprint clearance card and have my charges set-aside. I know other people (including family) who have had a colorful past and are currently working as a nurse. I'll find out this month, or the beginning of next month, if I get accepted. I'm just not willing to give up, and there's no way I can take "no" for an answer. Where there is a will, there is a way. I hope lol

Feb. 24th could not get here any sooner!! It's funny @Des Emily because that was the first thing I thought of when I woke up today lol 22 more days! Yes!!

Hi Everyone! I am really happy I found this forum, and I am thankful for everyone who has posted a response because it has helped me understand the acceptance process even further. I've been working on my prerequisites for the last couple of years. I just recently graduated with an associate degree in general studies and in arts. I believe my overall score (if I get accepted at EMCC/NAU) is 84.26. I got a B in HCR 240 and BIO 202, but besides that, I have received A's. I got 85.33% on the English portion of the HESI and 90% on the math section. Let me know if you plan on going to EMCC. It would be nice to know someone when the program starts. I wish you all the best of luck!