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So far so good! Everyone is the cohort is friendly, smart and motivated. We get a decent amount of on-campus time approximately 2 times a week. Clinicals are hit or miss because the hospitals in the area are wary of having nursing students go to the floor during COVID. So some of us have been working in an ambulatory setting/primary care. Professors are pretty awesome and they are open to having conversations and getting to know you. Plenty of resources here if you want them. I feel like you need to be pretty disciplined in your study habits in order to do well. Get used to watching lectures via zoom and make sure to grab any opportunity to learn.

Now THATS an answer ?????? Well said!

I'll throw my stats into the ring to inspire hope for those "academically challenged" like myself. Academics: Graduated 2014 from a UC with a BS in Bio and a Minor in Medical Anthro GPA 3.0. Took 36 units at various CCs with all A's while I worked (online classes for the win!) Healthcare Experience: Plenty of healthcare experience. Worked as an EMT full time for a year to gain good experience. The EMT lifestyle and pay was awful so I looked into other entry level professions. Currently working as a Full Time GI Endoscopy Technician at an academic teaching hospital for about 4 years. Working here helped expose me to CRNAs, ICU nurses, NPs, procedural nurses etc... Extracurricular: Shadowed PAs and NPs in Ortho, Geriatrics, and Hepatobiliary. Presented a case study at SGNA 2019 (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates). Volunteerism centered around caring for underserved older adults. Helped at a few senior community events. Was really involved at my university's Red Cross club during undergrad. Was a hospice volunteer for a few months, till my patient passed. Was a super eye opening and heart warming experience. Formed the foundation for my personal statement. overall: I definitely had my work cut out for me after undergrad. I believe my extracurriculars and work experiences made me stand out.

If your academics are competitive enough, your prereqs are still good, and if FNP is your ultimate goal, you should just aim for a straight shot via the ELMSN FNP program. If youre not so sure, wanted to choose a more conservative approach, worried about cost, or not as academically stacked then choose this program because you're already in. Like you mentioned above, you haven't applied to SM's program yet! Just something to consider. -Patrick

I'm in the same predicament. I live in Montebello (626 Adjacent) and am trying to figure out the living situation. Holla at me if anyone needs a roommate! Also I hope they send a Financial Aid Award follow up email soon! What is up with that. CONGRATS to everyone and I look forward to meeting you all! -Patrick

Got my admissions packet earlier this week as well as the merit scholarship. Anyone have Student Financial Services call them about their FAFSA not being received by MCPHS? Also is the deadline for submitting a deposit for the program 4/4? Or is that referring solely to the housing deposit?