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@cdobay, if you are tight on cash stay in the grad dorms they are like $300/month & furnished. You can probably get a campus meal plan as well for cheap. Apply for FAFSA, but make sure you have enough money to sustain you for about 2 months for your move. If you are low-income, you would likely get about $10K refund which will aid in paying for your housing, meals, and other living expenses. However, keep in mind that this refund might take a few weeks so you'll want to have some cash. There are also nursing scholarships, look into nursing associations (maybe join some), or check with your previous institution to see if they will offer you any parting gifts. There are paid internships and fellowships (Marquette doesn't really offer much in this regard), YouTube is a wealth of resource. Lastly, there is working. If you are a CNA, I would say that you can get away with working on the weekends only, or I would say work overnight so you can study. You will be miserable working, but I've realized lately that a few people are doing it. If you are a quick study and truly dedicated (be honest with yourself) you can work. Keep in mind though, you have to keep a certain GPA or you will not be able to keep going with your cohort. (NOTE: I am not speaking on behalf of/representing Marquette in anyway, I am just sharing my personal experiences)

@kirbyyy I don't know how I missed this message. I apologize for my late response. I hope you are now closer to a final decision on the next steps in your nursing journey. I am 26 years old and I am very happy to stay in touch. Please always always reach out and if I take more than a week to respond do post again. If you decide on Marquette, I would love love to meet up for tea/coffee. Please keep me posted.

@kirbyyy, that sounds awesome, makes your decision easier with them being similarly ranked. Sometimes I too wish that our program was at the main campus because I dislike having to drive LOL so that program being on campus is definitely a plus. Whichever program you settle on will definitely be lucky to have you, you remind me of myself LOL. As for med school, I have actually always wanted to be a Dr, but I didn't want to rush into it without having some more medical experience and an amazing application for med school. I am young so I think that nursing will give me invaluable experience as well as a break financially as I prepare for med school. It seems to be working out as nursing school isn't killing me, and I am still able to keep my mind sharp and soon my medical skills will be augmented and sharpened as well.

Also @kirbyyy congratulations on your new acceptance!! Make sure you do your research to ensure you make the best decision for yourself. At the end of the day, you'll be getting similar education. (Make sure you talk to alumni so you can get an honest student's perspective)

@kirbyyy LOL no problem. Ask away, I promise I won't get tired :). 1) No clinicals doesn't change within the semester. I meant that each new semester the times and days change based on hospital availability to Marquette. 2) I am not sure if we can sit for the CNL certification, but I would ask the advisor or email taylor pamprin (ask your advisor for her email and expect a week or 2 delays because she is very busy) 3) Honestly I do not know anything about the post-master's certificates b/c my goal is med school, but set an appointment with Taylor and have all your questions written out. Make sure you look at all the programs you're interested in, maybe bookmark them so you can go to them, look at them and ask the questions you have.

@kirbyyy I am definitely excited for you to start. It's so enjoyable once you get a routine. I know two people that got off the waitlist, however, I am not sure if they are purely grad students in these dorms. Also, I've heard that there are no full kitchens in these dorms (no stoves), so be mindful; they may say they have a community kitchen but you may not be able to access it as you like as well. They are dirt cheap though, and you can get a meal plan which is economical. Clinicals always change due to hospital availability & student preferences. As such, I am sure it will be hard to get a ride on clinical days, but if you live on campus in Milwaukee you may get lucky and be able to walk or shuttle to a nearby hospital if you are placed there. I do believe that you can enroll 1 to 2 months out. That part is pretty much based on when the directors tell you to. I personally waited until 1 month before class start because I had a million questions; mainly because I didn't realize that clinicians were not until the 2nd semester. Otherwise, enrollment was pretty standard, don't sweat. Also save about another 500 to pay for uniforms, shoes & little nursing equipment they'll tell you to buy. And know that you may not get a refund until after classes start, so cater for that. Be able to cover yourself for at least a month or two in case you have to rely on their loans. My last piece of advice would be to see if you could find a $60 AHA CPR course near you. This will allow you to spend time settling in, instead of spending a third day of orientation week having to figure out a ride to do the CPR course they will set up for you.

Hi @kirbyyy, CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU! I'm so excited that you'll be joining us, this is such a huge accomplishment so take a moment to celebrate. Just clarifying that these answers are for the PP location 1) I do not work, so I treat this like a full-time job, as such it is very manageable. I would say the biggest thing is to get organized fast, stay organized, and work at least one week ahead (start orientation week when classes 1st open). There is a lot of busy work (readings, papers, quizzes, other assignments) each week for each class. For those who work it's more challenging, but they are doing it. You may be able to work on the weekend, but you'll have to be dedicated for the rest of the week, and you'll probably be unhappy having to do this. 2) Online is not mostly teaching yourself, it is interactive. We have synchronous meetings, and also pre-recorded lectures for notes each week. Basically do the modules & readings, then go to class and ask questions when they go over the modules. You will of course have to read to figure things out that weren't explained to your learning style, but otherwise, you should be fine. 3)For the first semester: on a normal week, we are on campus 1 to 2 days a week. Once at least to attend labs on your scheduled day (this will be lab and simulation). Abnormal weeks would mean we may be there 2 other times a week to do exams (sometimes there are one or two exams in that week as well, and they are all on campus) or ( not so often ) meeting/ events. After 1st semester: I cannot say for sure because things change for every class and depending on your start semester I believe. 4) It is definitely doable to live in Milwaukee and commute. Classmates are usually happy to carpool, however, if you primarily want to depend on public transportation I do not believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure how that works but it is a 45 minutes drive to PP and you cannot be even a minute late to exams. Pleas please, figure out a better transportation situation or secure a good rideshare with someone in your lab immediately. Your classmates will have Groupme so you can ask for a ride there and just don't have them waiting on you, and contribute gas or get them coffee or whatever.

NP, I had no one to answer my questions is why I made this thread :). By stats, I meant GPA and Science GPA as well as # of degrees. I don't know anyone's grades on the prereqs, but I know that I got accepted with the requirement to redo my stats class (too old even though I made an A) and I got a B in another pre-req. I definitely had some C's & and 2F's for general classes on my transcript. However, I had solid recommendation letters, a well-written personal statement (if I do say so myself), great life experiences, and work experience as a CNA. I would say the consistency I see in my cohort is everyone has had experience with patient care: with counseling, CNA, PCT, LVN, volunteer, etc. There are 92 people in my cohort, but I don't know how many applied. Our optional 'Pre-Orientation' was about 2 months before the actual orientation. Our orientation was one week before classes started (for two mandatory days)

@Fritz1005 yes, check the portal where you submitted your application. Also don't be too worried about your stats. My cohort and I are all over the place as stats are concerned, with varying levels of experience and degrees. I'm sure you'll get in. If you are not from Wisconsin, I would recommend that you come down pre-orientation (usually they have a pre-orientation meet) and GO LOOK AT APARTMENTS. This is a very different state and its best to see what you're paying for (regardless of the photos you see ). The ambassadors should be a wealth of information as to locations & apartments around.

Hi Congratualtions on finishing your application! I heard back I believe the next week, however this is because I applied near to the second cycle of application reviews. You should ask you admissions advisor when they're having the next round of application reviews and this should give you a good timeline. Also keep up with your online portal because you'll likely see before your advisor. There is a $500 fee to hold your spot, so start saving for that also. My semester is going great. All A's and but there is a lot of busy work. As long as you go through the moducles, you should be fine for exams. EVERYONE cares, so that's nice. Good luck on your application!

Yay congratulations!! Same, but I spoke to an alumni who is also from California & she said not to worry. Apps Summer & fall are amazing. One tip she gave me is to just order snow shovels and have them delivered your new address cause apparently they run out. She also said that we should have snow/leather shoes for clinicals as well as covers for your car if you’re not in a place with a garage. I’m excited to meet you!!

Hi, I just got accepted into Marquette University's Sp 2023 Cohort in Pleasant Prairie. I'm from Houston and was hoping to connect with some of my fellow classmates or maybe even those still waiting on admissions.

Hi, @gen1222 Congrats on your acceptance. I am also from Houston and I have applied for the Spring 2023 DEMSN in pleasant prairie. Do you have any pointers you're willing to share about this program or the area? & Is there any advice/warnings that you may have about this program? Anything you can share would be great. I am freaking out about this program, the state, the city and everything else due to the online reviews.