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Hi all, I just ran across this older post - I have finished up 1/2 of my program at USF's CNL program. You can find out some more information regarding the CNL role at: http://www.cnlassociation.org/index.php Take care

Hey - I'll answer these questions for everyone to view. Let's see... First semester you start off taking 15 units: Health Assessment (includes Fundamentals) Health Assessment Lab Pathophysiology & Pharmacology Instructional Systems Design Epidemiology There are no formal clinicals the first semester - just assessment lab. Each semester is different regarding the schedule. You will be taking classes with your Cohort only (~30 students). Typically you will be in class (on campus) anywhere from 3-4 days a week. There are quite a few who have been working part-time (no fulltimers), but they have been drastically cutting back their hours as the time needed for studying/papers has been escalating quiet dramatically. For any other questions, please contact me directly. Amy

Congratulations to all who have been accepted! :yeah:I'm currently in CNL Cohort 7 and finishing up my first semester at USF. Feel free to write me if you have any questions - I know I had lots when I started !!!

I am just starting nursing school in a few weeks here in the Bay Area, and our Dean of Nursing said that it's true - there are hiring freezes everywhere right now in the Bay. She suggested to look out of this area and you should be able to find a job. I'm hoping in 2 years that things become better! Good luck!!!

USF does not do interviews for the ME-CNL program; just the application! Hopefully you hear soon. Good luck and let us know!

I'm going the full loan route too. I'll be FT and at $895/unit (first 2 semesters will be 30 units). I had to apply for GradPlus Loans to cover the amount above the Stafford Loans. Yes, I will be debt, but hopefully not for too long afterwards if I watch my income/expense ratio.

Did they remove this requirement??? I noticed it is gone from their web page. It used to be, maybe from here on out it isn't. Hmm..

where are you attending: university of san francisco, cnl program when does your program start: january 26, 2009 when are your orientation(s): january 9th what is your 1st semester schedule: n601.01 pathophysiology/pharm 4 units n602.01 epidemiology 3 units n603.01 assessment 3 units n604.01 instruc. systems design 3 units n605.01 assessment practicum 2 units how are you preparing yourself and/or family: right now just focusing on getting my two little ones ready for mommy to be a full-time nursing student. financial aid has been a real big pain so i'm trying to get that all figured out. plus, this is a brand-new campus for me so i've been having fun checking everything out and organizing myself. will you be working fulltime/parttime/not at all: not at all - a fulltime student. it is also an accelerated program.

Let us know if you got in!!!

Good luck! Did you apply to the BSN or MSN program?

Nothing yet! I submitted my updated FAFSA when I received entry (late November), the website says it will take at least 4 weeks once received. You can email the Financial Aid office; if you do - let me know!

Hi FijiIslands! I have also been accepted for the Spring '09 with Duke. Personally I have almost 2.5 years of volunteer experience at the local hospital where I was helping out approximately 4-5 hours/week (not too terribly much), plus do you have your CNA license? That's required for the MEO (Master's Entry Option) CNL program. I had my BA in Anthropology, my letters of recommendation where from my CNA instructor and my volunteer supervisor. Good luck!

Yep, send in your $500 check to reserve your space. I won't be living on campus since I'm a mom of 2 - where do you all currently live? I'm in Pacifica and I'll have about an hour commute. Also, you can find out our schedule (already!) online. Clinicals on M, classes on W & Th. Of course things might change!

Me! Me! I'm starting too! I just got my acceptance letter the beginning of this week! I'm so psyched to be starting this program - I got rejected from both SFSU's & UCSF's master's program since I wasn't very sure on which specialty I wanted to focus on. Amy

I just passed the CA CNA exam; it is given by ARC (American Red Cross). Contact your nearest facility to see where they will be giving their next test. Good luck!