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It might be possible, depending on your circumstances but I had a 3.6 GPA and was rejected. Good luck to you.

Hi there! I'm in the same boat as you. I just started nursing school on Monday. Yay! Congratulations, it's so exciting!!!

Wow, thanks for all of the info. That's so cool that you had such a great experience.

Hi elguezsm, yup, I've thought of that. I applied to a few 2nd degree programs. I actually almost, almost (so close) moved to DC (I'm from CA) to attend one there, but I just last week decided not to move and instead attend a community college near where I live. The thought of possibly having $80,000 of debt hanging over my head was unbearable. How did you like your program? Did you feel it went to quickly or was it ok? BTW, congrats on just graduating!!! Awesome!!

Thanks for the feedback knittingmonster and juliewoo. Well, I'm not sure which field I would like to specialize in yet so I wanted to get some experience first before I go in to a masters program. Good to hear there are others doing the same thing. Good luck!

I already have a BA and am going back to school to get my ADN. Is it possible to go straight in to a master's program without getting my BSN? Thanks!

Wow, IrishEyes. I will definitly steer clear of Wells Fargo's loans. That totally sucks. Thanks for the advice.

Wow, I'm shocked that a graduate first off, didn't like the program, and secondly said Georgetown was not widely known. Everyone I tell that I'm going to school there had totally heard of it, and knows that it has a good reputation and respected name. Huh. Anyway, I hope it all works out. I am confident it will. Thanks so much and good luck!

All really good points that you make. I just came back from a doctor's appointment to get my health clearance and immunization paperwork signed off on and my doctor said the same thing as you just mentioned, both about how if the relationship with my boyfriend is meant to be, it'll happen, and about having a leg up with the BSN as opposed to the ADN. The Georgetown application process was time consuming, but it was mainly stressful because I had to apply there at the same time as I applied to many other schools. The application for Georgetown was due February 1, and they responded fairly quickly. My grades are good but not perfect, so I think the essay had quite a bit to do with me landing an interview. My interview was late-March, and within a few weeks I had my response. Then, to apply for the Washington Hospital Scholarship you have to write 2 short essays, and those were due mid-April. If you want to live in the NE I would totally recommend applying to Georgetown, and I haven't even started! (Yes, I've made my final decision. My doctor's recommendation and reasoning really made it clear that it is the wiser choice.) The school is awesome--all of the advisors, nurses, etc. are very helpful and responsive to all of my questions and e-mails. You can apply while still completing your prereqs. Just refer to their website for specifics, as I think they have just made some minor changes http://nhs.georgetown.edu/academics/BSN2nd/index.html. Oh, btw, I did apply to two accelerated second degree BSN programs out here in Cali. Denied from both, USF's and Samuel Merritt's. It's SO impacted out here and extremly difficult to get in to school, let alone get a job once you've graduated. So few hospitals are hiring new grads now. Anyway, enough rambling. Thanks again for your advice!!! Good luck!

Paco386, thank you. That is what I essentially have broken it down to--what are my long-term goals? At this point I think I want to go on to become a family nurse practioner. I know you're right about things changing either way with my friends and family--I won't have any time anyway, so I might as well keep my long-term goals in mind and take the plunge by moving! I can't go crazy any longer mulling over this decision. Georgetown it is. Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it.

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Hi everyone! Please help. I'm totally torn. I am trying to decide between attending Georgetown University's second degree nursing program or College of Marin's associate degree nursing program. I live in CA so moving to DC is huge for me. *With Georgetown I have and 80% scholarship, and a guaranteed job at a nearby DC hospital for 3 years after graduation. Also, they have a 100% NCLEX pass rate and the program is 16 months. Plus I would be receiving a bachelors. But I have to move across the country, leave my family, my friends, and possibly my boyfriend. With COM, it is less expensive (even with the scholarship), it is closer to my home, and it is 2 full years. But I have no guarenteed job after and it has a mid-80s NCLEX passrate. Someone please help: -Do hospitals look at the prestige of the school you attend when hiring new grads? -Does it matter if you have a BSN or ADN? -Bascially I know I'd receive a great education from Georgetown, but I'm curious to know if I'd receive an equally good education at College of Marin. ~I'd especially love to hear from anyone who has attended COM's nursing program...have you found jobs? How long did it take you, if you do have one? How much did the program cost in total? Did you love it, like it, not like it? THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nope, she didn't mention any thing like that. (So I sent a follow up e-mail, but it was mid-Friday, therefore likely too late in the day. I'm sure we'll all be updated at the same time. I'm just hoping that the July 4th deadline is still in place. I'll post an update though if I hear anything.

Hi all! I agree. I'm freaking out here. I'm going crazy waiting, waiting, waiting. Everyday, waiting for SM to contact me. I've e-mailed the admissions director so many times that I'm worried they think I'm crazy (although she's been so nice and understanding). Good luck and keep on keeping your fingers crossed! (I am!)

Hi Casey11. Sorry, but I don't seem to have the option to PM with my account... not sure what's wrong. Did you have micro at COM? That's where I took it in spring '08.

Thanks for the info!! I'll definitly be investing in a medical terminology book!

Wow. Yeah, I applied to College of Marin but just found out yesterday I didn't get in. It's a lottery too. Good luck to you too. Hope to see you in the fall! -Sarah

Hi CarolC, I don't have much volunteer/healthcare experience but I do have some. This is because of the same reason you stated... with work and school I barely have time for studying and some fun stuff! Where have you applied and have you heard back?? Good luck!

Hi CalBear- First of, congratulations! Thanks for your input. That's great to hear about the patho and pharm being reviewed during the program. Just out of curiosity, are you having great trouble finding a job now that you've graduated? I hear this area's not hiring many new grads. Congrats again!

Hi BlueStar- I did talk with someone a couple of weeks ago and she said that so far, the only people that have heard back are people who have been denied acceptance. So if you haven't heard back then I guess that's good news. She said to expect final decisions by mid-June. I hope she's right! I'm really eager to find out. I got an 87% on my NET and I have a science GPA of 3.5, overall GPA of 3.8. I'm taking the TEAS tomorrow for College of Marin's program. Have you taken that test? Where else did you apply, and have you heard back from any of them? Well, good luck on SM! Is that your first choice?

Thanks!

First off, that's awesome. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Wow, scistav. That REALLY helps! I thought it was just me. Just out of curiosity, what was your GPA? Did you have to have an interview? Once again, congratulations! That's great.

My GPA is about a 3.6, but if you are able to pull yours up to a 3.0 I think you will be a pretty competitive applicant. I just spoke with the admissions director at Samuel Merritt yesterday and she told me that the cut off is usually a 3.0 unless you are really outstanding in another area. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get in to a good school. If you are able to address your less-than-perfect (but still good gpa) in your admissions essay, and discuss your personal/family problems I think that would take the focus off of the gpa and bring it more toward why you think you'd make a great nurse. Good luck! (BTW, I am not even sure if I have been accepted to SM. I won't find out until early June.)

I have applied to Samuel Merritt's ABSN program for a fall '09 start (SF branch) and am wondering if anyone else who is either in the program or has applied does not feel like their online Patho and Pharm classes have adequately prepared them for entering nursing school. I got an "A" in Pharm and a "B" in Patho and don't feel like I have learned anything! I live in the Bay Area but am considering moving to DC to go to Georgetown University's 2nd degree program, even if I get in to SM because it requires you to take these classes again. Is this crazy or realistic? Help! Thanks!