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Jesie, I definitely am! I'm trying to keep my mind off it so I don't obsess, but I think it takes entirely too long. I'm anxious to just get my loans sorted and figure out how to pay already, and I can't do that until I know about the package! So, you're definitely not alone :)

Congratulations, CAhopeful! Be sure to check out the facebook groups that Protongirl mentioned a few posts back, just so you can get a feel for some of the accepted students :) Good luck with your decision!

I've had much the same experience as Protongirl... I certainly get the impression that it's a very warm and supportive environment! I also was able to email a recent graduate of the ABSN who is now a nurse on the West Coast. I don't know her personally (friend of a friend of a friend... lol), and was only able to have a brief interaction with her, however she had great things to say about the program, but was very honest about how challenging and fast paced (yet manageable) it was. She also said that she had many opportunities for all sorts of experiences (like the Birth Companions program). I think there will always be some people who feel that the program they've enrolled in wasn't the best for them. It really depends on the person and their individual circumstances, of course. I researched quite a few schools before I decided on JHU, and what really put it over the top for me was my series of interactions with the school... from the initial calls to admissions (honestly, the friendliest, most helpful staff!), online chats, the open house, and the fantastic communication all through the application and acceptance process. Also, JHU appeared to me to be far more organized than any of the other schools I looked into, with more extra-curricular opportunities, as well. In the end, I guess it all boils down to what's right for you and what yu need... and hopefully everything else will follow

Congrats to you, Dizzy! I was accepted ASBN but switched to traditional after more thought. I ended up deciding that the pace of the ABSN would be overwhelming for me. Could you elaborate on what your friend said about a "conservative painting of what a nurse should be?" I'm not sure I understand what that means.

Steve, really, I don't think you'll have any problem at all! Like others said, just explain frankly and directly exactly what happened during your undergrad degree. I had some family problems during my undergrad years that caused me to have a few semesters' worth of really horrible grades. The admissions office encouraged me to send in a supplemental paragraph or two, in addition to the required essays. I simply described exactly what happened and why I feel those grades were not a reflection of my ability... apparently it must have worked. :) What amazing things you're doing now! It's pretty clear that you have a passion for the field, so as long as your stress this and are clear about how nursing will help you excel in your goals, I think you'll be a shoe-in. My impression is that the SON (unlike a lot of other schools) has a strong interest in applicants who have followed a somewhat convoluted path that brought them to JHU. They know that life happens, and are certainly more interested in who you are now, not what you did then. Good luck!

And an overall congratulations to everyone getting their acceptances! It's so much fun to watch this happen on the board all over again

Global - congrats! I got in early decision but still haven't heard about the MPH-- hopefully will soon. So the PC fellowship is the Peace Corps one... what is the Gurtler scholarship?

Congratulations all! Marinara, you heard about the MPH as well? I was an Early Decision applicant and got my BSN/MSN acceptance, but still no word on the MPH yet. I was told last week that it would be a few more weeks, anyway. I know for ED apps, they sent out a preliminary financial aid form so that we could get an idea of what we would qualify for. It might be worth calling the office and asking about that. From what I hear, financial aid decisions won't be made until at least late March.

Congratulations Sarabear! Are you in the traditional or accelerated?

Hey Lizzie! I didn't receive anything yet, either. I sent in my check weeks ago and it's already cleared, so I don't think that's the reason. I was thinking that once they make the regular decisions, they'll send the information out to all of the students at once. So... we'll probably get something sometime next month.

Congratulations to all my future classmates! And have a happy and wonderful holiday!

grats jesie! great news :)

congratulations, lizzie and signed!

Hi CaliGirlD! Way back in August I started a post with my credentials to get a reality check about my BSN chances (back when I was deciding what I was going to do)... so rather than write up again, here's the link... https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/accelerated-bsn-reality-415913.html I also took the GRE and got a 1210, but that was for the MPH program as it wasn't necessary for the MSN. But yeah, my path to this point was waaaaay convoluted, and not perfect. I tried to get an idea of how many were accepted and how many applications, but she didn't have that info available. But I definitely think they'll make more calls tomorrow... from what I understand, about half of each cohort was accepted early decision. But that's a very very loose estimate. Continued good luck to everyone!

I just got my call at 12:20! I was in the cafeteria at school studying for my A&P final and barely held it together. all I wanted to do was the happy happy joy joy dance! I'm in for ABSN/MSN-FNP. I won't know about the MPH until January congrats to others who have received calls. and hang in there, everyone else. I know this is nerve wracking!