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Hello -- Anyone else applying to Georgetown's Accelerated BSN Program, beginning Spring '12? :) - M

I got in too! I'm from Hawai'i. :-) Anyone looking for a roommate/roommates?

CONGRATULATIONS Joe! I have yet to hear anything - I hope more of us receive good news soon! Good luck everyone!

Aloha from Hawai'i All! I received an acceptance letter from Georgetown as well!!! Does anyone know when we're supposed to hear about the WHC scholarship? -M

WOW - that is a boatload of tuition! Thanks, bernbabybern. My alma mater is Villanova, and its tuition is a flat $35,000. I still clearly hope to gain admission into the school, but I have some serious thinking to do...

Hey Ladies, Does anyone know the exact cost of the program? I know the regular tuition rate is $19,000 per term, so I'm guessing $50,000-ish? I would love to attend NYU (submitted my app. just before the Oct. 1 deadline), but I have no idea whether or not it's worth the money... Thoughts? -M

Hey Ladies, I applied to the 15-Month Accelerated BSN Program (mailed my application just before the Oct. 1 priority deadline). Gattorach, I saw that you mentioned you received an email from the school regarding your graduation date. May I ask when you submitted your application? If they're already reviewing applications, I wonder if admission decisions are being made before Oct 1. And do you know the exact cost of the program is? I know regular tuition is $19,000 per term, so I'm guessing it's around $50,000? Thanks!

You're right - apparently, applicants must take the TEAS V. Because I heard the science section is mostly based on chemistry (and I would need ample time to review my chem. notes), I've decided to apply for Fall 2011 admission.

Great! Thanks so much for the advice! Now I just need to find out how to take the NET. Apparently, there's no testing location in Hawai'i? Weird.

Thanks so much, southerliving!

Hey All, I'm considering applying for Spring admission into UMB's nursing program, but the deadline is Sept. 1, and the university recommends that applicants submit their applications as early in the respective fall or spring admission cycles as possible. Should I still go ahead and apply; or, do you think it would be wiser to apply early on for Fall admission? Thanks for your help! :-)

Hi All, I'm considering applying for Spring admission into UMB's nursing program, but the deadline is Sept. 1, and the university recommends that applicants submit their applications as early in the respective fall or spring admission cycles as possible. Should I still go ahead and apply; or, do you think it would be wiser to apply early on for Fall admission? Thanks for your help! :-)

Hey All, I'm considering applying for Spring admission into UMB's nursing program, but the deadline is Sept. 1, and the university recommends that applicants submit their applications as early in the respective fall or spring admission cycles as possible. Should I still go ahead and apply; or, do you think it would be wiser to apply early on for Fall admission? Thanks for your help! :-)

Hi New DC RN, Thanks for taking the time to provide more insight into GU's ABSN program. I must admit, I'm really disappointed to hear there was little to no job placement help for non-WHC scholars. And I was surprised to read that the university didn't even notify ABSN students of when the hiring process for Georgetown Hospital began. From the posts I've read thus far, it sounds like each GU ABSN grad has his own unique take on the program (which is to be expected, I guess). I've read reviews where grads complain that it was the worst year of their life, because the university did not provide enough resources and support, but I've also seen posts where WHC scholars and students claim the opposite. I'm not quite sure what to make of the program anymore; these mixed reviews have me stumped. A few questions for you: 1. What did you think of the faculty? Were they supportive/available? 2. What was your cohort like? 3. How many of clinicals are ABSN students required to do? 4. Have you found a job yet? 5. Would you do the program over again? Or, knowing what you do now, would you have applied/enrolled somewhere else? I'm torn between my alma mater (which is ranked lower than GU, but is still a top 50 nursing school) and Georgetown. Of course, I have to get in first (haha), but it would be nice to know which school is a better fit for me.

#1: Thanks for the stats (even though seeing the numbers made my stomach flip). Do you know how many applicants were chosen for the WHC scholarships? With all you seem to know about nursing and such, the competition must've been fierce! #2: Are students required to take free electives? And do you know anyone who took patho. before entering? If accepted, I was hoping to take it beforehand (on-line). #3: Good advice. I guess I've just heard a lot of talk about Georgetown not providing enough of a "cushion" for its students. I totally get that nurses need to be self-motivated, independent, and etc., but because nursing is still so foreign to me, those type of reviews are somewhat disconcerting. I want to be at a school that provides a strong sense of support and community, not one that leaves its students out to dry. (Although from what you've expressed, the latter doesn't seem to be the case at GU.) #4: Great to hear the clinicals are so close to the university. I'm from the West Coast, and very unfamiliar with DC; any thoughts on where would be an affordable and safe place to live? Sheesh, I love how I'm talking as if I've already been accepted or something! Another question: Does the university help its ABSN students find jobs? I've heard mixed things. I know that the WHC scholars are automatically hooked-up with positions at WHC, post-graduation?

Pokytrokyt, Can't thank you enough for your response -- you really went above & beyond! #1: If accepted, I think I'll definitely be in the boat of students who questions whether or not they're good enough to survive the program. GU comes off as cutthroat, so it's comforting to hear that you felt supported enough to approach semester #2 w/newfound confidence. Did you and your cohort work together on study guides and such? Or, did everyone pretty much work independently? #2: Agreed; graduating from a school as prestigious as Georgetown definitely carries significance in today's economy. #3: I read a few posts that described the university professors as "too busy" and "unavailable" for quality time w/students, which was a huge concern for me. Nice to know you feel differently. #3: Do you hangout with your cohort at all? It sounds like it's a pretty diverse group. #4: "Learning the material so you don't end up killing someone :-) is more important than just GPA." haha - I definitely try to approach my prereqs with this same mentality! New question #1: Where do they typically send you for clinicals? New question #2: My mom's paranoid about the crime in DC. Do you feel safe?

Men in nursing DO rock -- sorry about that! How do you feel about the program now that you're taking on semester #2? Are the faculty supportive? How would you describe your cohort? Do you have any time for a social life? Go GUY! ;-)

Good to know! Best of luck to us both. ;-)

Any recent college grads applying to GU's ABSN program? It seems most accepted applicants are from a more experienced age group, which is a little intimidating! If accepted, I will have just graduated with a bachelor's in history -- with little to no medical experience. Someone please tell me I'll still be able to survive, haha.

Pokytrokyt, I've heard both positive & negative opinions regarding GU's ABSN program, so thanks for taking the time to quell my fears about applying. :) It's also impressive to hear that you'll be paying for your education out-of-poket...Go girl!

Also, would you mind sharing where you went for your B.S. and Master's?

Hi MPHgirl, Thank you for sharing! It's always helpful to know what type of students are admitted into the program. I'm not sure I'll be able to pull a 4.0 GPA for my prerequisites, but I'll do my best! Congrats on getting into the program, and please let us all know how you like it!

Wow, thank you for this! I'm from Hawai'i, so I may move back home upon graduating as well. Best of luck with your remaining three weeks. It must be an amazing feeling to know you're almost done! Congrats. :)

I really appreciate your thoughts, Juniata. I did read/hear a handful of negative comments regarding the program, so it's nice to know you had a good experience. And you're right, Drexel does have a great reputation and stellar NCLEX pass rates! Do you know what the job placement was like for Drexel grads?

Hi Juniata, Would you mind sharing your thoughts on the ACE program? I will be applying there this fall, and I'd love to know what you think! Was your experience worthwhile?