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Sorry I can't pm you because I don't have 15 posts, so I will just post a response to you pm here. Gigi, What particular questions do you have about the program? Some advice I can give you is start thinking about a research topic/project now. You will take a research class up front which they will expect you to decide on a research topic and start the research paper. I had picked a topic off the cuff which I later changed my mind about and had to start all over on the paper. Also don't save your research project until the end of the program, because you will be scrambling to get it done. You will have a week or two off here and there throughout the program. Don't just check out and do nothing during those breaks...work on your research project during that time. Also just be mentally prepared. You will not have much of a social life for almost 2 and a half years. I don't know what your prior study history is like, but they will assign a ton of work in the beginning which took a big lifestyle adjustment for me.

I interviewed in October and got my acceptance letter in November. As far as making your application strong, i would definetly have strong letters of recommendation. You also have to write an essay regarding why you want to participate in that program. That will be a good place to address why you want to be a nurse, and any long-term goals you have. Also address why you want Millikin over other colleges.

If you are looking to get your masters, I think Millikin University in Decatur, IL has a program that would fit you well. The program is the Masters Entry Into Nursing Pratice. It is for students who hold a bachelors degree in a non-nursing field. Basically 2 years of full time study. They don't require a GRE score if you have a GPA above 3.25. I will be starting this program in July. Let me know if you have any questions. There are also several other colleges that offer programs like this.

Actually i haven't started the program yet. I start the program this July. I believe they only accept around 12 people in each cohort. I think you can apply year round for each cohort, but i am not 100% sure. I sent my application in October 2010 for the 2011 cohort. You need to have 3 letter of recommendation. If your GPA is below the 3.25 they require you to take the GRE. I don't know the average GPA of my cohort. I suggest you go to their website and look under admission requirements for MENP program. I also see that you are about to complete your psychology degree. Have you completed the other prereq courses for the MENP program. They require you to have Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2, microbiology, organic chemistry, graduate level stats, and several psychology courses that i assume you have already taken. These have to be taken before you start the program.

Did you have some questions for me Sparikh516?

I am actually going to be attending Millikin's MENP program for an MSN starting 2011. My long term goal is to apply for a CRNA program down the road. I was excited to see Millikin is getting this CRNA program. I believe the first cohort of students for this program will be starting in 2011. They have a program layout on their website. I know that they are tenatively planning on switching the program to the DNP level in 2014 or 2015. As far as the school goes, i have heard nothing but good things about their nursing programs in general. Everyone i have spoke with in the medical community holds Millikin in high esteem. Are you going to be applying soon?