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Yay so proud of us all--I can't believe it's finally happening! Yep, I'll be commuting with my best friend (she's been accepted too)! I'm sure there must be a couple more of us in OC?? Omg I can hardly sleep due to the excitement of school starting! Does your application status still read 'final review'? Mine does :-/ Congratulations, I'm so proud of us all!!! :-)

Congratulations, girls!!!!! We're all in this together---can't wait to meet you all on 12/8!!!!! So, now what?? How does all this financial aid stuff work?

Not a peep!!!! I have a feeling that we will hear something on Wednesday or Thursday this week....I can't wait!!!!! We've got this, girls...we can do it! BSN here we come!!! :redpinkhe:heartbeat I'll be working another 12 hour shift tomorrow, and it is so tough checking email--yikes! I'm gonna look out for your posts to see if you've heard anything! Best of luck to us all :heartbeat

Maybe they're reviewing alphabetically...I'm at the beginning of the alphabet. I got a response that they have yet to schedule sn orientation date--yikes! I'm gonna stay hopeful that we're all in this together and gonna graduate with our BSN!

Hi Erin :) Yay another anxious applicant!! I've heard nothing yet except the status of my application still reads final review. My friend who also applied to the program still reads 'submitted' and she's got more points than I, so please know that 'submitted' simply just means they're still reviewing :) I'm so nervous--this waiting is driving me bananas! Are you living in San Diego? Do you think we'll hear anything today? How did you do on the teas? Excited to have you here with us!

Btw, I totally understand you not wanting to return and take the test--I almost didn't. Thankfully I did, and scored better than the previous week (not by much though). I didn't rewrite the essay, I was concerned for the same reasons you were I really hope we make it in...inthink there are between 35-45 applicants. I think my points prior to the essay are around 70, I'm hoping to at least have a shot :-/ I guess it all comes down to that dreaded essay! Eek.

I didn't even catch your typo--I guess I should pay more attention to my reading skills! Ick, I would hope we wouldn't have to pay more for ATI! Yikes. Do you have any idea when orientation is? I sent an email on Monday due to holiday work scheduling, but haven't heard a peep back

Haha I think I replied to that from my phone while just waking up--I hope we both get in, too! We'll have to get the OC gals together and be carpool/study buddies! Are you working as an LVN now? I'm not. I work at a local hospital as a CNA/PCT--it's gonna be tough while in school, but I'm sure there are plenty of us doing the same thing

Oh yay---I'm hoping they tell us by the end of October! I wonder if we would have the same orientation?? I'm gonna stay positive and hope for the best (and enjoy the weekend) Did they send you your packet yet of class days, etc.? I think we'll be in school 2-3 days a week, right? (staying positive) I'm looking forward to meeting all you gals in real life as BSN students! :redpinkhe

I've noticed that the status of my application switched from 'submitted' to 'final review' last night. Does anyone know how long it takes once that status appears to find out if we are accepted or denied? I'm on pins and needles here!!!! :hdvwl:

Okay good--mine says that too! Omg I wonder when we'll find out?! She said sometime in the last week of October, so I'm hoping next week? Did you read the thread about the changing guidelines for NU's program?

I was wondering if your application status changed at all? Ugh I'm going crazy as the time gets closer...yikes!

Yay for there being another one of us--and an OC girl, too!! Yeah, I'm totally on pins and needles sitting here...we're getting much closer to an answer, it just seems like we've been waiting forever! I wish you the best of luck. If you did well on everything else, I can't imagine you'd write a poor essay--I'm sure you'll be just fine :) I think there were 40ish applicants, our odds are at least better than going against 240, right?

3.2 is not a bad gpa, you should be able to get into programs as long as you are proficient on your entrance exams, interview well, and write a decent essay. i've noticed that nursing schools really look down on repeated core science (pre-requisite) classes--i don't suggest repeating. also, you should look into volunteering at a local hospital to gain experience--this can help boost your nursing resume and application :) just be patient and persistent in your dream to become a nurse--it'll happen!! :)

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