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Congrat! It is such a difficult decision to make! I totally understand your concern about the financial part of the education. SMU is costly and I know because I graduated from there. However, I want to put in my 2 cents. My question is that what you...

I didn't go with Western because I attended another school with a shorter time commitment for master entry with NP specialty. And it is closer to where I live.

I interviewed for this program 3 years ago. The class started in 2012 was the last class that could choose MSN-E with FNP option. Even with that option, the entire program was 4 years in length. It practically took as long as medical school. I am not...

No, it doesn't have to be all white. I recalled a faculty said that 70% white would be fine. It is hard to find shoes that are all white. I had running shoes for clinical and never had those "nursing shoes." Just buy something that is comfortable, at...

I know it can be nerved cracking to go into something unknown, but I do not want to disclose too much information about the interview because you are not the only one who is going to be interviewing. You also can look up some old threads on allnurses...

Good luck to all of those who are going to interview and be patient to those who still hasn't heard anything. Hope to see you in Spring 2015.

In person interview, unless you cannot make it to Sacramento for some reasons.

Good luck everyone who will go to interview and have interviewed! I remember how stressful it can be while I was in the process of applying. I am in second year of ELMSN-FNP program at SMU. Time just flies!

I don't recommend you to get tickets in advance. You may or may not have clinical on weekend. Some of the students will have clinical during weekend for the first semester. You should wait until you figure out when you will be your clinical day befor...

Sorry. I dont check here often and my past week had been rough with my sickness and final. I could not tell you how fast pace this because we still have classmates that work (not recommended!). It really depends on how you manage your time. You can a...

It really depends on your financial need, but the financial aid (all loans) will cover tuition, books, and cost of living. Not like a luxury style of living but enough to live comfortably.

Congratulations to all of you who got called today! See you guys this coming Spring on campus! Get a good vacation before school starts, highly recommend!

This entire program is based in Sacramento and all classes are scheduled to meet on campus throughout the semester weekly.

Tried to send you a PM, but your inbox is full.

ELMSN-FNP at Sac and Oakland is the exact same program but starts different time and place. Same faculties review applications and conduct interviews. If you have questions, I can try to answer them.

Just be yourself and show your passion toward nursing. At this point, grades don't matter anymore! Good luck and hopefully you see this coming spring.

I could totally relate your experience when I first looked at the statement, but like you said it would totally be worth it. Just be prepared and it is a fast and furious program that things never stop! Just treat yourself a very good break before th...

They have both fall and spring entry for ELMSN. Fall entry locates at Oakland and Spring entry locates at Sacramento.

They may have used this system before, but I didn't see scoring system in place when I applied last year. For second language, you need to go through some kind of government testing for the language you claim you can speak. However, I am not sure the...

Trying to send you the weblink with PM, but your inbox is full. just google CSU Stan ABSN. it should pop up the link. This program does not go through CSU Mentor. You just need to submit your application with all the requiring materials to the offi...

Then tension here is getting a little bit intense. However, I just wanted to bring your attention to some facts that in the field of science. I could say that to you because I had been a researcher for biological science for 6 years without a PhD. I ...

Hi there. I have questions for you before we discuss PhD in Nursing. Do you have any background in nursing? I am asking because you stated "it is a medical support role." Does this "it" refer to nursing? Each profession has its role in the field. Hea...

Hey everyone, Just want to offer my 2 cents advise. I was in the same spot last year and applied to Western but waitlisted. I re-applied this year and got early acceptance but turned down because I already enrolled at other program master...

Hi Lauren! Grades are not the most important factors of all. SMU really looks each applicant as a whole. I did not have the best grades out there neither my TEAS, but I got accepted first time applying. As long as you can strength your application in...

Hi there, hopefully this reply will find you. I am not sure where you can look for volunteer opportunities at that area. You may try Kaiser and Sutter Health. I was originally from SF and I know that CPMC offers a lot of volunteer position in various...