nursewithgrace

I appreciate your response to my post and I totally agree with your reasoning! I actually received similar advice from the nurse educator on my unit and I think the FNP route would be best suited for me. I have looked into the CNS path and if I am rejected from all the programs I’ve applied I’ll probably wait until this fall and apply for a CNS program for next year. The CNS role can so diverse and appeals to my craving for advanced practice while still being a leader.

Hi all! I have just been accepted to a master's program in Leadership and Education, a program that I'm excited about and I feel that it would be a good fit. I also have applied to two FNP programs and was invited to interview with the local one as part of the admissions process. My dilemma and reason for seeking advice is that I have to confirm my admission by 2/14/19 to the MSN program but my interview for the FNP program is on 2/11/19 and I have no clue if I were to be admitted when I would find out. I have always been interested in becoming an FNP, but have recently started working at a hospital with a wealth of leadership opportunities. I am so unsure of which way to go and would love to hear how you all might make this choice. If I decline my admission and don't get accepted to either FNP program, that would be awful as I really am hoping to start a master's program in 2019. Or, If I accept my admission and then get accepted into an FNP program, will I regret not waiting and going to NP school? Both FNP programs will require me to find my own preceptors (even the local one). The MSN L/Ed is an accelerated format with an internship in the final semester. I am concerned about the perceived over-saturation of NPs in my area. I have considered the potential to do a post-master's FNP program, but that seems like a lot of extra money and time if I end up getting accepted into one of these FNP programs.

They don't ever communicate over weekends, and you could hear Monday! And don't worry about registration, the one on Monday is for summer, we can't register until July or so for fall! Plus you'll have orientation before you are able to register for classes so you know what you're actually enrolling in. And no one can register for those except the admitted students so you'll definitely have a spot--don't worry! I'm not sure who sends the emails for admission, but I don't think it's our first semester instructors, so those emails could come anytime this coming week. I got mine on a Friday!

Hi everyone! On Monday one of our instructors told us they were selecting the new class that day and that there may be more than we have in our group which is 70. We all got emails and I remember rejections going out first and the acceptances came later. Good luck!

Yes, absolutely!! I've never felt uncomfortable where I live, since it's a mostly quiet, residential area. Personally, I feel that the only places you might not feel safe in walking alone at night would be near the campuses of VCU--Jackson Ward and the like, and some suburbs south of the river. But for the most part I've never felt unsafe in Richmond.

I do! Henrico is a huge area, and for safety, I'll just say I live in the west end. I really like it but my fiancé and I don't have kids so we're kind of out of place here. I'll DM you with some recommendations!

I figured since you posted in the VCU thread! April is beautiful here, so at least if you do decide to come you'll have lovely weather to walk around the campus--there's not much to the medical campus, but driving around it is a pain.

Congratulations on getting accepted to two ABSN programs!! That's awesome. Just curious if by VCU you are referring to Virginia Commonwealth University? I live in the Richmond area and once applied to VCU and now attend one of our awesome ADN programs. It sounds like you're already leaning toward VCU, but are holding yourself back thinking it's not as "prestigious". VCU is really hard to get into. The year I applied I think over 400 applied and they only admit around 40, so it's right on par with USF. VCU is the one of the best in Virginia and I think was ranked as #1 in Richmond metro. You mentioned that you're coming for a visit, I think you should definitely do that and see if you like Richmond and VCU. I've seen in previous posts that you've been on the VCU accelerated thread and USF, a lot of those people can help too, if you're really having a hard time deciding! I hope you find what works best for you and maybe we'll see you in Virginia!

I went to UC for my first bachelor's degree and had many friends in the BSN program, and they loved it! I know it's a little different than the MSN, but I highly recommend UC, especially the nursing school, all of my friends said it was challenging but they had great and supportive professors and really enjoyed the program. I wish I could attend but sadly am out of state now. I'll probably get my BSN online after my ASN from there.

I'm not sure if they look at the GPA from the previous bachelor's degree, but having one may help. I have a BS in business and while I had a high-ish GPA from that, I don't think that was considered. They probably only look at the grades from the 5 required classes for admission and TEAS scores. Like you, I did really well on my TEAS test and got all A's in those three classes plus like an A or B in the math they took for the requirement (either my old Calculus or Stats--I didn't take Math 158). You seem like you have great stats, so I wouldn't worry! I know waiting is hard, but just enjoy this time off because if you are accepted, it's busy busy!

I really like it so far! It's the end of the third week and we just had our first test and quiz this week. Everyone in the program is great and the instructors are wonderful! Feel free to ask me any questions! Best of luck to you!

@rwc29--I am a first semester student at JTCC and after applying during the fall period 2014 (July-August) I got my acceptance letter on October 17th. You can expect a similar timeframe, they probably won't deviate from their process from semester to semester.

I'm in the traditional program, and ended up buying the set with physical books. I debated over and over whether or not I'd use the hard copies, but I tend to study better with a physical book in my hand to turn pages, reference, etc. For only a $200 difference, I think it's worth it because buying the books outside the package (let's say you end up buying them all) used or not, it's more than $200. I also bought some NCLEX review books and study guides for NUR 195. Anyone else taking that class? I stopped by the NEC for the first time today to pick up my ID and got a tour--it's all on one floor and fairly small, but the labs are spacious. Parking will be a nightmare, but the alternate lot where we're allowed to park isn't very far from our building. I'm excited to get started and meet many of you on Monday!

I only have to take Nutrition, everything else is done! I may have to take Sociology again if they don't allow me to use the credit from my previous bachelors. But I plan on continuing on to get my BSN/MSN so I'll also take Microbiology, Chemistry, Statistics (again, ugh) and anything else I may need. I don't mind summer classes--I took A&P 1 and 2 this summer and it was great! I agree with you though, I probably won't want to take anything while I'm trying to focus on nursing classes!

Congratulations SadieMay!! Can't wait to meet you all at orientation :)