Hi there! You will be receiving a Masters in Science. You are correct it is NOT an MSN. No, you will not have to take another master's in order to apply for advanced practice degree. I know this for fact because I am a CNL May 2017 alum :0)
kmun911 replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
If you know you want an advanced nursing degree you are wasting time pursuing a second BSN. CNL is the route to go. I would highly recommend this school over any other. Maryland is a great place for networking. As far as GPA is concerned don't get yo...
kmun911 replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
Well...at this point I would tie up any loose ends you have in your personal life, Silly stuff like dentist appts and oil changes. You will be at school four days a week for your first semester. Brush up on your basic anatomy and physiology. Make sur...
kmun911 replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
I bought all new, hard back, owned not rented, I bargained shopped and Amazon was the best price. I would like to keep them since I know they would be a great reference, but I have to be able to afford next semesters books.
kmun911 replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
Hi future CNL's: Just wanted to let you know I will be selling all of my first semester books. In awesome shape, no marks or writings. Let me know if your interested. I want to say all books for 1st semester cost about $1000 on Amazon. I hope everyo...
kmun911 replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
Orientation or SSIP? Orientation..I would say your not missing anything critical. Its more about the policy and procedures of the school. Myself and my classmates had more questions after orientation. To be honest with you, I got the majority of my i...
kmun911 replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
Anthroinscrubs: Sorry I totally missed your comment. For your first semester you will only have four weeks of clinicals, which will be completed at the end of your Fundamentals course. Most likely at a nursing home. You will have one day devoted to ...
kmun911 replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
Congrats to everyone who was accepted! Now the real fun begins. Little heads up: brush up on your a&p (especially if its been awhile) and medication calculation dosages. If you would like any recommendations let me know.
kmun911 replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
You ladies are very fortunate to hear so soon! Due to the riots last spring it took much longer to hear back. Good luck to everyone interviewing! UMSON is an amazing school with awesome faculty! If you have any questions about the program or anything...