Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me insight about the differences between getting a traditional BSN and go on to a specialty MSN program vs. going into an Entry Level MSN? I hear mixed...
It's pretty scary, most nursing schools are so competitive that you need a stellar GPA (as well as the rest of your app) in order to get accepted. I don't know if where you go really matters for most...
Yes exactly, the bridged program being the Master's Entry Level program for those that have a Bachelor's outside of a BSN. You complete the lower divison pre reqs prior to enrollment and then spend...
Hello! I was wondering if anyone could give me some input on Entry Level Master's Programs that have a pre-specialty included? I have seen this with Yale's Graduate Entry Pre-Nursing (GEPN) degree and...
Hi there! I was unable to go to the information session, but was anyone able to get any information regarding the strength of an applicant? I know that they don't do interviews and therefore your...
Hello all, I am new to the forum and actually new to nursing field. I am currently a student at UCLA as a Microbiology and Immunology major and Biomedical Research minor that has no clinical...
Thank you so much for your response! I actually did apply to Columbia and even sent them my updated transcript today. :) I should hear back from them mid-February. The problem is that even if I...
Whoa, I haven't been on here in a while, otherwise I would have gladly taken you up on hearing about your experience at Hopkins! I just finished my last essay tonight. :) I went to a research...
Hello, my name is Marissa and I am currently looking for an entry-level MSN program and I have been getting mixed messages about background and education when it comes to applying for future jobs. I...
Thanks for your guys input, I really do appreciate. And yes, I understand the CRNA program is very competitive and previous experience will be needed. I am just looking at how the choices I make now...
Update: I recently spoke with admissions from UCLA (personally), Columbia and John Hopkins. Although it is not required that clinical or some form of hospital experience is required at UCLA, it...
Congrats on getting in on the waitlist! Hopefully you will continue to get good news. :) Yes, I don't think I'll turn down the opportunity to go to Singapore. As an MIMG major I've been dying to...
Thank you so much for taking the time out to give me such a detailed message, I really appreciate that (and always great to talk to a fellow Bruin!). I think what you've said is good advice and it...
Wow, thank you so much for all the information you just gave me. I wasn't sure about what my friend had said because I've always been under the impression that nursing was extremely competitive. I...
No, I already know that I absolutely cannot switch into the major, that I know because I asked at a recent graduate fair (too bad that I didn't ask more questions at the time). Even coming in as a...