Erinl1972

Yes, I am starting in peds in june (assuming i get the b in physio-my last pre req).

But really, don't go by me. I haven't done all the math. It's just a number that sticks in my head from when I asked about it a couple of years ago. Good luck!

I haven't started yet but I can tell you the little that I do know. I believe it's about 18mos until you take the NCLEX. The total length is 3 years. As I understand it, yes, you can get loans (I am certainly hoping so as I cannot enroll without them!). I think that the total cost is close to 70K but honestly I am not sure at all. I think that could be a ballpark figure. Hopefully someone else will chime in.

Did anyone take advanced medical terminology? I am debating about whether to do it or not.

I took pharm before both of those. It's not necessary at all to have taken those before pharm.

I won't be in the neonatal program but at the time that was what I was interested in. I was accepted into pediatrics.

lkreemer, i wonder if we met at the neonatal info session...? you and i were two of four and the only moms. i had been interested in the neonatal but i don't think i can handle the nights/days flip-flopping.

And yes, the info sessions were incredibly helpful as was talking the the grad-entry advisor.

My bachelor's was from 20 years ago in Human Development and Family Studies, not from OSU. My gpa from that was a 3.1 and I have done two of the five pre reqs, was in progress with two at time of app. Mix of As and Bs from those. I have worked out of the home little of that time-have been at stay at home mom for three daughters. I had a letter of ref from a current prof from CSCC (but who only knew me for about a month) and a fellow volunteer friend. Had almost zero healthcare experience. Had been a volunteer EMT for about nine months about 20 years ago. No shadowing. I thought my personal statement was decently strong and I was able to incorporate a lot of what work experience I did have into it along with some personal history stuff that I thought was relevant. I think I was a long-shot acceptance so I would also not go by comparing to others. I read two personal statements from current students before I applied and thought that there was absolutely no way I would get in but surprise, here I am. Don't underestimate yourself and like pp said, it's not all about the gpa.

I was also accepted into peds. :)

I just emailed them. If I hear back, I will let you all know.

Starting become a problem with me checking the app status lots of times in the day. Has anyone heard anything?

I hope people will chime in if they get notifications about acceptances or otherwise. I know it may be a few weeks but I am starting to anticipate something sooner than later. Lots of deep breaths for all...

My husband's office is right across from there but luckily he was sick at home today. Very scary.

Oh! I was looking in the wrong spot. Yes, it does say that. Thank you armymusic2013!