Rutgers (formerly UMDNJ) ABSN Spring 2014

gilliard.jennifer · Sep 24, 2013

I graduated from RU too in 2002. I have a nursing degree (LPN) and have been working as a nurse for 3 years. I also had great references and great work experience. Pre-req GPA 3.8 but undergrad not so great. So nervous!

gilliard.jennifer · Sep 24, 2013

I got in too! I'm SO excited but also SO nervous! What is your first bachelor's degree in? Also, how far are you commuting from??

@beckeroo222 when did you apply? Closer to deadline or earlier?

beckeroo222 · Sep 25, 2013

Hi gilliard.jennifer,

I actually submitted on sept 1 but I made sure everything was all set - my designations, my proof of BLS, coursework....all that stuff.

I think they just let people know as they go. I called them (a lot) because I was nervous and they said they mail acceptances and email rejections. So just wait for the mail!!! good luck!!!

abclageus · Sep 25, 2013

Hi, I received my acceptance letter today, September 25, commuting from Long Valley, NJ (Chester/Hackettstown area). My undergrad was in elementary education.

Barbara

abclageus · Sep 25, 2013

Anyone have any idea what the start date is in January???

gilliard.jennifer · Sep 25, 2013

@beckeroo222 Thanks for your response... No letter yet. I'm stalking my mailbox! Great insight on the mail vs. email. No email yet so I am hopeful for a letter this week!! Whew. I haven't been this nervous in a long time!!

abclageus · Sep 26, 2013

they moved deadline to Oct 1 so there may be several rounds of acceptande

kamale · Sep 26, 2013

Does anybody know what the effects of the UMDNJ-Rutgers merger will be like? Is it safe to assume disorganization and clinical scheduling as potential problems? Are there any former or current students who can speak to the integration and how it will affect the program? UMDNJ Nursing school is currently ranked #234, Rutgers is ranked #79. This is a big difference in quality, will the new program be able to maintain the quality of a #79 ranking?

kjlkjl · Sep 26, 2013

@kamale, where'd you get those rankings from? US News? just curious bc ive been trying to find rankings all over the place and merely knew by word of mouth that UMDNJ and RU were acceptable programs for the tri-state area.

beckeroo222 · Sep 26, 2013

Does anybody know what the effects of the UMDNJ-Rutgers merger will be like? Is it safe to assume disorganization and clinical scheduling as potential problems? Are there any former or current students who can speak to the integration and how it will affect the program? UMDNJ Nursing school is currently ranked #234 Rutgers is ranked #79. This is a big difference in quality, will the new program be able to maintain the quality of a #79 ranking?[/quote']
From what I understand we are now Rutgers but will be the last program that follows the same course design as the former. We will graduate with a Rutgers degree with no mention of it formerly being UMDNJ

Cckk · Sep 27, 2013

Hi all! I just received my acceptance letter in the mail a few days ago as well for the Newark campus. Congrats to everyone else who has been accepted! My undergrad major was in psychology. I also have a friend who is currently completing the program. She LOVES it but says it's definitely intense. Good luck to those still waiting to hear!

beckeroo222 · Sep 27, 2013

Hi Everyone!

Everyone going to the Newark campus:

I'm concerned about how I will be getting to campus. I live in hillsborough NJ (near bridgewater ). There is a

Train station close by and that way could use the commute to read and study a bit. I could also drive. My concern is a 2 hour commute taking away valuable study time. Ideally I would love to rent an apartment near Newark ( in a safe area ) and drive. There is also the possibility of living on campus in a suite. If anyone is considering living on campus or has any input I would REALLY appreciate advice.