Salem State University ABSN 2016

HAPPYstudent17 · Feb 22, 2016

I'm sorry you didn't get in, your credentials were solid and that is surprising. Did you have a really strong essay? My GPA were similar to yours but backwards, I have a 3.8 for undergrad and a 3.3 for my science prereqs. Did you apply to any other programs?

Ecase4 · Feb 22, 2016

I'm on the wait list at UMB. I do wonder if they didn't consider my application because I have Chem outstanding. It's kind of crazy how all of these schools have such different requirements!

HAPPYstudent17 · Feb 22, 2016

I have am outstanding prereq too (I'm still taking Micro biology). Did you only apply to two programs? UMB has a really good program, Im hoping to go there for grad school. Good luck, I hope they call you!

JayNursing · Feb 22, 2016

I have a 3.3 gpa and 3.8 prerequisite also. But got denied to admission. I guess cum gpa weighs more than prerequisite gpa.

jjohnson1291 · Feb 22, 2016

I have a 3.0 undergrad and 3.9 prereq gpa and was accepted. I completed all of the prereqs in December, so maybe that has something to do with it.

HAPPYstudent17 · Feb 23, 2016

I don't think that has much to do with the accepting process, I'm still taking one of the prereqs which is fine as long as the class is done before the program begins. It was just a very competitive process, I spoke to someone at admissions yesterday and she said there were over 250 applicants and only 25 were admitted.

weRN2btheworld · Feb 24, 2016

Just wondering if anyone who also applied to DEN programs, who replied earlier in this post, made any decisions on going the ABSN or DEN route?!

HAPPYstudent17 · Feb 25, 2016

I think im going to go the Accelerated BSN route, planning to apply for programs right when this program is done since most apps are due in March for a fall start. I like the idea of being able to go through the whole nursing program to either reinforce and realize if I do or don't want to go the FNP route, but I also love the idea of being able to work as an RN (even if its just for a few months) before starting grad school. I really love Umass Boston's FNP program, especially because they structure it in a way that their students are able to work as RN's, which is vital experience to be the best NP's we can be in the future. Plus I think this will be the most economically responsible option for me!

What are you thinking of doing?

HAPPYstudent17 · Mar 2, 2016

has anyone made any decisions/ accepted their spot?

weRN2btheworld · Mar 3, 2016

I battle my pro's and con's list, daily, between the ABSN route with Salem and The Accelerated BS/MS Program through Regis. Do you plan to go full-time to NP school at UMASS Boston? I'm conflicted because I wouldn't mind working as an RN at the agency I currently work for. However, I think that once working again, I may delay the process of re-applying to NP school, and would not want to go to school part-time for another 4-5 years. Did you decline your acceptances to the DEN programs you received acceptances to @HAPPYstudent17?

I plan to go to accepted students day at MGH this weekend to receive more information on DEN programs, in general. I need to make my final decision by next week. So stressful!

HAPPYstudent17 · Mar 4, 2016

It IS very stressful, but its such a wonderful problem to have! I have been going back and forth between family care or oncology, which is the main reason why I declined my spot at Northeastern (Still haven't heard from Simmons), I don't want to commit to a specialty so early in the game. I know nursing the perfect field for me, but I am all about planning and leaving space to readjust because at the end of the day, we haven't gone to nursing school yet, and what if we fall in love with something else not offered within the DEN program? That is why I went with Salem State, I just want to focus on becoming a registered nurse first, discover what my strengths a nurse, and then think about grad school.

I know time is obviously important and when I was struggling to make my decision that's what was stressing me out the most. But then I stopped focusing on it and that about what would make me a stronger nurse in the long run. Let me know what you end up deciding on, you will be great no matter where you go!

weRN2btheworld · Mar 11, 2016

I completely agree! Everyone has different goals, and I think asking for so many opinions throughout the decision-making process has led to ultimate confusion on my end. My gut feeling about my own purpose became clouded with fears. Ultimately, I know that I want to become a psychiatric NP, which differs in many ways from the standard RN role in a hospital. MGH provides great clinical placements and the staff assured me at the info session that none of their students have difficulty with job placement, because of the networking through these placements. I am not interested in being a floor nurse and for me, the time-efficiency of MGH's program will matter. Good luck to everyone who attends Salem State's program! I may see some of you for a summer class or two, in an attempt to transfer some credits to MGH before the semester begins!