Samuel Merritt ABSN Fall 2020

[livewellmm]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to get the conversation started for those who will be applying for the ABSN Fall 2020 cohort. I will be applying for the Sacramento location by the April 1 deadline. Is anyone finishing up their requirements now to do so as well? I'd love to connect with you!

[injectcoffeeplease]

They are unprofessional and it is beginning reflect on SMU/the ABSN program as a whole. I have made my decision to go with my other choice. Good luck to everyone here!

[LakeLife11]

Idaudist, it makes me a little uneasy as well. However, I have talked to my friend who is currently in the program (she started in January), she has said that the administration is a little unorganized and she found that surprising since it is such a "prestigious" school. But she said the benefit has been that SMU is really well known for producing good nurses at all the hospitals that clinicals are at. So at least there is a pay off to endure the disorganization. But again, thats just one current student's perspective. I'm sure there are different perspectives and opinions ?

[ldaudist]

Lakelife, previously I'd heard nothing but good things about SM. I think that's partly why I've been so surprised by the complete lack of communication regarding the late admissions notices.

[starter12345]

5 hours ago, LakeLife11 said:

Idaudist, it makes me a little uneasy as well. However, I have talked to my friend who is currently in the program (she started in January), she has said that the administration is a little unorganized and she found that surprising since it is such a "prestigious" school. But she said the benefit has been that SMU is really well known for producing good nurses at all the hospitals that clinicals are at. So at least there is a pay off to endure the disorganization. But again, thats just one current student's perspective. I'm sure there are different perspectives and opinions ?

How about the job retention rate? I am not able to move.

And also I am worried about the price tag. My current job gives me decent money, not sure if I want to start over. But I always wanted to be a RN D:. So I would be losing out on one year of income and 90k!

1 minute ago, starter12345 said:

[LakeLife11]

11 hours ago, starter12345 said:

How about the job retention rate? I am not able to move.

And also I am worried about the price tag. My current job gives me decent money, not sure if I want to start over. But I always wanted to be a RN D:. So I would be losing out on one year of income and 90k!

Yeah that’s been one of hesitancy too. It is expensive. Something I asked my friend who is currently in the program is if she feels mine she will be able to get hired quickly... & she said yes. They have some type of program that also helps students with job placement after graduation. From my observations just across many friends who have gone to nursing school it seems the less picky about what department you work in at first the quicker you will get hired, regardless of the college you attended. It is a pretty penny but if it’s something you’ve always wanted to do, I’d say one year is a sweet deal to make those dreams reality!

[T.TNurse]

Hello everyone, just wanted to update everyone I just got the acceptance letter as of 7/17/2020 7:16 AM. I'm expecting more letters to be sent out to other people. The long wait is over! ?

[monica__, MSN, CNA]

33 minutes ago, T.TNurse said:

Hello everyone, just wanted to update everyone I just got the acceptance letter as of 7/17/2020 7:16 AM. I'm expecting more letters to be sent out to other people. The long wait is over! ?

CONGRATS!

[futurenurseamelia, BSN]

I just received my acceptance email this morning!

[z0o3y]

4 minutes ago, futurenurseamelia said:

I just received my acceptance email this morning!

Me too!! Congratulations!!

[lleonard3]

I'm in too! CONGRATS all

[newgirlnurse]

Hello Everyone!

I was just accepted as well to the program! Congratulations!

[sttruong]

yes guys I got in too!! See you guys in Fall