Samuel Merritt- ELMSN Spring 2009 (Sacramento Campus)

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Anyone else apply and also anxiously waiting???

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I applied to the Sacramento campus ELMSN-FNP and ABSN program. My first choice would be the FNP but I just want to get in and get started. The waiting is the worst, but we all have to do it I guess.

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Yay!! Someone finally responded to the thread. I won't feel as alone anymore as I wait with future potential classmates (if we get accepted). Lets update each other on here when we get calls for interviews, acceptance, etc.

I applied to the case management track b/c I have a firmer background and higher passion for the social services aspect of this area; although any area of nursing can be related back to social services. I have a BA in cultural anthropology/health sciences from UCLA. My undergrad gpa was less than stellar but I took all the pre-reqs after my degree at a CC where I received all A's. Therefore, my last 60 units gpa was high. I spent the last two years working for a health/social services organization where I've had direct patient care exposure in rehabilitation, a dialysis center, and nursing home. SM is my number one choice..the wait is absolutely killing me!

I hope you don't mind me asking what your stats and background..I love hearing about the diverse pool of students that apply to accelerated programs..good luck to you!

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Well I have a BS in Chemistry from UC Davis. I have worked as a Analytical Research Chemist for about 8 years now. My grades as Davis were just good enough for them to give me my degree but I had to take some BIO classes and Psychology classes and my GPA is better there. My total GPA for the last 60 units meets the requirement so hopefully that will be enough. I don't have any real patient care experience except for some work with my mom, who has been a nurse for over 20 years.

I am really excited about starting this new career but I am anxious about getting in somewhere. Do you know anything about the interview process and when they will call if they will call?

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Hi KdbWorkingmom,

I know SM looks at individuals of all backgrounds and knowledge. I know a former classmate who was accepted into the ELMSN-NP program with no prior patient contact at all. I know that interviews at the Sacramento Regional campus last year started inviting people for interviews in the beginning of August. There are some that were given acceptance offers immediately after the interview (early admittance) and others had to wait another torturous few months (Oct.) to hear word of acceptance. Based on the past threads here and actual word of mouth from individuals who went through it, the interview process is pretty different for the NP program in comparison to the CM program. Hopefully, we don't have to wait too much longer to get a call about interviews!!

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I was looking at some post and it looks like someone already got a call for an interview. Have you heard anything yet?

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In another thread that I started, an ELMSN-NP applicant informed us that they recieved an invite for interviews last week for August 7th. I know that the different tracks have different sets of interviews. After hearing this information, I emailed the admissions counselor about the ELMSN-CM track and she informed me that the faculty for the specialty I applied to has not yet set a date for interviews (phew!). She also said that the CM interviews wll mostly likely be in late August through September. For all potential CM students lurking out there, I hope this info helps everyone relax just a tiny bit.

Have you heard KDBworkingmom?? If you haven't, I hope you get word from SM soon :)

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Hey 2bttnurse84 I was just wondering if you heard anything from SMC yet.

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No nothing yet!! I hate the waiting..I believe CM interview dates are not set yet (based on my convo with the admissions counselor). I'm trying not to think about it too much b/c I'm just driving myself up the wall.

Have you??

I know a former classmate of mine just got an invite to interview for the FNP track today so if you're still waiting..hang in there :)

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I got a call for an interview next week.

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Yay congrats!!! Good luck :)

Did you just hear this week?

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Yea, I got a call three days ago.

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