Samuel Merritt University ABSN Summer 2018

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I wanted to start this discussion for all applicants of the ABSN Summer 2018 cohorts at Samuel Merritt University. Please feel free to share your thoughts so we can support each other!

I applied to the Oakland Campus. Thank you! Best of luck to you too!

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It seems like only Oakland admission has been out. Do you guys know when we'll hear about San Mateo?

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Specializes in ICU.
It seems like only Oakland admission has been out. Do you guys know when we'll hear about San Mateo?

My friend got accepted to San Mateo campus! He heard back last week. They're probably slowly rolling out the acceptance emails. Good luck!!

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My friend got accepted to San Mateo campus! He heard back last week. They're probably slowly rolling out the acceptance emails. Good luck!!

was that for the April or June start?

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I would assume that you'd have to do another post masters program to become an NP if you decide on not pursuing a position in case management

Yes I agree with this. There are different focuses in MSNs from different programs that would allow you to be eligible for certain jobs/certification. Getting an ELM-FNP would allow you to get certification in Family Nurse Practitioner but not Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Same with the CM route. If you would want to make a switch after getting that MSN, then you need to go to a post master's program which can range from 1-3 years. Some places like vanderbilt uni give post-master's certification in many NP specialties online within a year!

So in general. A Master's is required for anything above RN, AND there are different Master's focus for different certifications. The post master's programs help broaden whatever Master's focus you initially got.

As with BSN's they also have BSN to MSN programs, essentially the same thing as above, where having a BSN can get you to a master's with a certain certification focus; NP specialties, clinical nurse leader, clinical nurse specialist.

I feel like this push for nursing has made a lot of school come out with so many different bridge programs it makes applying and deciding your education/career path really confusing/complex.

I hope this helps

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Should we start a Facebook group for our cohorts? Eg a Sf peninsula summer 2018 ABSN group?

Also, I just signed up for the cpr training with the company they have a discount with, I'm doing it March 3 at Chinese hospital in sf, anyone else?!

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Don't forget that cpr cert cards are due AT orientation!

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Should we start a Facebook group for our cohorts? Eg a Sf peninsula summer 2018 ABSN group?

Also, I just signed up for the cpr training with the company they have a discount with, I'm doing it March 3 at Chinese hospital in sf, anyone else?!

Hi, yes, let's start a FB group. I got accepted in Oakland!

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Hello all, any word on San Mateo April start? I feel like everyone on here is mostly Oakland cohort. I've been waitlisted and super anxiously waiting for any news :(

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I'm San Mateo April start but I was deferred from the 2017 cohort so I had already heard last year. Good luck!! Last year my friend was accepted off the waitlist, I'm sure people turn it down who get into less expensive programs. Fingers crossed!

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Specializes in ICU.
was that for the April or June start?

It was for June start!

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I was accepted into San Francisco Peninsula Campus last week for june start. So acceptance emails are already being sent out!

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