Samuel Merritt University ABSN - Summer 2025 Oakland

GuyInMarin · Mar 13

Yes I'm nervous to apply for a loan because it shows as an inquiry in your credit report. Any recommendations aside from Sallie Mae?

Storytime · Mar 13

GuyInMarin said:

Yes I'm nervous to apply for a loan because it shows as an inquiry in your credit report. Any recommendations aside from Sallie Mae?

I think you have a grace period for multiple inquires if you shop your rate. Shows as one inquiry.

Murphy82 · Mar 13

Thank you, have all of you completed the health requirements ? If I have Kaiser do schedule my physical wiht my primary or workers clinic

GuyInMarin · Mar 13

You need to provide coverage 30 days or less of start date.

nursee2b · Mar 13

Murphy82 said:

Thank you, have all of you completed the health requirements ? If I have Kaiser do schedule my physical wiht my primary or workers clinic

I scheduled it with my primary, got it done then sent the physical form (https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/sites/default/files/2023-05/physical_exam__0.pdf) to the release of information email I got from my provider.

Murphy82 · Mar 13

Thank you, I'm just making sure I'm not missing anything do downloaded all the forms that are required. Thank you for answering my questions.

nursee2b · Mar 13

Murphy82 said:

Thank you, I'm just making sure I'm not missing anything do downloaded all the forms that are required. Thank you for answering my questions.

No problem. I actually didn't schedule it with my primary my bad. I just went on my kp app and scheduled a routine check at the first available date and did it that way.

RN CM to be, CNA · Mar 13

https://www.aacnnursing.org/students/scholarships-financial-aid
look on this website a nurse recommended this to me and I am passing it on as well as HRSA website . Some hospitals if you are an employee offer help with continuing education healthcare jobs .

emcb · Mar 13

Dedra Baker said:

I was accepted to the June San Mateo cohort and paid the deposit, Oakland was my 1st choice just got an email today saying my application is being reviewed, IDK what's going on, now seeing on here there's a waitlist for Oakland. Anyone want to switch to San Mateo?

Hey! Same thing happened to me. Oakland was my first choice but I got into San Mateo. I reached out to our Counselor and asked if there was a waitlist for admitted students. He originally said no, but I'm unsure seeing in these comments some students have been waitlisted. Maybe reach out and double check?

Dee Bee · Mar 15

Wanted to know how are some of you are gonna do your loans, just do the lump with one loan carrier or split it thru the school and outside the school. This sticker price has me with cold feet. I've exhausted all aid so 98k$ is insane 🤯

emcb · Mar 15

I been applying to scholarships and grants left and right. But I plan on doing 2 loans ( 1 Summer , 1 fall/ Spring). I'm also planning on working as well 🥲

How I see it, the money is we will be making. The debt will diminish over time, once we get a nursing job. most nurse friends/ NP's are still in debt. In addition, SMU grads are very well sought after in the Bay Area. So for me, beside driving to San Mateo, the pros out way the cons.

jianying wang · Mar 15

Hello guys!
I just rejected by the ELMSN-CM program, and I plan to apply for ABSN program.

I need to take both pathology and pharmacology classes.

The only healthcare experience is volunteer.

is that enough?
can someone who got accepted share some your background to me?

thank you so much!