Samuel Merritt University ELMSN Fall 2014

[NJaan]

Hey All,

I couldn't find a thread for Samuel Merritt's FNP and CM programs for Fall 2014 entry, so I thought I would start one.

Who here has submitted applications for either of those programs? Did you apply to one or both of the ELMSN programs? Have you considered the ABSN program as well?

I submitted an app for the CM program, and am eager to hear back in coming months.

[meechfmx3]

any waitlisters get in?

[Colettee]

Has a Facebook group been started for the Fall 2014 cohorts?

I will be in the Case Management track and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

[Colettee]

I started a FB group called "Samuel Merritt ELMSN Oakland Fall 2014"

Search and join it whether your CM or FNP!

[Lbfb]

Hi Meechfmx. I was on the waitlist for CM at #8 and got the call today that I am accepted into the program.

[Stephanie_ncole]

Hi Meechfmx. I was on the waitlist for CM at #8 and got the call today that I am accepted into the program.

I was originally #5 on the wait list for CM last I checked I was #2

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[Lbfb]

That's odd. I did find this from the first email sent regarding the waitlist, "Please note that numbers may shift slightly as we continue to finalize the class." Perhaps the numbers shifted without knowledge.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. I was stressing out and feeling hopeless, and was beyond excited when I got the call yesterday.

[Stephanie_ncole]

You are very lucky, as you were accepted out of order mistakenly... According to the Dean of Admissions

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[Kip155]

Hello all :) I am interested in the elmsn program and am confused about calculating my last 60 units. I have taken PE and art classes during my last year of school, while being a bio major at the time. Would I count those towards the last 60 units? Thank you!

[fffnpsp15]

Hi there!

Sorry for the delay, classes & clinical sessions are in full swing so I'm crazy busy right now (hence answering this post at 2:51am). Last year it was a group interview with 16 ppl per interview session. The folks that interviewed us were the program directors. Last year they made calls to schedule interviews so the email invitations are new to me. It was a pretty relaxed interview honestly. The point is to make sure you can work well in a group setting & aren't a complete psycho lol. They tell you about the program at SMU, they give you activities to do in a group setting, they ask if you have questions & that's it! It's about a 2 hour process. Dress to impress! The lady I talked to said the attire was business casual, but I wore a skirt suit, hosiery, low heel loafers, neutral nail polish, light makeup, simple jewelry etc. Professionalism is key! ( I googled "medical school interview attire" & got some good ideas). If you are a shy person, don't think you can hide or won't be noticed. No one really flys under the radar or goes unnoticed cuz if they want to hear from you specifically, they will call you by name & ask you whatever they want to know or for your opinion. Definitely not something you can prepare for ahead of time. My best words of advice are to be genuine, be yourself & just relax. They can tell if you aren't being real & are nervous!! They gave us their business cards at the end so the day after interviews I sent a thank you email to each member of the panel personally. Honestly, you made it thru to the interview stage so they see something in you & just want to make sure you're a good fit for the program. It's an intense program so you have to be ready to jump in with both feet, be successful & be fully committed. They want to know that you're there because you love the profession, can handle the workload & are passionate about becoming an NP or CM.

As far as when you'll hear back the consensus last year was late March-early April for most people. I received an early admission invitation so I got a call the day after the last interview session which was about 3 weeks after interviews began...so late February. They said during my interview session that they didn't do early admission invites & then I got the call on my cell phone from the program director on a Sunday morning so I dunno what they're doing honestly! I dunno how many other ppl were offered early admission either (I'm in the FNP tract. I don't know the process for the CM tract). I think that about sums it up...get some rest the night before, eat breakfast, BE ON TIME & relax. You'll all do fine. Good luck & I hope to see you all on campus fall semester :-)

Hello lilfoot293,

Thank you for your response. It has provided answers to much of my worries. I am excited to join you at Samuel Merritt. I have an upcoming interview early September this year. Good luck in your studies and congrats for getting in. I am behind you.

[mikoBB]

Dear ELMSN FNP Fall 2015 applicants,

I just started a thread for us. Please come check it out!

https://allnurses.com/california-nursing/samuel-merritt-elmsn-958183.html