San Francisco State University (SFSU) Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELM) Fall 2024

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Hi! I wanted to start a thread for SFSU ELMSN applicants for fall of 2024. I'm actually a current student who began the program in fall 2023 and wanted to provide a place to answer any questions applicants might have about the program. Our application cycle didn't have any connection to those further along in the program than us when we applied, which made it difficult to find information. So please reach out with any questions, concerns, or to connect with other applicants!

Bori said:

Hi Everyone!

I'm biting my nails. Has anyone received any news? I've received none. 😅

Hi! I have not heard anything either. def very nervous!

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Bori said:

Hi Everyone!

I'm biting my nails. Has anyone received any news? I've received none. 😅

It happened for us mid April last year, so probably another couple weeks for yall!

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Bori said:

Sarah,

Can you share what job prospects look like for folks after they graduate from the program? Have you heard positive or not so positive stories? And, also, my understanding is that after year 2, one can take the NCLEX and start work as an RN. Have you met other students that have been successful at getting jobs as RNs without their BSN?

Thank you always! I appreciate you for starting this forum!

Hi! I have zero idea what job prospects are. I'm only in my first year and communication with years above me is pretty much nonexistent, which was a driving factor in me starting this thread. You can take the NCLEX after year 2 but we've heard you can't start working as an RN at that time. A couple people actually got kicked out of the program for doing that in the last couple years. They really discourage it. 

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sarahk09 said:

Hi! I have zero idea what job prospects are. I'm only in my first year and communication with years above me is pretty much nonexistent, which was a driving factor in me starting this thread. You can take the NCLEX after year 2 but we've heard you can't start working as an RN at that time. A couple people actually got kicked out of the program for doing that in the last couple years. They really discourage it. 

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for all the detailed info about this program. I know the school doesn't recommend having a full-time job, but it is a challenge for our family. Would you mind sharing the school schedule? How many days per week, and when does the school start?

Thank you in advance. 

Kind ergards,

Priscilla 

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Specializes in Patient Transport/Nurse Assistant.

Hey Sarah,

I wondered if I could get your opinion on something. Since my application, I've been doing things to strengthen my candidacy and my knowledge of the nursing field in general. Recently I became a CNA and an OR assistant. It is definitely a hustle, but I'm getting lots of patient care experience in pre- and post-work and working with staff in the OR to get a more well-rounded experience. Would it be worthwhile to update the admissions committee regarding my application, or do you think that's just doing way too much? 

Thank youuuu! 

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Future RN Green Green said:

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for all the detailed info about this program. I know the school doesn't recommend having a full-time job, but it is a challenge for our family. Would you mind sharing the school schedule? How many days per week, and when does the school start?

Thank you in advance. 

Kind ergards,

Priscilla 

I think it's crazy that they really think people can afford to not work while in school for 3 years. That being said, it is difficult to work with the course load and unpredictable schedule. We don't usually know our schedule for the semester until like a week before we start, which makes it really hard to coordinate with a job. I work about 18 hours a week and I feel like that's even too much sometimes. Clinical placements are always up in the air until the very last minute and are sometimes even on weekends. My schedule this semester is class on Mondays and Fridays and clinicals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

ahendo said:

Hey Sarah,

I wondered if I could get your opinion on something. Since my application, I've been doing things to strengthen my candidacy and my knowledge of the nursing field in general. Recently I became a CNA and an OR assistant. It is definitely a hustle, but I'm getting lots of patient care experience in pre- and post-work and working with staff in the OR to get a more well-rounded experience. Would it be worthwhile to update the admissions committee regarding my application, or do you think that's just doing way too much? 

Thank youuuu! 

I wouldn't bother contacting them, they're about to release decisions and they'd probably just tell you to reapply with the new info next cycle if you don't get in.

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Does anyone know when we'll be hearing back from sfsu about acceptance? 

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sc2023 said:

Does anyone know when we'll be hearing back from sfsu about acceptance? 

They don't give you a date. But we found out on April 17th last year, so it should be soon. 

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Hi , thank you for starting this forum. Do you know how many students are on waitlist got accepted into the program? I'm currently waitlisted and I'm number 12. 

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Tessav said:

Hi , thank you for starting this forum. Do you know how many students are on waitlist got accepted into the program? I'm currently waitlisted and I'm number 12. 

I guess letters are out now then, nice. I'd say at least half of the students in my program were originally waitlisted out of the 20 of us. Lots of people's plans change and not everyone waitlisted will wind up wanting the spot when they're offered it, so I'd say you have a chance of getting in. It can take a long time though, people were being offered spots off the waitlist up to mid August (days before starting classes) 

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Tessav said:

Hi , thank you for starting this forum. Do you know how many students are on waitlist got accepted into the program? I'm currently waitlisted and I'm number 12. 

Hi Tessav,

How do you find out that you are on the waitlist? Did they send you an email?

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sarahk09 said:

I guess letters are out now then, nice. I'd say at least half of the students in my program were originally waitlisted out of the 20 of us. Lots of people's plans change and not everyone waitlisted will wind up wanting the spot when they're offered it, so I'd say you have a chance of getting in. It can take a long time though, people were being offered spots off the waitlist up to mid August (days before starting classes) 

Thank you so much for the information! You just make me feel better and sleep good tonight!! Hopefully I get an offer ♥️

Future RN Green Green said:

Hi Tessav,

How do you find out that you are on the waitlist? Did they send you an email?

Yes , they sent me an email and they gave me the number on waitlist as well. You haven't received anything? 

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