I went to their website today and found that the nursing application has now been posted. Due date is January 15, 2010. Now it's time to bug my professors for another round of forms and letters. I have one letter, but need the form to get filled out. It's so embarrassing to go back to the same people. I feel like I owe them the world. What's the most number of requests anyone has asked one person?
Anyway back to the application itself. On it you have to choose a Graduate Program Emphasis. If my goal is to become a Diabetes Educator, should I choose Adult Acute CNS or Maternal/Child CNS, or should I choose Public Health? Does anyone know if we can change specialties mid-stream?
VanHalen - Since you seem so knowledgable about this program, what if we take the classes and pass the NCLEX and then decide not to continue with the graduate classes. Can we graduate with a BSN at that point?
I've been wondering that too. I had a friend who went through this program 4+ years ago, and left after the first year with her RN. I wasn't clear if she received a BSN too. Good question!
Good question... but I think most entry level programs don't plan on giving out BSNs once you get your RN. They only give you an MSN at the end of the program, right?
Great update! Thank you. I'm surprised you actually reached a live person. OK, here's a good luck karma fish going out to everyone.
I was suprised myself! I got someone on my... believe it or not, seventh try (Yes, call me crazy, but I just needed to know what's going on). Good thing someone picked up because I was starting to get sick and tired of listening to the same old message over and over again.
I went to a SFSU informational session a few months ago. The Director specifically warned against taking the courses, getting an RN, then dropping out. She said this was not a problem in most cases, except for the employers who required a BSN and above. She said you would not get a BSN this way. Hope this helps :)
Sorry Sugar I have been working and off the site since early AM. Erik is right, what usually happens is that people get thier license and then drop out and sometimes find jobs as RNs, with no AS degree or BSN degree. I think some hospitals/clinics will hire you with just a license? While you probably couldn't get a BSN from SF Stateat that point, I don't see why a person couldn't go for a RN to BSN type of program elsewhere (maybe there are special conditions for one with a license and no AS degree? Although most RN to BSN programs I have read about assume you have the AS degree in pocket, and we are not awarded an AS degree to my knowledge, so be careful!). Then if you have special circumstances, perhaps could elect to come back to the program and continue with an MSN. For me, I want the MSN because I am into all the analysis, but I have heard that there is a high drop out rate after the first 1-1.5 years, post licensure. And Sugar I know you do also since you shared your trajectory with me. Hypothetically though, this is my understanding.
I got in too! Although the Public Health cohort doesn't start until Spring 2011. I was afraid of this possibility after reading posts from last year. I don't know if I want to wait that long. I've got some thinking to do...
Good luck to everyone and thanks for all the helpful conversation!
Congratulations to both LN and xTine for thier acceptances! My good tidings extend to all on this string.
Then whomever found out the truth about notifications, THANK YOU. Now I can get real tense before checking my email, as opposed to handling my physical snail mail.
Yeah I got the email too. I'm accepted for Spring 2011 Adult CNS, they divided the class up again. Looks like I will be declining though, to go to another state school. I'm so glad the wait is over. Congrats to everyone that made it!!
For next years applicants FYI...I only had a 3.4 undergrad GPA, with a 4.0 in the prereqs, so I just can't believe I'm admitted. Its totally possible and not all about crazy numbers. I wrote a personal statement very geared towards the role of Adult Acute Care CNS and talked about how I want to work with patients and their families to plan their care and tied it in with my hospital volunteer experiences and brief experience with clinical research.
Thank you so much for everyone sharing information about the program.
I got into the GMSN program for Maternal/child care CNS. Im reaaaaally happy and excited. I hope this isn't a mistake email sent to random people.
Does anyone else's letter start like
"The School of Nursing Admission Committee is pleased to inform you that we are recommending that the Graduate Division offer you formal admission to the Generic MSN program in the School of Nursing..."
Although the Public Health cohort doesn't start until Spring 2011. I was afraid of this possibility after reading posts from last year. I don't know if I want to wait that long. I've got some thinking to do...
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VanHalen - Since you seem so knowledgable about this program, what if we take the classes and pass the NCLEX and then decide not to continue with the graduate classes. Can we graduate with a BSN at that point?