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?
Does anybody know if spaces are opening up? How does one find out if spaces are opening up? In previous years, people heard word but then they started in June so everything happened pretty fast... If anyone hears anything, please let me/us know the haps! I'm dyin' to hear word...
I am not sure about movement, but I did find out that I am #8 of 16 for the spring cohort. I had applied for fall, but they split the class up based on specialty.
Guys, I hope we make it. I am really hoping, and I check my email almost hourly even though I know it could take weeks to hear anything.
If anyone hears of spaces opening, or if anyone knows of anyone who may be declining (for spring) - no need to share names, but let us know. I don't want to pester admissions, but perhaps a "hi I am still interested and how are things looking email" would be in order early next week. If I hear anything, I will share the news. Whatever the case, it is nice to have a glimmer of hope. After all, they would not have waiting lists if they did not serve a purpose. Keep the faith.
I just received an email a few days ago that I have been put on the wait list for the GMSN program. I was wondering which speciality starts in the spring instead of the fall? Do you guys know how many people are usually accepted into the program and how many people on the wait list usually gets accepted? I am worried to call the school to find out my wait list number. Sorry, I am new to allnurses so lots of questions Good luck to everyone, I hope to meet you guys this upcoming fall!!
Pediatrics CNS starts in the fall, and I think Community Health and Acute Care CNS start in the spring. I don't know about the Women's Health, or Nursing Administration concentrations. Based on the dialouge from previous strings/years, people are usually called from the waitlist. I don't think each of the posters who were called could have all been number ones, but however many they tap from the list, per concentration, is variable. I investigated dates from the past, and the average was 3 weeks between waitlisters being notified of being waitlisted, to their being offered admission (via email, usually). I emailed one person pulled from the waitlist in 2007, and I asked what number they were but so far, no response. I thought about emailing a few of the others who experienced the same fate and subsequently got in, but I have decided not to bother anyone else and ride it out. So, if anything can be gleaned from previous years, hopefully in another two weeks we'll get happy news.
I would love to get an idea if spaces are opening up, but it is mystery. We have heard of people who have been waitlisted in the past and not gotten in, but based on what I have read, I have heard of more instances of people getting in from the waitlist.
Getting an idea of where you fall helps to plan next moves, and who knows, you could be the elusive, highly coveted numero uno.
I know I am repeating myself, but if anyone knows if spaces are opening up, it would be way cool to pass the info... Thanks to all!
Then Sunshine, you said you were emailed a few days ago? Not last Thursday? I am just curious. Also, what is your concentration? Mine is Adult Acute Care.
I'm guessing that we'll hear some time after May 20th since that is the cut off for acceptance. I know that there were 16 spots on the waitlist for the Acute Care option. I also thought that there were 40 spots per cohort, but now not so sure.
Thank you for all of the information. When I applied, I was not aware that I had to chose an emphasis... so my personal statement did not reflect this. Instead, on my personal statement, I told them what my long term goal was-eventually becoming an FNP. I did see on their website that they do have a NP concentration.. I'm not sure if this is correct, but I believe we can chose this in addition to our emphasis after we finish our classes?
As for me, I emailed SFSU and they told me that I am put on the wait list for Nursing Administration (which starts this fall). It would have helped if I knew I could chose an emphasis, but its okay if I can do the NA emphasis track and then become an NP thats all that matters.
I see on the website that it is a 7 semester program, does this include summer or is it going to take a total of 4 years? Good luck with everyone that is waiting!! I hope we all hear back soon!!
Wow, Sunshine! Electing no emphasis was risky! The FNP program is not automatically added, it's not an MSN FNP adjunct program. You will still have to apply to the FNP certification after you have 500 hours of clinical and/or work experience as an MSN, either the 500 hours or a year of consecutive work. You will still need to go through one more application process and wait it out. You will need to submit grades from grad school, and provide three letters of reccomendation, a statement, etc. Nursing administration is very executive, and there isn't much contact with patients - it is the business end, "behind the scenes." Nonetheless, it will not stop you from getting your FNP if that is what you want. It could be an advantage, say you want to join a practice with a few physicians, like a cardiology practice, and you are the sole NP. Your business and administrative experience, on top of your bedside skills (keep those constant somehow, like a job once a week in primary care), will make you a very attractive prospective partner to physicians who are looking for an NP to buy into a practice. Could be very "cush." Then it is common knowledge that you pull a higher salary than your clinical peers. Sky is the limit, Sun.
I have wonderful news, I got into the program today. They said they are splitting up the acute care CNS and some students start in the fall (which I didn't know) and others start in the spring. My letter says I will start in the fall (which changed from what I had been originally told). The deepest wishes of my heart have been answered, and I am grateful beyond words. SUGAR YOU ARE NEXT, BABY. Didn't I tell you the score?! ;-)
Then for those of you who have yet to apply, anything is possible. Get the best grades you possibly can now (forget about the past), and get a good volunteer position - like in the ER or ICU and have patient interaction. And make a name for yourself among the nurses by how seriously you assist them. Don't just come in for an hour or two twiddling your thumbs and stare at the walls. Starting thinking methodically!
It is with great honor that I accept this gift of nursing school, at such a well reputed nursing school. Truly, this was against all odds, and I thank God for His gifts which have been so incredibly forthcoming in my life.
Since posting earlier, I recieved a correction email from the department that they are indeed splitting Acute Care up, and some will start in the fall, & some in the spring - however the correction is that I am still slated for spring. Okay, whenever, I have waited a long time, so a leisurley 6 months sounds just peachy to me. I think I am going to take Spanish and use the time to attempt to become practically bilingual, and memorize conversational Spanish that one would use in the hospital. Sounds perfect!
Good luck to everyone, I hope to meet you guys this upcoming fall!!
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Does anybody know if spaces are opening up? How does one find out if spaces are opening up? In previous years, people heard word but then they started in June so everything happened pretty fast... If anyone hears anything, please let me/us know the haps! I'm dyin' to hear word...