SFSU GMSN Fall 2014

jll89 · Apr 17, 2014

Hmm mine gets stuck too. Oh well I guess I shouldn't worry about it unless I get in!

nurseshellyRN · Apr 17, 2014

yeah, I followed the directions and got to the "view financial aid" part but it goes nowhere when I click it. I guess I shouldn't worry about it either haha.

fancyeyes, BSN, RN · Apr 17, 2014

yup, ignored that email, it's probably a mass email intended for actual students.

max79 · Apr 18, 2014

Hope everyone is faring well! SFSU is my #1 choice and of course the school that notifies way later than everyone else it seems! I asked and they said that they received 120 applications and are still accepting only 20 students which puts the acceptance rate at 16.7% which is very competitive. I really want to get a degree as a CNS so I am holding my breath.

I found out today that I was waitlisted at UCLA (ie. will not get in because the # is so high) AND that I was accepted to USF on the same day soooooooo, needless to say, I want to hear from SFSU already!! Has anyone else received acceptances and is holding out for this decision? Would love to hear from others!! And, good luck to everyone!

fancyeyes, BSN, RN · Apr 18, 2014

Congrats Max! I applied to USF spring semester and got rejected, not bothering my recs to apply again. It's a great school just super expensive $$$

master641215 · Apr 18, 2014

Congratulations, Max79! Looks like you'll be a nurse in no time!

As for viewing the financial aid, I wonder why no one else can see it. I'm able to see mine, but I'm wondering if it's because I'm a previous student? Not sure...

jll89 · Apr 18, 2014

Congrats @max79!!! That's awesome!! Funny because we applied to the same schools...I have yet to hear back from USF but got waitlisted at UCLA too. Sounds like you're in a great position though! Would be cool if we ended up in the same cohort.

jennana · Apr 18, 2014

Hi, I haven't commented yet because I didn't have anything to add until now.

I too got the email for financial aid but was able to view it after logging in and had the option to accept the offer but I didn't click anything yet. I'm not a previous student. My application status still says complete, not admitted. I hope we all find out soon! Good luck!

max79 · Apr 18, 2014

@fancyeyes yes, USF is incredibly expensive and that scares me! @jil89 that would be awesome! Your wait list position is great - you will for sure get into UCLA. What is your first choice? I also applied to an MSM ABSN program though my priority is to get an MSN. I just wanted to cover all my options.

I was waiting to apply for financial aid until I knew where I was attending. Did I miss a deadline?

jll89 · Apr 18, 2014

@max79 I can't decide what my first choice would be if I got into all 3 :-/ why is SFSU your first choice? They all have their pros and cons...UCLA has a highly ranked program that only takes 2 years, but I'd have to move to LA (I'm from SF) and I heard the commute to the hospitals would be awful. USF is expensive, but great because it takes 2 years and I could live at home. SFSU is a cheaper alternative, but it does take 3 years and they cut their precepter program. So, you would turn down USF for SFSU, or UCLA?

Yes I think you missed the deadline for FAFSA. I would try to apply anyway to try and get something. No one really knows which school they'll get into yet, but they let you choose up to 10 possibilities. Good luck!

max79 · Apr 18, 2014

Thanks for the info @jil89! It has been forever since I applied for financial aid because I'm old lol!

Yes, I would choose SFSU over UCLA and USF but that is just me. I am hoping and praying I get in. But, it is your personal decision and you have to do what is right for you!!

My opinion is based on what I've read and the advice given to me by the Nurse Practitioner I volunteered for at UCSF. Apparently, the CNL position is not visible in hospitals nor really known of at all. This really floored me when I asked someone I respected and who I know is highly respected in the #7 hospital in the country and she had a puzzled look on her face and shook her head. Because it is a generalist, you essentially will be an RN and when you're ready for a management role who knows if one would be available. The only place who really seems to be on board with the CNL position is the VA Hospitals. I want to be a CNS and have a specialized area - this is also considered an APN which a CNL is not considered. SFSU does still have their preceptor program for the GMSN. I made sure to ask A LOT of questions about it. It was just eliminated for the BSN. You can look at the 3 years several ways. It will be nice to have summers off to recharge and possibly work. I received my CNA a month ago and hope I might be able to work over the summers which would just prepare us more for when we do hit the floor as a nurse. I am from the LA area, went to UCLA as an undergrad so yes, the traffic has gotten absolutely ridiculous! But, yes, UCLA is an amazing school and a beautiful campus and a highly respected program so I see how you may be torn. I also think that the cost of SFSU is absolutely a steal! for the education you are getting. Having taken some pre-reqs at the school, I know the quality of the teaching and would be happy to attend and I attended both Berkeley and UCLA as an undergrad so my benchmark is high. I also don't want to graduate with a huge amount of debt. You can read a lot on all nurses about the CNL role versus the CNS if you search. This may be helpful to you!

Anyway, would love to know your thoughts too!

nurseshellyRN · Apr 19, 2014

Hi, I haven't commented yet because I didn't have anything to add until now.
I too got the email for financial aid but was able to view it after logging in and had the option to accept the offer but I didn't click anything yet. I'm not a previous student. My application status still says complete, not admitted. I hope we all find out soon! Good luck!

I was able to view my financial aid when I logged in from my phone, but still not on my computer. I know it doesn't really matter until we know whether we got in anyway, but I was curious lol.