Okay I have searched far and wide to find a topic relating to this but have only found older ones... I mean come on guys the world isn't really going to end December 2012. So here's to the 2012 application cycle!
I have a ton of questions for those who are applying and those who have applied and those who are in the program. Any and all input will be much appreciated. Also just so you know, I will be attending the October 1st open house.
If I were to describe myself, I would say grade-wise I am not the strongest candidate for JHU's nursing program as it is considered top in the nation. HOWEVER I have great experience and recommendations to cancel that out. I am also trying really really hard to make those essays seem great but only 300 words?
So to anyone reading this post, what do you think I can do to make myself a stronger applicant?
Relating to specifically JHU, I have heard a million different things about their program. From "it really sucks and is not worth it" to "best program EVER". JHU is supposed to be a school that is the leader in research and also has a global perspective. Can anyone else tell me what is so special about JHU's nursing program? What is your personal experience with it?
As far as location and campus, I think it doesn't matter as long as the educational program is incredible.
p.s. You are awesome for reading my novel. There have been many a times where I skipped over long posts.
Oh, I didn't realize it was that early. Yeah I'd expect you'd find out soon and I'd email them as well to ask. They have been responding to emails really quickly.
a) most students in my program had the classic ii (i think it's the one that the bookstore recommends you get).i wouldn't worry about getting a fancy / nice stethoscope right now, just get a decent littman and go from there, for basic things, taking bp, listening to heart sounds and breath sounds any decent littman will be okay. on a side note, the bookstore recommends you purchase a tape measure, percussion hammer, etc (i wouldn't buy these until you're told in clinical or class that you actually need them...i never ended up buying them and a bunch of my classmates ended up never even opening them). they had a bunch of them for us to use during our labs and in the hospital we just used their equipment.
b) you can bring your computer to school to take notes on, most if not all lectures have powerpoint slides you can download. a few people brought their laptops to take notes on, but i'd say the majority just printed them out and wrote on them. i wouldn't worry about getting a new laptop, you really won't be doing anything too intensive on it. you'll be doing care plans, writing papers, etc. probably the most computer intensive thing you'll be doing is going online to watch video lectures...
Aggie, I wondered if it was truly necessary to get a percussion hammer, tape measure, pen light, etc... Good to know that it's not I actually had a friend who graduated from the program a couple years ago and she had her stethoscope stolen so perhaps I will go with the Classic ii...especially since it sounds like we really only need to hear the 'basics.' I'm glad to hear that my trusty current computer just might suffice. I couldn't imagine that I'd need anything super-powerful, but then I wondered if we'd be doing any of those simulation labs (that eat up RAM) on our personal computers...but it sounds like maybe we won't be doing much of that . Thank you so much!
I was planning to attend the Accepted Students' Day, but I'm coming all the way from California, and it just seems like such a high cost to fly out there April 20th, and then basically fly out there again to move over there in May to start the summer. Is everyone planning to attend? Also, does anyone know what day they're going to move out there? Since classes start May 29th, I'm thinking I'll give myself at least a week and move out there May 21st to have enough time to move/buy things/acclimate. I am still torn about having a car or not. I really want to sell my car and just not worry about it for the next 3 years (insurance, etc.).
Since I'm applying for the Fall and I have a summer class that most likely ends the first week of July, if I get accepted, I will be moving mid-July and classes start the end of August I believe. I just had my interview and although I don't think I did as well as I could've, I'm still hopeful.
Also, what gym do people use? Does JHU have a good gym for a reasonable price? I think I saw that it was $180/year, but not sure if it's actually decent. Doesn't look like there's a 24 hour fitness out there, which are pretty common in California. Any other suggestions? Thanks!
The nursing students I talked to said there is a gym that is pretty nice that you can use for $10/month. Maybe they meant $15 if you got the $180 number?
I belong to Ballys although my membership is suspended since my local Ballys is sucky. I may reinstate my membership if there is a decent Ballys in Baltimore.
I also used to belong to a Crossfit gym. It was fun but pricey and I quit to save money for nursing school.
24 hour fitness doesn't seem to have much presence out here. And doing a general search of Baltimore gyms, most of the gyms seem to be independent rather than chains. I don't see some of the chains we have here in other parts of Maryland.
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I don't know about JHH nursing school, but I was employed at JHH for about 6 years, initially as a travel nurse then I signed on as a permanent employee. I like the hospital b/c it is a teaching hospital, the residents are often accessible more quickly than the MD's Otherwise the hospital is on the cutting edge of the latest medical info. This is the only hospital I have worked where I have used leeches on a patient to control bleeding. I think working there for the experience is the best. But JHH is in need of a union because they don't always do the right thing for their nurses. But since you have been accepted into the nursing program I will stick with that. God Bless.
heard back from JHU admissions re: summer entry BSN timeline. They said admissions notices would be mailed out "sometime next month." Not really the answer I was hoping for.
I just received my response from JHU...denied. I think at first I thought I would be ok...then 10 minutes later it wasn't ok. But such is life. I'll be focused on my other programs. Just came back from an interview with another program so who knows. Maybe it will open another opportunity. Best of luck to those still in the running :) This program is extremely difficult to get into so I congratulate anyone and everyone who gets in. Good luck!!!
I received a letter in the mail. It stated I was not accepted to the BS program. So in essence I will not be reviewed by the masters program either. I believe I may have lacked a strong enough undergraduate background for the program as far as GPA goes because my pre reqs were straight A's, had extensive volunteer work, and work in the health industry. I am going to call and see if they can explain weaknesses in my application.
So here's to the 2012 application cycle!
I actually had a friend who graduated from the program a couple years ago and she had her stethoscope stolen so perhaps I will go with the Classic ii...especially since it sounds like we really only need to hear the 'basics.' I'm glad to hear that my trusty current computer just might suffice. I couldn't imagine that I'd need anything super-powerful, but then I wondered if we'd be doing any of those simulation labs (that eat up RAM) on our personal computers...but it sounds like maybe we won't be doing much of that . Thank you so much!
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Oh, I didn't realize it was that early. Yeah I'd expect you'd find out soon and I'd email them as well to ask. They have been responding to emails really quickly.