UMB Spring 2010 Applicants (BSN or CNL)

guest10 · Nov 26, 2009

So for those of us who haven't heard back from UMB yet, does that mean we were not accepted into the program?? My status has not changed....and it's soooooo annoying!!

It may mean that the first round of offers have gone out and that you are on a waiting list. As you can see by this thread, not everyone who is given an offer will accept it, in which case they go to the waiting list to fill that seat. So, if anyone out there has an offer and will turn it down - please be kind and do it quickly.

dag26 · Nov 26, 2009

Grey Lady,

Will they give the provisional-admit students a call as well? And if provisional-admit does mean we get in, what else do we need to do other than get our immunizations, cpr certification, and deposit?

guest10 · Nov 27, 2009

I don't know about whether you would get a call but if you do get an offer all you would need to do to nail it is to sign the agreement and send in your deposit. All that other stuff about CPR and immunizations would be later. And the provisional part would refer to your grades in any classes you are taking this semester - you would need Bs or better to solidify your admission. Best of luck!

repurifyfantasy · Nov 27, 2009

Im in!!!!!! I got my phone call on Wedn!

Blondell · Nov 27, 2009

Congrats everyone I will be seeing you all in Baltimore campus in January.

guest10 · Nov 27, 2009

Congratulations! Welcome to UMB!

thethumbs · Nov 27, 2009

Just got my packet today. Anyone else having trouble logging in? I am not authorized, yet. I was ready to sign up for classes but it says I'm not in the system.

Also is it possible to use a mac in nursing school? I saw the DELL they offer in the packet is 1200$. For 1200$ I would rather have a new Mac but I don't want to be the one suffering through platform incompatibilities.

Anyone?

RosesArePink · Nov 28, 2009

I don't know about the computer... I'd call someone down there or hope a student answers your question...

Does anyone know what the + si means after the teacher's name?

Sub: NURS 304

Course: INTRO TO PROF NURSING PRACTICE

CRN: 20687

Sec: 01

Crd: 4

Inst: Conway, L + si

Day: T

Time: 0830-1020

Thank you!

dorkalicious · Nov 28, 2009

Just got my packet today. Anyone else having trouble logging in? I am not authorized, yet. I was ready to sign up for classes but it says I'm not in the system.
Also is it possible to use a mac in nursing school? I saw the DELL they offer in the packet is 1200$. For 1200$ I would rather have a new Mac but I don't want to be the one suffering through platform incompatibilities.
Anyone?

When you all start I will be begining my senior year here at UMB-SG campus (yay!!) You can certainly use Mac laptops. Most students prefer Mac, and have not had issues with compatibility, just make sure you have the Microsoft Office software for Mac so that you are able to open up PowerPoints and Word Documents.

You don't have to have a laptop if you don't want, although if you do, it will certainly save on money on paper and ink (from having to print ppt slides). Its really your own personal preference. I've seen many come back this semester with new laptops, but I personally prefer the old school paper printout of my slides. Again, its personal preference. But I'll have to just add that in your first semester you are carrying so many books around that you might want to cut back on weight in your backpack! Just go for the first week or two and get a feel for what you would prefer and then decide then if you prefer to purchase a laptop.

Hope that helps

thethumbs · Nov 28, 2009

I definitely like to print things out (sorry trees) so I can make notes on them. I did my pre reqs at the community college and we were able to print out slides from power point in their computer lab for free. Hopefully we can do the same at Shady Grove.

Great news about the Mac compatibility. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.

guest10 · Nov 28, 2009

Just got my packet today. Anyone else having trouble logging in? I am not authorized, yet. I was ready to sign up for classes but it says I'm not in the system.
Also is it possible to use a mac in nursing school? I saw the DELL they offer in the packet is 1200$. For 1200$ I would rather have a new Mac but I don't want to be the one suffering through platform incompatibilities.
Anyone?

Call the I T Help Desk on Monday about the Mac at 410 706-HELP. Maybe they can warn you of any issues. Also, on the school website somewhere are the minimum requirements for any computer you would need. As for printing for free - I am afraid those days are over. At Shady Grove I am pretty sure printing or copying in the Library or Computer Labs is 10 cents a page and I would guess that's what it costs on main campus as well. Also, be aware that sometimes the powerpoint might not be available until just before class.

One last thing - at Shady Grove the entire campus is wireless but you need to take your laptop to the IT folks to have it configured - it only takes a couple of minutes and they are open almost all the time.

RosesArePink · Nov 28, 2009

When looking at the class schedules:

Does anyone know what the + si means after the teacher's name means in the class schedule? There are si + all over the schedule and some have them and some don't why?