UMSON CNL Fall 2015

PinkEagle · May 8, 2015

wait! What kind of "paperwork" did everyone receive??

kmun911 · May 9, 2015

Contract and deposit info.

therealsj · May 11, 2015

Hello Again...

Just wondering if someone could kindly send me the link so that I can be apart of the FB group that you all have set up. Thank you.

PinkEagle · May 11, 2015

Hello Again...
Just wondering if someone could kindly send me the link so that I can be apart of the FB group that you all have set up. Thank you.

I'll send it to you! :up:

therealsj · May 12, 2015

Thank you PinkEagle!

therealsj · May 12, 2015

I'll send it to you!

OK...Got It! Could not PM you because I am new to the site but I have not registered for orientation/SIPPS yet. I received my acceptance letter in the mail today. Will be taking care of everything in the next day or two.

cjones9841 · May 18, 2015

Hi everyone and congrats to those who got accepted to the CNL program! I am planning to apply to the program for Fall 2016, any advice for someone who has barely started an application yet? :facepalm:

Also, do you think I would have a chance given the fact that my GPA is pretty much the BARE MINIMUM 3.0 (not sure if it will go to a 3.1 based on my last semester grades, which haven't been turned in yet) but still! I am worried about my GPA keeping me from being accepted! Any advice from any lovely person on here would be greatly appreciated.... :yes:

kmun911 · May 18, 2015

Start the process as early as possible and don't wait until deadline to turn in application. Also, make sure you fill out the FAFSA before the deadline. I missed it and completely missed an opportunity for all financial aid. I was totally bummed about that.

The process seems long and the wait seems even longer, but hang in there.

faa125 · May 18, 2015

I agree with everything kmun911 says but definitely still apply even if you feel your GPA is too low. I had a GPA similar to yours, but I definitely believe they look at your overall application. That being said, prerequisites are very important and I think my experience as a volunteer EMT the last few years helped out a lot. Best of luck to you!

kmun911 · May 18, 2015

GPA is just part of the puzzle. I really think they do a great job of evaluating applicants based on the whole application.

I think the interview is pretty crucial.

cjones9841 · May 20, 2015

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the advice. I am going to try to do as much volunteering as possible. I am already about to start volunteering in the NICU at Mercy Hospital and I am beyond excited! Also, I had been contemplating on whether or not I should get a CNA license, but then again, I feel as though that is not necessary. I have a friend who is on the same path as me, but is now a CNA because she thinks it will boost up her chances. What do you guys think?

kmun911 · May 21, 2015

I have zero nursing experience. My bachelor's was in forensics and that is the field I am in now. During the interview I used my medical background from forensics.I would say that it does help to have a background in nursing. It might help you with the program once your accepted. I don't think that having a CNA would be a make or break decision though, but ultimately make your application a little more appealing. This particular program did not focus much on prior patient contact hours, but a CNA license would look good on your resume. Really I think it all depends on the rest of your application. Regardless anyone that meets minimum requirements is granted an interview.

The choice is ultimately yours. I can only say that I was accepted without a CNA and I heard of people who were not accepted who were a CNA.