UMSON CNL FALL 2020

Mrose · Aug 9, 2020

On 8/5/2020 at 6:55 PM, Jasmine Blowe said:
Hello all! CONGRATS to those who are starting this fall, do you all have any interview tips for Spring 2021 applicants? I have my interview this upcoming Monday!

Thanks! Good luck. It feels more like a conversation than an interview. If you read previous tips from other cohort chats they are spot on. I felt like I just talked about why what I was doing now lead me to be interested in this program. They want to make sure you are a good match as it’s a rigorous program. I was a bit nervous but as it went on I felt super comfortable and it felt like a normal flowing conversation.

17 hours ago, Ciara Williams said:
I applied for Spring 2021 and received an invitation for an interview! It’s this upcoming Tuesday, any tips ?

Hi Ciara, please see what I said to @Jasmine Blowe. Just be yourself and elaborate on your interests and what lead to6 to be interested in the program.

trypanophobia counselor · Mar 15, 2021

Hey all!

I was just accepted into the Fall 2021 cohort and was wondering if there are any current UMSON CNL students who would be willing to share their experience? I’m currently trying to decide between Johns Hopkins and UMD - leaning more towards UMD because of the affordability factor, but still have a few questions about program dynamic, clinicals, etc. I’d really appreciate any insight anyone could give!

1. Is the culture more collaborative vs. competitive?

2. Do you feel like the cohort size is too small or just right?

3. How has the clinical experience been so far? Will you have to work night shift and what days/times would that be?

4. How are the professors (honestly)?

5. What’s the best thing about the program and what’s one thing you wish you could change?

summer123 · Apr 23, 2021

On 2/10/2020 at 9:51 PM, K_Trauma_RN said:

Hello!

I'm currently in the UMSON CNL Program and will be graduating in May! Hallelujah!! What can I tell you about this program?......

Is it hard? Yes. The first semester is a doozy! And from what I hear this is the case for most nursing programs. It is a lot of material to understand, analyze and apply. It is not like any other major or program so throw your previous experiences out the window. After the first semester things lighten up a bit but then ALL THE RESEARCH COMES! There's lots of support for writing papers and conducting evidence based research papers so take advantage of it. After that, smooth sailing.

What are the clinical experiences like? Honestly, you really can't get better than UMMC Shock Trauma, Johns Hopkins, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Walter Reid... to name a few. These are all clinical locations myself or my classmates have had. Now, for first and second semester the options are limited but the OB, Pediatrics, Psych, and Community clinicals are expansive. As is practicum. It makes a difference when you're applying to jobs as I'm learning now.

Living in Baltimore... I actually live in PG County and commute. The first semester it was really tough as I was on campus 4-5 days a week. However, after first semester it's more like 2-3 days a week. The summers are tougher depending on where your clincals are. I was in Bmore twice a week and Annapolis the other 2. From what I hear living in Bmore isn't so bad. The student housing is nice and very close to campus. Be sure to read the housing webpage to get some insight on safety in and around campus if that's a concern.

What else can I say???? I'm very happy to be done to get my life back. LOL. But honestly, I've had very positive experiences in the program and the fruit is coming to bare. I've had 4 job offers already and haven't even taken my mid-terms. That's UMSON! I'm open to questions.

Thank you for sharing about your experience! I have been accepted for the Fall 2021 corhort. Just curious if there are any instructors that you advise future students to "avoid"?