UMSON Spring 2015

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Hello everyone! I may be a little early with this, but here's a new post for all of you hoping to apply this September 2nd for the Spring 2015 semester at UMSON. You can post questions you have, helpful advice you would like to give (if you're already in the program), etc.

I specifically have a question for those who have already applied to the Spring 2014 semester and got in. When you applied last September, when in November did you get your acceptance letter in the mail? Was it the beginning, middle, or toward the end of November? I'm asking this because the other nursing school I am applying to only gives a 3-week time period after the end of October (when they let you know if you made it in or not) to accept or decline enrollment. So, if I don't make it into UMSON, I'd want to be able to give this other nursing school an answer before the 3-week time period runs out.

afowler77 I'm with you on the working aspect. Like you and hegster, I'll also be needing some money for gas, since I plan on commuting to either nursing school for now. I've talked to my boss about my availability for the coming Spring, and we've agreed for me to work PRN on Saturdays (hours range from 8am-12pm where I work, and the other offsite 7am-1pm). This won't be any problem, though, since I already work Saturday mornings.

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Thanks for the welcome little mango!!! I applied for the Baltimore campus.

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Specializes in NICU.

I plan on working full-time and attending school part-time. I also did that while I was in the clinical portion of nursing school. My boss was/is extremely supportive though.

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I considered going to nursing school part-time, but now I just to get through it as quickly as possible! I'm almost 37, and my son starts college next fall, so I need to be able to make nurse's pay asap!

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Specializes in psych/dementia.

I have worked (roughly) every other Saturday night (7p-7a) throughout the program and I am finishing the 16 month CNL program. My job can have some down time for studying, though to be honest, it's nice to NOT study for a night also. The hardest part was switching from nights to days for early morning Monday classes as I am a night person to begin with.

Would I recommend it? Probably not. It really depends on the person. Is it possible? Yes, though not full time in my opinion.

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My job is the same, smoup! There is plenty of downtime after the first two hours, so I'm not too worried about work getting in the way of sleep and schoolwork.

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I'm working a 9-5 now, so there's just no way I can continue here once school starts. I'm socking $$ away for tuition now. I won't work during my first semester, but I'm hoping I can get a PRN CNA/PCT job after my first semester and work a lot of hours over breaks and one shift a week during the school year.

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Ack! I don't even work in healthcare yet! I work retail. Even during slow periods, I have to always be "on" and can't study at work at all. Not to mention that I'm not getting any experience in the healthcare field. I keep applying to hospital admin jobs, but can't get an interview.

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Specializes in NICU.

I would strongly advise getting a student nurse position if you can or a tech position..I feel it would make it so much easier to get a job once you are done...everyone that was a tech when I was in nursing school has a job now..given they passed their boards of course..

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There was a thread on here which I stumbled upon after one of the UMSON Shady Grove Open Houses, and said it apparently looks better if you've had healthcare experience (even just secretarial work or janitorial, as long as you're working inside of a healthcare facility). However, I've seen from previous cycles that they admit people without healthcare experience, so afowler77 I think you'll be fine as long as your grades and references as good!

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Ok so I'm freaking out. My application says requirements outstanding......but I I know I sent everything in and I have proof that I sent everything in. What do I do??? Is it too late to call them about this?

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I think you should definitely call them on Monday to check!!

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