Union University Fall 2016

megt · Jan 29, 2016

Thank you!!! :) I applied at the beginning of November and got a phone call/e-mail on December 10. I'm not sure if that is typical though, because I really think she just pulled out my application and processed it very quickly because of the e-mail I had sent. It definitely doesn't hurt to ask them when you should expect to hear of a decision especially if you are looking at other programs! I hope you find out soon! I know waiting is no fun.

megt · Jan 29, 2016

Yes, I forgot to mention that! I'll be at the Jackson campus! Thank you so much and congrats to you too! I can't wait to meet everyone!

rollypolly17 · Jan 30, 2016

Wow! That is very inspirational. All of the work that you have done is amazing. I did not know that Union did mission trips but I will check out the link. What medical organization would you recommend in California? I would like to do some research into this. :)

capricornar · Jan 30, 2016

Hey everyone!!! I applied to the Jackson location as well for this Fall. I am currently waiting for my decision!!!

NURSE2b_AtlÃ©ticoMadrid · Jan 31, 2016

Welcome capricornar, be sure to plant a seed with the admissions staff via e-mail or phone informing them of your keen desire to attend UU. Also mention that you are in the process of selecting prospective programs. This may help facilitate a faster response.

capricornar · Jan 31, 2016

Okay I will send them an email on Monday. Thank you!

NURSE2b_AtlÃ©ticoMadrid · Jan 31, 2016

I had a question for all my future classmates; are you planning on renting a place in the Jackson area? Are you considering on having a fellow ABSN student for a room mate? or do you just prefer the freedom of having your own place? For those of you living at home in the area, can you recommend a safe area to consider renting an apartment? Some apartments have mini gyms and pools, I figure having those amenities would be nice. Chime in and feel free to give solid recommendations on rent/housing.:)

NURSE2b_AtlÃ©ticoMadrid · Feb 1, 2016

For those accepted, I know how excited you are to begin the program. Have any of you taken any extra steps to prepare for future subject material? I downloaded a torrent file of the pathophysiology text and I plan on reviewing that material this month. It comes with a Q&A Study guide so I think I'll put that to use. Assuming I can keep my grades were I'd want them, I really want to make that lateral transfer to the FNP program at UU. If inquiring minds read the program catalog you'll see that the top candidates from our program can enter the FNP program. The CRNA program would be an interesting option as well, but I definitely would want a year in the OR or ICU before I entertain the role of a CRNA, unless their program is designed in a way were the OR/ICU experience isn't absolutely necessary. Mind you the anesthesiologist during his/her last year in med school probably receives less time than a year in both the OR/ICU combined. The CRNA program is a DNP program, so I assume there is as much academic preparation as there is clinical preparation for the new role. On this website I remember reading a CRNA who left the OR life to become an FNP. I like analytical settings, but I also want a rewarding career driven more on personal fulfillment than financial compensation. Then again, I've read through the numerous forum entries on this website that most begin to love their role as an FNP only after the 2nd or 3rd year of practice. And that has me thinking does the practitioner role become too much for those who weren't always 100% convinced that they wanted to be a practitioner. I've always wanted to be a practitioner and I believe healing/medicine should be centered on a very personable level with the patient (my inspiration on that idea comes from Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams). I want my beside manner to maybe not be as playful as his, but with nursing we get to connect with our patient on a different level than the MD. I've worked on medical missions with Med Students in California and I was not impressed with their bedside mannerism. They were students and most flocked together like cocky doctors minus a few. Now that could be a reflection of the school they are attending, but I've only met two doctors in my whole entire life (n=12 "that i could remember") that went beyond the call of duty in treating me or another patient. One was a DO and the other was a female MD from Mexico who saved my life. The latter had a humble family practice treating patients from 8am to midnight. Imagine a empathetic doctor who works more than a 12 hour day treating poor patients in her community and manages to greet every patient with decency and a smile. She was the turning point for me and even to this day is a constant inspiration and is always in my prayers. I would like to be part of a generation of practitioners (FNPs), who have a positive affect on patients in that same manner. Hopefully some of my Union classmates feel the same way, I'd hate to be the outlier in the group. Have a nice day everyone!

NURSE2b_AtlÃ©ticoMadrid · Feb 7, 2016

I'm 70% confident I'll be heading to UU come August. But have any of my future classmates debated between their expensive MEPN offer from another program and their ABSN offer with UU? I wish we had more participants in this forum discussion (its becoming a little one-sided). Did any apply to PA school? If you chose nursing over the PA route I'd like to hear why? Passing the board exam from a school with a stellar reputation should be my #1 priority, but I'm still lingering about the idea of earning a 2nd Bachelors. I knew I would have these thoughts before applying, I just don't understand why they are reemerging now. Whats that saying "he who doubts is like the waves of the sea blown and tossed by the wind", I don't think that counsel is gender specific. But a little dialog here would be welcomed. You all have a nice weekend.

rollypolly17 · Feb 10, 2016

I got accepted to the Germantown location. Super excited. Anyone going to the Germantown campus let me know!! I am not sure if there is a facebook group yet!

NURSE2b_AtlÃ©ticoMadrid · Feb 10, 2016

Congrats Jramz, I am very happy for you

rollypolly17 · Feb 10, 2016

Hey Nurse2b! I did think about PA school but I do believe that NPs have more autonomy which is why I would like to go the nursing route. I did however like that the PA program is 2 years. There are obviously many more factors that went into my decision. I really wanted to apply to a MEPN program but my timing was off after living abroad so my options were limited because of having to wait to do prerequisites and exams and being limited to only TN.

What are you having doubts about exactly? Do you want to go the PA route instead or through a MEPN program? Also, you mentioned that UU may push strong students through to the NP school ...so it may not be that much of a difference from direct entry master's program. I'm guessing.

Well, it's okay to have doubts every once in a while. It's important to be thoughtful while making these decisions and that's a sign that you're considerable all options and trying to make a smart move. It's totally understandable. Yesterday, I wondered a bit as well.