I think the time UMaryland is taking to make their decision is ridiculous. Towson is already putting my information through and signing me up for classes. I would have liked to have a choice, but I feel like this delay has made the choice for me and I'm irritated with Maryland's lack of organization and speed in this decision!!! Argh!
It is totally understandable to see the delay as a lack of organization. Believe me, UMB knows that we are losing promising candidates because of it - it is our nightmare, too. In addition to the applications for CNL and BSN programs, the Office of Admissions is processing applications for the 12 masters' specialties. Altogether, there are thousands of applicants. It is a huge job.
I think the time UMaryland is taking to make their decision is ridiculous. Towson is already putting my information through and signing me up for classes. I would have liked to have a choice, but I feel like this delay has made the choice for me and I'm irritated with Maryland's lack of organization and speed in this decision!!! Argh!
I have heard it said that the national attrition rate for nursing schools is 25%. Ours is closer to 10 to 15%. It's a slippery number because it only counts people who do not graduate on time and does not include people who drop out a semester but then return or who drop a class and then repeat it, graduating a semester later than they should have. And, of course, it will change from year to year. Nursing school is tough and some people find they have to slow down. Then, life happens - pregnancy, family emergencies, you name it. And then there are people who find out after they start that nursing school is not what they expected, or that the profession is not what they expected. If I had to guess - and this is just from my experience at my campus for the last five years - I would put the real attrition rate at between 5 and 8%.
Thanks Grey Lady! In the first semester of my BSN program, we've had close to 50% decide not to come back next semester. Not because they are failing out, but because they are unhappy with the program we are in. Most people are applying to MD because they know it's a better school. I'm still weighing my options, but I just wanted to make sure it wasn't the same type of thing there!
Thanks Grey Lady! In the first semester of my BSN program, we've had close to 50% decide not to come back next semester. Not because they are failing out, but because they are unhappy with the program we are in. Most people are applying to MD because they know it's a better school. I'm still weighing my options, but I just wanted to make sure it wasn't the same type of thing there!
Wow! That is amazing. I certainly hope your school is addressing this - I can't imagine how it will survive if it does not. Of the few students I know who dropped out of our program, none of them listed that as the reason.
I am not surprised that the drop-out rate at UMB is low. The students are surely tenacious, steadfast, determined, and driven. These traits are characteristic of all of us who have WAITED AND CONTINUE TO WAIT FOR TWO & ONE-HALF MONTHS FOR A "BLEEPING" DECISION!!!!
I am not surprised that the drop-out rate at UMB is low. The students are surely tenacious, steadfast, determined, and driven. These traits are characteristic of all of us who have WAITED AND CONTINUE TO WAIT FOR TWO & ONE-HALF MONTHS FOR A "BLEEPING" DECISION!!!!
YOU BETCHA!! See? Your education to become a superior nurse has already started! Seriously - hang in there - we want you!
How is it viewed if you left a school that loses about half of each incoming class? & how are classes calculated if they are not needed for the nursing program, such as, calculus 3 differential equations, but I got a C- in it. At the time it was required for my major, but I now know I want to do nursing? I am hoping to apply for Fall 2010 or Spring 2011 (depends on if I get off this waitlist for classes!...eek!) and I don't understand the 3.0 GPA thanks!
Good luck to everyone that's waiting for Spring 2010 !!!!
How is it viewed if you left a school that loses about half of each incoming class? & how are classes calculated if they are not needed for the nursing program, such as, calculus 3 differential equations, but I got a C- in it. At the time it was required for my major, but I now know I want to do nursing? I am hoping to apply for Fall 2010 or Spring 2011 (depends on if I get off this waitlist for classes!...eek!) and I don't understand the 3.0 GPA thanks!
Good luck to everyone that's waiting for Spring 2010 !!!!
Those are questions for the Office of Admissions but I can tell you this. They are pretty hard and fast about the 3.0 science GPA requirement for the four science courses that we require. They will also weigh more heavily your most recent work as more indicative of your academic talent. It does not hurt, however, to explain a blemish on your transcripts in your essay. We are also looking for a 3.0 overall GPA. It will help you if you can list some healthcare experience in your resume - volunteer or paid. You should really attend an Information Session before submitting your application - they are listed on the school website.
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I think the time UMaryland is taking to make their decision is ridiculous. Towson is already putting my information through and signing me up for classes. I would have liked to have a choice, but I feel like this delay has made the choice for me and I'm irritated with Maryland's lack of organization and speed in this decision!!! Argh!