University of Minnesota MSN Fall 2020

jaredsmom · Jan 10, 2020

18 minutes ago, ash_alford said:
I just got an email instructing me to sign up for an interview slot! I was starting to think we might have to wait until next week but, I’m happy I don’t have to wait out the weekend. Anyone else?

Congratulations! I am happy for you. I received my rejection letter just now. I feel really sad, but everything happens for a reason.

ash_alford · Jan 10, 2020

42 minutes ago, jaredsmom said:
Congratulations! I am happy for you. I received my rejection letter just now. I feel really sad, but everything happens for a reason.

I'm sorry! It would have been nice to be in a cohort with you. Have you thought about applying to St. Kate's? They have a similar Direct Entry MSN program that starts in the Spring of 2021. Their application is due at the end of June and they also use NursingCAS.

https://www.stkate.edu/academics/academic-programs/gc-nursing-msn-entry-level

jaredsmom · Jan 10, 2020

36 minutes ago, ash_alford said:
I'm sorry! It would have been nice to be in a cohort with you. Have you thought about applying to St. Kate's? They have a similar Direct Entry MSN program that starts in the Spring of 2021. Their application is due at the end of June and they also use NursingCAS.
https://www.stkate.edu/academics/academic-programs/gc-nursing-msn-entry-level

Thank you, I will definitely look into it. I like the U because of the length, but St Kate's allows me to keep my day job while taking classes. That might be exactly what I was looking for.

lhanka · Jan 11, 2020

@ash_alford

Hello! I am so happy to found this thread. I applied to the UMN Masters Nursing program and just heard back with an invitation to interview!

ash_alford · Jan 12, 2020

11 hours ago, lhanka said:
@ash_alford
Hello! I am so happy to found this thread. I applied to the UMN Masters Nursing program and just heard back with an invitation to interview!

Congrats!!! When did you sign up for? I chose Tuesday morning, 2/4. Everthing thing I've read says it's pretty conversational but it's hard not to try and prepare since it's so far out! I'm doing my best not to think about it for now, haha.

lhanka · Jan 12, 2020

@ash_alford Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you! I’m on Tuesday at 1045! I think it will be conversational. An opportunity to share stories that have shaped our journey to readiness for this program and a new career! I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity.

lkwindga · Jan 30, 2020

@lhanka and @ash_alford I am also interviewing on Tuesday, 2/4, at 11:30! I'm hoping the interview will be more conversational (I haven't done professional interviews in about 5 years, so I'm a bit nervous) but I'm looking over common questions for nursing programs, so I'm not caught unawares. I'm very excited for this opportunity as well, and wishing you both the best!

ash_alford · Feb 4, 2020

@lhanka @lkwindga It looks like our interviews were one after the other! I was at 10 and each slot is 45 minutes long. How do you think your interviews went? I feel really good about mine! It was really conversational and I’m glad I didn’t stress about it.

lhanka · Feb 4, 2020

Hi!
I am so glad yours went well!!!!!!!
I loved it. It felt welcoming and conversational. They conducted the whole process so well! It felt like an opportunity to discuss passions and my journey up to this point!
I truly hope we get the opportunity to become peers!

shanana88 · Feb 14, 2020

Hi All,

Had my interview to on February 3rd, did it virtually from outside the country. I I was so nervous but hoping for the best. We should be getting the admission results by first week of March.

ash_alford · Feb 26, 2020

Hey you guys! I was told after my interview that we would hear back at the end of the month (Feb). Were you guys told March? I’m getting antsy ?

shanana88 · Feb 26, 2020

Hi I was told the committee will meet on February 24th to go over the applicants and decisions will be emailed first week of March