University of San Francisco Master's Entry (MSN) - 2025

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Members are discussing the high cost of the ME-MSN program at USF's SF campus, questioning the transparency of the program's pricing and considering other more affordable options due to the high cost of living in San Francisco. Some members are also expressing concerns about the program's quality, citing issues with clinicals, instructors, and NCLEX pass rates, leading to discussions about the value of the degree and potential alternatives like ABSN or second bachelor programs.

There isn't a recent forum so I wanted to create one!

kgkgkg4 said:

Good to hear. I will most likely commit to this school. May I ask what the medical background check consists of? Is it a physical?

It's a background check, drug test, and yes physical.

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AspiringRN2025 said:

It's a background check, drug test, and yes physical.

Got it! Thank you for replying

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kgkgkg4 said:

Good to hear. I will most likely commit to this school. May I ask what the medical background check consists of? Is it a physical?

Titers, vaccines, and physical exam.  

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Same here for cohort 20 OC campus. We have created a groupchat if anyone wants to join.

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I am a current student in this program and I just wanted go say that the program is not all negatives. I'm reading the post and damn some people are spreading false information. The NCLEX pass rate is super high, at least 80% if not in the 90% or like 100% first time. Also, I know the program is messy but it's not that bad to be honest with you. Every school is messy speaking from experience. If you go out to look for something negative, you will always find something. My experience is fine, classes are easy and you have time to work and relax. Clinical rotations can be a miss in the oc bc they don't have a lot of influences down here. I disagree with all you that said there is no difference between an msn and a 2 year nursing program or an absn. Most big and good hospital won't even hire you if you only have a 2 years RN degree. They actually really value their nurses having higher education. As a master prepared nurse, you have a lot of opening. I know your salaries will not be different at first but you will move up a lot faster. You can become a nurse leader , manager with all the extra things you learn from a master program. I know it's a lot of money but it's only 2 years. Also, everyone feels underprepared when they start out working as a nurse, not because of this program. EVERYBODY. It's scary that someone's life is in your hand and you have real responsibilities as a licensed nurse. The fact that they are scared means the program teaches them right, people who are not scared to be a nurse is not good. That means you are just there to do tasks. Being a nurse is more about critical thinking and getting tasks done just comes w the job. 

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kt7 said:

does anyone know how registration for classes work? When are we able to register? 

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AspiringRN2025 said:

Same here for cohort 20 OC campus. We have created a groupchat if anyone wants to join.

Hi! how can I join?

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Thefuturenurseoc said:

I am a current student in this program and I just wanted go say that the program is not all negatives. I'm reading the post and damn some people are spreading false information. The NCLEX pass rate is super high, at least 80% if not in the 90% or like 100% first time. Also, I know the program is messy but it's not that bad to be honest with you. Every school is messy speaking from experience. If you go out to look for something negative, you will always find something. My experience is fine, classes are easy and you have time to work and relax. Clinical rotations can be a miss in the oc bc they don't have a lot of influences down here. I disagree with all you that said there is no difference between an msn and a 2 year nursing program or an absn. Most big and good hospital won't even hire you if you only have a 2 years RN degree. They actually really value their nurses having higher education. As a master prepared nurse, you have a lot of opening. I know your salaries will not be different at first but you will move up a lot faster. You can become a nurse leader , manager with all the extra things you learn from a master program. I know it's a lot of money but it's only 2 years. Also, everyone feels underprepared when they start out working as a nurse, not because of this program. EVERYBODY. It's scary that someone's life is in your hand and you have real responsibilities as a licensed nurse. The fact that they are scared means the program teaches them right, people who are not scared to be a nurse is not good. That means you are just there to do tasks. Being a nurse is more about critical thinking and getting tasks done just comes w the job. 

hi I appreciate you posting this!! would you be available to connect sometime, it would be nice to get to know someone who has been through the program 🙂 

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Hi! I'll be applying to the fall 2026 masters direct entry for the USF MSN as well! any tips from someone who got accepted? as well as insight into how/where you were able to do your clinical rotations etc. Thank you so much!!

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Thefuturenurseoc said:

I am a current student in this program and I just wanted go say that the program is not all negatives. I'm reading the post and damn some people are spreading false information. The NCLEX pass rate is super high, at least 80% if not in the 90% or like 100% first time. Also, I know the program is messy but it's not that bad to be honest with you. Every school is messy speaking from experience. If you go out to look for something negative, you will always find something. My experience is fine, classes are easy and you have time to work and relax. Clinical rotations can be a miss in the oc bc they don't have a lot of influences down here. I disagree with all you that said there is no difference between an msn and a 2 year nursing program or an absn. Most big and good hospital won't even hire you if you only have a 2 years RN degree. They actually really value their nurses having higher education. As a master prepared nurse, you have a lot of opening. I know your salaries will not be different at first but you will move up a lot faster. You can become a nurse leader , manager with all the extra things you learn from a master program. I know it's a lot of money but it's only 2 years. Also, everyone feels underprepared when they start out working as a nurse, not because of this program. EVERYBODY. It's scary that someone's life is in your hand and you have real responsibilities as a licensed nurse. The fact that they are scared means the program teaches them right, people who are not scared to be a nurse is not good. That means you are just there to do tasks. Being a nurse is more about critical thinking and getting tasks done just comes w the job. 

Hi! As a current/recent student, can you provide some information about the schedule and rigor of the first semester of the program? I am planning on having my wedding in Fall of 2026 and am trying to decide if starting the program in Fall of 2026 would be reasonable (if I get in). Thanks!   

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Aliza Adler said:

Hi! As a current/recent student, can you provide some information about the schedule and rigor of the first semester of the program? I am planning on having my wedding in Fall of 2026 and am trying to decide if starting the program in Fall of 2026 would be reasonable (if I get in). Thanks!   

Hey! I am a current student in the program and just got married/had my wedding last month. It was a challenge but definitely doable. As long as you stay on top of your schedule and have help with everything for your wedding, you should be fine. I did just start the program in August but the schedule picks up fast and time flys by. 

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