University of San Francisco MSN-CNL for non-nurses

[sbstaples12]

Hi,

I will be applying to the MSN Clinical Nurse Leader for Non-nurses for Spring 2015. I did not see any other threads.....I am looking to hear from those who are familiar with this program and could offer some advise. Mainly, I love the sound of the program (bust it out in 2 years) and the city - and I think I have a good shot of getting accepted (BS in Nutrition w/ 3.85 GPA, worked for 3 years as RD and should have great references and all that jazz), went to the info session and I did ask "do the graduates feel that it was worth the money? Do they have trouble paying it off? Are they generally happy with the decision to spend $85,000 plus living expenses of SF?" The admission reps obviously had great things to say, and the pass rate on NCLEX is outstanding, but I want to hear from you guys!!! This is a huge decision as I am married, own a house and have animals (2 dogs which will have to come with me plus cats that will go somewhere....), I live in Red Bluff about 3 1/2 hrs north of SF. Any info would be so helpful! Thank you!

[vulpecula]

I'm so anxious! I've been having insomnia for the past few days. I was going to refrain from posting till I heard back, but I know you all are in the same boat as me, so I wanted to share my feeling.

[JCYN]

Hey! I know how you feel. The anticipation is killing me. Hang in there! Has anyone heard back at all?

[skp09]

Nothing yet! Hoping for some good news this week.

[lp228]

I feel the same! I keep anxiously checking the application. I called on Friday and the woman said they're doing all the final reviews this week and we should hear back at the end of the week or beginning of next week.

[JCYN]

Do you know if she happened to say if we'll be hearing acceptance or rejection decisions by mail, email, phone call? I'm asking because I'm just super nervous. lol

[skp09]

They told me it'll be through mail and our online accounts.

[JCYN]

Hey everyone! I just received a call from USF and I got in! Decisions are coming! Good luck, good luck!

[skp09]

Hey JCYN, CONGRATULATIONS! I logged in right before you posted and got some bad news. Good luck in the program. I will be reapplying, if you have any pointers on how to improve the application please let me know. Thank you

[mikolover]

I just received a phone call as well! I got in! I am still shaking...best of luck to you all!!

[lp228]

congrats! Did the decision show up on your online portal as well?

[JCYN]

@Ip228 No, my online portal looks exactly the same. It just says "Application: Submitted"

[lp228]

@JCYN oh ok thanks! That's what mine says too. I missed a call from them earlier so I was hoping to see the decision since they're closed now.