University of San Francisco (USF) Master's Entry MSN Fall 2024

[california girl]

Hi! Anyone else apply to USF's ME-MSN, Clinical Nurse Leader program for Fall 2024? I applied for the San Francisco campus. Their FAQ says they take about 10 weeks from the application deadline to send out decisions, so I'm assuming we'll hear back around mid-April. Would love to hear about your guys' experience applying for this program if you applied previously.

[Blee]

EasyMoney said:

I was. It came down to time, cost and end goal. I knew I wanted a masters degree so I didn't want to spend time getting a BSN and then having to go back to school for an MSN. It would have cost the same to go that route but would take much longer. I chose USF because of its reputation and student resources. You get what you pay for. 

Thanks for answering all our Qs. Is your schedule this semester 3 days class instruction and 2 days clinicals like what is mentioned online? Will this be the case of 2 day clinical each week for the whole 2 year program? 

Are there a good amount of scholarship opportunities and how much financial aid they give?

[EasyMoney]

Blee said:

Thanks for answering all our Qs. Is your schedule this semester 3 days class instruction and 2 days clinicals like what is mentioned online? Will this be the case of 2 day clinical each week for the whole 2 year program? 

Are there a good amount of scholarship opportunities and how much financial aid they give?

No, that is not what my schedule is but schedules can vary. I have in person didactic 2 days a week, skills lab 1 day a week and 1 clinical day per week.  I haven't heard of 2 day per week clinicals but they could have changed stuff starting with your cohort. I would reach out and ask the school if scheduling is an issue. You can probably search the fall class schedule.

There are some scholarships available but they are limited compared to the BSN program. You'd have to speak to the financial aid department. Everyones circumstances are different. I would assume its the same process as your undergrad with FAFSA, loans etc

[arslan rehman]

Hope decisions come out soon, I was waitlisted last year as I applied very late due to not having pre reqs done and ultimately denied. Hope this year I can get in, applied to the OC campus

[nervouswreck2]

Hi! 

I am also so nervous! I keep counting how many people in this chat have applied to the sf one and then the oc one. I hope we all get in!! I know there's 2 other people that I personally know that have applied to the sf one. ahhhh. I wish they would just send the decisions already!! I am trying to be so hopeful but I am a nervous wrecccck!!

[JKP1313]

Hello! 

I am also waiting to hear back for FALL 2024 in SF. Super nervous! Good luck to everyone :)

[kmbas]

Best of luck everyone! Manifesting acceptances for all of us!

[doedoe]

to confirm we're thinking the 10 week mark will be Thursday April 11th right!? Is that when others are anticipating to hear back by 

[JKP1313]

Could be but I e also heard they take long sometimes also.

[nervouswreck2]

Do y'all think we will find out the week of the 8th or on the actually day of the 11th? Also, does your guys' portal say anything on the application status or just "Ty for your interest in the school of Nursing?”

[JKP1313]

Wait where does it say mine says submitted 

[nervouswreck2]

JKP1313 said:

Wait where does it say mine says submitted 

When you click on "open application" it'll just thank you for your interest in the program. 

[kira faerstain]

Hi! Yes I'm hoping to hear back Thursday/Friday! That's the 10 week mark since the Feb 1st deadline. I really am praying I get in and we all get in where we're supposed to! I hear wonderful things about the program and would love to stay semi local and be only an hour-1.5 hours from home. 🤍 sending positivity and prayers!