UPENN BSN-MSN 2022

1 minute ago, cpink said:

I'm in the same boat, but still waiting for decisions from Yale and Vanderbilt. I like that UPenn includes the BSN and you end as an NP in your specialty, whereas you have to continue on into the DNP program at Hopkins. 

Yeah, I'm trying to balance out all of those things. I do like the BSN option and then specializing for the MSN to be an NP. In the long run it may take more time and a lot more $. One thing I'm considering that would be nice with Hopkins is getting the MSN and then doing a post-degree certificate in my area of interest which would only be 18 additional credits.

Just now, Luca said:

Yeah, I'm trying to balance out all of those things. I do like the BSN option and then specializing for the MSN to be an NP. In the long run it may take more time and a lot more $. One thing I'm considering that would be nice with Hopkins is getting the MSN and then doing a post-degree certificate in my area of interest which would only be 18 additional credits.

I called Hopkins and asked about that option and they said that we would have to do the DNP in order to be an NP and that this program wouldn't qualify us to do the certificate. I believe the reasoning was that the certificate is for people who are already NPs, and then want to specialize in something. The Hopkins program only grants us RN licensure. They said it's likely I could seamlessly transition into the DNP program and credits from the MSN would count towards the DNP, but I have to decide if I would want to do one program that results in the outcome I want, or 2 programs through JHU.

10 minutes ago, cpink said:

I called Hopkins and asked about that option and they said that we would have to do the DNP in order to be an NP and that this program wouldn't qualify us to do the certificate. I believe the reasoning was that the certificate is for people who are already NPs, and then want to specialize in something. The Hopkins program only grants us RN licensure. They said it's likely I could seamlessly transition into the DNP program and credits from the MSN would count towards the DNP, but I have to decide if I would want to do one program that results in the outcome I want, or 2 programs through JHU.

You're totally right, I was misreading the Jefferson page. I knew that Hopkins you don't end up as an NP I was just not understanding the certificate process. Thank you for this info, it's really helpful. I might find out how many credits from Hopkins could transfer for a future MSN to become an NP if I was an RN for a while and went back to school later if I still wanted to. So many factors to consider. Good luck!!

3 minutes ago, Luca said:

You're totally right, I was misreading the Jefferson page. I knew that Hopkins you don't end up as an NP I was just not understanding the certificate process. Thank you for this info, it's really helpful. I might find out how many credits from Hopkins could transfer for a future MSN to become an NP if I was an RN for a while and went back to school later if I still wanted to. So many factors to consider. Good luck!!

I'm pretty sure they said 16, but if you confirm with them, please update me!

Do you think we can expect decisions this Friday if they said early-mid January?

I feel like you're right *fingers crossed*

My application portal status still shows "materials received." I don't think the decision will be out that fast. 

I heard back from admissions this morning and they said decisions will be posted no later than 1/18! Good luck everyone!

25 minutes ago, df18 said:

I heard back from admissions this morning and they said decisions will be posted no later than 1/18! Good luck everyone!

Do we think that means today or Tuesday? 

16 minutes ago, krimpet267 said:

Do we think that means today or Tuesday? 

Probably Tuesday? Unless they wanted to overshoot in case they don't get them out today.  Though decisions came out on a Friday last year..

44 minutes ago, df18 said:

I heard back from admissions this morning and they said decisions will be posted no later than 1/18! Good luck everyone!

Does anyone know how decisions are released? Is it email or do we have to check the application portal?

4 minutes ago, directentrypsych said:

Probably Tuesday? Unless they wanted to overshoot in case they don't get them out today.  Though decisions came out on a Friday last year..

Actually they released decisions in 2020 on a Tuesday so Friday doesn't seem to matter. We'll probably just hear back on the 18th.