USF ME-MSN Spring 2021

[monica__]

*For University of San Francisco's Entry MSN program due Sept 1, starting in Spring*

I wanted to start a thread to talk about thoughts, updates on the app process, decisions, etc. I should be submitting my application in a week or so once I finish the essays!

Good luck to us all!

[stillhyphy510]

I can’t even lie I’m hella happy I got in, feelin hella blessed foreal.

[chuckthenurse]

LOL I’m so confused, are they just waitlisting everyone?

[Ron Cabus]

Anyone here submitted their app to the OC campus yet?

[mrisajne]

4 minutes ago, chuckthenurse said:

LOL I’m so confused, are they just waitlisting everyone?

I found out this morning that I was accepted to the SF campus.  Does anyone know how many people are in this cohort by chance?

 

[myjalice]

5 minutes ago, mrisajne said:

I found out this morning that I was accepted to the SF campus.  Does anyone know how many people are in this cohort by chance?

 

Congratulations! ?If you don't mind, could you share your stats? 
 

[chuckthenurse]

3 minutes ago, mrisajne said:

I found out this morning that I was accepted to the SF campus.  Does anyone know how many people are in this cohort by chance?

 

‘Congrats on the acceptance !

 

I applied to the OC campus, so I’m just waiting word on any updates 

[Mary P]

Oh my...I got in...I can't believe it.. SF main campus..will post stats after I scream for a few minutes.

[mckhowie]

Congratulations to everyone who got accepted!! I hope at least some of us on the waitlist will get to join you soon. And yes please tell us your stats and secrets LOL

[mrisajne]

49 minutes ago, myjalice said:

Congratulations! ?If you don't mind, could you share your stats? 
 

Sure, but my previous experience was leading me towards a research career so I don't know how helpful it'll be? I got my BS at UCLA in Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) with a minor in Biomedical Research (GPA 3.65), and my MS at Berkeley for Infectious Disease and Immunity (GPA 3.88). In short, I have 3 years of undergrad research with two Summer internships and my MS was also research based.  I do have volunteer experience, but the bulk of it revolved around teaching science to underprivileged/minority students interested in STEM fields. 

For me, the pivotal turning point was when my father fell sick and I helped take care of him for the better part of a year.  It was tough, but this directly impacted me wanting to change careers to help people in a more tangible way. 

Although I am super excited to begin this new journey, I am very nervous as well!  But who isn't, right?  ;) 

[mckhowie]

1 hour ago, mrisajne said:

I found out this morning that I was accepted to the SF campus.  Does anyone know how many people are in this cohort by chance?

 

I've read on other forums that the SF cohort is to be around 30-35, but I can't say with confidence.  

[myjalice]

3 hours ago, mrisajne said:

Sure, but my previous experience was leading me towards a research career so I don't know how helpful it'll be? I got my BS at UCLA in Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) with a minor in Biomedical Research (GPA 3.65), and my MS at Berkeley for Infectious Disease and Immunity (GPA 3.88). In short, I have 3 years of undergrad research with two Summer internships and my MS was also research based.  I do have volunteer experience, but the bulk of it revolved around teaching science to underprivileged/minority students interested in STEM fields. 

For me, the pivotal turning point was when my father fell sick and I helped take care of him for the better part of a year.  It was tough, but this directly impacted me wanting to change careers to help people in a more tangible way. 

Although I am super excited to begin this new journey, I am very nervous as well!  But who isn't, right?  ?

Thank you so much for sharing. I am sure you will do well and are ready for the program! You got this!! 

[10roses]

I just checked my application and found out I got accepted in SF!! It said cohort of 31 in the letter. I’ve applied three years in a row for a total of 6 applications to master’s degree entry level programs. So don’t give up! My background is a BA in psychology from SFSU and working as a caregiver for hospice patients. In addition to the prerequisites I have taken extra classes in gerontology because as a nurse I want to eventually specialize in geriatric nursing and help our aging adults ? volunteering with hospice and job shadowed a few nurses and NPs. I took A&P twice the second time for a B and A (two semesters), A in all other prerequisites. GPA for prerequisites work was 3.88. GPA for my bachelor’s was 3.36. Hope that helps.