USF MSN-CNL non-nurse spring 2017

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Hey guys! I wanted to start a threat for those of you applying to USF's MSN-CNL program for this spring! Deadline is Sep 1st, still some time to go! Who is out there that is applying?? :)

I'm currently on the hunt for a room, as well.

@sromero12 How do you like the program so far?! I don't know anyone that has been in this program. I would like to know if you have any advice, as I will be starting the program in January (cohort 23).

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Hello! Feel free to email me at [email protected] :)

As far as the program, it is very intense! But I really enjoy the smaller class size. I went to UCLA before, so compared to the big lectures and the quarter system, this is much more manageable. I am half way through, and although it feels like I somehow just started, so much has happened and the year has flown by! Just focus on time management once you begin, that is one thing I wish I got a hang of my first semester.

Congrats on getting in! :)

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I'll definitely keep that in mind! Thank you for sharing @sromero12 :up:

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Hi @Sromero12! Did you work during your first year? I am hoping to work part time but would like some insight of the work load :)

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Hi @futureRNSF ..Nope! I didn't work. Most of us don't. If anyone does, it is very minimal. We have a lot due all the time, and a lot to learn. I don't think I could have kept up with a steady job, and I had worked throughout undergrad. I'd say try coming in w no job, and see how you handle it before you commit.

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Students admitted to Orange County Cohort 3 for Spring 2017, you can join the Cohort 3 Facebook page called "USF CNL OC Cohort 3" here: Log into Facebook | Facebook

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Hey guys! Do those admitted to the SF campus have deadlines on when requirements and tuition is due? Basically for those on the waitlist we were told that it would continue until the first day of class. The thing is, the summer deadline is Jan 15th so we have to withdraw our app by jan 13th if we want to reapply. Has anyone on the waitlist heard anything yet? I am def withdrawing early to reapply, but I just wanted to know if any of you accepted students have an idea on when things are due? I see that only 5 people out of 36 have been able to register for classes. Thanks for the help!

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Hey! Just saw this. Background check, drug test, and immunizations were already due. We are registering for classes now, which is probably why you didn't see too many people registered. Let me know if you have any other questions. @afton

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Hey guys! I am getting ready to reapply this weekend and would like to ask if any of you admitted students would please offer some advice for my personal statement rewrite. How did you approach the statement, what did you talk about, and how long was it? Thank you!

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Hello incoming future CNLs!

Congratulations on the next step of your nursing journey! To assist you, would anyone like to buy any textbooks from me? They need to GO. I just graduated from the program this past December. PM me! I have the following:

-Clinical Calculations

-APA book

-Medical-surgical

-and everything else

I need to get rid of them ASAP!

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@mursepanda did you end up going to SMU for their ELMSN case management program?? I have been accepted to the ELMSN program at Samuel Merritt but for the Oakland campus and wanted to see if you decided to go there and if so how you like the program so far?!

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Hi @afton!

Sorry for such a late reply, but I have been swamped!

Yes I ended up actually getting into both SMU Sac ELMSN And the USF ELMSN but they start a month later and I already just went through the entire process @ USF.

Things have worked out well for me so far because I ended up know some people at my campus/program and got loads of special help that isn't available to others.

So far the program is LOTS of work, i wouldn't say that it is extremely hard per se as in mentally hard, but just a ton of work and takes up all your time. With that being said I can tell you that OAKLAND is the main campus and gets EVERYTHING over the other 2 satellite campuses. The sim lab, school amenities/equipment/resources are by far the best (makes sense since its the main campus w/ all the schools there).

The program is a bit disorganized in SAC however, there were lots of faculty changes and made it difficult. There lots of just self teaching there...be prepared to take things into your own hands! However I can't speak for the level of education @ Oakland. I can tell you that other people i know who have done nursing programs will says its kind of like that everywhere. The professor's make all the difference. Be sure to get help early if you need it. PATHOPHYS is 5 units and will set the precedent for your GPA.

Clinical is good so far, Mental health is 1st, them MEdsurg, Medsurg 2, Peds, and so on. Then licensure after 1 full year.

I ended up doing well up at my campus in regards to getting some work and getting on student body board. Its ALWAYS a good idea to network! We have a mentorship program @ SAC, i would think perhaps they have it at OAK. BE SURE TO USE THIS AND GET ALL THE RESOURCES YOU CAN! Books, equipment, advice, study guides, etc. AMAZON is your FRIEND!

Be sure to USE THE EVOLVE WEBSITE AND ALL THOSE RESOURCES! THEY ARE GREAT!

Anyhow, DM me if you have other questions!

Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great!

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