USF MSN-CNL non-nurse summer 2017

[aftonheistand]

Hello everyone! I am currently waitlisted in the spring 2017 cohort starting in Jan for the USF MSN-CNL non-nurse cohort 23, but I wanted to start a thread for those of you applying to the summer 2017 semester because if I don't get off the waitlist I will be reapplying for summer, and if I do get off the waitlist I can help you all with info on how the process works and what to expect. Either way, since I am going through it right now, I hope to be able to help new applicants. This time can be very stressful. Who all out there is applying?

[aposseadesse]

Thank you. I still plan to wait to hear back from USF but now I am so incredibly torn.

[aposseadesse]

I agree. I think trying it out maybe for the first semester is a good start. I think it also really depends on how easily you get burnt out from week to week and if you have coping mechanisms or relaxation methods to deal with the stress.

[sb12345, BSN, RN]

Hi everyone, patiently waiting in anticipation as well!

If we do get accepted, does anyone know how long USF gives us to make a decision?

Thanks!

[aftonheistand]

You have 10 days to make a deposit of 500$

[aposseadesse]

You have 10 days to make a deposit of 500$

That's not a whole lot of time But I suppose most know for sure that USF is their choice.

[gabrielcphillips]

I just received my acceptance email to Johns Hopkins MEPN.

congratulations!!!)))

[aposseadesse]

Thanks @gabriel

[sb12345, BSN, RN]

You have 10 days to make a deposit of 500$

thanks for the info, unfortunately the other schools I'm waiting on will not get back to me until mid april

[aftonheistand]

I know a lot of people that end up just making the deposits to hold their spot in a program or two while waiting on others. Sucks to possibly be wasting money but def worth it to hold your spot in a program!

[aftonheistand]

Side note: before you guys start the program you should buy "strategies for test success" by Saunders. I got it on amazon for like 35$. I'm reading it now and it's a really great resource for getting prepared to answer nclex style questions all through nursing school as well as when you're studying for boards. Honestly I like to be prepared and really understand what I'm getting myself into and since nursing school testing is so different, it's helping ease my nerves. I read that it was a good book to get before starting a nursing program. Also get the Saunders Nclex RN comprehensive review (best prep book)! Just a suggestion :)

[aposseadesse]

@afton Have you read or looked into "prioritization, delegation and assignment"? It's offered as a package with "strategies for test success" and NCLEX RN examination.

[aftonheistand]

I haven't heard of that one! Is it worth it to pick up a copy? I will have plenty of down time this summer so I'm planning to get a head start on reading while I'm laying by the pool:yeah: