USF MSN CNL non nurse spring 2019

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Hey everyone, I was looking for a blog and didn't see one for the next cohort at USF and decided to create one. I think it would be really helpful to be in touch with other students applying. Let's discuss and stay in touch through this process =)

Total Undergrad 3.0

Prereqs 3.8

Science Prereqs 4.0

I utilized my personal statement to account for my lower undergrad GPA.

I have 3 years of caregiving experience in in-home and hospice care. I am also a Certified Phlbeotomist, I have been since April 2017. I currently volunteer at a local hospital in Labor and Delivery and at a local clinic in the front and back office. I have volunteered at a hospital in the past for a year as a Pharmacy Courier and have also volunteered for the Ronald McDonald House over multiple summers during the course of my undergrad.

Goodluck to you all! I have seen varying stats be accepted into the program, so glad they take a holistic approach!

@CPT1 do you mind sharing what wellness clinic you are working for? How hard was it to find a position as a CPT new grad?

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Total Undergrad 3.0

Prereqs 3.8

Science Prereqs 4.0

I utilized my personal statement to account for my lower undergrad GPA.

I have 3 years of caregiving experience in in-home and hospice care. I am also a Certified Phlbeotomist, I have been since April 2017. I currently volunteer at a local hospital in Labor and Delivery and at a local clinic in the front and back office. I have volunteered at a hospital in the past for a year as a Pharmacy Courier and have also volunteered for the Ronald McDonald House over multiple summers during the course of my undergrad.

Goodluck to you all! I have seen varying stats be accepted into the program, so glad they take a holistic approach!

@CPT1 do you mind sharing what wellness clinic you are working for? How hard was it to find a position as a CPT new grad?

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They said that for the main campus we would start on the 3rd week of January so around the 21st.

Was the deadline for OC campus the same as for the main campus?

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Can you talk about some stats from your cohort? And what admissions is looking for in the application? Thanks!

Most people once they were admitted didn't talk a lot about stats. It seems they really try to balance their cohorts. It seems really balanced some that are books smart and some that have lots of experience and different backgrounds. If you are curious look at the thread from the previous round many people put up their stats and you could see at the end who got in. They got a lot of people from the waitlist. Many people who were originally accepted also applied elsewhere.

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Most people once they were admitted didn't talk a lot about stats. It seems they really try to balance their cohorts. It seems really balanced some that are books smart and some that have lots of experience and different backgrounds. If you are curious look at the thread from the previous round many people put up their stats and you could see at the end who got in. They got a lot of people from the waitlist. Many people who were originally accepted also applied elsewhere.

Great, thanks!

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Most people once they were admitted didn't talk a lot about stats. It seems they really try to balance their cohorts. It seems really balanced some that are books smart and some that have lots of experience and different backgrounds. If you are curious look at the thread from the previous round many people put up their stats and you could see at the end who got in. They got a lot of people from the waitlist. Many people who were originally accepted also applied elsewhere.

How is your schedule right now? any recomendations or things to know that you wish you could have prepared for? Thank you for coming back and offering help!

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How is your schedule right now? any recommendations or things to know that you wish you could have prepared for? Thank you for coming back and offering help!

First semester we were on campus twice and one day of clinicals. This semester, we have one lecture day, then sim and clinicals. Our lecture day is really long. Things I would have liked to know before starting: Buy the Saunders NCLEX review book. It is a required book for a class but will help in all your classes. Buy a new one and you will need the code. You can brush up on A & P. Please understand the schedules are different between cohorts, every cohort is different and they make changes as they need. We started in the Summer that is shorter and things had to be adjusted. Things I learned from first semester. There are lectures and topics you are expected to teach yourself. I wish I would have also known that although they try to make it organized; it is still very frustrating and confusing (a lot of the time). Lastly you will be expected to be very flexible with your "off days" as they are sometimes used to make things work. If you are accepted, the biggest thing that has helped our cohort is that we all help each other. I have had the same from previous cohorts. VERY HELPFUL for exams or study tips. I was here and a mess when it was me applying so hope I can help some of you out.

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Thank you so much Destination_RN I really appreciate your time that helps sooo muchhh! =) You are amazing!!!!

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Thank you so much Destination_RN I really appreciate your time that helps sooo muchhh! =) You are amazing!!!!

lol nah. I just remember how I felt when I was applying and all I could think about was getting accepted although it should have been on finishing my undergrad.. lol I did and it was fine. I did accomplish lots of my goals before school started like taking some AHA courses. If you don't have your BLS you will need one. If I can find the link I will edit it here of all the requirements so you all can have a head start just don't do it too soon to avoid having to redo it. :D

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Do you need to do that before the start of the program?

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Hi everyone!

I applied for the ELM OC program for Spring '19 as well! I am nervous about paying for the program once I get in. I know that I can take out loans, but I'm not sure if that would be the best option. I know the community college programs are really saturated, but I can't help think that this may be the best route to take. The alternative seems to be 100k in debt by the time I graduate. Does anyone have any insight?

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Do you need to do that before the start of the program?

If you are asking about the BLS yes you will but you will want to get it close to the start of the program so you don't lapse during school.

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