Where are all the Direct Entry students???

[Kensington]

Hi everyone!

I'm wondering where all the Direct Entry students are? Perhaps you are all swamped this semester, and unable to chat, but I'm getting ready to start my prereqs and need a little motivation! :)

I'm wondering if anyone has advice in regard to where I should take the prereqs? I've heard from many schools that they do not give preference to a class from a top 4-year university compared to the same class taken at a community college. I do need all the help I can get to make myself competitive, so do you think the safer bet would be to take the class from a well-respected 4-year university? I'm also planning to rock the GRE, lol.

Finally, my other question is whether I should apply to both Accelerated BSN and Direct Entry programs, keeping in mind that my end goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner. Thoughts?

Happy Thanksgiving all! :)

-K

[chachingdy]

Hi Kensington,

I am applying to CSULA and they want my undergrad GPA. They do not factor in any post bachelor classes I have taken. This is starting to feel hopeless. Thanks for the info.

--C

[cheakeemonkee]

Hi, I'm new to the forum as a poster, but a long time reader! I applied to Direct Entry and accelerated programs last semester and I got in to UPenn's BSN/MSN program last Friday! I took my Physio and Microbio at a community college and it didn't seem to hurt me too much. I also didn't have a stellar GPA but I felt that my personal statement and volunteer work really helped me out.

[romie]

To answer the original question, Where are all the Direct Entry Students, I can tell you that as a Direct Entry Student who just started this semester, all of them are studying their off and probably checking Blackboard every five minutes and IMing each other. I know that once I started my program, the amount of time I've spent on Allnurses has dropped fast. I don't even watch TV anymore--except Grey's of course. But I have been telling my classmates about this site.

[stressed_girl]

Hi Kensington,

I am applying to CSULA and they want my undergrad GPA. They do not factor in any post bachelor classes I have taken. This is starting to feel hopeless. Thanks for the info.

--C

Chachingdy-- I saw your post, and I've also applied to CSULA's ELMN program. When I spoke with Jane Conner, the coordinator, she said that they DO factor in all post bachelor classes. They are looking at the last 60 sem/ 90 quarter units. So don't worry!

Also for all CSULA applicants, Jane Conner told me that for the TEAS, you have to meet min, 40th percentile in all 4 areas, but they are giving extra points for percentile rank in reading and english, which is weird because she initially told me to focus on the math portion.

Does anyone know how many applicants they received last year and this year? It sucks cuase they accepted 40 people last year, but are only accepting 20 this year. Sooooooo scary!!!

[mvanz9999, RN]

Hi Kensington,

I am applying to CSULA and they want my undergrad GPA. They do not factor in any post bachelor classes I have taken. This is starting to feel hopeless. Thanks for the info.

--C

I'm facing the same problem in Illinois. Your GPA is from your first undergrad only (last 60 hours). I could take 1,000 hours of post bachelor's classes, have a 4.0 and they wouldn't care.

What's worse is that I have a decent overall GPA, but my grades actually went down from Fr -->Sr. I just barely squeak by the minimum since it's only the last 60 hours.

[chachingdy]

Hi Stressed girl!

Am so stressed too. I am not sure how many applicants are going to be accepted. If they are only accepting 20, then my chances won't be so great coz my GPA isn't that great. Do you know when they will be interviewing people?

Am so glad you responded!

Chachingdy

[stressed_girl]

Heya Chachingdy!

Your undergrad gpa is just one part they are looking at. My sister is also applying at CSULA, and like you, she went to UCLA also. Her BA gpa is not as high as she would like it to be either, but she took the science prereqs after she graduated and has done very well in those. So, if you don't mind me asking... how is your gpa for the required science courses? B/C they look at that completely separately from your cumulative gpa. And if you took your science prereqs recently, they will be looking at your LAST 60 semester/90 quarter units. Plus, they are looking at the TEAS also. So, don't fret!! :)

[MSJ2007]

I just found this website a couple of weeks ago, and I must say it's a great source of information.

I will be starting the MN (yes MN, not MSN) program in May. It will last for 14 months (4 semesters), and is extremely accelerated. In my hometown, Cincinnati, there are 3 schools that offer second degree programs; College of Mount St. Joseph (MN), Xavier University (MSN), and UC which offers an accelerated BSN with MSN option. I believe that NKY also offers a similar BSN program.

I am going crazy waiting for the program to start! If there are any other MSJ students out there, give me a shout!

[NurseJewels]

hey everyone! i'm finishing my 3rd semester at a masters entry program in San Diego, CA. I love it, yes like everyone else has said, its LONG days and hard work, but the pay off is so great in the end. THe program I'm in is great, but expensive (got to love those private schools), but the hospitals in San Diego are great. I'll eventually graduate with an MSN in Clinical Nurse Leadership, though half of our cohort is on NP tracks. GOod luck to all who are applying, I completely understand the frustration/trepidation/anticipation you're all going through!!

[DoveNoir]

MSJ 2007 here as well.. See you May 23 =)

[sunnyjohn]

MSJ 2007 here as well.. See you May 23 =)

WOOOOOT!

ANOTHER MSJ student.

I've been on here forever waiting for you guys to post.

I will see you all in Cincy in May! :balloons:

[MSJ2007]

Hi, DoveNoir and Sunnyjohn,

Yeah! Another MSJ student!

It seems so much more real when I'm not the only one. Looking forward to meeting you both May 23.