lyndsmar

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1. Case Western Graduate Entry Program Fall 2016

   lyndsmar replied to bay area FNP-to-be's topic in School Programs

   Goodluck to those still interviewing! I think I'm officially going to accept :) I'm pretty excited. My name is Lyndsay Martinelli on Facebook if anyone wants to add me. I don't think I can PM on here/I rarely check this. Does anyone know if there's a...

2. GRU CNL PROGRAM 2016 admissions

   lyndsmar replied to bglover4's topic in Online Learning

   I was accepted but declined admission. So hopefully that opens up a spot to those on the wait list. Goodluck! :)

3. Case Western Graduate Entry Program Fall 2016

   lyndsmar replied to bay area FNP-to-be's topic in School Programs

   Hannab1 and Misha209 - If you guys don't mind me asking, where else did you apply?

4. Does where you go for graduate nursing school matter?

   lyndsmar replied to lyndsmar's topic in Post Graduate

   I am beyond grateful for EVERYONE'S input, but special thanks to those standing up for the grad entry route. Those of you telling me to get my bachelor's first at a cheap community school - I appreciate your concern, but I have done my research, I ha...

5. Does where you go for graduate nursing school matter?

   lyndsmar replied to lyndsmar's topic in Post Graduate

   Yeah, I definitely see what you're saying. Well at this point, I've been accepted to schools that grant me both my RN and MSN, no sense in doing all the applying again. I think this thread is really pushing me over the edge toward Cinci. All said and...

6. Does where you go for graduate nursing school matter?

   lyndsmar replied to lyndsmar's topic in Post Graduate

   I can't thank everyone enough for your responses and support. It really makes me glad I joined this community. I will do my best to respond to everyone's comments directly, because I really appreciate your input! But, just to clarify all at once for ...

7. Switching specialties as a Nurse Practitioner

   lyndsmar replied to lyndsmar's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting, I wasn't aware that you could work only with Peds if you weren't specialized in that are. Thanks!

8. Does where you go for graduate nursing school matter?

   lyndsmar replied to lyndsmar's topic in Post Graduate

   I assume you meant the reverse, but same thing :) that's what I was wondering. Do you know how long a certificate takes to complete and what is "cheap"?

9. Does where you go for graduate nursing school matter?

   lyndsmar replied to lyndsmar's topic in Post Graduate

   Thanks so much for all your responses!! I was getting mixed reviews before, but this group seems pretty one-sided. I'm definitely leaning toward Cinci now. My other issue is that I'm deciding between FNP and PNP and Case offers both while Cinci only ...

10. Does where you go for graduate nursing school matter?

    lyndsmar replied to lyndsmar's topic in Post Graduate

    Thanks for this! You are definitely right, and I've done quite a bit of research on this and have found the same thing. That is why I'm only considering programs in which I will get my RN, and then work as an RN while going to school as an NP. Possib...

11. Does where you go for graduate nursing school matter?

    lyndsmar replied to lyndsmar's topic in Post Graduate

    Thanks. My situation is different, though. The NP portion will cost me around 30,000. The first 2 years is a "masters of nursing" degree. I end as a master's prepared RN. That part is 92,000. Still expensive, but yeah

12. Switching specialties as a Nurse Practitioner

    lyndsmar replied to lyndsmar's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies. Yes, I understand that FNP includes pediatrics. I meant pediatrics as a specialty. As in become a PNP that ONLY sees children. I'm sorry I wasn't more clear

13. Switching specialties as a Nurse Practitioner

    lyndsmar posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I recently posted another thread about my decision between two graduate nursing programs. The prices between the two are very different. What I didn't add, is this: The more expensive school has both options of Family NP and Pediatric NP. The...

14. Does where you go for graduate nursing school matter?

    lyndsmar posted a topic in Post Graduate

    Hi all, I am planning on beginning a "graduate entry" nursing program this Fall. For those of you that aren't familiar, these are unique programs designed for those that already hold a bachelor's degree in an area unrelated to nursing. Students becom...

15. Case Western Graduate Entry Program Fall 2016

    lyndsmar replied to bay area FNP-to-be's topic in School Programs

    Hi! I was also admitted! I am currently debating between going to Case and Cinci. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of each. I feel that Case is a better name school, but it is just SO expensive. I calculated 80,000 more than Cinci's accelerated ...