anthroinscrubs replied to Tina S's topic in Maryland
It is absolutely more competitive! There are more clinical hours in leadership, more experience in evidence-based practice, etc. You just need to be able to talk it up! And if you want to be even more marketable, take the CNL exam and get certified. ...
That is amazing! I am so glad that you are finding your place! :) From someone who has been there, it may be really hard to overcome your shyness because it isn't shyness at all, but actually an anxiety disorder. Getting help from what plagued me mad...
I think it's most difficult if you have maxed out your loans originally from your first undergraduate degree. If you haven't, there is definitely some wiggle room. There may be loans offered directly through your college/university. Definitely alway...
If you've got a job that will pay, or at least offer, the training then I would stay stick with it! It'll be great to keep while you are taking your pre-reqs and great on an application, too. If you didn't already have the job offer, I would recommen...
anthroinscrubs replied to SunnySide561's topic in NCLEX
Wow! Congratulations on not giving up! I'm starting nursing school in January and I've been trying to pull together resources to start studying for the NCLEX and have actually never heard of UWORLD until now, so thank you! Sorry for your losses.
anthroinscrubs replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
Hey, kmun911! How is your first semester going? I'm really curious about how the clinicals and labs will work, specifically for first semester when a lot of it will be on campus. Also, what supplies do you recommend getting for classes/labs/clinicals...
anthroinscrubs replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
I've been told that less apply for the spring. Also, less have been applying since they switched from the accelerated program. But I would say 200 at most. I've heard that this number does include the incomplete applications and those who really don'...
anthroinscrubs replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
Hey, guys! :) I found some great information about application status on the "UMSON Fall 2015" forum. Here's an summary/excerpt from a post from PinkEagle, who got in! (it's on page 21 of that forum if you want to read more.) She called and was able ...
anthroinscrubs replied to anthroinscrubs's topic in Maryland
Aw! I think it went really well! I'm crossing my fingers! :) I met with a faculty member and someone from admissions. They were both really wonderful. We talked too much and my interview went a little too long--but hey, that has to be a good thing, r...