jdictson

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1. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2018-2019

   jdictson replied to DomoniqueH's topic in School Programs

   Has anyone had a credit check at this point? Not sure how much later things will kick off this year considering the later application cycle. Thanks.

2. Do most RN jobs have contracts that specify a certain number of years minimum?

   jdictson replied to priorities2's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing programs do a pretty darn good job of preparing students for the constantly evolving and policy driven system that has become a much different beast than the 'old days'. If we trained like nurses used to we would all fail miserably. You may...

3. Do most RN jobs have contracts that specify a certain number of years minimum?

   jdictson replied to priorities2's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe these hospitals should provide the appropriate pay for their nurses and this wouldn't be a problem...

4. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2017

   jdictson replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in School Programs

   UMASS Amherst only uses your prerequisite GPA. I had a 3.85 for prereqs and 6 months of cna experience when I applied. Write a good statement that is peer edited and find a couple of great references; I used my a&p teacher and hospital employer...

5. Salem State University accelerated nursing summer 2017

   jdictson replied to reginaxoai3's topic in School Programs

   I declined my spot already yes. I sent Jackie an email on last Friday. Best of luck!

6. ABSN UMASS Amherst 2017

   jdictson replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in School Programs

   May 1st is the deadline for those accepted to respond. I'll be declining my spot soon because I'm going to Duke. Best of luck to you all! Now one of y'all can take my spot

7. Duke ABSN Fall 2017

   jdictson replied to mandalynne85's topic in North Carolina

   I called financial aid this morning and they told me that if you were awarded a need based scholarship then you should also receive some need based scholarship the 4th term as well. This information just made it so that I can now justify the cost of...

8. Duke ABSN Fall 2017

   jdictson replied to mandalynne85's topic in North Carolina

   You're right, I was unaware of the HRSA scholarship, something I will look into. Thanks CSmontana and msB27! Best of luck to everyone and their final choices! We're almost there!

9. Duke ABSN Fall 2017

   jdictson replied to mandalynne85's topic in North Carolina

   Duke's loan forgiveness is NOTHING like it used to be. Now they only offer a maximum of 25,000 after working for them for a few years; it used to be over 80%. Not to mention NC does not pay nurses the greatest, so it's a wash. Next, everyone needs...

10. Duke ABSN Fall 2017

    jdictson replied to mandalynne85's topic in North Carolina

    Well, financial aid is up on the portal. I got some aid, but still not enough for what I really need. I was surprised because I made under the federal poverty line. I just don't know what it takes to get enough help these days. Anyone get the ful...

11. Duke ABSN Fall 2017

    jdictson replied to mandalynne85's topic in North Carolina

    1 month, by May 4th.

12. Duke ABSN Fall 2017

    jdictson replied to mandalynne85's topic in North Carolina

    Looks like Nora is out of the office until Thursday. She said she would send out an email to all impacted students once decisions were released.

13. Duke ABSN Fall 2017

    jdictson replied to mandalynne85's topic in North Carolina

    I accepted the offer but I won't pay the deposit until I receive the award letter. Financial aid told me they strive to get the financial awards released within 2 weeks post the acceptance letters. They also said they usually release award informat...

14. Duke ABSN Fall 2017

    jdictson replied to mandalynne85's topic in North Carolina

    Has anyone received an email from Nora since decisions were released?

15. Duke ABSN Fall 2017

    jdictson replied to mandalynne85's topic in North Carolina

    I'm crossing all my fingers and toes and hoping to get need based scholarship from Duke as I was under the federal poverty line last year. If I don't receive at least 40,000 from Duke I'll have to choose a cheaper program. Everybody wants your mone...