RNcDreams

RNcDreams has 4 years experience and specializes in Tele, ED/Pediatrics, CCU/MICU.

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1. Anyone applying to Yale for Fall 2012? (MSN)

   RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Post Graduate

   angelala-- Is the Graduate Entry program the one for non-nurses that allows them to ultimately obtain a bachelors and a master's? I'd be going just for a Graduate (MSN) degree, so a little bit of a different scenario, but still... holy debt. I keep...

2. Anyone applying to Yale for Fall 2012? (MSN)

   RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Post Graduate

   LookingAhead-- Thank you for sharing that! Really good questions to guide the process. My only debt is for my undergraduate degree. I still owe about $35,000. I know-- not good. However, I own my car, I rent, and I have zero credit card debt. I...

3. Anyone applying to Yale for Fall 2012? (MSN)

   RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Post Graduate

   LookingAhead-- I'm on the fence about the cost thing! Is a high quality/noteworthy program something that's going to work to your benefit when it comes time to get hired? I've been leaning this way. Plus you mentioned the tough job market. I feel...

4. How to study for the GRE

   RNcDreams replied to JMO82's topic in Post Graduate

   Ugh. I'm doing practice problems right now, and I do believe I'm royally screwed. I'd have to repeat all of elementary and high school to cram this stuff back in my head! The fact that the new one is fill- in for math is really just going to kill ...

5. How to study for the GRE

   RNcDreams replied to JMO82's topic in Post Graduate

   jmalid, I've got 2 GRE 2012 prep books, one of which is all math. I'm plodding along... it's rough!

6. Anyone applying to Yale for Fall 2012? (MSN)

   RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Post Graduate

   ... that's a really good question! I don't have any idea. I'll have to poke around and see what I can dig up. It never occurred to me that they might do that. Hm.

7. Anyone applying to Yale for Fall 2012? (MSN)

   RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Post Graduate

   I'm curious how much value they will place on the GRE's this time around, considering all the changes and alterations in scoring. Maybe it will work to our advantage?

8. Anyone applying to Yale for Fall 2012? (MSN)

   RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Post Graduate

   Thank you, Category X! I vaguely remember seeing that one in my searches.... there's so many!

9. In need of help ASAp-- graduate school admission short essay

   RNcDreams replied to Heather, BSN, RN's topic in Post Graduate

   I would also add that you could touch on how the process of going through school has helped you to learn to multitask, time manage, and focus in your personal life as well!

10. How to study for the GRE

    RNcDreams replied to JMO82's topic in Post Graduate

    Oh no! I always work backward from the available answer choices. This is not good. Thanks for the heads up, acl0272! Time to go practice....

11. Anyone applying to Yale for Fall 2012? (MSN)

    RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Post Graduate

    Same here, APatriganiRN! I am aiming for the ACNP track as well. I've got a few other "reach schools" on my list, including Johns Hopkins and Georgetown. I'll be applying to a few state schools as well, which are more realistic. But, you never ...

12. I'm ready for grad school... but, not sure what role I'm meant for.

    RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone! So, I've done quite a bit of soul searching. Here's a few thoughts I've been toiling with, and some possible plans I've mapped out to help me reach my goals. I considered the Educator role/preparation for a bit. However, I don't think...

13. Anyone applying to Yale for Fall 2012? (MSN)

    RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Post Graduate

    Very nice! I saw quite a few posts from last year geared toward that program. I'll just be applying to one of the regular nursing Master's specialties. I'm still flip flopping when it comes to choosing one, so I'm completing a few shadowing opportu...

14. Anyone applying to Yale for Fall 2012? (MSN)

    RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Post Graduate

    Ooohhh c'mon, I know you're out there somewhere :)

15. Anyone applying to Yale for Fall 2012? (MSN)

    RNcDreams posted a topic in Post Graduate

    Just checking to see if anyone else is considering Yale for Fall 2012 for any of the Masters specialties. I'm compiling my list of schools and check out application dates. I am *pretty sure* I'll apply to Yale.... yikes! Anyway, I'd love to hear fro...