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1. Columbia ETP 2010

   caffreak replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York

   Hi y'all. Hope you enjoyed the visiting day and found it informative. I don't know if they mentioned it but if you are in the city over the weekend and have some extra time, please come to the C.U. medical campus production of The Vagina Monologues, ...

2. Columbia ETP 2010

   caffreak replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York

   Hi! Congrads to all of you who got accepted and waitlisted. I know some of you had posted some questions for me that I never got back to. Your welcome to PM me, school's gotten busier so I don't have time for lenghthy explanations anymore.

3. Columbia ETP 2010

   caffreak replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York

   Also, to explain the schedule, when a class is called "science of" it refers to didactic and when it says "practice" it means clinicals. In answer to those who asked how it's going: Its been one hell of long road! the summer was very overwhelming, lo...

4. Columbia ETP 2010

   caffreak replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York

   The school is actually great with working with people who have specific needs or issues. I know some people who had to deal with deaths and such and they were able to take tests late. I wouldn't worry about stuff like that. They did ask us all for a ...

5. Columbia ETP 2010

   caffreak replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York

   I feel your anxiety! Last year when they sent out acceptance letters, they accidentally sent some people blank attachments so people were freaking out. I'm in the current ETP class and we are working hard to smooth out the kinks and improve the progr...

6. Columbia ETP 2010

   caffreak replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York

   i did my prereqs in a private college, but other students did in public colleges, online, whatever got them good grades. It's not difficult to get in if you have the grades and life experience to back you up. The first semester is VERY difficult. sev...

7. GRE for Columbia University ETP

   caffreak replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York

   Hi, I'm in Columbia's ETP program. ETP is entry to practice which basically means that we go straight from becoming RN's to the masters program to practice as NP's (you can take a year off if you want). I wouldn't sweat the GRE's, I don't remember my...

8. Columbia ETP 2010

   caffreak replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York

   Hi! I'm currently in Columbia's ETP program so if you have any questions just post them and I'll be happy to answer

9. Do I have to take off my clothes?

   caffreak replied to Yossy's topic in General Students

   Just saw this post & it turns out today we did breast exams on each other with bras on.

10. Columbia University-ETP

    caffreak replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

    Every day is different. Only cuz you asked i'll list the whole summer schedule. Monday: 8 AM till 12 P.M-Phys assessment-all students take this together. 1 P.M.-4 P.M.-Issues-all students take this together. Tuesday: 9 A.M.- 12 P.M.- Sc...

11. Anyone hear from SUNY Downstate for Summer '09 yet?

    caffreak replied to Riles241's topic in Pre-Nursing

    HEy Tanguera, I don't know if you were at the Columbia thing on Friday, but from the many sppeches and what current students have said, it is extremely friendly and supportive despite its large size.

12. Columbia University-ETP

    caffreak replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

    As far as uniforms go- the student ambassador at my table said the uniforms run large but that at orientation we can try on our order and switch if they dont fit. She said most ppl buy the navy. Other useful info she shared was that the faculty is ex...

13. Columbia University-ETP

    caffreak replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

    As far as I know as long as one is in school be it bachelors, masters or PHD you do not need to pay back ANY loans until 6 months are you leave school. On top of that, many places will allow you to defer if you are going through a big life moment suc...

14. Columbia University-ETP

    caffreak replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

    yea I will probably get my supplies from all over the place. and thanx for the sizing tip. I'll wait until visiting day to order. If we do buy navy skirts do you know if we have to buy navy pantyhose & sneakers or do we have to wear white pantyho...

15. Columbia University-ETP

    caffreak replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

    SAFETY- To add to the safety issue- I have never had a problem in NY. Use common sense, hold your bag extra closely in crowds to avoid being mugged, there are always homeless & beggars on the subway just avoid eye contact. I often take the train ...