mca1014

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1. No nursing shortage: roll call!

   mca1014 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

   Northern New Jersey/New York Metro area: NO SHORTAGE! Lot's of nursing programs (including a number of BSN programs) and only one or two new grad programs this year - so the competition is very high. A few jobs for experienced RNs, but also a lot o...

2. Survey: How old were you when you entered the nursing profession?

   mca1014 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Will be graduating in April at the young age of 50! Most of my classmates are the age of my children (23-25) although there are a few who are in their 30's. We are in an accelerated BSN program, so it's been a crazy time, but we are almost at the e...

3. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

   mca1014 replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am in an accelerated BSN program now (mid point) and it will end up costing about $27K for 16 months (excluding books/uniforms) assuming they don't raise the tuition in the next two semesters! FYI, I attend a state school in NJ (UMDNJ). Good luck...

4. UMDNJ Newark Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN

   mca1014 replied to airjs4321's topic in New Jersey

   I really cannot say how good your chances are because it really depends on how many applicants they have for the fall semester. I think they get the most applicants for the fall (as compared to the spring and summer start date). If you get everyth...

5. UMDNJ Newark Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN

   mca1014 replied to airjs4321's topic in New Jersey

   Yes, you should actually apply now and have everything in well before the August 1st deadline (and double check that with the admissions office - they "misplaced" several of my documents last fall). So, make sure they have all your transcripts, you...

6. Daytonite has passed away...

   mca1014 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   What a shock to see this posting. As a BSN student, I have really valued her advice and guidance. She always had time to help out students who were struggling to understand something. She was a very caring and generous person and I aspire to be ...

7. UMDNJ Newark Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN

   mca1014 replied to airjs4321's topic in New Jersey

   Hi golfinrican: I had a 3.25 in my first degree. 4.0 for all the pre-requisites that I had to take. One word of advice if you didn't know this already: do not plan to work while in school, NO TIME. Do not plan on: getting married, having a baby...

8. UMDNJ Newark Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN

   mca1014 replied to airjs4321's topic in New Jersey

   Thanks. I just linked via my e-mail and sent you a friend request on FB. I was thinking the 32GB would work, so I'll start looking for a good price on one.

9. CCM A&PI and A&PII

   mca1014 replied to andicakes's topic in New Jersey

   Don't know who you ended up with for A & P I, but Professor Crabbe is great if you are taking A & P II this spring.

10. UMDNJ v. Fairleigh...Please help

    mca1014 replied to FBD1982's topic in New Jersey

    How many were in your class when you were there?

11. UMDNJ Newark Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN

    mca1014 replied to airjs4321's topic in New Jersey

    I don't have enough posts yet to have personal messages. I think I need at least 15 posts. One question I have is what I pod touch did you get? 8GB? 32GB? Thanks again.

12. UMDNJ Newark Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN

    mca1014 replied to airjs4321's topic in New Jersey

    Thanks airjs4321 for the information! I have sent in my deposit, but haven't seen anything further yet, so this is really helpful. I am in the middle of finals this week and next, so I'm not sure how I am going to get down there ahead of time fo...

13. UMDNJ Newark Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN

    mca1014 replied to airjs4321's topic in New Jersey

    Have you guys received the information for the mandatory orientation session (Newark) on Dec. 14-15? Other than the acceptance letter with the list of forms, background check, etc. I haven't received anything else yet. I have not purchased a PDA...

14. UMDNJ Newark Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN

    mca1014 replied to airjs4321's topic in New Jersey

    @parma182 From what I heard at the orientation session at UMDNJ last summer, and what I've read on this site, they are sticklers about the 3.0 or better on your undergrad GPA, unless you have a grad degree as well with a higher GPA. You should call a...

15. UMDNJ Newark Spring 2010 Accelerated BSN

    mca1014 replied to airjs4321's topic in New Jersey

    Yea!!! I just got my acceptance letter for January! I am very excited! I was beginning to think they were going to push me to the May start... Now I just need to get these forms back to them by next Wednesday. Nothing like making you wait and the...