peaceofmind8

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1. CCSF nursing lottery

   peaceofmind8 replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Have you looked into Stafford Loans? I think those are pretty much available to everyone but I'd look it up first. Also, what number were you on the Spring '11 list? I'm on there too and was wondering about getting bumped up. Good luck!

2. ADN to MSN yay or nay ?

   peaceofmind8 replied to Elleveein's topic in General Students

   Moogie - Thanks for your thoughts. I'm still up in the air but feel lucky to have choices! The cost difference is substantial -- $1000 per unit vs. $25 per unit. Of course one is graduate school so that's understandable. The grad program is clearl...

3. What would you do? ADN or BSN

   peaceofmind8 replied to Vines812's topic in California

   Does anyone have a list of textbooks used in the CCSF RN program? :)

4. BA to MSN?

   peaceofmind8 replied to skijunkie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Wow, Maximillian333, thank you for your insight! I too am a BARN, accepted to a very expensive private MSN program as well as the CCSF ADN program. Both programs are well-reputed but carry obvious differences. Your argument for the ADN is compelling...

5. ADN to MSN yay or nay ?

   peaceofmind8 replied to Elleveein's topic in General Students

   I am in the same position ... I was accepted to an MSN program and an ADN program both with good reputations. The MSN program is expensive, the ADN almost free. I wonder though, is it worth going the ADN route which provides a strong clinical found...

6. BSN right away or ADN + RN-BSN bridge?

   peaceofmind8 replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

   I was accepted to an expensive ABSN program, to a more expensive ELMSN program and then to an inexpensive ADN program! Due to the state of the economy I am leaning towards the ADN since I don't want to accrue debt with job prospects looking so shaky....

7. City College of San Francisco fall 2010 applicants

   peaceofmind8 replied to wannabe an rn's topic in California

   I believe they accepted more re-applicants (the majority of the incoming class) but am not sure. I got in for Spring 2011. It is shocking.

8. City College of San Francisco fall 2010 applicants

   peaceofmind8 replied to wannabe an rn's topic in California

   They only accepted 10 new applicants for fall and (I think) 10 for spring 2011.

9. New Grad: New York City or San Francisco

   peaceofmind8 replied to lm2009's topic in New Nurse

   Would you mind sharing what program you went to?

10. University of San Francisco CNL Entry Masters

    peaceofmind8 replied to Sandman2855's topic in Post Graduate

    I talked to the recruiter today who told me that they place about 50% of the grads right off the bat and that number will improve with the economy. Hopefully in two years we will have a shot!

11. Chabot ADN vs Samuel Merritt ABSN

    peaceofmind8 replied to iluvmusak's topic in California

    Thanks for the suggestion. unfortunately i already turned SMU down but am still on the roster for USF Master's. Another question: are new msn grads in the same running as new BSN grads for new grad positions or might they be overlooked as well?

12. University of San Francisco CNL Entry Masters

    peaceofmind8 replied to Sandman2855's topic in Post Graduate

    nurse hila, so how do you like the program so far? i've only heard good things about it but have yet to talk to anyone enrolled in or graduated from it. glad you're here! also, i'm wondering if the me-cnl grads have had any more luck in finding e...

13. New Grad: New York City or San Francisco

    peaceofmind8 replied to lm2009's topic in New Nurse

    mixtapes - yes, the usf program sounds great, i've only heard positive things about it and the fact that it runs for two years makes me feel that it will be a long enough time for the economy to warm back up so I chose that over SMU ... then i got ac...

14. Chabot ADN vs Samuel Merritt ABSN

    peaceofmind8 replied to iluvmusak's topic in California

    Wow, I just turned down my acceptance to SMU ABSN after reading about the hiring freezes and decided to go with a two year program (despite the fact that I am an older student). I was accepted to BOTH USF CNL and CCSF ADN. USF costs about $70,000 a...

15. New Grad: New York City or San Francisco

    peaceofmind8 replied to lm2009's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks for the heads up SMUgirl ... I found out this morning that I was in the top 20 for the CCSF new applicant lottery which I'm pretty sure means I got into the RN program there but I'm not assuming anything until I check with the office tomorrow ...