Hi there! I'm actually not prespecialty, I'm direct entry, but this thread seems to be more active so I poke in here every once in a while, too!! Any details you have about your clinicals and classes for next year would be great to hear. I have a mil...
HeartRN2008 replied to 5ofPEEP's topic in Post Graduate
I just finished my financial aid forms today. Really starting off on the right foot! Ah, my procrastinating ways. How long did it take most of you to get your financial aid info after the paperwork on your end was completed? Clearly, it can't take T...
Oh my goodness... I'm from Rhode Island, so I'm honestly not entirely sure how I'm going to handle the lack of winter weather (snow, skiing!). How is Nashville treating you? Any fun info to share?
Good to know! Doesn't sound so terrible. I'm sort of thinking a few miles isn't really too bad- definitely bikeable. Does Nashville have any type of reliable public transit system? A few miles from campus certainly wouldn't kill me, but if I can find...
Hi all, This info is SO helpful! I'm not Pre-Specialty, I'll be Direct Entry, but I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm from Rhode Island and have never been anywhere close to Nashville and know NOTHING about the area. I would really prefer living wit...
HeartRN2008 replied to 5ofPEEP's topic in Post Graduate
Hi all! Just found out today I've been accepted for ACNP Fall 2011- so stoked! Does anyone have any idea how large the cohort generally is? I've been online allll day researching Vandy/Nashville. Still waiting to hear from Penn, but I'm SO thrilled a...
HeartRN2008 replied to want2banurse35's topic in Post Graduate
Congratulations, pinkzebra! That's fantastic about starting your direct-entry program- best of luck to you!!! If you have the time (starting school, you may not!) it would be great if you could PM me your stats and school + program of choice, or what...
HeartRN2008 replied to nicunewgrad's topic in Post Graduate
LWeatherby, thanks for the info! Greatly appreciated :) I'm thinking I'll submit my GRE scores- not perfect but definitely not poor, I believe they'll contribute to my total application as opposed to detracting from it. I'd hate to leave them out and...
HeartRN2008 replied to TamTammers's topic in General Nursing
My personal opinion: Learn phlebotomy and IV insertion on the job. Most new grads won't have had this teaching while in school, so in most hospital new grad programs, it'll be part of your 3/6/whatever month long orientation. The EKG interpretation, ...
HeartRN2008 replied to Zippy Head's topic in General Nursing
Agreed with Richard Head. But to be simple, if what you're presenting is a scenario in which Pt. X has a rocketing BP but is bradycardic, yes, I have many a time used ACE's, particularly IV but PO as well, and had them work wonderfully for that type...
HeartRN2008 replied to Tedward3's topic in Post Graduate
Interesting... good to know about the adult acute care program! Does anyone know if these numbers apply to traditional MSN students as well?? Or just the direct entry group? Good luck to all, BTW! :)
I've seen this as well! I can see what you're saying about the potential for infection, however, I would assume that the hospital provides fresh fruit and vegetables as food choices anyhow. So, I figure, if the Farmer's Market is held in a location i...
HeartRN2008 replied to nicunewgrad's topic in Post Graduate
Can't PM yet- new kid here :) Speaking of GRE waivers, what seems to be the general consensus there? My GPA is high enough to request one for most programs, however, I'm wondering if leaving them out might hurt my total application. I already took th...
HeartRN2008 replied to nicunewgrad's topic in Post Graduate
Any ideas on how competitive MSN admission to Penn is for those who already have their BSN? I know that sometimes, the admissions team will describe how many folks applied, how many were accepted, and an average accepted applicant's GPA/GRE/years exp...
HeartRN2008 replied to want2banurse35's topic in Post Graduate
Does anyone know if admission to MSN programs (already having a BSN) are as competitive as direct entry (for those who are not already nurses) programs? I can tell from lurking on this site that admissions to the direct entry programs tend to be EXTR...