WilliamsRower replied to WilliamsRower's topic in Post Graduate
Hi Sophia2006. I left the Columbia program after a semester to go to medical school so I am not the best person to ask. You are already an RN so you are in a different position, because most people feel that the ETP portion of Columbia is the worst p...
WilliamsRower replied to WilliamsRower's topic in NP
Thank you both for your thoughtful responses -- it was very helpful to read those in making my decision. In the end I decided to go with medical school -- it was a gut feeling and as many times as I made pros and cons lists, the feeling was still th...
WilliamsRower replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York
I was also accepted to ETP last year. I'd say don't change the margins -- say what you need to say as concisely and clearly as possible. You guys sound like you're all within range of the stats they look for. I think essays and recs are particularly ...
Hello all, Right now, I am in the BSN portion of Columbia's accelerated ETP to MSN/DNP program. When I entered the program, my plan was to go into a PMHNP and do pediatric psych. However, now that I am in the throes of the program, I am realizing how...
Hello all, Right now, I am in the BSN portion of Columbia's accelerated ETP to MSN/DNP program. When I entered the program, my plan was to go into a PMHNP and do pediatric psych. However, now that I am in the throes of the program, I am realizing ho...
WilliamsRower replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York
Living in NYC myself I'd say that's probably average for young people living in the city -- but you could definitely be a bit under that if you're frugal, ie, if you have roommates, don't go out as much, don't shop, etc. I always find that I'm surpr...
WilliamsRower replied to babymidwife1's topic in Post Graduate
Hey sgmaygeorge! What did you end up deciding? I ended up going with Columbia -- I spoke with some students who did the program and had overall positive things to say about the experience and said almost everybody had a great experience with placemen...
WilliamsRower replied to babymidwife1's topic in Post Graduate
Whoa -- people in adult psych are having a negative experience? Anybody know anything about family psych? I'm on the fence for Columbia/Yale and don't know what to do!!!! I only have like five days to decide haha
WilliamsRower replied to babymidwife1's topic in Post Graduate
If I remember correctly, they said that it's a law about having to take three full semesters IN A ROW (hence why you can't take time off between first and second year). Summer session is short (mid may- end of july) compared to fall and spring so I'...
WilliamsRower replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York
it's not the white pants that have the extra pockets -- it's the unisex pants. the only difference between the women's pants and the unisex pants is the extra pockets, so if you like those, go with it! tsorfia, I'd be interested to hear more about yo...