wpolorocker

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1. Realistically, do I have a chance at a direct entry-level MSN program? :(

   wpolorocker replied to cn4207's topic in NP Students

   CN4207, I have a similar experience to you--my undergrad was also in music. I did have a good GPA coming out of undergrad which differs from you, but I made good grades on my prereqs and a decent GRE score (I don't even remember what the score was). ...

2. PASSED ANCC AGPCNP

   wpolorocker replied to NaYaa's topic in NP Students

   Thank you for the good tips! I am planning to buy the Leik book. Any other texts or classes anyone would recommend?

3. Some thoughts on DE program admissions

   wpolorocker replied to wpolorocker's topic in Post Graduate

   FYI for everyone else, I responded to this in a PM. I can't put my blog link on the forums directly. If anyone else wants it, PM me! :)

4. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

   wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate

   Well, I have done everything that I can so far. Obviously we can't upload our RN licenses because we don't have them yet, and I am taking CPR at Marquette. I would just get everything else done before you get to school.

5. Some thoughts on DE program admissions

   wpolorocker posted a topic in Post Graduate

   I recently finished my application "journey" and have a few things I would like to share to those who are prospective DE applicants. Though I applied to nine schools, I ultimately was only offered admission to three. I originally applied to the Unive...

6. UH MEPN 2012

   wpolorocker replied to wpolorocker's topic in Post Graduate

   Congrats to those who were accepted! It must have been a very competitive group this year. I was surprised that I wasn't accepted, since UH is ranked #99 for nursing, and I was accepted to three other schools that were ranked much higher than that (a...

7. UH MEPN 2012

   wpolorocker replied to wpolorocker's topic in Post Graduate

   Lizzy, Other than UH, I applied to Marquette, Boston College, MGH Institute, Simmons, Penn, Yale, Seattle University, and the University of Southern Maine. I got in to Boston College, MGH, Simmons, and Marquette, and was rejected from the others. I a...

8. Anyone applying to Simmons College Direct Entry MSN Program 2012?

   wpolorocker replied to TillyLaces's topic in Massachusetts

   Hi,Yes, I applied regular decision. No, there is no interview. I spoke to someone on the phone today and she said they were planning to send out the rest of the letters next week. There was something weird that happened with my application and so I k...

9. UH MEPN 2012

   wpolorocker replied to wpolorocker's topic in Post Graduate

   I'm really frustrated by UH. I really wanted to go there, but I have had three other schools require deposits already. I guess it's always a gamble, but I had to put down a deposit at Marquette. At this point I won't be going to UH even if I get in. ...

10. Anyone applying to Simmons College Direct Entry MSN Program 2012?

    wpolorocker replied to TillyLaces's topic in Massachusetts

    Yes, I heard today that I was accepted. I won't be going though, I have already accepted Marquette's offer. Good luck to you who are waiting!

11. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate

    I already got my info packet and yes, it does give info on registration and stuff. One thing you can get started on is compiling your shot records. I had to look up my pediatrician that I haven't seen in 12 years to get proof that I had chicken pox a...

12. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate

    I would have been looking for something cheaper too, but I have a built-in roommate (boyfriend). :)

13. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate

    I rented a one bedroom on the east side for a little under $800/month. Parking costs extra though ($50-100). There were one bedrooms near campus for that price or cheaper, but the area was really sketchy. There is this annoying rent assistance progra...

14. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate

    check around on past forums. there is a lot of info on this site. and look back to page 12 of this thread. :)

15. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate

    They don't offer the MSN courses in the summer. http://www.marquette.edu/nursing/documents/MSN-AcuteCare-NP.pdf Notice that all of the courses are Fall or Spring. So if you only took 6 credits each semester, it would take you 7 semesters (3 1/2 yea...