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1. Pros/Cons of Umass Worcester GEP Program

   blizz108 replied to DizzyD25's topic in Post Graduate

   See you tomorrow!

2. Over 40? Here are 7 things never to say in an interview.

   blizz108 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Hunt

   So when did being over 40 equate to being technologically illiterate or incapable of reading basic social cues? I must have missed the memo.

3. Anyone trying to get fit before NS?

   blizz108 replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Students

   I've lost 20 pounds by tracking my calories (and increasing exercise) on My Fitness Pal. It's free and the community is/can be supportive. Once I reach my goal I will stay on the site to track my fitness progress. Good luck everyone. You can do it!

4. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

   blizz108 replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm going to toot my own horn a moment: I graduated from undergrad 5 days shy of my 40th (and I kicked a$$). I worked for a year and then started my prerequisites. Just finishing up with a 4.0. I'm starting grad school in the fall and I'll be 42. On...

5. Horrible Professor!

   blizz108 replied to phoenixnim's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I had an instructor like that. I basically taught myself Micro. I started studying with a partner and by the end of the semester we had a group of 11 students that met once a week. This instructor (she was NOT a professor) "taught" with information t...

6. UMass Medical GEP 2013

   blizz108 replied to blizz108's topic in Post Graduate

   I'm not on FB often but if anyone makes a page let us know!

7. Jumping back in to school! Oh my...

   blizz108 replied to GerberaDaisy's topic in Post Graduate

   Thank you for this tip! The switch from MLA to APA is not a fun one.

8. Jumping back in to school! Oh my...

   blizz108 replied to GerberaDaisy's topic in Post Graduate

   I returned to school after 20 years as well (to finish my undergrad). That first semester was a doozy. Gradually I learned that I couldn't possibly read EVERYTHING assigned. Not physically possible. Prioritizing was my saving grace. I ended up gradua...

9. UMass Medical GEP 2013

   blizz108 replied to blizz108's topic in Post Graduate

   Well, hi! If there is a FB group I don't know about it. I'm also FNP! Has anyone received the orientation package yet (the one that should contain email info, etc.)? I look forward to meeting everyone next month!

10. My husband said...

    blizz108 replied to stephanie.'s topic in General Students

    My BF is a professor and is completely aware of the rigors of education. Plus he'll be on sabbatical during a particularly grueling semester (for me) so he'll be available to do the "heavy lifting." Once school starts he knows he'll have to darn his ...

11. UMass Medical GEP 2013

    blizz108 posted a topic in Post Graduate

    Anyone? If so, which track?

12. What is the grading in you school

    blizz108 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    Here you fail if you score below 78% or 83%, depending on the course level. Yuck.

13. Pros/Cons of Umass Worcester GEP Program

    blizz108 replied to DizzyD25's topic in Post Graduate

    I don't know anyone that has attended, however when I went to interview I was told that 100% of the NP students have jobs upon graduation (and this is without a BSN). That works for me! From everything I've read, it seems like if you are going on to ...

14. Anyone accepted in programs want to post stats for future applicants?

    blizz108 replied to legal->nurse2b's topic in Post Graduate

    Graduated with a BA from Mount Holyoke College with a 3.74. All pre-reqs were 4.0. Mediocre GRE scores. Under 20 hours of "shadowing" at a local hospital. No nursing experience (yet!). Wait listed at MGH and UVM. Accepted at Simmons and UMass Medica...

15. UVM MEPN program for 2013

    blizz108 replied to Tessss's topic in Post Graduate

    I received that email as well. I'm going to be removing my name because I've decided on the GEP to DNP track at UMass Medical. Now it is only 24 others! Good luck to all!