jarvic5

jarvic5 has 6 years experience and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Is there such programs?

   jarvic5 replied to EMEddie's topic in NP Students

   Hello! Just to clarify, UCLA does not have such a program. You need a BSN to apply for the MSN with an advanced practice focus. The MECN or Master's entry level program, are for those who have a bachelor's degree in a different field AND who are no...

2. UCLA NP program Fall 2013

   jarvic5 replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate

   There is some variability, depending on when you take electives, and depending on whether you take classes during the summer, but in general, it's Tuesdays and Wednesdays for your first year, from 8am to 5pm. You start clinicals in your 2nd quarter, ...

3. Need help getting started

   jarvic5 replied to uci010's topic in ADN/BSN

   Look into direct entry MSN programs. Why work on another bachelor's if you can graduate with a masters. Most CSUs, UCs, and private schools have these type of programs.

4. UCLA NP program Fall 2013

   jarvic5 replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate

   Gah! Had a little freak out moment today realizing we have less than 2 weeks! I'm in Lab B as well!

5. UCLA NP program Fall 2013

   jarvic5 replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate

   @murse89 - haven't gotten my time slot either

6. UCLA NP program Fall 2013

   jarvic5 replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate

   All of those! And other things like why you chose UCLA, and what you plan to do with your degree. That's why again, the info sessions are great, they'll let you know exactly what they are looking for =)

7. UCLA NP program Fall 2013

   jarvic5 replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate

   @Rhythsetradio - yes, that is the class that you can either take in the 2nd session of summer, or in the fall.

8. Fresh Heart Training

   jarvic5 replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in CCU

   I work in a mixed medical/surgical ICU, but we do a lot of hearts. People usually don't get to take care of them until after being there for at least two years, and then not till after taking a formal class. We are then precepted on six fresh open h...

9. UCLA NP program Fall 2013

   jarvic5 replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi murse89! I just logged in through URSA. You'll find the links there for class registration and then you pay there too using bruinbill.

10. UCLA NP program Fall 2013

    jarvic5 replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi RNBSN7777! I have about 6 years of experience as an RN, all of them in critical care. If I remember correctly, they admit a lot of students from the 5+ range, and the percentage gets smaller with less years of experience, although it is not impo...

11. UCLA NP program Fall 2013

    jarvic5 replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi Rhythsetradio! Got the email today! And looks like we'll both be trekking up the 405!

12. UCLA NP program Fall 2013

    jarvic5 replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate

    Haven't heard anything either after turning in all the stuff. @murse89 - I think I'm gonna take the research class just to have a lighter load for the first quarter. Good luck on the search! I can only imagine how hard it is to find something dec...

13. Is there anybody out there doing well in nursing school?

    jarvic5 replied to StayHumble11's topic in General Students

    Getting a good GPA through nursing school is doable! It all comes down to the amount of work you're willing to put in. I went in w a 4.0, and still had a 3.9 after. Good luck! =)

14. UCLA MECN FALL 2013

    jarvic5 replied to ldytrjn's topic in California

    Hi Karadawnla! You might wanna look into UCLA extension (X452.6). I'm taking it there right now, not sure but there should be a summer session.

15. UCLA NP program Fall 2013

    jarvic5 replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate

    i'm gonna have to take physical assessment too. $1500 >_