NurseCrespoEm

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1. UMSON CNL Applicants for Spring 2014

   NurseCrespoEm replied to wildflower13's topic in School Programs

   I heard that I was accepted into the UMD Spring CNL program at 9:38am and let me tell you Nicole Willhide's voice was the sweetest sound! Congratulations to those who already heard the good news. This will be something exciting to share with family a...

2. UMSON CNL Applicants for Spring 2014

   NurseCrespoEm replied to wildflower13's topic in School Programs

   Wildflower13-I was NOT the one with a deferred admission to Spring 2014 already. I was just reading your background and I wanted to share with you that I, too, was a Philosophy major. I focused on non-western political science theory from the middle...

3. UMSON CNL Applicants for Spring 2014

   NurseCrespoEm replied to wildflower13's topic in School Programs

   Still waiting...Wildflower I have the intention of going to the financial aid office and applying for any institutional scholarships. Of course the FAFSA is required for any federal aid. I will be applying for graduate loans through the federal gover...

4. UMSON CNL Applicants for Spring 2014

   NurseCrespoEm replied to wildflower13's topic in School Programs

   It's only the rest of your life! I am trying to be nonchalant but it is like a big pot boiling away on the back burner of my mind all the time. You know? I am excited for it all; studying, scrubs, hospitalia et al. I'm even excited to meet grumpy pe...

5. UMD CNL Program Interview

   NurseCrespoEm replied to pcrown1's topic in Maryland

   I would want to be sure that you understand why you want to be in the CNL role for the interview. I was really nervous but I have read up on what I am getting into so just being myself and talking about the real reasons for applying was enough. The w...

6. UMD CNL Program Interview

   NurseCrespoEm replied to pcrown1's topic in Maryland

   Pcrown1, They emailed me with available slots and I picked my top 3.

7. UMD CNL Program Interview

   NurseCrespoEm replied to pcrown1's topic in Maryland

   Interview next week! Anyone else? Tips?

8. Any nurses that don't regret becoming a nurse?

   NurseCrespoEm replied to LeeLee87's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! Viva! The strength it takes to share this and to know yourself as you do should make you proud. You went through some hard times in your body and mind and all while giving back to others. It makes you face yourself to be disciplined, attenti...

9. Any nurses that don't regret becoming a nurse?

   NurseCrespoEm replied to LeeLee87's topic in General Nursing

   LadyFree28, You are actually inspiring to me as a future nurse and I appreciate the fact that you have been in the line of work for a really long time and still feel passionate with a heavy dose of realism. It makes sense that your attitude toward...

10. UMD CNL Program Interview

    NurseCrespoEm replied to pcrown1's topic in Maryland

    Hi Emilie?, You have to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the sciences. If you had a 'C' in chemistry but you have As in everything else then you are fine. Regarding the statement of purpose: The online statement IS the one included in the online app...

11. UMD CNL Program Interview

    NurseCrespoEm replied to pcrown1's topic in Maryland

    Thank you for the reminder about the necessary grades. I should do fine in these courses. I have to take Gen Chem & Principles of Human Growth and Development. I'm wondering how the interview was for you smoup? Was it a group interview for most ...

12. Why info on white culture omitted from cultural compence in textbooks?

    NurseCrespoEm replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I think that exposure to other cultural practices either through immersion or study is another way for a health care worker to be prepared for anything. While I had the same feeling about "Cultural Competency" as many of you do; that it is basically ...

13. UMD CNL Program Interview

    NurseCrespoEm replied to pcrown1's topic in Maryland

    Good luck to you both rissykim and smoup :-) Pop in and let us know how your first semester as a C.N.L. student is going. I am personally looking forward to studying pathopharmacology. Right now I am tracking my application documents to make sure ev...

14. UMD CNL Program Interview

    NurseCrespoEm replied to pcrown1's topic in Maryland

    I applied to the UMD CNL program for Spring 2014. I'd like to hear more from other applicants or last year's CNL program entrants. What are your main concerns about admission and what goals do you have going into nursing ? I'd appreciate your perspec...