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1. Columbia ETP 2015

   droux replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   The scope of practice for ACNP is deeper but narrower. I am not certain that is what I want anymore. You learn more about yourself and your interests as you go through the classes and various clinical rotations. FNP is definitely the largest cohort i...

2. Columbia ETP 2015

   droux replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   They were on the new West Campus in Orange when I interviewed. It was very separate from EVERYTHING. The only things nearby were hotels and an outback steak house. After living in NYC for 7 months (I moved from California), I can't imagine living in ...

3. Columbia ETP 2015

   droux replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   I'm a current Columbia ETP student. We are now halfway through the program. I tried to go through and read many of the posts on this thread, but there are 21 pages. VERY active group! I remember the application process well, very nerve racking. I had...

4. Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

   droux replied to WavyGravy's topic in School Programs

   ariahralingarts is totally correct. DNP is the new national education standard for NPs as of 2016. This years Columbia ETP class is the last masters level NP class. Even though we were admitted to the master's program, we've all been "strongly encour...

5. Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

   droux replied to WavyGravy's topic in School Programs

   Most people get $25k Columbia PLUS (pre-licensure undergrad scholarship... free money). That brings the tuition down to $57K. There are 2 other scholarships that are need based: RWJF and Teich, they are worth $10K each. You have to be pretty "financi...

6. Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

   droux replied to WavyGravy's topic in School Programs

   I looked at ratings, and did a fair amount of research. I decided on Discover Student Loans. I applied last week (as a 5th year undergraduate). I am in my thirties, have excellent credit, and my parents still had to co-sign. I thought that was odd, b...

7. Samuel Merritt University ELMSN Fall 2014

   droux replied to NJaan's topic in California

   @bluefossil. Yes, that is true for NorCal, not too many choices if you are committed to living only in this area. There are other entry level programs in other parts of California (Cal State LA for example). I applied all over the US. I am from the E...

8. Samuel Merritt University ELMSN Fall 2014

   droux replied to NJaan's topic in California

   I applied for FNP and I haven't heard anything. At all. No interview, no emails, just silence. I've called twice and emailed twice, neither were answered. At this point, I am taking it as a silent rejection and moving on. I have deposits due at other...

9. Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

   droux replied to WavyGravy's topic in School Programs

   You can try posting your questions here (but this might not be the best place given that you have no questions about Columbia and this is the Columbia thread...?) You might have better luck on UCD's thread because the people on there will know more a...

10. Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

    droux replied to WavyGravy's topic in School Programs

    From what I can tell, most of the people admitted to Columbia have jumped ship from this site and joined the Facebook group. I am generally not a fan of Facebook, but I reluctantly joined the Columbia group yesterday... and I have to say the Columbia...

11. Samuel Merritt University ELMSN Fall 2014

    droux replied to NJaan's topic in California

    @davidbgray83, they definitely are not struggling for applicants (especially given how few direct-entry programs there are in California). You must have had a very compelling reason why you were applying late or you are just an exceptional applicant ...

12. Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

    droux replied to WavyGravy's topic in School Programs

    Hey guys, I am most likely attending Columbia (acute care), but I'm not able to make it to accepted students day. Could you guys possibly share anything interesting you learn that day? I plan to attend one of the financial aid webinars, so I'm mostly...

13. University of Rochester ABPNN/AMPNN May 2014

    droux replied to kris_10's topic in Post Graduate

    @hudafuturefnp you definitely can't apply to the masters program until you have a bachelors. I pm'd you.

14. Yale GEPN 2014 Applicants

    droux replied to EmmKay's topic in Post Graduate

    I think it will be exactly like the interview notifications.... an email link to check our application and the status will be there. Reason #856 why living in California is awesome... all this will probably happen before lunch!

15. Yale GEPN 2014 Applicants

    droux replied to EmmKay's topic in Post Graduate

    That's a helluva lump of coal @jmpsych! Congrats. May that impressive lump of coal cradle you in it's comforting soot as you wait for the Yale decision.