LizzyBennet

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1. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

   LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

   Thanks for the update! I'm taking it at Wall St too. There were no dates at 34th St. Oh well. I'm a nut when it comes to tests. I'm just going to study and try not to stress too much. LB

2. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

   LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

   It all depends on what you want. I've heard too many stories about ADN programs with near 50% attrition rates and a 60-70% first time NCLEX pass rates (not only from students, but programs trying to get you to go there!). I'm the first to admit that ...

3. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

   LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

   Congrats! How was it? Where did you take it? LB

4. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

   LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

   Yup. Don't forget that the first year at Columbia is 60 credits and tuition is $933/credit. The first year involves 10-12 credits towards the masters portion as well. Perkins is the one that is forgiven. Elizabells, you've taken the NCLEX already? W...

5. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

   LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

   Take a long weekend and enjoy your new nephew! Have someone tape the lecture(s) you miss for you and listen to them when you get back. I did this for the Jewish holidays all year and still did quite well. Congrats! LB

6. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

   LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

   Columbia is pricey and you do have to take out a large chunk in private loans... in NYC the only 'reasonable' (accelerated) program is downstate, but it is not a direct to ms(n) program. You have to do the accelerated BS and then work/reapply for the...

7. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

   LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

   Those are fine. Good luck to you all! LB

8. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

   LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

   There is a place on 181 between Fort Wash & Bennet that sells them. It's a comfort shoe store. You can also order them online at zappos. LB

9. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

   LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

   All white shoes are a must and they are being very strict about it this coming year. Get yourself a pair of white dansko clogs. They are unbelievably comfy and easy to wipe down and clean up when they get dirty. LB

10. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

    LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

    Yup. Staying on top of Oscar is the #1 primo thing to do with financial aid. If you have probs with him, do not pass go, head directly to student financial services in the black building. LB

11. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

    LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

    Summers at Columbia are definitely considered full semesters... especially in ETP when you are taking 20 credits! 6 credits is considered full-time in the summer and 12 for other semesters (for the masters), IIRC. Columbia utilizes summers as full se...

12. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

    LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

    I wanted to add to Elizabells' comment... One day when I was feeling a little blue and a touch like an idiot, I asked my preceptor how long it was before she felt comfortable in her job as an L&D nurse...she said a year! So, now I feel quite a bi...

13. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

    LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

    My insurance a the time didn't cover lab tests, so my titers cost me a small fortune. Unfortunately, covered or not, you've got to do them... they won't let you in the hospital without them and they'll put holds on your registration and account until...

14. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

    LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

    Thanks for the info Elizabells, I will definitely try to hook up with her. I just talked to my preceptor and she was sooooo nice. I am super excited!!! :w00t: LP, I did my medsurg rotation at Cornell, it's a gorgeous hospital... nice, nice place to ...

15. Accepted Columbia University's ETP student-meet-n-greet

    LizzyBennet replied to nycacoustic's topic in Post Graduate

    Wanted to add that if anyone is interested in a pair of white dansko clogs in good shape, size 38 (7 1/2-8) for clinical, or a pharm book, PM me. I'm selling both at a deep discount. :) LB