Columbia University ETP Program 2013

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The thread here for the Columbia University ETP program for entry in 2012 is pretty long (45 pages right now!), so I was hoping to elicit some of the same responses for those who are applying in 2013. Let's get to know each other!

Why are you applying to Columbia? What have you heard about the program- good, bad or ugly? Are you nervous, excited, ambivalent?

Looking forward to getting to know some of you!

I LOVE that there are so many so cal people...it'll make me feel more at home if I do end up moving to NYC :) and yea I hope we get more details soon as well. I will probably be there from thursday-saturday so something Friday night would be great!

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I asked about pediatric oncologoy. Just got an email telling me that even though my letter didn't mention oncology. I am definitely in the PNP with the oncology sub-specialty. :)

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As a New Yorker and someone who likes to travel, I would also recommend staying at a hostel if you are comfortable with the idea. There are some decent hostels in the area and they are sure to be much cheaper than staying at a hotel, esp if a bunch of you decide to book a room together. Good luck!

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Hey everyone! I also have been accepted to Columbia's ETP program for the FNP track. I am from Hawaii but currently live in Cali (like a lot of you do too I see!) and am headed to NY for the visiting day and can't wait to meet everyone! Count me in for drinks on Friday! :) I just joined the Facebook group so I will chat to you all on there about plans for the weekend!

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hollysf, I just started NYU's aBSN program last month. It's true the classes are huge (our class is 166) but the professors are truly committed to teaching and to their careers. They are passionate as advanced practice nurses in their field. We also have clinicals (off campus) and simulations (on campus) twice a week (as well as optional open simulations 5x/ wk) to cultivate our technical and bedside skills.

Since I just started I can only speak for the first semester. I also don't know what the employment rate is for graduates of the program.

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best of luck everyone, I didn't get in, but just got in at MGH, so I am likely going there.

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Well, good news for one FNP waitlisted candidate....your spot just opened up! I decided to stay in Cali, go to a more affordable school that's #1 for FNP, and be closer to family. Anyway, wishing all of you the best in school and applications!

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Congratulations, Sam, on getting into such a great school in Cali and for making a decision! Wishing you the best!

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Hey everyone!

I've been lurking for a while now while we were awaiting our admissions decisions! I'm happy to say that I have been accepted to the ETP program in Acute Care! I'm looking forward to meeting those of you who will be at Visiting Day in March.

I live in NYC not far from CUSON and I work up in the neighborhood, so I'm happy to try to answer any New York-related questions! Congratulations! Excited to meet everyone!

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Cmw, mostly I'm worried about housing. Close safe neighborhoods? Is Craig's list a good place to look? What's a reasonable price for the size of an apartment? Do most places have washer and dryers in the apartment?

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Hey everyone! I also have been accepted to Columbia's ETP program for the FNP track. I am from Hawaii but currently live in Cali (like a lot of you do too I see!) and am headed to NY for the visiting day and can't wait to meet everyone! Count me in for drinks on Friday! :) I just joined the Facebook group so I will chat to you all on there about plans for the weekend!

Aloha, sjames!! I can't figure out which student you are in the Facebook group, but I posted on there my allnurses handle & my offline name. Shoot me a PM----- I grad UH a few years back. ☺ Congrats & welcome!!

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@thehealersart - Craig's List can be hit or miss. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. (That's not to say that there aren't little gems out there, but they are an exception to the rule.) It can be a good way to gauge prices by neighborhood. In my experience, the safest/easiest way to do things is to go through a broker. It's a little pricier, but at least that way you know what you're getting. I live in a small one bedroom in Harlem and pay $1500. New York isn't cheap and washers and dryers in unit are rare, but a lot of buildings have their own laundry rooms for tenants. Roommates are a good idea and it sounds like there are plenty of people entering ETP who are looking for roommates, so you're in luck if you opt to go that way!

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