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Now that is the question, isn't it! I am looking at either FNP (so, MSN)followed by a one year specialty post graduate in ??? Or to perhaps continue on for the EdD or DScN, either of which will allow me to teach nursing at University level. I am currently finishing up in an RN to BSN cohort program which is designed like graduate school: lots of research, no tests. After 11 years in Nursing I've got the school bug now! (and yes, I still work F/T)
I took the exam a year and a half ago. I found that using a CD-Rom programs such as Kaplan or Princeton review helped a lot. They give you an idea of what type of questions you will encounter, test taking stategies and areas you might want to brush up on. I used the program for about 5 months before taking it. My biggest question after the exam was whether or not my scores were decent.
I assume you are an RN so you already have experience with computerized tests. I'm still a nursing student, so if anyone has taken both exams, how do they compare in format?
Good luck :)
bassbird and Mariah, I actually am an old nurse (1989). Back then we had to walk uphill in a snowstorm
I guess that is the same advice people are giving me now!
Hey, y'all!
You actually have a slightly greater amount of time taking the GRE via computer than via paper. I STRONGLY encourage a review of math concepts for the quantitative part.
That seems to be the weaker area for most people, not because we get stupid in our golden years, but because we truly don't use the Pythagoean Theorum in everyday living. Review your Verbal as well. Many grad schools want in the 50th or better percentile. You can always try the Miller Analogy Test (MAT)--some schools accept that as well. If there is a review class available, check it out!
I had plenty of tests in graduate school--don't kid yourself. Also, if you get anything lower than a "B", you may be talked to by your professors.
Good Luck!!! :)
It's been a while since I took the GRE, but I took the computer-based version "cold" (no study) and did very well. And, they were able to give me my "rough" scores before leaving the facility - I'm an instant gratification kinda person, so I liked knowing where my scores were right away so I could sign up for a review class while waiting on official scores, if needed.
Anyway, the longer you've been out of school, the more you need a review course. I had just finished up a BSN bridge program, so all those English and math skills were fairly fresh in my mind.
Good luck!
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