Nurses Helping Nurses
allnurses Network: Central | Jobs | Books | Newsletter
allnurses: A Nursing Community for Nurses
Home General News Blogs Articles Students Region Specialty Degrees F.A.Q.
Log In | Register | Last 24 Hours
PA Nursing Programs Discussion /

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'



Did You Know?
allnurses is the largest community for nurses on the web. We now have over 388,561 members! Join today to network with other nurses, laugh, share, and much more.
Page 3 of 4 < 12 3 4 >

No. 20
from Sharawnda
Old Oct 08, 2009, 01:42 PM

Default Re: UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'
Originally Posted by Ravenx2012 View Post
In reply to those torn between schools whether it be Mercy or CCAC ...

There was an article this weekend in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Now, I have not yet been accepted for March, so probably should be discouraging everyone away from shadyside ..... but ..... Shadyside has been rated in the top five nursing schools in the country. So.... its the best of the best in Pittsburgh. Its whether you want to spend the money to do it, and have what it takes to get in. My lowest score for fall entrance was a 93 and I had an overall average of 97. But I took testing on the last possible day. So I am on some priority list for March. They assure me not to worry, but until they say I am in, I will be nervous.
UPMC Shadyside nursing school honored
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside School of Nursing is one of five U.S. nursing schools to receive designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing.


Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09279/1003269-28.stm#ixzz0TN4wjoSD
Top
 
Advertisement
Sponsored Links
 
No. 21
from mcRN2b
Old Oct 19, 2009, 11:00 PM

Default Re: UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'
Hello, I am currently at CCAC taking non-nursing. I was thinking of taking A&P but I was told that if I am going to consider coming to Shadyside for nursing, that taking A & P there would be better because some of the questions on the NCLEX-RN will reflect the course and the pass rate is lower at CCAC. I am going to get rid of everything else, including college math and english (for a BSN in the future). What was the PSB like? What kind of an essay do you have to write with your application? The parking MUST be a headache. I was set on staying at CCAC to get the ASN but, I hear the pass rates at UPMC Shadyside are so much better. I also hear that the school is more technologically-advanced. Is this so?
Top
 
No. 22
from kellyjo1414
Old Oct 20, 2009, 06:19 AM

Default Re: UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'
KBM, If you email Natalie Borkowski at the admission office, she will tell you the classes that transfer. I would definitely make sure of this before registering, you don't want to waste any money or time on classes! She was very helpful for me and I trust she will do the same for you.
Top
 
No. 23
from paflightattendant
Old Oct 22, 2009, 07:38 AM

Default Re: UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'
I was planning on applying to Shadyside for the spring term. Well...I got my entrance exam test results back yesterday. I got a 99% in Math, a 98% in Reading comp, 95% in Vocab, and a 74% in Science. I am so upset! Because I didn't score a 75% in Science now I have to retake the test. I don't mind retaking it but since I have to take a redemption class now I won't be able to apply for the Spring term. I even asked Natalie if she would give me another chance to take the test since I came so close and she said no. Does anyone happen to know any other schools that offer Spring admission? I was really hoping to get started as soon as possible and if I want to goto Shadyside I have to wait almost a whole year. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Top
 
No. 24
from kbm318
Old Oct 22, 2009, 07:46 AM

Default Re: UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'
Originally Posted by paflightattendant View Post
I was planning on applying to Shadyside for the spring term. Well...I got my entrance exam test results back yesterday. I got a 99% in Math, a 98% in Reading comp, 95% in Vocab, and a 74% in Science. I am so upset! Because I didn't score a 75% in Science now I have to retake the test. I don't mind retaking it but since I have to take a redemption class now I won't be able to apply for the Spring term. I even asked Natalie if she would give me another chance to take the test since I came so close and she said no. Does anyone happen to know any other schools that offer Spring admission? I was really hoping to get started as soon as possible and if I want to goto Shadyside I have to wait almost a whole year. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

When did you take your test?
Top
 
No. 25
from paflightattendant
Old Oct 22, 2009, 08:31 AM

Default Re: UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'
I took it on Sept.26th...it took forever to get the results back!
Top
 
No. 26
from kbm318
Old Oct 22, 2009, 08:41 AM

Default Re: UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'
wow it took that long? I just took mine last week I hope I get them back before the deadline to apply!
Top
 
No. 27
from paflightattendant
Old Oct 22, 2009, 08:47 AM

Default Re: UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'
I cant believe it took that long either! They said about 2 weeks but it took more like 3 1/2 for mine. I had to call Natalie 2 times about it. The first time she said they had just sent them out and then after a week went by and I still didn't have them I called again and then I got them within a day. I hope you had better luck than I did...both on your test and getting your results back sooner!
Top
 
No. 28
from Ravenx2012
Old Nov 05, 2009, 05:23 PM

Default Re: UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'
Well after a long long wait (applied for the fall semester) I received my admittance package today for March!!! Yay!!!! For those still waiting and still curious about tuition forgiveness, it remained the same as the fall. You will have to come up with 10K over 6 payment periods. It did not increase to 15K as some feared. Anyhow . YAY waiting is over, I can stop looking at jobs in the paper and wondering if I am passing up other potential careers :P for something I really really want to do. Sooooooo...... Anyone else starting in March .. drop me a line and a friend request ... Can't wait to see you all.

PS. Oh yea .. for those who just took the test . I was on a waiting list from the fall.... so admision letters for those just testing may not be sent out until acceptance letters are returned by the deadline to the school and they have actual numbers for empty seats for those that tested this last round. (This of course is just a theory.. do not take it as fact ..)
Top
 
No. 29
from jmshaffer
Old Nov 06, 2009, 07:30 PM

Default Re: UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing '09'
AHH!!!!
Yesterday I got my acceptance letter for the March '10 semester. It took me a year...
1. I filled out the "Nursing Aptitude Examination" bubble when I took my entrance exam.... and by the time I found out about it, the scores were due in admissions in 24 hours.. Sooo, no Fall '08 semester for me!!!
2. One of my recommendations were lost in the mail, AND I didn't know that I had to have a transcript from CCAC... so no Spring '09 semester for me!!
3. By the time I had found out about THAT crap, classes were closed for fall '09! HAHA!

...So finally, I'M IN! I've taken Logic, Nutrition, and A+P 1 at CCAC. I'm taking A+P 2 in the spring (in the evening) with SSN, unless the two conflict. I'm expecting a heavy course load, regardless of how many classes I take and where. If I need to drop ap2, then i need to drop it. I understand.

I'm just not excited about either driving or bussing every day from Wexford. I have relatives that live in the city, but I don't think they want me for 2 years straight. Ha!

I'm so ready for nursing school to start. If I could start tomorrow morning, I would.. But, I have to wait until march

If there's any March-bound students that want to add me on facebook, feel free. My name on there is Josephine Schaefer.
Top
 
Page 3 of 4 < 12 3 4 >
Reply




Thread Tools


Who's Online
94 members
1,320 guests
1,414

Nursing News

0

Patient Evaluation of Retail Clinic Care
0

The hard to reach on-call doctor, and its effects on...
3

Woman charged with passing off prescription drug as...
10

Man in "Vegetative State" was conscious for 23...
2

Interesting article on ThedaCare's Collaborative Care Model
12

Possible breakthrough regarding MS
63

16th Philly area hospital to stop delivering babies: Mercy...
10

Really interesting article on Indian open hearts
10

High-Tech Pump Does What Her Heart Can't
6

Air Force RN Found Not Guilty


Nursing Articles

1

Society Needs Care Too
13

Why am I doing this, anyway?
2

Nurse Heal Thyself
9

My Papa, why I am the nurse I am today.
17

I made it through
11

An angel's gaze
16

A Sister Never Forgets
16

Ruby's Marbles
38

What Do Operating Room Nurses Do?
14

My Little Old Jedi
20

I love this job......
23

"I hear voices"
19

Preventing FRUTI (Foley Related Urinary Tract Infection) in...
24

Error and Attitude
11

It's Just a Shower


Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?


Sponsored Links

Currently Reading This Page: 1 (0 members & 1 guests)

Interested in the hottest topics of the week? Subscribe to the Nurse-zine Newsletter.
Enter email address:

Available Topics (tags)


Search By Tag:

New To Site
Need Help
Quick Links

Copyright © 1996-2009, allnurses.com. All rights reserved.  allnurses.com, Inc.
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:32 AM.