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  1. Apr 24, '11 by
    Great article!!!
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  2. Apr 28, '11 by
    I will be applying to ABSN's for 2012. I am very new to the decision of becoming a nurse. I was wondering if anyone could let me know what factors they used in making a decision when applying to Nursing programs? I would eventually like to go for my masters in Nurse Practitioner. Do you recommend that I go to a ABSN program that already has a master's program? I heard that some master's programs requires that a new RN have at least 2-3 years of experience before applying. Is this true? Please help me!!! I am desperate in finding answers.

    BTW GREAT post. I was truly inspired
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  3. Apr 29, '11 by
    Quote from MariaPatty
    I will be applying to ABSN's for 2012. I am very new to the decision of becoming a nurse. I was wondering if anyone could let me know what factors they used in making a decision when applying to Nursing programs? I would eventually like to go for my masters in Nurse Practitioner. Do you recommend that I go to a ABSN program that already has a master's program? I heard that some master's programs requires that a new RN have at least 2-3 years of experience before applying. Is this true? Please help me!!! I am desperate in finding answers.

    BTW GREAT post. I was truly inspired
    Thanks! Those ABSN/MSN programs you refer to are known as Direct Entry programs. I can't speak to their quality as I have never pursued them, but I can tell you that I personally chose not to because I wanted to re-enter the workforce as soon as possible and gain experience as a nurse before pursuing graduate work - even though I know from the beginning that I would like to pursue my MSN or DNP. There are programs that provide for specified amount of time to work in the field before beginning the master's portion, but I prefer to be in control of the length of work experience I have before I start grad school. That's just me of course, this preference can differ for everyone.

    Good luck to you!
  4. Apr 30, '11 by
    Yes, I did read the whole way through . Wonderful message, thank you!
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  5. May 3, '11 by
    Quote from paco69
    when i wrote my original post, i was in the process of deciding between 2 schools. i have since decided to attend stony brook univ's absn in new york. i start this summer!
    i have read that this is a good nursing program. i live in rochester, n.y.

    what was the other school (if you don't mind me asking).

    thanks!
  6. May 3, '11 by
    Quote from upstatenygirl
    i have read that this is a good nursing program. i live in rochester, n.y.

    what was the other school (if you don't mind me asking).

    thanks!
    univ of central florida (ucf) ... which is also a great school, but in the long run, i wanted to return to ny so stony brook became the logical choice!
  7. May 10, '11 by
    This is so inspiring thank you for this! Over the past year I have felt depressed about getting into nursing school and virtually had given up. This post will make me keep chuggin!
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  8. May 11, '11 by
    please contact me jennietobbie@yahoo.com
  9. May 11, '11 by
    this is inspiring....very very! Considering that I was the 107th person out of the 100 that got in my school.

    I was shocked because I have worked so hard for this dream and have also sacrificed a lot. But, it's all good!

    Please, if you have an info on any BSN (generic path) programs out there for international student, contact me.

    jennietobbie@yahoo.com I still believe in my dreams and I WON'T GIVE UP!
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  10. May 13, '11 by
    Wonderful post! The first time I read this post was after my second time applying to an ADN program. I didn't make it the first time, but your words where encouraging! I'm happy to say, this morning I got an acceptance letter! I'm in my schools fall ADN program! :wOOt:
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