2010 ABSN Applicants

thanks for starting this thread, ambitiousthing ... good idea. i'm thinking this thread might get more exposure in the pre-nursing forum as opposed to the florida nurses forum (unless of course you were looking to limit your audience that way) so i am going to suggest to mods that it be moved there. but in response to your questions, here are mine:

1. how many programs are you applying to? which ones?

at this time, i am only applying to one: columbia university in nyc because that is the closest application deadline (nov 17) for the summer 2010 term. i am also considering georgetown in dc, but their deadline is feb 1 for next fall. i'm still looking at other programs, but i doubt i will apply to more than 4 or 5 when it's all said and done. i was going to apply to university of florida in gainesville, but that was before i decided that i rather move back to the northeast from where i originally am.

2. which is your top choice program?

columbia is by far my top choice.

3. in what area is your primary degree?

i have a ba in psychology and a jd.

4. what are you doing now? (i.e., completing prereqs, working, etc.)

i am currently working in a non-legal job, which i consider to be my "limbo" career because it allowed me time to determine what i really wanted to do in life as law was just not bringing out the passion i feel should exist in one's career. i am also finishing up my pre-reqs, the only one i really have left to take is microbio. in addition, i also volunteer at my local hospital, which i have been told is so important for not only your applications but for gaining exposure to the medical environment. by volunteering, i don't mean working @ the gift shop - means working in a capacity that allows you contact with patients, like a service in the er or birthcare unit. it is also a chance to validate your desire to enter the nursing profession. as for me, the experience has confirmed 1000 times over that nursing is my calling.

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