I'm getting ready to apply to the Columbia's ETP for 2010. I was just wondering who else was applying and what you were doing to make your application stronger! Also where else are you applying and what do your stats look like (GPA, GRE, experience, etc) ? I'm getting nervous as I start the whole application process and just thought I'd turn to the forums for some support and guidance!
I'm looking forward to sharing the journey with y'all! Hope to hear from you soon! :)
Also, to explain the schedule, when a class is called "science of" it refers to didactic and when it says "practice" it means clinicals.
In answer to those who asked how it's going:
Its been one hell of long road! the summer was very overwhelming, long classes and lots of tests. The professors are mostly excellent. Almost everyone got through the summer so don't worry too much about that. The rest is pretty manageable. Some of the 5x5's are slightly harder than others, but you'll have way more time for yourself.
In terms of improving the program: some of the preceptors who were really bad were fired, our assessing clinical evidence class was so disorganized, but I hear it has improved. I'm sure there were plenty of other things we've told the faculty to improve. Those are the two big ones that come to mind.
I want to thank you so much for taking the time to give such a detailed email regarding the schedule. That is a big help.... I have a question for you. Since I am very enthusiastic I have taken the time to listen to a Pathophisology course that is one year long. The instructor does podcasts of his entire advanced course, which is one year. He also has a course in pathophysiology . He makes his lectures very understandable and I am learning quite a bit. I want to be prepared for everything. I would like to know if you took the advance physiology course? If so. what semester was it given? Which course was the most difficult in terms of understanding and tests????
In addition thanks so much for reassuring all of us that the program knows how to handle special needs because that really makes a difference. I would look forward to meeting you in person to thank you for all your kindness. I am positive you are going to be a great nurse practitioner because of your interest in people. I think that is just as important as the academics. All the best and thanks again for your help and patience and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help future students.
It’s early and I just got up. I have a correction to my last email. The course that is one year long on podcast is the Advanced Physiology. The pathophysiology is only one semester of podcast. If you any one is interested in hearing this course it has a free website at:
Thank you so much, caffreak! And good luck to you! Dingras, thanks for the info on the podcast. I will try to squeeze that in among my courses and work!
Just a few more days to go! But at least the anxiety of waiting for an email has subsided and I've caught on all the sleep I lost this week.
I have to get my butt to work tomorrow in NYC, so I assume they might have to as well. They could also work from home. They need to deliver those notices on Thursday!!! Can't wait any longer!!
I hope you got to work safely. It does not look too bad in NYC from my apartment. I agree we should be notified by Thursday because once you are notified you must get the financials part straighten out, and take the CPR course from the Red Cross or Heart association and that could be an all day thing if you are not already certified. I am certified in CPR rescue and it is a requirement for nurses, most health professionals and students. Usually the courses at the Red Cross are best. They start at 9:00 and end at 7 P.M. but that are very helpful and everyone gets certified.
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Also, to explain the schedule, when a class is called "science of" it refers to didactic and when it says "practice" it means clinicals.
In answer to those who asked how it's going:
Its been one hell of long road! the summer was very overwhelming, long classes and lots of tests. The professors are mostly excellent. Almost everyone got through the summer so don't worry too much about that. The rest is pretty manageable. Some of the 5x5's are slightly harder than others, but you'll have way more time for yourself.
In terms of improving the program: some of the preceptors who were really bad were fired, our assessing clinical evidence class was so disorganized, but I hear it has improved. I'm sure there were plenty of other things we've told the faculty to improve. Those are the two big ones that come to mind.