lolotambu

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1. GWU ABSN/VBSN Spring 2019 Cohort

   lolotambu replied to dfalc's topic in School Programs

   Hello all, I received the admission email about 10 days ago. Still uncertain about accepting and would like to learn more about the scheduling. I know it will be a full-time commitment but would like to know more details regarding the class / clini...

2. If you have a BSN, would you consider LPN rather than ABSN?

   lolotambu replied to lolotambu's topic in General Nursing

   Ladies, you have been incredibly generous with your perspectives and tidbits of knowledge here. Thank you! The most important insight I gained is that of considering location. While is true that LPN route can eventually work out in some states, where...

3. If you have a BSN, would you consider LPN rather than ABSN?

   lolotambu posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello ladies, I was hoping to hear from those of you who went on to become LPN's instead of choosing the second degree BSN. I have a graduate degree in a non-science field and started my pre-reqs with the hopes of entering an ABSN, but I have stude...

4. Job search tips for new grad NPs

   lolotambu replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   I'm also a career changer evaluating if I should go and get my MSN directly to NP or if I should just do the ABSN and get experience as an RN before pursuing the graduate degree (would be my second). I know I want to be an NP but I'm uncertain about...

5. George Washington University ABSN Summer/Fall 2018

   lolotambu replied to futurenurse805's topic in School Programs

   Hello! I attended their information session a few weeks ago and although I would love to apply for the coming fall I don't think I can complete the prerequisites on time. Ill certainly apply for Spring 2019. Can you share your stats? I have a gene...

6. Schools with not a lot of prereqs for ABSN

   lolotambu replied to tarahlee's topic in General Students

   Hi Shibaowner, I personally like your articles and admire your journey into nursing. However, I think that the initial remark you made here was rude. I agree with you that there needs to be a strong cognitive foundation for any student before enteri...

7. George Washington University ABSN Spring 2018

   lolotambu replied to OrthoNurse30's topic in School Programs

   Hello all, Congrats to all that have been accepted! I'm applying to the ABSN program in the next cycle and I have specific questions about the admissions process. My science GPA is excellent but my general GPA is not. I did not do well in my undergr...

8. George Washington University ABSN Spring 2015 Entry

   lolotambu replied to fmatt4's topic in School Programs

   Hi @Mindylane, I'm applying to ABSN in the next cycle and I have specific questions about the admissions process. My science GPA is excellent but my general GPA is not. I did not do well in my undergrad 15 years ago. However, I have done well in my...

9. Most relevant specialties for nursing abroad

   lolotambu replied to lolotambu's topic in General Nursing

   That makes so much sense. Thanks for your insight. I have followed up with this comment and you are correct in that OR nurses are very sought after for this kind of work. I wish eventually we can reach a point in the mear future, when other critical...

10. Most relevant specialties for nursing abroad

    lolotambu posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm eager to complete my pre-requisites to start nursing school. I'd love to eventually complete some relief missions abroad and once I have accrued experience move on to become a nurse practicioner. That being said, I was hoping to hear from so...

11. Get my BSN or Direct-Entry MSN?

    lolotambu replied to HesterPrynne123's topic in Pre-Nursing

    How was your experience? I'm facing the same issue now. The option I'm looking at now is either ABSN or MSN - however the man dies not give you NP. I'd like to eventually teach so I was debating if I should do the ABSN and move directly to a DNP aft...

12. New Grad Job Market PMHNP

    lolotambu replied to middleagegal's topic in NP Students

    Hi, this is an intriguing scenario to me because I'm also in a very similar predicament. I actually teach at college level and always wanted to be a professor. But due to a cap in salary for my degree and changing family dynamics, I find myself gravi...