BelleRN2B

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1. West Mount Airy?

   BelleRN2B replied to BelleRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania

   You are all so helpful! I love this board for the plethora of information in so many areas... Good to see there are a lot of people in the Mt. Airy area. Perhaps hosting a get together after the turn of the year might be on the horizon! I'll also h...

2. West Mount Airy?

   BelleRN2B replied to BelleRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania

   Thanks all for your thoughts. I don't feel so bad now. It's hard not being from the area. I was starting to doubt myself. I do sometimes wonder what it will be like living so close to her. I love her, but she has a strong influence over her son ...

3. West Mount Airy?

   BelleRN2B posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi All, I've only posted a few times, but each time has been with respect to my relocation from NY to Philly. Well, my husband and I just looked at a townhouse in W. Mount Airy, a few blocks from Chestnut Hill. Could anyone give their thoughts/opinio...

4. Abington Memorial - Dixon School of Nursing???

   BelleRN2B posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   Anyone know anything about the program? I have sent off for information, and I am trying to make an appt to get info, but I haven't heard anything yet. So I thought I'd reach out to you...also, would it make since to to RN program there, then do par...

5. Info on Jefferson FACT Program

   BelleRN2B replied to BelleRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania

   I was told a "2-3 year" work commitment by the counselor. I asked if she knew if it was either 2 or 3 years. She mentioned that the hospital and selection committee had some discretion as to the length of commitment, but 2-3 years was the average.

6. Info on Jefferson FACT Program

   BelleRN2B replied to BelleRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania

   This is for the accelerated BSN.

7. Info on Jefferson FACT Program

   BelleRN2B posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi all, I just met with an academic counselor at TJU over the fact program and just wanted to share some of the take-aways (all according to the counselor)...I have meetings at UPenn and Drexel as well and will share what I will be told 1. Money for...

8. Future Nurse seeking to move to Philly...

   BelleRN2B replied to BelleRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania

   Thanks Bill and Softballmama, I absolutely love the Philly area. We are both looking forward to the move. Although, I won't be too happy about the commute. Does anyone know about the nursing education initiatives in PA? Hubby and I had a convers...

9. Cost of living in NY

   BelleRN2B replied to lgeorge's topic in New York

   While the cost of living in NY is high, it is doable. Rent - at least $2000 for a decent 1BR in the city. This can come down a bit if you are willing to live in Brooklyn to maybe about $1500 for a 2 BR in Prospect Heights (by the Brooklyn Museum) or...

10. What nursing school did or are you attending?

    BelleRN2B replied to Ari RN's topic in New York

    Hunter College CUNY for BSN

11. Future Nurse seeking to move to Philly...

    BelleRN2B replied to BelleRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania

    Thanks for your reply Lisa! I'm looking forward to moving to Philly. Reading your answer makes me feel a little better. I've heard so much about position shortages in other areas of the state. That, combined with the number of existing BSN program...

12. Future Nurse seeking to move to Philly...

    BelleRN2B posted a topic in Pennsylvania

    Hi all, I am new to the board, and my first post will (likely) be a whopper of a question. I am currently a nursing student at Hunter College CUNY in NY. Next fall, my husband will be attending Wharton for business school. I will keep my NY reside...