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1. Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

   bocaburger replied to WavyGravy's topic in School Programs

   lifeismuzik, can you talk more about how and where to volunteer? I seem to remember learning about a free clinic in Washington Heights where a lot of nursing students volunteer... is that correct? What types of opportunities are there for volunteer...

2. Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

   bocaburger replied to WavyGravy's topic in School Programs

   Congratulations to everyone who got in, and good luck to all those on the wait list!! I will definitely be attending, so excited to meet you all! Unfortunately I cant come to accepted students day though... but the program starts in less than four ...

3. Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

   bocaburger replied to WavyGravy's topic in School Programs

   cindynmickey, I spoke to the Financial Aid department about the Robert Wood Johnson scholarship. The date on the website is from last year and they have not worked out the details for this year's scholarship yet (I think Columbia has to negotiate wi...

4. Columbia BSN/MSN ETP 2014

   bocaburger replied to WavyGravy's topic in School Programs

   Hey everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself... I actually was accepted to the ETP program last year ( for midwifery) but deferred a year to be with my husband who is studying abroad this year. I will be starting this May, hopefully with many of y...

5. HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program 2014-2015

   bocaburger posted a topic in General Students

   Does anyone know when the 2014 application will be posted (and when it's due)? People who have been accepted to this scholarship, do you have any tips? What does the application entail? THANKS!

6. Eliminating MSNs for DNPs?

   bocaburger posted a topic in Post Graduate

   I heard recently that the ACNP is pushing to move from MSN programs to DNP programs only. Some schools, I was told, are planning to eliminate their MSN programs within the next year or two. Is this true? Will DNP be the only option within a few ye...

7. Need info about Columbia Nursing/Public Health Joint Program

   bocaburger replied to bocaburger's topic in Post Graduate

   It's so good to hear from someone who was in the program! What did you think of it? If you don't mind me asking, why didn't you finish the MSN? I am hoping to do the Women's Health NP and Family & Population Health MPH. I would do both full-ti...

8. Need info about Columbia Nursing/Public Health Joint Program

   bocaburger posted a topic in Post Graduate

   I am planning to apply to the MSN/MPH joint degree program about Columbia. However, the admissions departments really only know about their own individual programs, and I cannot get in touch with anyone who knows specifically about the joint prog...

9. Microbio vs A&P - which to take first?

   bocaburger posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I still need to take two nursing pre-requisites, Microbiology and Anatomy&Physiology. I work full time and will be taking the courses online. I only have time to do one at a time, so I will be taking one in the spring and one in the summer. Do...

10. Taking nursing pre-reqs online or at community college - New York residents

    bocaburger replied to bocaburger's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank you for your advice! Which community college did you take classes at? Does anyone have recommendations for community colleges in Manhattan (especially on the west side) where I can take my prereqs in the evenings?

11. Taking nursing pre-reqs online vs community colleges

    bocaburger posted a topic in New York

    I am planning to apply to an accelerated BSN-to-MSN program (I did not major in nursing as an undergraduate). The prerequisites that I still need to take are anatomy and microbiology. I live in NYC and work full-time. Would you recommend taking these...

12. Taking nursing pre-reqs online or at community college - New York residents

    bocaburger posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am planning to apply to an accelerated BSN-to-MSN program (I did not major in nursing as an undergraduate). The prerequisites that I still need to take are anatomy and microbiology. I live in NYC and work full-time. Would you recommend taking th...