chaiteastaci

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1. How to Pass the ANCC for Psych NP

   chaiteastaci posted a topic in NP Students

   I studied for 8 weeks using the Fitzgerald Review. I continued to work full time (3-12hr shifts). In hindsight 4-6weeks is probably good enough and I was scheduled to take my exam at the 6 week mark but then I got nervous and rescheduled. Review...

2. UIC vs. Depaul in Chicago for a masters entry program. (Cost analysis, student loans)

   chaiteastaci replied to HR1989's topic in NP Students

   I looked at the website...it looks like they are changing it starting in fall 2014. In the old program you completed 4 semesters of pre-licensure course work -- No Degree but could sit for the NCLEX, then you went directly into your Master's specialt...

3. UIC vs. Depaul in Chicago for a masters entry program. (Cost analysis, student loans)

   chaiteastaci replied to HR1989's topic in NP Students

   Also UIC will probably cost you about $50-60K because you have to do the RN portion full time. You absolutely can not work until you get a campus assistantship or research assistantship and get some type of tuition waiver (these are hard to get). Mos...

4. UIC vs. Depaul in Chicago for a masters entry program. (Cost analysis, student loans)

   chaiteastaci replied to HR1989's topic in NP Students

   I finished the UIC GEP program and my subsequent Master's (NP) through UIC. I have also worked with people who went through the Depaul program. My opinion is this, at the end of UIC GEP you do not have a nursing degree. This is a big hindrance to get...