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  1. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats, Gmilitar. I just had my chemistry lab final today and am taking a breath before I get back to studying for lecture final and nutrition final. How does stats compare to other pre-requisite...
  2. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, @Gmilitar- taking it at LaGuardia! It's been a nice experience taking classes there, but I am very eager to move on.
  3. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey @FuturePNP18 - Glad you asked this. I've been curious as well. There don't seem to be tons of fabulous alternatives in the area. I'm sorry to hear about NYU. I couldn't quite make their...
  4. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks for sharing this, FNP2B1210! Is there anything you recommend brushing up on academically-speaking before the "boot camp" semester that will help in any way? I have already been doing my best at...
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    Experiences w/ Phillips School of Nursing Mt. Sinai ABSN?

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi @Leenurse924 - congrats on getting through your first semester. Can you share what you think the pros/cons are of the program? Also curious if you'd applied other places and what made you choose...
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    Nursing Prerequisites- Help!

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to futurenurse06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can, try to access the syllabi for the courses from the school you're attending. At the school where I took my pre-requisites, these courses are very standardized regardless of which professor...
  7. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks, @Gmilitar- this is very helpful info. I'm curious what's considered for merit-based scholarships. If it's simply GPA, is it likely your current one (e.g. pre-requisites for program) or is your...
  8. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    You sound like a kind person, @Aw1992. I wish you all the best. The more life experience I've had, the more I truly do appreciate how much many people overcome to complete their degrees. I'd like to...
  9. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Out of curiosity, are any other folks second-career (aka "older") students? I was reading through an older Columbia post and am curious how this affects 1) my chances of being accepted and 2) whether...
  10. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi @BSSB - that's a really good question. I've taken out a small student loan while finishing my pre-requisites at community college and it feels like I've filled out the FAFSA a zillion times for...
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    Feeling discouraged

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel like just about everyone I've gotten to know in my pre-nursing courses at my community college has at least a couple of "W"s unfortunately. Often it is *is* because of awful professors. Heck,...
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    Nursing school experiences in NYC, anyone?

    oneday_nursepoundcake posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in the process of applying to various nursing schools/programs after finishing up 2 years worth of pre-requisites at community college while working -- and really could use some insights from...
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    Nursing school experiences in NYC, anyone?

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in General Students

    Thanks, @WhaleTails. I'm just looking forward to getting any clinical experience as soon as possible to understand the reality more. I have a lot of fantasies about what I might like to do, and it's...
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    Nursing school experiences in NYC, anyone?

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in General Students

    Hi @WhaleTails - your avatar made me smile, so thank you. To clarify, I guess I mean I’m surprised to be at this point (pre-requisites almost complete, feeling proud of myself) yet none of the...
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    To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate, That Is The Question

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm not (yet) a nurse -- applying to programs right now. But as a mom to two kids who are autistic, the fact that autism is this big "worst thing that can ever happen to my child" fear drives me...
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    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck, @ZMOtero! I saved statistics for last too... taking in the Jan/Feb short semester.
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    Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    Thanks for sharing your insights and experiences,@FullGlass! I'm very encouraged by what you've managed to
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    Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    This is an interesting discussion for me. I'm 43, just finishing my nursing pre-requisites and am applying to various programs here in NYC. Among these, I'm applying for candidacy at my community...
  19. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Barbiegirl1229, I've been kinda surprised NYC (not sure if that's where you are?) doesn't seem to have many nursing-school options that aren't private and fairly pricey. I initially really dreamed of...
  20. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    I just applied for the MDE, and not the MDE-to DNP option. In the open house, they urged folks to apply for the latter, but I just could not make myself do it! The cost of the MDE program alone makes...
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    How did you feel after taking the teas

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to Svn17's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Yeah, it's also kinda tough knowing how well a prep course/book is going to work for you until you've gotten yourself pretty deep into it. I thought the ATI online program would be more engaging and...
  22. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck, erikaj28! When I attended the Columbia open house, I think I heard they take about a third of the candidates that apply. I don't recall anyone mentioning firm GPA rules... they seemed very...
  23. oneday_nursepoundcake

    How did you feel after taking the teas

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to Svn17's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I'm HUGELY relieved getting the Teas over with finally. Only one program I'm applying to even requires it, and I was driving myself crazy trying to study for it and stressing about it. I paid $$ for...
  24. oneday_nursepoundcake

    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    oneday_nursepoundcake replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck, everyone! It took me forever to get through all the parts of this application. I do appreciate that they want to know this stuff about their candidates, though. Which other schools are you...
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    Letters of Recommendation - how do they work these days?

    oneday_nursepoundcake posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm trying to organize myself to start applying to several ABSN programs over the summer/fall while finishing up pre-requisites. The schools all have varying requirements, different application...