PMHNPCatracho90 DNP, NP

PMHNPCatracho90 has 5 years experience as a DNP, NP and specializes in Psychiatry, Public Health.

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   Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

   I recommend you just take the EBP course, most got As. It was not a hard course at all. I also have an MPH and I actually chose to exempt the class as I had upper level research courses in my...
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   Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

   Thank you! So for all our classes we did majority of the coursework in person before this whole pandemic happened. So we have moved fully online. This means we meet at regularly assigned hours online...
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   Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

   Thank you for your kind words. So far we haven't really discussed the far reaching implications of this virus in terms of policy, social environment, etc. It really has been a whirlwind of decision...
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   Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

   Hello current MDE student here. You are correct. Even though we lost 3 weeks of our final 5x5 clinical rotation, we were able to do a clinical simulation online for more hours. CUSON has way over the...
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   Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

   Great advice the sincerelymeagan.com blog is a great resource to see what it was like for Meagan to apply to different school, to start in the MDE, adapt to NYC, then move on to doctoral studies. I...
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   Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

   You will receive an email shortly asking you to sign up for visiting day and it will have a schedule of activities and times. That's awesome that you went to Honduras! What part? I am Honduran
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   Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

   People are pulled off the waitlist, especially after visiting day. There are a few who end up deciding to go elsewhere, and this opens up spots in the
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   Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

   Hello Everyone, Congratulations to all of those accepted into their respective programs! I know the wait was excruciating, I was there too not too long ago. I hope all of you will be making it to...
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   Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

   There are are no early decisions for Columbia Nursing. I am in the current MDE cohort and we found out our decisions January 25,
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    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    I can't speak too too much on the DNP PMHNP program as I have not coursed through there yet. But I can tell you that upperclassmen have said they enjoy it. It is consistently ranked top 10 in the...
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    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    @FuturePNP18 While I can't give too much personal info I will say this. my undergrad GPA was a 3.29, but I also have an MPH, and come from a diverse life background. Columbia has room for many...
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    Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    PMHNPCatracho90 replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey Everyone, You are most definitely starting this application process to Columbia University School of Nursing quite early, but that isn't a bad thing. I am a current student, just finished my first...
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    Columbia SON MDE 2019

    PMHNPCatracho90 replied to Glal2's topic in School, College Programs

    To note. Literature exists that shows that using first-time pass rates for the NCLEX as the sole program quality criterion is not the best way to gauge a program's standing or worth (articles...
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    Columbia SON MDE 2019

    PMHNPCatracho90 replied to Glal2's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm also not going, I'm out of the country until April 9 Really wish I could make
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    Columbia SON MDE 2019

    PMHNPCatracho90 replied to Glal2's topic in School, College Programs

    OMG!! I apologize to everyone, I forgot to report back to you all. Yes the adcom accepted my Biochemistry course to fulfill the Nutrition requirement. Just make sure you contact them, present your...