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   FALL 2020 Johns Hopkins MSN: Entry into Nursing

   botmann replied to OTheRN's topic in School, College Programs

   Basically what Rose said. I would recommend doing the MD license, one because you plan to work in MD and it is required, and two, you can apply for a California license after you gotten a Maryland...
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   Would you recommend a direct-entry Masters Program or Accelerated BSN?

   botmann replied to Dhooy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I don't know much about online-only schools. Clinical placements can be important because it a place to start building relationships to help get a job after graduating. This is true for any nursing...
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   FALL 2020 Johns Hopkins MSN: Entry into Nursing

   botmann replied to OTheRN's topic in School, College Programs

   Not yet. It's a five semester program. We don't finish till May
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   Napa Valley College Spring 2021 Applicants

   botmann replied to Nisha Jones's topic in School, College Programs

   Yes. NVC is a first-come, first accepted for those who meet the qualifications. Thus, it is very important the time stamp you get on that application. I would suggest applying to other...
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   FALL 2020 Johns Hopkins MSN: Entry into Nursing

   botmann replied to OTheRN's topic in School, College Programs

   You'll probably find many applicants--admission offered, waited listed, and admission denied--all did the same thing. The 3000 characters probably around 450-500 words. If they did not do the...
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   CSULB FALL 2020

   botmann replied to ninja1968's topic in School, College Programs

   I can understand wanting or needing to stay local. I did not have the need to stay local, which is why I moved SF Bay Area to the east coast (2800 miles). I'll owe over $100K when done; I'm assuming...
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   CSULB FALL 2020

   botmann replied to ninja1968's topic in School, College Programs

   You may want to consider a directly entry Masters programs as well. This is because several are the same amount of traditional ADN or BSN programs; approximately two years. It's another option....
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   CSULB FALL 2020

   botmann replied to ninja1968's topic in School, College Programs

   Don't forget the differing deadline dates and application processes. If it makes you feel any better, I applied to nine different schools--ADN, BSN, direct enter MSN. I got acceptance offers...
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   CSULB FALL 2020

   botmann replied to ninja1968's topic in School, College Programs

   The programs will say somewhere on the website for applying about recency in regards to prereqs and TEAS/HESI scores. In general, most have a recency requirement of three to five years. I have seen...
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    Johns Hopkins Entry into Nursing (MSN) Spring 2021

    botmann replied to JenLFutureMSN's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm sure the name is worth something, but it's all in context. If you're applying to graduate school or something, sure. Maybe fresh out of school is might carry a little weight. After the first...
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    Johns Hopkins Entry into Nursing (MSN) Spring 2021

    botmann replied to JenLFutureMSN's topic in School, College Programs

    This becomes an interesting situation because more and more states are legalizing marijuana use--medicinal or recreational (https://disa.com/map-of-marijuana-legality-by-state). It appears Maryland...
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    Johns Hopkins Entry into Nursing (MSN) Spring 2021

    botmann replied to JenLFutureMSN's topic in School, College Programs

    This is what I would recommend and did. Most people take more than four years to complete their bachelor's. Plus, there are many people who are unable to go full time so it takes several years to...
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    Johns Hopkins Entry into Nursing (MSN) Spring 2021

    botmann replied to JenLFutureMSN's topic in School, College Programs

    That is definitely true. For some, this is the dream school. I did not know this program existed till I attended one of those virtual nursing school fairs. I did not these programs existed till I...
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    Johns Hopkins Entry into Nursing (MSN) Spring 2021

    botmann replied to JenLFutureMSN's topic in School, College Programs

    I can't necessarily disagree about your happiness points, but there are assumptions along with it. It's added stress, but people rack up that kind of debt or more on houses, cars, and whatever else...
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    Johns Hopkins Entry into Nursing (MSN) Spring 2021

    botmann replied to JenLFutureMSN's topic in School, College Programs

    That program does exist. Unfortunately, recent history has shown the program will use anything to disqualify someone even if it was five years prior. It was in the news quite a bit one or two years...