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1. Which job should I take?

   birthworker replied to birthworker's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice, all. I accepted Job A!

2. Which job should I take?

   birthworker posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all! I was fortunate enough to have been offered jobs in the unit that I want at 2 hospitals, but I am torn about which I should take. Offer A is at a community hospital 25 minutes by drive. I haven't heard the most positive things about the un...

3. How soon to start my first job after graduation?

   birthworker posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was just offered my first job, the one I wanted, while still in accelerated nursing school, graduating 8/26! My only concern is that they suggested that I attend orientation in September. I would prefer to postpone my orientation start date to Octo...

4. Fairfield ABSN 2021

   birthworker replied to birthworker's topic in Programs Support

   Congratulations! I'm not sure if you've already joined the FB group yet, but, if not, someone mentioned that we'll be in class on weekdays at 8:00am-4:30pm. I think we'll receive all other info at the orientation. See you at the orientation!

5. Fairfield ABSN 2021

   birthworker replied to birthworker's topic in Programs Support

   Congratulations on your acceptance, and nice to hear from someone else that has children. My kids are 4 and 6. Maybe we'll be able to have play dates while studying? Haha. I live in Westport, and have a some family in Wilton as well. I recognize you...

6. Yale GEPN 2021

   birthworker replied to Psychmeout2's topic in Programs Support

   I’m heavily leaning toward Yale for a few reasons: 1. As someone planning to work as a nurse-midwife at a birth center, I spoke with a number of friends who had positive things to say about the clinical experience I’d receive at Yale, whereas Co...

7. Yale GEPN 2021

   birthworker replied to Psychmeout2's topic in Programs Support

   You are an incredibly resilient person. The fact that that you applied and interviewed twice shows a lot of fortitude. Certainly, we are our own worst critics, and should all be kinder to ourselves. Also, may we all get in! Side note, I really though...

8. Yale GEPN 2021

   birthworker replied to Psychmeout2's topic in Programs Support

   I feel the same exact ways as you re my interview, application, etc. I had my interview last week, and haven’t been able to sleep much since. I have so much self doubt about my interview, and am just trying to shut off the thoughts at this point. I g...

9. MDE Columbia University 2021

   birthworker replied to eg96's topic in Programs Support

   I just spoke to a friend that just started a direct-entry program at UPenn this past year who said that her coursework was online, but clinical hours and labs were in-person. I imagine not much will change either.

10. Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    birthworker replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    Loved this statement!!

11. MDE Columbia University 2021

    birthworker replied to eg96's topic in Programs Support

    In addition to Columbia, I applied to Fairfield (ABSN, and would follow with a Master’s in midwifery) and Yale (MDE in midwifery). So far, I’ve been accepted to Columbia and Fairfield, and interviewed for Yale yesterday. All three are very different ...

12. Yale GEPN 2021

    birthworker replied to Psychmeout2's topic in Programs Support

    Thank you! It is good to have a strong option. I think this next waiting period may be harder that the previous ones! Thinking of us all.

13. MDE Columbia University 2021

    birthworker replied to eg96's topic in Programs Support

    Congratulations! You’ve had to overcome so many more obstacles in your life than most of us to get here. Bravo! I am a first-generation Asian-American, also born and raised in NYC. My focus was specifically as a nurse-midwife supporting the unde...

14. Yale GEPN 2021

    birthworker replied to Psychmeout2's topic in Programs Support

    Congratulations! I also got into Columbia’s MDE today! Yale is my preference though. ?

15. MDE Columbia University 2021

    birthworker replied to eg96's topic in Programs Support

    Here are my stats - suffice to say, don’t give up, if you feel deterred by your early undergraduate results/experience: -Overall GPA: 3.17 - includes 1.86 during first 2 years (failed out) and 3.74 during last 3 (I had much to make up), resul...