NursingMentorPRN BSN, MSN, NP, CNM

I'm really in this forum just to stay up-to-date on things in the nursing world, and to be helpful when I can.

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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    I think it depends a lot on your application overall. If you've been working in a field that involves patient care or something related to your specialty and are generally a strong applicant, maybe...
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    ABSN/NP Admissions Interview: Advice from a Penn Alum

    NursingMentorPRN replied to NursingMentorPRN's topic in General Students

    I'm so happy to hear it! It's not really a black and white sorta thing, they just want to know that you understand the role of a midwife and/or what the birth space is like. You could have doula or...
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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    I went through the application process several years ago and I do admissions mentoring now. Ultimately, I decided on another program, but since I've been through it I figured I'd just join the thread...
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    ABSN/NP Admissions Interview: Advice from a Penn Alum

    NursingMentorPRN replied to NursingMentorPRN's topic in General Students

    Hi! First of all, sorry it took me so long to reply! I was mid-move. I'm happy to tell you about my experience. You don't need to have two years nursing experience for the program (it's just a...
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    What You Should Be Doing Now if You're Applying to a Nurse Practitioner Program in 2023

    NursingMentorPRN replied to NursingMentorPRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's a good question. First, to be totally honest, I don't know anyone who has gone to nor have I looked into non CCNE accredited programs, so I don't have much of a knowledge base to go off of...
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    What You Should Be Doing Now if You're Applying to a Nurse Practitioner Program in 2023

    NursingMentorPRN replied to NursingMentorPRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much! It definitely helps to have the letters or recommend come from someone who is also a nurse or understands the traits that are needed/helpful in learning. However, if you don’t...
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    What You Should Be Doing Now if You're Applying to a Nurse Practitioner Program in 2023

    NursingMentorPRN replied to NursingMentorPRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I’m happy to answer anyone’s questions here in the comments! (Or you can message me if you’d rather keep it private.)
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    Johns Hopkins Entry into Nursing Spring 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Euna Kho's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh I have so much to say on this! hahaha So with networking, my advice would be to check out the school's website (like current research and student groups and what not) and their social media....
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    Johns Hopkins Entry into Nursing Spring 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Euna Kho's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! I'm glad you're starting one already! I wish more people would get started this early in the cycle. It saves so much stress. I thought I'd comment because I applied and was accepted there a few...
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    NYU FNP 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to swc344's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OMG Still?? Has anyone heard? I now have multiple clients who are coming up against decision deadlines with other schools, and they still haven't gotten a decision from NYU. I'm getting anxious for...
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    UCSF Fall 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to islander_bsn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! I just heard back from one of my clients (I do NP admissions mentoring) and they did tell her where she stands on the waitlist. But also, I'm wondering if they only do that with the people who are...
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    NYU FNP 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to swc344's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's so weird! Right? haha I'll let you know if I hear anything.
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    NYU FNP 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to swc344's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm curious about this as well! (I have a client who applied and really needs to make a decision between this and another school soon!) Side note: It's weird how there doesn't seem to be an...
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    UPENN BSN MSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School, College Programs

    Sure. You should be able to DM me. I’ve gotten messages on here before. I’ll reach out to more than one classmate so you can hopefully get some diversity in
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    UPENN BSN MSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School, College Programs

    Oops. I can't find my reply for this so I'm replying again just in case I didn't. ? (Sorry if I didn't.) There are two different ways you can use HRSA. You apply for the scholarship immediately. But...
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    UPENN BSN MSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! So I don't have kids but this is what I remember from friends with kids: Generally the best school districts are around "the Mainline." Bryn Mawr/Wayne. That area. I would normally tell someone...
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    Yale GEPN vs. UPenn BSN/MSN

    NursingMentorPRN replied to agk24's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! I had to make the same decision a few years ago (Yale v Penn v Hopkins for ABSN/CNM+WHNP). I ultimately went with Penn and was happy I did. But you also really never know what another choice would...
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    UPenn ABSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to neurojane's topic in School, College Programs

    Yay! Hi! ? (that's really all I have to say right now. I just got excited to have another alum
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    UPENN BSN MSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School, College Programs

    Plenty of people lived outside the city. It was primarily people who lived locally and didn't want to move. I don't remember anyone that lived outside of the city as a newbie. I'm sure some have. I...
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    UPENN BSN MSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School, College Programs

    I got a notification and the allnurses said it was deleted. I have no idea why. haha. Try
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    UPenn ABSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to neurojane's topic in School, College Programs

    To be honest, I'm not really in-the-know with what Penn is doing right now with COVID. They have a really great sim lab and I heard they upped the utilization of that quite a bit, but I've heard bits...
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    UPENN BSN MSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School, College Programs

    This is a totally legit question and one I've thought a lot about. I have a ton of loans and mixed feelings. It's really hard to say because I'm pretty sure graduating from Penn got me my first job....
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    UPENN BSN MSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School, College Programs

    I just rejoined allnurses and I thought I'd pop in and see how the newest cohort is doing. ☺️ I did ABSN to WHNP/CNM and graduated in 2014, 2016. I moved from California to Philly. I'm happy to...
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    UPenn ABSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to neurojane's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations, everyone! I'm a Penn alum (2014 ABSN, 2016 MSN WHNP/CNM). I saw this thread and figured I'd say Hi and see if anyone had questions I could try to answer for you. This forum was...