icedcof3

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1. Columbia University School of Nursing - Masters Direct Entry (MDE) / DNP 2024

   icedcof3 replied to Flower.1's topic in School Programs

   someone please call and ask if today's the day 💀 so many deadlines this week/month and it's important cuson tells us when we can at least expect a decision 🙏🏼

2. Columbia University School of Nursing - Masters Direct Entry (MDE) / DNP 2024

   icedcof3 replied to Flower.1's topic in School Programs

   No decision release yet ☹️

3. UPenn MPN/MSN 2024

   icedcof3 replied to Flower.1's topic in School Programs

   I've been trying to contact admissions, get redirected to a phone that never picks up, and the process repeats...

4. UPenn MPN/MSN 2024

   icedcof3 replied to Flower.1's topic in School Programs

   no updates yet

5. UPenn MPN/MSN 2024

   icedcof3 replied to Flower.1's topic in School Programs

   A week before the priority deadline. Anyone else still waiting to hear back?

6. UPenn MPN/MSN 2024

   icedcof3 replied to Flower.1's topic in School Programs

   Anyone else not receive a decision yet?

7. Career changer

   icedcof3 replied to PurpleMonkey's topic in General Students

   I don't know much about the bullying that goes on but just know that there are a lot of career changers in nursing! You're not alone ?

8. Financial aid for accelerated nursing programs

   icedcof3 replied to 91divoc's topic in General Students

   Hi! The FA offices that you've contacted will have the most reliable information. Look into the merit-based scholarships that the schools you're interested in have; some may have a minimum GPA or test score. Good luck!

9. ADN or BSN program?

   icedcof3 replied to Future_Nurse1993's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm assuming your ADN would be done at CC so I'd probably stay since it'll be cheaper to complete a BSN at a university. Also, you'd have to notify that BSN program that you already started your ADN and they might not accept you since you're already ...

10. ABSN Programs with a lower cumulative GPA?

    icedcof3 replied to Casslynn's topic in School Programs

    Research ABSN program in your state, state schools may be more lenient with your cumulative GPA. If a program requires essays, that could help you! This could also be an opportunity for you to explain your dip in academic performance as well as demon...

11. Best TEAS Study Material? Mometrix or...

    icedcof3 replied to taragarofano's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I would also recommend practice assessments. The $80 on ATI may be expensive but there are a few online practice tests that you can find. The mometrix book also comes with 3 practice tests

12. Stressed Out With Science Pre-Reqs: How To Retain Information?

    icedcof3 replied to angie0809's topic in Pre-Nursing

    ^ With active recall, you also need spaced repetition to remember science info for the future! Anki is a great tool because it schedules when to review flashcards/info you're about to forget

13. Stressed Out With Science Pre-Reqs: How To Retain Information?

    icedcof3 replied to angie0809's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Having a study guide might help to compartmentalize the information once you've clearly understood it. I would retry flashcards because active recall will ultimately help you retain that info.

14. 2.5 GPA / Advice for Nursing Programs

    icedcof3 replied to hrocketh's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Don't go to a private program if you can't afford it. If you do decide to go this route, make sure the school is at least reputable. I wish you luck!

15. Best TEAS Study Material? Mometrix or...

    icedcof3 replied to taragarofano's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You don't have to buy the most expensive package, the ATI study manual is just fine for review