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  1. US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

    wannabecatcher posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone had any info on what it is like to work for US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. I know its not military nursing but it is working for the feds so I...

  2. Question: taking the NCLEX before BSN graduation?

    wannabecatcher posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all! I am exactly 54 days (yes, I'm counting) from graduating from a BSN program and have just finished interviewing for jobs at the hospitals in my area. They told me that they want the...

  3. How long until I can take the N-CLEX

    wannabecatcher replied to lilprinzessky's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in the same boat as you lilprinzessky (getting license in CA but in school in another state)! I wish I could speed things up some way! I am hoping my school will be quick with those transcripts!...

  4. Question: taking the NCLEX before BSN graduation?

    wannabecatcher replied to wannabecatcher's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you everyone for your

  5. Re: Questions for Suzanne4

    wannabecatcher posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Suzanne, I was directed to post on this thread because you might know something about this topic... I am exactly 54 days (yes, i'm counting) from graduating from a BSN program and have just...

  6. Coast Guard Nursing?

    wannabecatcher posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi all, I was curious if the coast guard hires nurses, and if so, does anyone know anything about it?

  7. Danskos?

    wannabecatcher replied to maggijo's topic in General Students

    I have a pair of Quarks which are ok, not the greatest, but ok. I bought them because they fit the standards but I don't love the way they look or feel. I tried on the Danskos and couldn't deal with...

  8. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    wannabecatcher replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    True that. I just got this in an email. "Sicko" in Top 5 Grossing Docs of All Time -- This Weekend it's "'Sicko' Night in America!"... from Michael Moore Thursday, July 19th, 2007 Friends,...

  9. NYU Accelerated Program

    wannabecatcher replied to Jegra's topic in General Students

    I almost forgot- You won't have class on days that you have clinical. And, as for the BLS cert, NYU paid for us to do it the weekend before school started (right after orientation). It was good too-...

  10. NYU Accelerated Program

    wannabecatcher replied to Jegra's topic in General Students

    Hannah, I don't know anything about the 1 unit differential you are talking about- no one I know had to make up any liberal arts units. If you have a degree already and you completed all your nursing...

  11. NYU Accelerated Program

    wannabecatcher replied to Jegra's topic in General Students

    Julialuk, Its hard to say exactly how many hours the program is a week- I would definitely say it is FULL-time. You will spend a significant amount of time in class and clinical since you will be...

  12. NYU Accelerated Program

    wannabecatcher replied to Jegra's topic in General Students

    Hi Hannah, The tuition (+ all fees) per semester comes out to be just about $17,000. The summer semester is less, I want to say closer to $11,500. So I would say that you are going to pay NYU $62,500...

  13. NYU Accelerated Program

    wannabecatcher replied to Jegra's topic in General Students

    Hi Jen, I would be happy to answer any questions you have about NYU's accelerated program. I started the program this spring (finals are next week, yikes!) and will finish in May of 2008. What would...

  14. Accelerated BSN Programs, How Competitive Are They Really?

    wannabecatcher posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello All, I am in the process of applying to several Accelerated BSN programs and I was hoping that those of you who have attended or been accepted into an Accelerated BSN program could possibly post...

  15. Employer pay for MSN/CNM

    wannabecatcher posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hello All! I am currently about a year from graduating with my BSN and would like to work as an RN for a year or two and then go back for the masters, most likely a midwifery specialty. I have heard...

  16. So Im Starting NYU and..

    wannabecatcher replied to Visuals's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Visuals! I will also be starting the accelerated nursing program at NYU this spring. I am also pretty nervous, not so much about the nursing program, more about living in NYC! I live in a rural...

  17. University of Rochester

    wannabecatcher replied to lilaclady's topic in New York Nursing

    That's great! Congratulations on your acceptance! From what I have heard, it is a great program. I have a friend who started the accelerated program this summer and she seemed to like it, although it...

  18. Going to NYU's 15-month accelerated program

    wannabecatcher replied to Medora's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks Sammi, I have decided to go with the dorms, and I was wondering what you know about them. It seemed that the 26th street dorm would probably be best since it is close to the nursing...

  19. Going to NYU's 15-month accelerated program

    wannabecatcher replied to Medora's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks Sammi! Any advice for a gal from rural northern california moving to manhattan in the dead of winter? :nuke: Where's a good place to live? I don't even know where to start!

  20. Going to NYU's 15-month accelerated program

    wannabecatcher replied to Medora's topic in New York Nursing

    :w00t: Hooray! I found out today that I got into the 15-month accelerated program at NYU starting in January!! Yowza, I have a big move ahead of me! Anyone else found out yet? :smiley_aa Good luck...

  21. University of Rochester

    wannabecatcher replied to lilaclady's topic in New York Nursing

    Lisa, I just found out I got into NYU's accelerated BSN program today, and it starts Jan 16, 2007....so i'll be making the move from rural northern california to new york city in a "new york minute"!...

  22. University of Rochester

    wannabecatcher replied to lilaclady's topic in New York Nursing

    Lisa, Well, it definitely is competitive, although there is a big difference between 159 and 259! I wish I knew what it was- either you would have almost a 50% chance of getting in vs less than a 30%...

  23. University of Rochester

    wannabecatcher replied to lilaclady's topic in New York Nursing

    Lisa, I applied for the Accelerated BSN program, and had my interview on Thursday. Wow. I prepared quite a bit and the lady didn't even really ask any questions! It was great! Basically at the start...

  24. Interviews for nursing programs

    wannabecatcher replied to soccer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rough interview Mixy! May I ask where you will be attending nursing school? In NY? Just curious because I just sent in a few apps to places throughout NY and have an interview in a few days....

  25. University of Rochester

    wannabecatcher replied to lilaclady's topic in New York Nursing

    Well, I feel like I just sent in my application and already I have a phone interview set up for this thursday. Anyone else interviewing for the accelerated option? Wish me luck!