Elle83

I've been assigned to room 324... Looks likes we'll be floor mates! Haven't heard a peep about meal plans... I'm under the impression that they don't exist. I noticed you're from Cali? What part? I'm from San Diego and with the weather today I'm dreading the move out east!

Hey everyone: I'm beginning Columbia's entry to practice MSN/NP program in May. I applied as a Women's Health speciality and I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how marketable WHNPs are in California (or anywhere, for that matter). I'm contemplating doing a dual speciality in WH and Adult NP to make myself more marketable yet I know that my real passion is in WH but, I would like to be able to get a job once I'm done. Any advice? Thank you!

The housing director said that they were going to begin housing placements the week of March 19th (this week). I'm assuming we should be receiving info next week...Also, I am pretty sure she said that most people from outside the NY metropolitan area get dorms are able to be placed in dorms for the summer. Regarding the dorms: the rooms are pretty nice and not super small. I don't believe there is a cafeteria but there is a communal kitchen (which I did NOT see). There are communal bathrooms on the floors but each room has a sink in it. There is a small but sufficient gym downstairs. Hope that helps!

Has anyone heard from Yale regarding acceptances or rejections (hopefully the former)??? This wait it killing me. Do they call everyone regardless of whether you were accepted or not?

Congratulations to all of you!!! I just received my acceptance letter and couldn't be happier!!! I'm going into the Women's Health NP track and would love to chat with anyone else in ths specialty. Again, congrats to all of you...

Thanks for the suggestion...

BlueJune: Glad you're interview went well. I also had a similar experience during my interview. If you don't mind me asking, who did you interview with?

Opps. Didn't mean to scare everyone. I'm sure you're right about it just referring to the set up of the day... let's hope so anyway!!!

I am also wondering what sort of attire is appropriate for the interview? Also, in the letter I rec'vd from admissions they stated they do use the "block interview system" yet it also showed that we have individual interviews with a faculty member. Does anyone know what the day entails? is there a group and individual interview? THANKS TO ALL!!

Thanks for the info. I am going to call them tomorrow to book the room. I am planning on going to the pot luck on Thursday evening. We should definately get together afterwards... I am going to be a big ball of nerves and will definately need something to keep my mind off the craziness.

Thanks for the advice. Very good insider info to know. Being from out west, I have NO clue about the area...

Well, I would get my MSN at UCLA and then work for a year or two as a staff nurse. Then go back to get my post-masters NP certificate... Kinda a round-about way to do it but it works.

Thanks for the offer May Baby... I was hoping for the Marriot deal and was waiting to hear from the lady at YSN to see about accomodations at a students house... Haven't heard from her yet but I guess I should make reservations. I have AAA so I may try Marriott. You said you booked it directyl through the hotel website? Is it located within walking distance to the campus? Thanks

Actually, I am at the Mission Bay location (basically in PB). It sounds like you have a good volunteer background. That'll def help. I will be arriving in CT on January 17th (weds) and leaving the 20th (sat). We should def meet up in CT. Will you be there on Thursday day at all? I was thinking of devoting that day to checking out the campus and the surronding area.