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  1. ANCC Medical Surgical Certification

    megamiepona posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi All, I'm scheduled to take this exam at the end of this month and have been utilizing Lippincott's Review for Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (5th ed) as well as purchased test questions...

  2. ANCC Medical Surgical Certification

    megamiepona replied to megamiepona's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for everyone's advice! I heard there's a lot of theories and ethical content on this exam and also that their questions can be complex with at least 2 answers that can be correct. My exam is in...

  3. UC San Diego Emergency Department Nursing Certificate

    megamiepona replied to darlink's topic in Emergency

    I know this is an old posting but I'm also looking into this certificate program. Does anyone have any experience with

  4. best MEPN programs in California

    megamiepona posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I currently have a non-nursing BS degree and am planning on applying to some MEPN programs this year and would like to stay within California if possible. So far, I've chosen UCSF, USD-Hahn...

  5. NP vs MD/DO

    megamiepona posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I recently graduated with a B.S. in Physiology and realized at that instant that becoming a dentist isn't my true passion, rather, the medical fields is much more exciting to me. With that said,...

  6. confused about UCLA's MSN/MECN program vs a MEPN program

    megamiepona posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello all, What is the difference between a clinical nurse and a nurse practitioner? Does MECN =

  7. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Kurt, Congrats on being accepted to both CSUS & Sam Merritt! I think your idea of starting a Yahoo Group is great. Here's my e-mail: [email protected] I'm also looking for a place to stay...

  8. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to respond to me RNTrixie! It's great to hear that you have things under control. I've always admired FT moms who are able to juggle school and family...

  9. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for your advice RNTrixie. I hope you're doing well in your program. I agree with you regarding giving the fin aid appeal a shot. I've been working on my appeal letter since last night and will...

  10. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    I just spoke with an FA counselor yesterday regarding this matter and they said that due to the fact that fed loans are limited, they automatically disqualify 2nd bachelor pursuers from obtaining FA....

  11. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    I have a question regarding financial aid from Sac State. I just checked the status of my financial aid on the MySacState website and it indicates that my status as a 2nd bachelor's degree pursuer...

  12. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks Ms Mabs! I actually never really considered obtaining a BSN first before my Masters while I was applying, which is why I ended up applying to 3 MSN programs and 1 ABSN program. But after...

  13. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats to you Om3155. SFSU received over 300 applications for their Masters program which I guess explains why they send out notifications so late. Just try not to think too much about it because...

  14. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    i have similar thoughts and reasoning. i really should've applied to other absn programs, but at the time, i only thought about reaching the end point i desired asap--which is a masters. however,...

  15. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Still waiting for a response from SFSU's Generic MSN & Sam Merritt's ELMSN-FNP program, but I'm most likely going for Sac State's program since it's only 15 months long. How far up are you on the...

  16. ABSN vs Generic MSN

    megamiepona replied to megamiepona's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for your response Asherah! I heard briefly about the MSN vs BSN pay discrepancy while at Sam Merritt's ELMSN interview. The director mentioned that some hospitals are more welcoming of RNs with...

  17. ABSN vs Generic MSN

    megamiepona posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi all, I've recently been accepted into Sac State's 15 month long ABSN program, but am also considering SFSU's Generic MSN program-that is if I get in. I was wondering, in your opinion, which program...

  18. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the thorough response Wendy. It was really helpful. In terms of doing some studying for pharm prior to the start of nursing school, how do you go about in doing that especially when there...

  19. SFSU GMSN Program???

    megamiepona replied to MrMurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi MrMurse, Congrats on your acceptance into Sam Merritt's program! May I ask which one you got into--FNP or CM? I interviewed for the FNP program last month and haven't received a response just yet....

  20. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Kitsune - I never really looked into any out of state absn programs, so I'm not familiar with those two programs. Its good that Portland has no sales tax though. I'm also planning on asking the...

  21. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    It feels so great to know that whatever the results are for the other 2 schools, we're at ease since we're already in! I'm also awaiting a response from two other schools, both of which are in...

  22. Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    megamiepona replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    Me too! Congrats kitsune! Did you attend any of their info sessions prior to applying? I didn't get a chance to. Just wondering what you got out of it if you did attend one. I'm crossing my fingers...

  23. Samuel Merritt Oakland ELMSN for Fall 2008

    megamiepona posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi all, I applied to the FNP specialty for this coming Fall. Has anyone received an email with an interview date? I just got one today (really short notice hehe) for this coming Saturday, but I had to...

  24. Samuel Merritt Oakland ELMSN for Fall 2008

    megamiepona replied to megamiepona's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Kensington - Glad to hear you got an interview as well! I'll probably be seeing you on the 19th. Good luck. Have you heard anything about the nature of the interview process? Sparklygirl - Good luck...

  25. Sam Merritt FNP program

    megamiepona posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    This program is 5 yrs long???