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I am considering applying to UAB online either ANP or ACNP and was wondering if anyone could comment on the program? How do they like it? How much time committed per week? Full or part-time? Is the faculty readily available to help/answer question...

My husband is close to accepting a position in The Dalles, OR and I was wondering if anyone can tell me about the local hospital, Mid-Columbia Medical Center. Does it have a good reputation? Good place to work? Flexible scheduling? Can anyone tel...

I just received an email that I am on the waiting list for UAB's FNP program. My heart just sank! Has anyone else been on a waiting list and has ended up getting into a program? Anyone know how many students UAB accepts into the program each semes...

My husband and I may be moving to KC soon and I was wondering about the area hospitals. I am an experienced (6yr) RN in an SICU at a Level 1 University Trauma Center. What would be KC's equivilent? What is pay? What is the city of Mission like? ...

I didn't think about the non-degree option; I'll definitely have to check that out. I did extensive research on schools in my area, and UAB definitely had the best/most reputable program. Thanks for the info. Do you think that I'm more than likely...

My GPA is 3.5, perhaps that isn't competitive enough since I didn't submit a GRE? When I called the college and inquired about the program, the staff member that was the head of the FNP program(can't recall her name) said I was a "shoe-in" for the p...

Can I ask what program you were in? Full or part time? Did you work? What specifically did you like about the program? Any info or advice would be helpful. Thanks so much! I'm completing my application the end of this week for FNP.

Sorry that it didn't work out for you. I plan on going full time and working PRN (no kids either) so hoping I'll have time for more of the BS :) Do you remember when you applied how long your personal essay was? There is no specification on the a...

Thanks everyone for all the input; it really puts my mind at ease to know what I'm going to be looking forward to. I feel good about choosing the FNP program, I think it'll give be a broad knowledge base, and like you said, be more marketable. I th...

Thanks so much for the advice; I plan on going PRN at work and working 1-2 shifts a week. I really want to do well in this program. UAB told me since I would start in the Spring(if I get in), that i probably wouldn't be able to go full time...sho...

What a relief to know! I have decided to apply to the FNP program for Spring 2010. What did you think of the Pharm, Patho and Research classes? Did you work during school? Did you go full or part time? How much time dedicated each week to school?...

I'm sure they have a limit on admissions within the program, even online ( USA told me that) b/c the instructor still can only handle only so many students. I know for admit into USA you do not need a essay and for UAB you need only to write a "brie...

UW Madison and Rush are excellent schools! I went to the U of Iowa for my BSN and moved to So. MS a few years ago for a job that my husband took post masters. We are not going to stay here long term, but want to accomplish something in the meantime...

Not sure the exact specifications as to why UAB is better, US News has a grading/scoring system based on several criteria. I like the fact that is is affiliated with a 900 bed, level 1 trauma center, that is nationally ranked as one of the best hosp...

Not sure if I saw the posting you are referring to...can you direct me to it? USA is rated #115 and UAB #26. No difference in accreditation, just a better school (in the opinion of US News&World Report)

Beth, We do have the same dilemma! I love SICU, but I am looking towards the future and not wanting to work weekends, holidays, nights, call, etc... I talked to one of the ACNP at work and she said that if you do ACNP you can also sit to take the ...

Opps....that's St. Louis University

Clinicals are arranged in your area. I believe that the three schools I listed require a couple visits to campus throughout the entire program. What I did was go on "US News and World Report" top rated graduate schools; printed out the list of the ...

I don't know of any list, but I can recommend a few schools that I have found in my research for online schools. University of Alabama at Birmingham has an online NP programs (FNP #11 in nation), with 2 (3 day) visits required for entire program. A...

OSH has a SICU and MICU, both have 12 beds. They are starting work on the new CVICU and should be done by the end of the year?? The SICU mostly has CABG's, Cartoids, MVA's, ex-laps, some orthos, neuro. THe MICU has more of the post cath pts, seps...

I would definitely start at OSH; if you want to master your skills or find a higher acuity, you'll have to go to USA in Mobile, AL

I've worked at OSH for 2 years now and I'm not sure what the new grad pay rate is....I'm thinking $18-20/hr?? Just call HR and ask for Julie, she's really nice and will let you know what the pay scale is. As far as Atlanta vs. OS? Depends on what k...

I'm looking for some advice on which hospital to work at in the Tampa area. My husband and I will most likely live in Temple Terrace. What's the best hospital with the least commute? Pay scale for 6yrs of experience? Thank you for any input!

I am considering applying to UNM, Nursing Education program...how do you like it? Approx. how many hours a week do you dedicate to studying/writing papers? I work (3) 12 hr day shifts a week and I'm nervous that I won't be able to dedicate myself t...

My husband may be accepting a job in Temple Terrace, FL. Does anyone know what this town is like? I am an RN with 6 yrs experience in SICU, Level 1 Trauma University teaching hospital. What would be the equivalent hospital in this area? TGH? Wha...