byrd262

byrd262 BSN, RN

Member

  • Content

    112

  • Visitors

    4,229

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    4

All Content by byrd262

  1. Feelings on waitlists.

    byrd262 replied to lulu123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll tell you what I did...I wasn't waitlisted but my back up school accepted be earlier (due to rolling admission) than the other schools I applied to. They only gave me 30 days (I think) to reject...

  2. Any personal experience with Phila U, Georgetown, or Upenn?

    byrd262 replied to byrd262's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Please keep me posted on your

  3. Do friends outside of nursing school give you a hard time?

    byrd262 replied to hunnybaby24's topic in General Students

    I see both sides. I can understand letting go of friends who you "just hang out with" but my true friends I make time for. I am a hard core student 100%, to the point where EVERYONE is always telling...

  4. Midwifery School Rankings

    byrd262 replied to zahryia's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    NYU has re-opened their admission for the midwifery program... Exciting New Announcement: New York University College of Nursing is NOW accepting applications for admission into its Master's degree...

  5. How do I pay my bills?

    byrd262 replied to PLM311's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on your finances and life circumstances, it may be smart to purchase a home and rent to students. I am in my first semester of NS and my neighbor did that. Right after med school she...

  6. academic forgiveness/renewal without retaking classes?

    byrd262 replied to mommy2three2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would look into something called "time amnesty/forgiveness." My local community college provides this. I used it for a course I had an unrectified incomplete in, which turned into an F. I took it...

  7. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    byrd262 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello all, I just wanted to start a thread for the Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants. First, I want to say that the Jefferson application process is fabulous. Keep in mind that I live in Philadelphia. I...

  8. Any Johns Hopkins (JHU) BSN/MSN 2008 applicants?

    byrd262 replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Peacebeef-- Good Luck with your application

  9. Any Johns Hopkins (JHU) BSN/MSN 2008 applicants?

    byrd262 replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You DO NOT need to have all your coursework done before applying. At the time I applied, I had 2 courses left to complete. In the application you have to show your plan of completion which the school...

  10. Unassisted birth on GMA this morning!?

    byrd262 replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think that we must recognize that women are going to choose to birth this way whether or not it is accepted. There are systemic issues we have to understand. SOME (I can't speak for all) women...

  11. Johns Hopkins (JHU) Traditional BSN/MSN 2008!

    byrd262 replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I guess I'm the only other person along with you, Asherah, who is in for the traditional BSN/MSN.

  12. Emory University - Atlanta

    byrd262 replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations hrbell! I received my acceptance letter on

  13. Emory University - Atlanta

    byrd262 replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I haven't heard anything, but when I asked during my interview (3 weeks ago), they told me mid-March. So that sounds about right. Oh

  14. Good MSN/MBA online programs?

    byrd262 replied to Papadoc's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You have to ask each school specifically because many do not advertise their programs as "online." For example, the MSN-Midwifery program at Hopkins is totally online. I didn't know that until they...

  15. Any Johns Hopkins (JHU) BSN/MSN 2008 applicants?

    byrd262 replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi all, I just got the call today from Hopkins. I have been accepted to the BSN (21mo options)/MSN. RNP---I applied to and was accepted to Columbia yet I really do not want to attend Columbia. My...

  16. What Microbiology Course?!?!

    byrd262 replied to gkbroaro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you looked under the wrong department. My undergrad institution has a department called "Microbiology and Immunology," but general Micro is usually listed under "BIOLOGY." I should be called,...

  17. Any Johns Hopkins (JHU) BSN/MSN 2008 applicants?

    byrd262 replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Did anyone in this thread apply for the 21 month option for the BSN-MSN program? My interview is next week and I wanted to know how long the process is post interview. I've already paid one...

  18. Columbia University ETP 2008

    byrd262 replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks Asherah, I am not too far from NYC...Philadelphia. So, I would imagine that those on the West Coast have another couple of days. Good luck to all. By the way, I didn't get an email regarding...

  19. Columbia University ETP 2008

    byrd262 replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I can't believe it, I got into Columbia! Now that the tears have dried, I want to thank everyone on this post for all the great info. Now, I have to decide where to go, but I still have 2 interviews...

  20. CNM's and CNM students, what do you think?

    byrd262 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hello everyone, I just wanted to get some feedback from CNMs, CNM students, and others. What CNM programs, in your opinion, are the strongest? This can be based on your personal experiences or the...

  21. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    byrd262 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    A classmate of mine interviewed this week and was offered admission. They told her that there were about 7 spots left for FACT. Apply ASAP anyway because, some people may not except the

  22. Universities dropping GRE requirement?

    byrd262 replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you have more than a 3.2 GPA, then Thomas Jefferson University will waive the GRE requirement for the FACT and APW programs. This probably applies to the regular MSN programs as

  23. Emory University - Atlanta

    byrd262 replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've asked a few questions about Emory's Program before too, but wasn't able hear from anyone who went there. Hopefully, you will have some better luck than me. There were a few responses from people...

  24. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    byrd262 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Nova--It looks like you have an excellent shot to me. You have nothing to worry about. Coopsc-- Congratulations!!! I know what you mean about deciding. I'm still waiting to hear back from some other...

  25. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    byrd262 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If I decide to attend Jeff (which I believe I will). I will continue living in NE Philly and commute in. It's only a 20 minute drive, but as you all know PARKING is serious $$$ in Center City. (A big...