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  1. NP burn out, needing a change.

    purlees posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been practicing as an FNP for almost 3 years now and I am burning out. I am not liking primary care. It's just too much. I rather know a lot about one thing, than trying to be good at...

  2. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

    purlees replied to starangel2's topic in General Nursing

    I am not here to advertise for the program. I will say it's definitely hard work and requires a lot of maturity and commitments. While most of us have good critical thinking skills, some I made me...

  3. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

    purlees replied to starangel2's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. BSN students are hating MEPN because we finish in a year, rather than three years. Whether you graduate from from a BSN or MEPN...

  4. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

    purlees replied to starangel2's topic in General Nursing

    pretend it's a job interview. Review those questions and be clear and affirmative on why you choose a certain specialty. Although this may sounds direct, but a GPA below 3.0 does not meet the...

  5. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

    purlees replied to starangel2's topic in General Nursing

    if you have a 3.0 or above you are fine. finish your prereqs and pass you'll be

  6. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

    purlees replied to starangel2's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all: There is a discussion board on the "UH Manoa MEPN" facebook page. Several current students have answered some of the concerns addressed on here. Financial Aid wise, the first year 99% loans...

  7. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

    purlees replied to starangel2's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all... I am so happy many are you going to be a part of the MEPN Ohana. If you have any questions join us on facebook "UH Manoa MEPN" http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118942686913&ref=ts...

  8. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

    purlees replied to starangel2's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to those of you that have been accepted. It'll be a very hardworking year ahead. As a current MEPN student, I encourage you to travel and enjoy your time now. My classmates and I...

  9. Ucsf Mepn Hopefuls Entering 2010

    purlees replied to calconurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    hi everyone... good luck in the application process. I know how stressful it can be. I was in the same position last year. Don't limit yourself to only one school. In the end you'll be a nurse and...

  10. University of Hawaii Fast-Track Program

    purlees replied to kelsie*bear's topic in General Nursing

    I am in for ANP. I am sure if you work hard you will get in. Be consistent with your personal essay and my advice is to read it again before your interview (I did while I sat and waited for the...

  11. University of Hawaii Fast-Track Program

    purlees replied to kelsie*bear's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, has anyone been accepted to the MEPN program for Fall 2009? If so what specialty? Hope to chat soon

  12. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations to everyone who made it! I know you'll be great nurses taking care of patients around the word. I will be interviewing at my home school here in Hawaii for the MEPN-ANP (I like the...

  13. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Ok thank you for all of you who have been encouraging us who are still waiting. I went to the groceries store and got some fudge brownies to bake and have a movies night w/ friends. Good luck to...

  14. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Ok so it looks like people who have been accepted, all received their notification on Tuesday. No one got anything on Wednesday. Do all of you receive the error email along with your acceptance? Do...

  15. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I serioulsy lost sleep last night worrying about it! I started doubting myself as a candidate. I finished all the prereqs w/ only one B and the rest w/ As. I reread all my recommendation letters...

  16. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    For those who are still waiting... I called Jose to find out the situation. He said they're sending notices in batches throughout the week. I asked if the decisions sent out yesterday were...

  17. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations to those of you that have been accepted. I am afraid they may have sent out acceptances before the rejection notices. I am

  18. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Woof.... got me all nervous. At least we'll know the decision tomorrow. Keep your fingers cross everyone and send positive energy to each other. Let's hope that we'll be able to sing cumbaya...

  19. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yeah I have the same email, but nothing has been decided for me yet. I wonder if they go by specialty or last

  20. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    i'm still waiting and nothing

  21. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    hello everyone. i sent in my final transcript on 1/2/09, but has not been received by the admission office. should i be worried? anyone experiencing the same problem? just in four weeks we'll find...

  22. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    purlees replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    i didn't get an invite... hopefully columbia or here in hawaii. happy holidays

  23. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    purlees replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    hang in there folks... hawaii here.... hello nurse hila, welcome to the group. I never thought wrapping presents would be so therapeutic in situation like

  24. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    purlees replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for responding on the courses. just call me blue if it's easier. No mail today here either. On a different note, I finished my BLS-HCP today to start my EKG tech job in the new year! I wish...

  25. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    purlees replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    charmed I too will be out of town for the holidays on monday night. Hopefully my letter will get here by then. If not, i'd have to wait until the 30th when I get home. Just curious did anyone take...