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  1. UW... why NOT to go

    stellasaurus posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Not to burst any bubbles, but the University of Washington is on the decline. They've just raised tuition for their family nurse practitioner program to exceed that of medical school. We're talking...

  2. Anyone applying to 2008 UW MEPN Program?

    stellasaurus posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    The October 15 deadline really snuck up on me, but I just turned in all of my materials. (Am I the only one who felt like they kept changing the instructions?) Just curious if there are any other...

  3. U of Portland AEM-UP

    stellasaurus posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I applied for the AEM-UP program at the University of Portland and haven't heard anything (yay or nay)... Anyone familiar with this program and/or its admissions

  4. UW... why NOT to go

    stellasaurus replied to stellasaurus's topic in Washington Nursing

    The FNPs pay $26K/year starting June 22. Nurses who work at the UWMC and Harborview and attended the program and/or worked as TAs used to pay less, depending on their union contract. That's all over...

  5. UW... why NOT to go

    stellasaurus replied to stellasaurus's topic in Washington Nursing

    Oh definitely go check it out for yourself. And ask around what nurses in the community think--you'll hear a lot about the fantastic nursing program... at Shoreline. Also remember, just because you...

  6. UW... why NOT to go

    stellasaurus replied to stellasaurus's topic in Washington Nursing

    I don't know if Seattle U. is more expensive than UW anymore. Maybe for the BSN... That No. 1 nursing school business has nothing to do with the NCLEX pass rate. (UW nursing students get NO REVIEW...

  7. UW... why NOT to go

    stellasaurus replied to stellasaurus's topic in Washington Nursing

    I don't know about "good" jobs, but I think people make more money per hour as a BSN. (Of course that hardly matters because THERE ARE NO JOBS...) The coursework between the bachelor's and associate's...

  8. UW... why NOT to go

    stellasaurus replied to stellasaurus's topic in Washington Nursing

    Try WSU. At least the President of WSU took a pay cut before raising tuition. The President of UW is the second highest paid public university president in the United States. Greedy greedy greedy....

  9. UW... why NOT to go

    stellasaurus replied to stellasaurus's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yes, I am a current student. I sincerely hope members of the incoming classes are getting the message. We were told by the admin to apply for more financial aid and that "...adapting to change starts...

  10. How many started your program vs, graduated from it?

    stellasaurus replied to Bandaide's topic in Washington Nursing

    I can tell you about UW. I've heard of one person not being allowed to continue in the program because of failing the TOEFL (English language competency) exam. Otherwise, as far as I know, everyone...

  11. Where is the DNP at in terms of being required?

    stellasaurus replied to foreverLaur's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow, what are you even doing on this Web

  12. Where is the DNP at in terms of being required?

    stellasaurus replied to foreverLaur's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The UW GEPN program is rigorous and very competitive. It's pretty old-fashioned to think that nurses need to be an LPN then a CNA then an RN, etc. In Washington at least, RNs do not do the same thing...

  13. CNA Pay in Seattle area.

    stellasaurus replied to windmill182's topic in Washington Nursing

    I've heard from more than a few nurses that working as a CNA can lead to burn-out. If you want patient care experience, work as an EMT or even a medical assistant. There's also the nurse tech option...

  14. 39 year old Graphic Designer

    stellasaurus replied to Mr_Tom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I came from a similar ed/career background and I'm about your age. I'm in nursing school now (visiting this site on a break from studying for finals). I took one prereq at a time at night while I...

  15. Confused and could use some advice/thoughts

    stellasaurus replied to Codeda's topic in Washington Nursing

    People don't usually move away from Seattle. So many folks have had their same group of friends since high school. If you are really assertive and put yourself out there, you will find some other...

  16. Can't we all get along: ADN, BSN, MN, NP...?

    stellasaurus posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in a nursing program that I worked very hard to get into. It's tough and it's expensive--and I know this. I also know it's a very highly regarded program, and it suited me. Yet I can't even tell...

  17. Need advice on becoming a nurse w/BA in liberal arts - living in Seattle

    stellasaurus replied to seattlerainsun's topic in Washington Nursing

    UW no longer requires the GRE for the direct-entry program. But PLU does. Not sure about Seattle U. Also, the national nursing associations are pushing for a bachelor's degree (BSN) to be required to...

  18. Pt says "I want to die"

    stellasaurus posted a topic in General Nursing

    Help--I'm a newbie! What's a nurse supposed to say when a very sick and uncomfortable patient tells you that he just wants to

  19. Anatomy/physiology refresher course

    stellasaurus replied to am22's topic in General Students

    UC Berkley has anatomy lectures online: http://webcast.berkeley.edu/course_details.php?seriesid=1906978375 (Skip the first 27 minutes or so of the first lecture since it's just an intro to the class...

  20. Scrub store in Seattle?

    stellasaurus replied to BlueRaiderBSN's topic in Washington Nursing

    I just saw a place with cute scrubs (Dickies + Madarin collars) in the Northgate

  21. OHSU's ABS program

    stellasaurus replied to Harte's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The University of

  22. OHSU's ABS program

    stellasaurus replied to Harte's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I also finally received a rejection letter on Saturday. I'm kind of curious why I was rejected, since I was accepted everywhere else I applied... Maybe I will take them up on their offer to tell me...

  23. Schools with Child Care?

    stellasaurus replied to Bridgett's topic in Washington Nursing

    I know that North Seattle Community College has on-site childcare. There may be a waitlist, though. I don't have kids, but I can tell you (as a former student) NSCC is a great school. Check it

  24. OHSU's ABS program

    stellasaurus replied to Harte's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I've already accepted a position at another school. Man, OHSU is sure dragging it

  25. This WA forum is so idle

    stellasaurus replied to WAstateRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Go for the direct-entry masters at UW, Seattle U, or PLU. I found that the Seattle-area community college programs are geared more toward people who don't already have a bachelor's. You sound like...