JerseyGir1

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  1. Nurses...Miserable?

    JerseyGir1 replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just wanted to thank everyone for your wonderful, objective, and honest responses to my question/concerns. What ever stage of your career you are in - good luck to

  2. Best path to NP...MSN or DNP?

    JerseyGir1 replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you so much! That is exactly what I have been thinking, which made me lean toward the MSN, too. Good luck with

  3. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Whoa whoa.. that is news to me. A jeff faculty member actually told you that?? I was wondering why we hadn't heard anything after those emails... and beginning to think something was up - but NOT that...

  4. ANY RN's WANTING TO BE MD's

    JerseyGir1 replied to Ibsen0006's topic in General Nursing

    To answer the original question, I do know a young guy who did the 4-year BSN, took a year to work and finish a few pre-reqs for med school, and is now halfway through med school. It's not that...

  5. help with ACE and FACT program

    JerseyGir1 replied to AP23's topic in Nursing Career

    AP23 - I was accepted and starting the FACT program in May. We didn't receive our exact curriculum either, but if you haven't visited the website, there is a general curriculum there:...

  6. Work Commitment for Thomas Jefferson FACT Program scholarship

    JerseyGir1 replied to bailey728's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks bailey and mystic. your advice is very helpful! I look forward to meeting all of you

  7. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Haha I'm always searching for scholarships on here!! It's always the same deal though.. this one sounds great, oh wait, not eligible, not so great after all, too competitive, etc... I will be...

  8. Work Commitment for Thomas Jefferson FACT Program scholarship

    JerseyGir1 replied to bailey728's topic in Nursing Career

    Bailey and mystic - glad to hear of other FAC '08-ers... I'm excited as well! What are your living situations? Do you already live nearby, and are commuting? As I posted on another thread, I'm trying...

  9. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    JerseyGir1 replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks Fil and Jello... That info really helped!! I'm sure I'll refer back to it when I start as well. I'm very excited about the program. Good luck finishing up! Either of you going on to the...

  10. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    JerseyGir1 replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for the info!! I'll definitely consider commuting as an option again... While I'm in contact here, do you have any other general advice about the program? I've pretty much gotten all my...

  11. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    JerseyGir1 replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi all - Now, I realize this forum is about a year old, but I was hoping to get some information from people who have gone through or are going through the FACT program now. I was accepted and start...

  12. Financing school

    JerseyGir1 replied to *Bethany*'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the same boat as you!! As I see you have written this a few months ago, have you found anything since?? Do the Sallie Mae loans require you to send your parents'

  13. Financing the whole thing

    JerseyGir1 replied to jc13's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Not quite the same situation but I have some FAFSA complaints of my own. First of all, they make you jump through hoops to declare yourself an independent student (if you're under 24, which I am). I...

  14. FNPs & MinuteClinics

    JerseyGir1 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I was recently accepted to a 2nd-degree joint BSN/MSN program and start in May. The Master's portion allows students to pick from a variety of specialties (both NP & CNS). I am currently...

  15. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congrats Scott!! Let us know what you decide. Fortunately, Jeff was the only school I applied to so I'm not waiting on others. I looked at soo many, but I was really picky... I wanted both the BSN and...

  16. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It seemed like they look at the prerequsite GPA and what they call your science GPA more than your overall. So if you're good with the prereqs, that might be enough! I'm sure your GRE score will help...

  17. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for the info byrd. Good luck scott! Let us know how it goes... oh and enjoy the

  18. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hold up.. I think a read a few things too fast.. Anne - congrats to you also!! (all I saw was that you were waiting for your interview, but I got that cleared up now!) and thanks letting us know when...

  19. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Wow... I haven't checked this in a while!! Byrd- CONGRATS!! that's awesome... are you definitely choosing jeff? JC, congrats as well, and I totally feel ya with the financing thing. I'm just taking a...

  20. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Both of you- Thanks! Scott- TJU is my first choice, mostly because of the speed of the program (but I also think the curriculum seems very organized and effective)... and yes, I plan to continue onto...

  21. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well good news guys... I received an email from Danielle yesterday saying I was accepted to the program. That was less than a week from my interview (and Christmas was in between)! Byrd- The...

  22. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Byrd- The interview went well. Pretty informal - I just spoke with Danielle in her office and answered some basic questions about why I was interested in the program, what I know about the...

  23. Jefferson FACT 2008 applicants?

    JerseyGir1 replied to byrd262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Byrd, I have applied to the FACT program and also received a request for an interview - which I set up for this Friday, actually. I'll let you know how it