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  1. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2014!

    I am an NP. I applied for the 2013 cycle. My facility score was 18 (so Tier 1) and my debt to income ratio was 84%. I was awarded the loan repayment. My strategy is to pay minimum payment on all the...
  2. Hi, Since there was a very extensive thread last year about application process to Yale, I thought I would start a new thread for 2009 hopefuls. I am working on my application and wanted to know who...
  3. Thanks Momomonny! I signed up for the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider through the Red Cross and it stated that it was a 2 year certification unless you are a lifeguard...
  4. WannabePNP, I applied to two lenders (Wells Fargo and Citigroup) for a private loan, and got pre-approved on both. I haven't signed any promissory notes yet, because I am going through the fine print...
  5. Does anyone know how much the Prescription Plus coverage for the health insurance costs? I can't find any info anywhere... I signed up today for the CPR course for the professionals at our...
  6. Hi Biddy, I received a $7800 scholarship but everything else is $0. I don't qualify for Federal Loans until the Spring semester, and I will have to take out a private loan for the Fall semester. I...
  7. Calalilly, If you are in the Oncology program, every student is encouraged to apply for the American Cancer Society scholarship. We will be eligible in our second year and the award is $10,000 per...
  8. Calalilly, I don't want to sound harsh, but it is called Oncology NP track for a reason. As you know, cancer is a very complicated disease(s) so being trained as a nurse practitioner specializing in...
  9. I specifically remember this being discussed at Yale info session that after we pass our NCLEX exam, it is strongly encouraged that we get some RN work experience. And I was told that most students...
  10. I am definitely going to Yale (since it was the only school I applied to) and I live in CT. However since I live about 1 hour away from New Haven, I will be relocating closer to New Haven in October...
  11. Congratulations everyone!!!! It looks like we might have at least a quarter or a third of incoming class on this forum! I am very happy for all of you and can't wait to meet you in the Fall!...
  12. Considering that there is no mail delivery today, I would give them a call to ask about your status. Last year many people called and found out over the
  13. Congratulations
  14. Congratulations to all of you who got in so far!:yeah:Those of you who are waiting, hang in there! I am so excited for all of us and can't wait to meet
  15. Congratulations mme1283! And welcome to the
  16. Thanks everyone! Suga70, my specialty is Oncology NP. Lauralou2008, the letter says that the financial aid information packet will be mailed to us by the end of this month, but there is no exact date....
  17. I was accepted!!!!:bowingpur I got my letter today! I live in CT so mail gets here fast. I am sure most of you will hear any day. I am sooo happy and I hope that you are my classmates! The acceptance...
  18. My mailman doesn't deliver my mail until 3-4 PM. I am not sure how I am going to get through the day. Every time my phone rings, my heart rate shoots
  19. I am going out of my mind too! Made so many mistakes at work today... So basically nothing got accomplished
  20. I also applied to Yale only. Putting all my eggs in one basket is very stressful, but due to my schedule there was no way I could fulfill the prerequisites required by other schools. So this waiting...
  21. I suspect the same thing. My stomach is in the knot and if we have to wait till next week I might develop some ulcers.... It is very difficult knowing that they met on the 9th, decided our faith, and...
  22. I am not thrilled about the snail mail notifications. It is hard enough to keep checking your email mailbox, never mind sitting at work/school and thinking about whether back home there is a letter...
  23. WannabePNP, it is not just you. I have been replaying my interview and even having bad dreams about it. In my recent dream, my interviewer gives my application away for a review to another faculty...
  24. I also had a great experience at Yale. The sessions were very informative and all my questions got answered. My interview went well, I think, and the program appears to be very organized. I did not...
  25. Good luck on your interviews everyone! Please, report back about your experiences and impressions . Good news is that it will be sunny and relatively warm here in CT all week (no negative digits...