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jjsrn1

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  1. Question on pre-reqs and my chances for admission to nursing school!

    jjsrn1 replied to clearly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Clearly, For direct entry-level MSN programs, experience in clinical settings is a plus, but something that is not required. I would recommend getting your pre-reqs out of the way before you...

  2. A&P 1: The Skeletal system

    jjsrn1 replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it depends on how well you memorize things. It's probably best to study little by little everyday. However, it is possible to learn all the bones in one weekend like I did. I basically stayed...

  3. Biology major w/ Low GPA trying to get into ELMSN

    jjsrn1 replied to p1nkpeach012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you have a chance if you are able to boost your GPA up to a 3.0. That is the minimum GPA for most ELMSN programs. Plus, your CNA and volunteering plans should help a

  4. Thomas Jefferson university FACT 2010

    jjsrn1 replied to Sun1shine's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I received an interview invite about 2 weeks ago. The admissions staff will be in my state next month on a recruitment tour, so I will interview with them then. Good luck to you all!

  5. Yale GEPN Fall 2010

    jjsrn1 replied to girl.w/useless.b.a.'s topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You can write in Times New Roman or Arial. She just doesn't want to see any radical fonts. Also, 11 pt is the smallest font size allowed. I wrote mine in Times New Roman, 11

  6. Yale GEPN Fall 2010

    jjsrn1 replied to girl.w/useless.b.a.'s topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yes, the same thing happened to me!! I was wondering how they would know what our original font sizes and styles were. Hopefully, this will not count against us in any

  7. Columbia University-ETP

    jjsrn1 replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I do not know, but I think someone in the Admissions Office would be able to answer your question. One there has been quite helpful to me. Let us know what you find out!

  8. Recent B.S. in Biology graduate

    jjsrn1 replied to alcoop86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you have plans to ultimately become a nurse practitioner then I suggest checking into entry-level MSN programs. These accelerated programs, designed for people with a bachelor's degree in any...

  9. In need of advice about NP

    jjsrn1 replied to JLThomas8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've shadowed both MDs and NPs and personally I did find that the NPs spent a little bit more time with their patients. They did a lot of patient education, while MDs did a little, if at all. They...

  10. UCSF MEPN Applicants for 2010 entry

    jjsrn1 replied to samsam72's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yea, I wouldn't worry too much about it. A lot of people seem to be in the same situation. I'm just the odd one

  11. UCSF MEPN Applicants for 2010 entry

    jjsrn1 replied to samsam72's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hmm... My transcripts show as "Received" and I ordered them in August. I know it does take a while for the school to match them up, but it seems like you ordered yours way before I ordered mine. Did...

  12. UCSF MEPN Applicants for 2010 entry

    jjsrn1 replied to samsam72's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, mine says "under review" as well. I imagine our status won't be changing until some time in December...

  13. UCSF MEPN Applicants for 2010 entry

    jjsrn1 replied to samsam72's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I couldn't get into the system if I went through their main website. However, this link that I have saved on my "favorites" seemed to do the trick:...

  14. UCSF MEPN Applicants for 2010 entry

    jjsrn1 replied to samsam72's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Protongirl, I was able to log-in to the UCSF website today to check on my status. So, it should be working

  15. UCSF MEPN Applicants for 2010 entry

    jjsrn1 replied to samsam72's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Mpcali! Yes, I do have my MPH. I specialized in Community Health & Prevention. Congrats on your impending MPH! Public health is a wonderful field and Epi is great to specialize in...I just...

  16. UCSF MEPN Applicants for 2010 entry

    jjsrn1 replied to samsam72's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nope, I haven't been able to check my status

  17. UCSF MEPN Applicants for 2010 entry

    jjsrn1 replied to samsam72's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi everyone! Glad to see this thread started. I've applied to the FNP track at UCSF. I'm also applying to a few entry-level programs in the northeast. We do have a long wait, but December will be here...

  18. How To Become a NP?????

    jjsrn1 replied to saerakay's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, that is the route most commonly taken. However, there might be other routes that I am just not familiar with. Good

  19. How To Become a NP?????

    jjsrn1 replied to saerakay's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you have a baccalaureate degree you can apply to direct entry-level MSN programs and become a Nurse Practitioner, which takes 2 to 3 years on average. Some of these programs offer a BSN/MSN degree...

  20. What's your long term goal?

    jjsrn1 replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My goal is to earn an MSN to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. I would like to combine my public health knowledge with nursing and do a combination of research, teaching, and seeing patients....

  21. Best course of action for public health nursing?

    jjsrn1 replied to Emmz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's wonderful you are considering blending public health and nursing together for a career! That is my goal as well. As Sunray said, after you graduate from Emory you will be eligible to...

  22. Health Educator and Nursing School Acceptance

    jjsrn1 replied to kelches's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh ok. That's awesome you can get some grad credits with your accelerated program. You're right, the worst they can say is no. If they say no, maybe you can meet with their admissions staff to...

  23. Yale GEPN Fall 2010

    jjsrn1 replied to girl.w/useless.b.a.'s topic in Connecticut Nursing

    What an awesome goal! :-) I'm applying to Yale as well (FNP track), but it's not my first choice. I wouldn't worry about getting in too much. I've heard of some people being accepted with C's. Just do...

  24. Health Educator and Nursing School Acceptance

    jjsrn1 replied to kelches's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would think that working in the health promotion/wellness field would be a major asset to your nursing school application. You also mentioned the GRE. Are you thinking about applying to a...

  25. Anyone volunteer at a hospital?

    jjsrn1 replied to markuskristian's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started volunteering in a children's hospital ER a few weeks ago and I am simply loving it. I am expected to clean rooms after a patient leaves (basically wiping down the gurneys and putting fresh...