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  1. Villanova University- May 2010

    curiosity123 replied to jackied's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    metrogirl, you are wise to be worried about borrowing that amount of money. the website below lets you plug in different student loan amounts and determines the monthly payment over 10 years. it...

  2. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    curiosity123 replied to lulustudent21's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Re -notification date - call to MGH last week and asked about accelerated notification. Referring to UMass accelerated at Amherst, not Boston with a start date of January 2010. One applied in April...

  3. Bachelors v Associate - any advice?

    curiosity123 replied to peachy11's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would also encourage you to finish the biology degree and then attend an accelerated BSN - 14 month vs 24 months (ADN). Generally there are many more job opportunities for RNs with a BSN, my...

  4. psych/mental health nurse practitioner salary

    curiosity123 replied to shelbee1084's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work at an academic medical center in the northeast and the psych ARNPs are paid on the same scale as the other mid level care providers, PA's, CNMS and other ARNP (Annual salary range is 70 to...

  5. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    curiosity123 replied to lulustudent21's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    What is the cost of UMass Boston? Do instate students get a tuition break? Two of my friends, were accepted at UMass Amherst accelerated this year and were surprised about the the tuition cost -...

  6. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    curiosity123 replied to lulustudent21's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    From the MGH Website - http://www.mghihp.edu/ December 16, 2009 Interest in the Accelerated BSN Program Continues to Grow Applications to 14-month program rise 7%; second consecutive year...

  7. Villanova BSN Express

    curiosity123 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Where did you see the

  8. Villanova BSN Express

    curiosity123 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Anyone know the deadline for the seat deposit? The email just reminded to pay without a due

  9. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    curiosity123 replied to lulustudent21's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It seems to be very popular program with strong applicants. Have you heard how many applied? I think maybe, the people that heard in March were on the wait

  10. MGH accelerated BSN 2010

    curiosity123 replied to lulustudent21's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Reading the posts from this time last year, it sounded like some MGH accelerated BSN applicants were accepted around 12/19 and others received an email that they were in the "second cohort" and would...

  11. Advice Please

    curiosity123 replied to Suzanne44's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree with the above posters. If you are interested in becoming a PA, I would suggest doing some EMT type work to get more clinical experience. In rural communities it is possible to get...

  12. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    curiosity123 replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    Stuck 11, I am so sorry to hear of your struggle. So are you not allowed to graduate from the program, that is your diploma is held even though you are hundredths of a point from the "magic"...

  13. USM Accelerated Program

    curiosity123 replied to HeidiRNMaine's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! Impressive credentials. Have you been accepted to other schools? I have heard that it is super competitive to get into programs in California. In the northeast, it seems to be easier to get...

  14. Is It Just Me...

    curiosity123 replied to kbm318's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting question - in it for the love or the money. I have always felt incredibly fortunate because I make very good money at something I love. I work at a top teaching hospital in...

  15. USM Accelerated Program

    curiosity123 replied to HeidiRNMaine's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine received a rejection letter today from the USM accelerated BSN program. It was surprising since this same person was just accepted at the accelerated BSN programs at UMass Amherst,...

  16. Nursing as a second career...am I doomed

    curiosity123 replied to TryingToFindAWay's topic in New York Nursing

    Tryingtofindaway, Some of the accelerated BSN programs are less competitive then others. I would suggest that you check out the accelerated BSN program at Drexel in Philadelphia ( the program is...

  17. Villanova BSN Express

    curiosity123 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    HopefulABSn10 - so sorry. Maybe it is just that others were further along with their prereq. Have you applied to other programs - Drexel or Jefferson? Don't give

  18. Accelerated BSN programs that do NOT require letters of reference?

    curiosity123 replied to karakk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The following accelerated BSN programs do not require letters of recommendation - Villanova BSNExpress (interview), University of Maine, Drexel (ACE program - no personal statement either!). Drexel...

  19. UMass 2nd degree BSN program

    curiosity123 replied to j772's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Has anyone received their financial aid package yet? Does anyone know if students only need to be on campus for 6 days in January 2010 for this course?...

  20. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

    curiosity123 replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I am stunned by the descriptions of disrespectful student behavior. I don't mean to steal this thread - but what can be done to protect the profession from this caliber of student? Nursing...

  21. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    curiosity123 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Two weeks ago, no

  22. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

    curiosity123 replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

    I think money is a big part of the problem. To teach, a nurse needs a masters, ideally a Phd. An experienced nurse with a masters degree working in a hospital may earn nearly twice the salary of an...

  23. BS in Psychology Minor in Biology, looking to apply to Nursing Schools

    curiosity123 replied to rutgersgrad10's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You could be a candidate for an accelerated BSN if you get very high grades in the prereq courses. Also, getting some experience in a clinical setting even as a volunteer can make your application...

  24. UPenn Accelerated BSN 18 mos program

    curiosity123 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know nothing about financial aid at UPenn, but in general I thought that only the Fafsa would be completed to qualify for federal loans. For most schools, grants and other institutional aid would...

  25. Villanova BSN Express

    curiosity123 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Anyone have ideas about the availability and cost of off campus housing near