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    What is your back up plan, what should I do?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to whattodo4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you did not get in, contact people at the schools and seek their recommendations for ways to improve your application for next year. Also ask the admissions profile of the entering class (GPA,...
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    NEED ADVICE!!!- Online RN to BSN

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to RKRobbins's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Several of the state schools in NC offer an online RN-BSN programs. I would recommend looking at UNCW, UNCC, UNCG, UNCA, NC A&T, and ECU. As a NC resident, you would likely find the tuition...
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    FNP doing procedures

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to ArkansasFan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The training, role and practice of Family Nurse practitioners is grounded in primary care. The national NP organizations are encouraging State Boards of Nursing to limit the practice of FNPs to...
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    RN vs BSN decision for student hold B.S. Degree

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to dpulliam's topic in General Students

    The job market in many areas of the country is very tight for Associate Degree students. There is an ADN program in my city that graduates approximately 75 students every May. Now 10 months later,...
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    Transferring into Nursing School vs Second Bachelor's in Nursing

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Amanda_Joan91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no easy answer to your questions. I would encourage you to look at the various schools in the Boston area and see how they differ. Some BSN nursing programs are designed so that all of the...
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    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Basic Advice :)

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to mocha54j's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Mocha: Also be sure to check with your State Board of Nursing to see if you can get a RN license from an online pre-licensure program. Many states do not recognize online programs where you learn how...
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    Easier or harder to accepted into a RN or BSN Program?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to chollygolightly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would recommmend using the database from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing at American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Nursing Program Search. This lists schools by state and...
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    Should I go for my PhD or DNP?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Duppy Conqueror's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    One other consideration is 'work load' and working conditions that may also explain a major difference in salaries. Most faculty at my University have 9-month contracts with no nights, weekends, or...
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    Tuition Reimbursement to get a BSN &Continuing Education question!

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to ShaynaSmart's topic in General Students

    You will also want to look at the tuition reimbursement rates. In these times of budget tightening, employee tuition benefits is one area that I have seen decreased. For example, one local hospital...
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    Want PMHNP, but only DNP offered. What to do?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to mocha54j's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    BSN-DNP programs will prepare you in one specialty area (for example Family NP, Critical Care CNS, PMHNP, etc). After completion of the DNP degree you would be permitted to sit for advanced...
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    I'm very confused!!!!

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to swiles1252's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing diplomas are awarded by non-college institutions. In my state, there are still two diploma programs that are administered by hospitals. While you may be permitted to sit for the NCLEX exam...
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    Options for RNs with a bad back?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to mugglex's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    How about public health (local health clinic) or in addressing the health needs of populations (teen obesity, single mothers, smokers, etc)? Another option could be working as a nurse in a school...
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    what's the minimum nclex pass rating your school "should" have?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to sfaithj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The national mean passing score on the NCLEX is approximately 84%. So a school that has a pass-rate of 75% is definitely below the mean. I think there is one other number that you should consider --...
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    internships for those in accelerated BSN programs?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to thecareerchanger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most ABSN programs are 12-16 months long with no break. Some other second degree BSN programs last 2 academic years (with 3 months off in the summer). If you were enrolled in one of those 2...
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    Can a high school graduate(18yrs)do an accelerated BSN program without qualification?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to ladyruth18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A Bachelor's degree in any discipline will involve approximately 120 college-level credits. This means four years of study. An accelerated BSN is shorter (50-60 credits) because students already have...
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    Salary offered seems too low

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to sahayes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a new grad, you are not really in the position to negotiate a higher wage. You are in a better positon to negotiate after you have experience as a RN. Clinicals and practica completed as a...
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    CNS vs. CNL

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to BittyBabyRN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I have seen the utilization of the CNL vary from institution to institution. Some use the title of "CNL", but most in my area do not use those particular words. One local Magnet hospital calls them...
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    UVA SON Transfer Hopeful

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to lauranurselaura's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Laura: I inquired about this. There have been changes to federal financial aid regulations that prohibit an undergraduate student from receiving more than 5 years total of financial aid (including...
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    UVA SON Transfer Hopeful

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to lauranurselaura's topic in Virginia Nursing

    We have applicants who have gone to college for 1, 2 or three years. You are still eligible to apply provided that you have not completed an undergraduate degree already (BA or BS). However, all...
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    UVA SON Transfer Hopeful

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to lauranurselaura's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Submit the main Common Application and the UVa Transfer supplement. Have your transcripts sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The admissions committee will begin reviewing your...
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    I found another way to get my foot in the Health care door

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read any financial information very carefully. Some technical schools promise you great financial aid -- and it really turns out to be mostly loans. Be careful that any "Enrollment Forms" are not...
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    Extracurriculars for Accelerated BSN programs

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to foodie28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are nearly 300 different Accelerated BSN or Entry-level MSN programs in the US for those with undergraduate degrees in non-nursing areas. Each school will answer this question differently. I...
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    Question for those who have applied to nursing school

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Cherry02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Different schools handle this in different ways. At my School, we send out an email to the applicant when the application is complete to let them know it is being forwarded to the committee for...
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    Redundant Coursework

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to CCRNDiva's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You will find writing EBP papers a key part of graduate education in any health field. You will find literature reviews in EVERY graduate field -- including the humanities and social sciences....
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    Will it matter if I don't have the BSN? ADN -> MSN question

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You should also consider what type of MSN you are seeking. Here in my state, none of the RN-MSN tracks are for advanced practice areas (NP, CNS, CNM, or CRNA). They are only in education,...