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    here's my set of plans of taking RN route. please i really need an expert opinion

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

    I would recommend Option A, but I think that your timing is off. Many BSN programs operate under offer what is known as a 2+2 program. Two years of general studies and the pre-nursing classes...
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    FNP vs. MSN in Education

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

    The salary teaching nursing is much less than that for practicing nursing. In my city, the differential is about $30,000 per year. But teaching does have its benefits regarding quality of life....
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    Nursing School Insurance and Pre-Existing Condition

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

    Jwrands: Google for 'health insurance' on the website of the schools where you want to apply. If there is a school policy, the terms of that policy or a link to the insurance company provide will be...
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    Should I take physics in highschool or no? why or why not

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to futurenurse1248's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely continue to take science courses. If you have the option to take AP Biology and Chemistry, definitely do
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    Nationally credited schools vs non nationally credited schools.

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to rafiki121's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Also, some RN-BSN programs will not enroll graduates from non-accredited Associate Degree programs. Here in my state, several of the larger hospitals also will not hire graduates of unaccredited ADN...
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    Why are there no nursing schools with built-in prerequisites?

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

    My University offers a traditional BSN program, and most of the students enter directly from high school. In the first year students take human biology, A&P, history of nursing, and general...
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    Already have an MBA--BSN or MSN? Career change question

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

    Eve: There are 60+ entry-level MSN programs in the US for individuals who are not nurses (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/research-data/GENMAS.pdf) . Some of these prepare you to be a specialist (CNS, NP,...
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    Paying for college?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Nursing2102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Because you have one Bachelors degree already, you will not be able to get federal financial aid for a second bachelors degree. As Cedeno indicated, use this opportunity to look for additional...
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    Already have an MBA--BSN or MSN? Career change question

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

    To get into nursing management and administration, you will likely need a MSN degree (this is especially true at any Magnet facilities). The question to ponder is whether do go for a MSN now, or a...
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    So many questions about CRNA

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to golf_nurse2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most CRNA programs will want a minimum of 1-2 years of full-time ICU experience as RN before you even apply. Anesthetist programs are also transitioning to DNP programs by 2022 and some universities...
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    Is their a way i can get a hospital to pay for nursing school

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

    As mentioned above, this used to be more prevalent than it is today. In the past, many hospitals would conduct special programs (loan payoff, sign-on bonus, pay for RN degrees) in order to...
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    NAs 161 or BIO 141 at NVCC?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to WillLeads2Way's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Are you thinking of pursuing a BSN eventually? Some area RN-BSN programs do not accept NAS 161/162 in fulfillment of the A&P requirement for a BSN degree. You might want to check with some of...
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    Still Frustrated with Pre-requisites. I'm sorry guys, please help me.

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

    Most schools give priority to their own degree students before non-students who want to take classes as electives. This is similar to a 4-year school letting rising seniors sign up for classes ahead...
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    George Washington University ABSN?

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

    You might want to look in the folder for Washington DC programs since George Washington is in the District of
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    FNP vs ACNP help!

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to pink816's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    FNP programs prepare you to be a primary care NP and to see patients in all age groups. The ACNP certification prepares you to see clients in inpatient acute and critical care settings. Some states...
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    UVA CNL May 2011 applicants

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Meg11's topic in Virginia Nursing

    While most of the students enrolled in the CNL program are in-state students, about one-third are from elsewhere (including several from California and other states where nursing enrollments have been...
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    Question about advancing degree but staying at the bedside...

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to cadenza6906's topic in Advanced Practice

    Another option would be to consider a Clinical Nurse Leader program. That is a MSN where graduates still remain at the bedside --- but with enhanced skills to coordinate the continuum of care, enhance...
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    Are there no on campus DNP programs?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to nursetim's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The University of Virginia's DNP program has classes that meet once a month
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    Direct Entry CNL programs if you want to be an RN, not a CNL?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to blueshift's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Santa: I would encourage you to aim for the UC program first for several reasons. One, it will be less expensive than any private program since you are an instate student-- and less debt can often be...
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    Direct Entry CNL programs if you want to be an RN, not a CNL?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to blueshift's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Santa We have seen our direct entry CNLs start at the same level (novice nurse) as ABSN grads. Some have been hired at the same hourly rate, others at 25 cents/hr more. But the CNLs have risen more...
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    Where to search for scholarships?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Nate Straus's topic in General Students

    Undergraduate aid is generally based on financial need (determined by the FAFSA). If you are under age 24, the presumption is that you are a dependent student and so your parents' income will be used...
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    Travel Nursing

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to fitzpatrickkatie6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your RN license allows you to work as a nurse in your state. While it can transfer from one state to another with relative ease, it does not transfer internationally. To get a RN license in another...
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    Accelerated BSN programs

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

    The AACN conducts a survey of all 700+ Schools of Nursing every October. The 2011 list should be out in
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    Accelerated BSN programs

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

    Here is a list of 233 Accelerated BSN programs from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/pdf/BSNNCG.pdf Allnursingschools is a proprietary site, and they...
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    Confusion about applying to college and nursing school.

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

    This will vary from school to school. Some programs have 4-year BSN programs where you apply directly from high school to the nursing school. This is how things are structured at my University. We...