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UVA Grad Nursing replied to biwa's topic in Nursing Career

One of our PhD students was a PCV in Burkina Faso. He entered the PC after he had worked as a midwife for several years (yes, one of those rare male graduates of midwifery programs). He is now...
Nursing school suggestions for people with a low GPA

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

There is a lot of good advice above. I would also suggest completing a CNA course (through a community college or your city/county's vocational program). Some significant work experience in direct...
So I got rejected from NP school...

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

CCRNDiva: At my university, there is no financial aid or institutional assistance for non-degree students. Because you are not admitted to a program, federal funds, loans, and University...
So I got rejected from NP school...

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

NP student gives excellent advice here. The only additional I would have is to #4 -- taking a graduate class at the school where you want to attend as a non-degree or visiting student. Get to...
D/F Repeat rule for pre-nursing classes?!

UVA Grad Nursing replied to MrsMcD614's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I have worked at several universities, and the policies have differed at each one. At my present university, any grade of F in an BSN nursing class means dismissal of the program. A grade in the D...
2year RN vs BSN

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

If you can go for the BSN, do it. You will not regret it. While you could attend a 2-year school to get your ADN, you will likely have a harder time finding a job. In my town, 1/4 of the ADN...
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

Well, a CNL is a RN. A RN is anyone who has passed the national RN licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) and is has met the qualification of the State Board of Nursing. I think the name "CNL" is...
$$ for nursing students?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to exit96's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

I have seen the 'free money' mentioned in pop-up ads on websites. There really is no such thing as free money. However, the Stimulus Bill and the recent federal budgets have provided more money for...
Is it possible that the shortened RN training causes more anxiety for new grads

UVA Grad Nursing replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

In the past year, there have been several national studies (Institutes of Medicine, Robert Woods Johnson report, AACN, NLN, etc) that have called for major reforms in nursing education. Most methods...
FNP School Decision Prestige vs Cost

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

I think there are two additional things to consider relating to the 'prestige' of the school. 1. Where are you intending to practice for the rest of your career? I have seen cases where local...
Is my International nursing degree accepted in the US?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to Nikita1128's topic in Nursing Career

If you received a nursing degree overseas, you would need to submit an application through the Council for Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) after you completed the program. CGFNS will...
How much do diploma Rn's make vs. ASN Rn's

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

I would encourage you to look at the job prospects in your community for each of those educational pathways. It also depends on where you want to work. In my city, diploma grads are not even...
Program retention rates question

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

This is a very interesting thread to follow. I've been a consultant to several nursing programs, and coordinate admissions at another university. Some programs I have seen pride themselves on their...
FNP/Adult vs. ACNP for cardiology office

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

It is hard to predict what the future will hold. Nurse practice is regulated by the states, and several states in the US have recently instituted changes prohibiting FNPs from working in specialty...
Should I retake GRE for direct entry program???

UVA Grad Nursing replied to prenurse112's topic in Post Graduate Students

I would recommend contacting your schools and ask what the mean GPA and mean GRE is. If your GPA is below their mean, then your GRE should likely be above the mean to be a competitive
So I got rejected from NP school...

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

I am the assistant dean for admissions and financial aid at UVa. We send out a generic 'deny' letter, but I invite people to contact me for advice on ways to improve their dossier for a...
How hard is it for a ADN new grad to find a job vs. BSN?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to CharmantUn's topic in Nursing Career

My town has two hospitals and two nursing programs (one graduated 75 ADNs/year and the other graduates 110 new grads (BSN or MSN/year). Hospital A is hiring 80 new grads this year (of which only 10%...
VISIT AN Booth @ AACN -National Teaching Inst. May 1-5, 2011 - Chicago, IL

UVA Grad Nursing replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

I look forward to seeing you again, Brian -- along with the other AN gang.
Clinicals in online MSN/NP programs?

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

llg gives excellent advice (yet again!). Ask the school how students arrange their practica. For most online programs, it it is up to the student to locate (and negotiate) their own clinical...
NVCC or LFCC? Which is the better school?

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

There are two sources on the web that you can use to evaluate schools. One is the NCLEX pass rates on the website for the Virginia Board of Nursing:...
How to pick a nursing program

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

The amount of practice required varies from school to school. It also will depend on the competitiveness of the particular program. For example, my University requires at least one year of...
Private School VS Community College

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

You may also want to check with some of the nursing recruiters in your area. I am aware of several hospitals in my region that will not even interview graduates from many of the local for-profit...
Columbia Univ: Does BSN School Matter For MSN/DNP?

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

I've been in the college/university admissions business for over 20 years at several different schools. Where you went do school can matter. Faculty and admissions professions do consider where the...
ABSN or RN??

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

NC: The formula for transferring quarter credits to semester credits is 3:2. Three quarter credits = two semester credits. Taking a year off may not be a bad thing. My university has...
ASN or BSN???

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

I would also agree to go for the BSN. Not only are ASN graduates having a hard time finding a job, but many employers are also cutting back their education benefits (so getting them to pay for the...

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