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    Paramedic to RN

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Haynesx7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would recommend contacting your local community college. Many community colleges offer such programs (there are 3 here in my state), and tuition for these programs will be thousands of dollars...
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    RN program not accredited

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to java12's topic in General Students

    The answer may vary from School to School, and from hospital to hospital. On the NLNAC website, it will give the dates of accreditation (starting/ending). At my institution we look to see if a school...
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    Taking courses with no credit...

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

    Take the course for credit. You will need this course/credit to transfer into a nursing program. Non-credit classes are like auditing the class. Students who audit a class do not get a grade, are...
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    Best GRE books or tips?

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

    I had to take the GRE twice -- as there was more than 5 years between my Masters and PhD programs. I recommend spending some time (6-8 weeks) to prepare for it. I would recommend taking one of the...
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    BSN to PhD? Good idea?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to want2banrn's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My University has been offering a BSN-PhD program since 1998 (and we opened our PhD program in 1982). We opened the first PhD in Nursing program in Virginia at that time, and were also the first to...
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    RN to MSN accredition? what to look for?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to passredskins1's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Look for two things: nursing accreditation and regional accreditation. For the nursing accreditation: either CCNE (Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education) or NLNAC (National League of Nursing...
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    Community College and then BSN?

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

    Cassanova: Look at the ABSN programs in your home state; these may be much less expensive than the ABSN programs at private universities. Many of the online RN-BSN programs are with private,...
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    NP vs PA for non-nurse college grad

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

    Dancing: There are several different pathways for you to become a RN (if that is what you want to do). The role of a RN and that of a PA are different -- I would encourage you to investigate this...
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    How competitive are CC's?

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

    Sprinkes: I'll try and answer question #2. There are many different types of MSNs (as well as different types of NPs). At my University, we want people to have 1 year of fulltime RN experience for...
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    confused really need help :) quickest way to crna??

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

    As mentioned above, there are hundreds of RN-BSN programs. This list from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing lists the 670 programs that existed in Fall 2009...
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    A little HX please

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

    Great question, and one with a very complex answer. In my opinion, much of the answer is in the simple economic principles of supply/demand. News of the 'nursing shortage' hit the media nearly 10+...
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    Community College and then BSN?

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

    Casaanova: While I cannot speak for all schools, my program has no problem with people completing all of their prereqs at a community college. UVa has a direct entry MSN, and over 80% of the class...
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    Can you complete 1 nursing degree at 2 universities?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to my3morinboys's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Very few colleges in the country will give you a degree with only 1 semester in residence. Most accreditation agencies require at least 1/2 of the total credit in the degree to be earned at that...
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    DNP vs. PhD

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to jewelcutt's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think that the potential for tenure will depend on the University. My school (the University of Virginia) has graduated several cohorts of DNPs. Some of these are on faculty at other...
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    Want to be a Peds NP, soon to have ADN, have BS in another field...schools?

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

    Here is a list of 65 programs in the country that offer Direct Entry MSN programs (for those with undergraduate degrees in other areas). http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/pdf/GENMAS.pdf Some of these will...
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    Anyone heard of National School of Nursing in woodbridge, va

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Kelbelle21's topic in Nursing Career

    I looked on the Virginia Board of Nursing Website of programs (Virginia Board of Nursing Education Programs). You can download the list of RN and LPN programs there. You can also locate the pass...
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    Living in total poverty I need a job

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

    A recent study indicated that there are more RNs being produced than there are jobs in 48 states. The only two states with more jobs than new grads are Nevada and Alaska. AACN - Media - Press
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    Nursing and Money Makin'

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to JBGC4's topic in General Students

    Salaries vary greatly by area of the country. In my city, new BSN grads start around $21/hour. I know other hospitals in Virginia that start new RNs at $14/hour (but you can buy a house for under...
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    Can I have multiple ear piercings?

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

    We have different restrictions for students in the clinical arena versus the classroom area. In classes, students can wear whatever they want (sweats, pajamas, etc to class). However in the...
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    Possible to become an NP or CRNA with a BS in Health Science and ASN in Nursing?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to TH0982's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some schools will offer a RN-MSN (np specialty) with those with an ADN + BA/BS in another area. Many of these schools will want some practice as a RN before entering a graduate program. Some other...
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    A-BSNorMSN Does undergrad university matter?

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

    I am with llg and caliotter3 on this. Soch schools focus solely on the GPA and TEAS score. At others, it does matter where you went for the degree and prerequisites. I am the Assistant Dean for...
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    Second Degree BSN or Accelerated?

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

    Here is a list of all second-degree and accelerated programs from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (N=230). This list is broken down by state, and is very comprehensive....
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    Second Degree BSN or Accelerated?

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

    The two are pretty much interchangeable terms. In general 'accelerated' means under 18 months. But many programs calling them selves 'second degree' may be less than amount as well. Both prepare...
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    Certain number of years?

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

    To sit for the NP certification exam, you need to have completed a MSN program in that specialty (or a post-masters in that specialty). But first you need to be admitted to a NP program. Some MSN...
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    Is it possible to fulfill these prereqs entirely online?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to pitterpattershoppe's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Is there a particular ABSN program that you want to attend? If so, ask them where other students take the classes. This is a common question to Admissions offices. At my University, there are some...