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Trying to transfer to another RN program with an undeserved Fail

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

I've worked in higher education for nearly 3 decades, and have encountered a variety of student issues in these times. This includes cases of academic failure, dishonesty, mental heath issues, etc....
How much is too much in loans

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

Federal government guidelines suggest that you should not use more than 8% of your take-home income go to student loan payments. Look at the the average salaries for new grads now in your region. Use...
GPA calc for graduate programs

UVA Grad Nursing replied to Texas247365's topic in Post Graduate Students

In general, when you start a new graduate program you will start with a GPA 0.00. Do not expect any of the prerequisite classes to transfer to a graduate degree. These are classes that you are taking...
accelerated BSN programs in NYC, queens

UVA Grad Nursing replied to information1's topic in Nursing Career

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has a good list of education programs. Here is the list of Accelerated BSN programs. It is broken out by state....
Question about alternative degrees other than ADN/BSN

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

You have a third option as well: apply as a transfer student to a BSN program. Many of the BSN programs in the US are conducted on a 2+2 format: two years of general education/prereqs, then two...
Does this seem like an insane amount of prereqs?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to milo2145's topic in General Students

Different schools have different requirements - depending on when the program starts. At my University we have three entry points for those who are not nurses: 1. Direct from high school (no prereqs)...
BSN to MSN - Want to pick your brains Please

UVA Grad Nursing replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in Post Graduate Students

Lil Mama: There are good boards here on the various nursing specialties. Look under the "specialty" tab. There you will find folders on NP, CNS, Education, Critical Care,
Calculating GPA for NS

UVA Grad Nursing replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Students

Different schools will approach this in different ways. At UVa, we do not average GPAs. Applicants have a GPA at every school where the studied. When I report matters to the Admissions Committee,...
Advice- MSN with no specialty?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to Peace.Love.Cupcakes.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

Graduate nursing education is based around specialty preparation. This can be in terms of Advanced Practice (NP, CNS, CRNA, CNM), or other specialty areas (education, administration, forensics,...
BSN vs. ADN costs

UVA Grad Nursing replied to creativetype2007's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

Be sure to take a look at ABSN programs at public institutions too. There is one here in Virginia (George Mason University) that is 12 months long, and tuition is about $11,000 for the degree...
BSN Law

UVA Grad Nursing replied to my4helpers's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

There are several states that are currently considering "RN in Ten" legislation. This would require diploma or Associate Degree RNs to obtain their BSN degree within ten years of obtaining their RN...
Nurse residency programs?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to smb84's topic in First Year After Licensure

The term 'nurse residency' is used in different ways at different facilities. I would encourage the OP to really look into the types of programs at the places in her area. At UVa's Medical Center,...
What did you ask/look at when you visited nursing schools?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to mell260's topic in General Students

NCLEX pass rate % of graduates who had job offers at graduation cost average loan debt of graduates distance you will need to drive for clinicals accreditation status talk to current students about...
B.A. student looking to go into nursing and then specalize. Help please!

UVA Grad Nursing replied to n1cktm's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

Go for the BSN. There are accelerated BSN programs that can be completed in 11-18 months. This presumes that you have the prerequisites completed though (which will likely take you a year to...
Clinical instructor/student 10:1?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to sammy412's topic in Patient Safety Issues

Here in Virginia it is a BON/ Nurse Practice act issue. About 5 years ago when the 'nursing shortage' was very much in the news, a legislator submitted a bill to increase the ratio to 15:1...
question!

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

Pell grants and other federal aid is based on total Costs of Attendance. If you were originally packaged as a Full-time student, and end up being a part-time student, then you will lose some of that...
MSN to DNP?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to tnisgrl33's topic in Post Graduate Students

Fahrenheight: This means that after 2022, there will not be any MSN programs for CRNAs left in the US. All programs after that date will be BSN-DNP only (3-4 years fulltime). CRNA graduates will...
MSN to DNP?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to tnisgrl33's topic in Post Graduate Students

GreatGirl: Most MSN-DNP programs are 35-45 credits is you have a specialty MSN (NP, CNS, etc). At UVa, a fulltime Masters-prepared APN can expect to complete the DNP in 24 months. The 2 years...
Work Contracts with Hospitals for Tuition?

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

These generally are coming as 'loans' now with promissory notes requiring several years of work in exchange for a loan forgiveness. If this is the case, there could be three drawbacks. One, your...
Advice on Letters of Recommendation?

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

I would recommend asking the Schools that you are applying to what they want. I am the Assistant Dean for the graduate nursing programs at my University, and we have specific advice/instructions...
California Student looking for an affordable accelerated BSN program

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

Teish: Here are a couple of lists for you. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has a list of the 230 Accelerated BSN programs at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/pdf/BSNNCG.pdf You can find...
Which doctorate degrees should I pursue if I want to teach I nursing school?

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

It matters if you want to teach at an accredited program. According to one accreditation agency (CCNE), the School of Nursing need to have a certain percentage with faculty with final degrees in...
Does Nursing School Allow Any College Major?

UVA Grad Nursing replied to kaolla56's topic in General Students

Kaolla: I am the Assistant Dean for Admissions at UVa. Our Direct Entry MSN program has students with an enormous variety of degrees. Our 2010 cohort has those with degrees in ranging from...
Seeking advice second career

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

Getting an employer to pay for the program up front is hard nowadays. Most hospitals have eliminated this with the economic downturn. Any employers that still offer payment for school in return...
Which doctorate degrees should I pursue if I want to teach I nursing school?

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

Congrats on wanting to become a nursing faculty member in the future. As with many things in nursing education, the answer to your questions depends on several factors. First I will try and...

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