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    MSN to DNP?

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

    The DNP 'roadmap' calls for the advancement of Advanced Practice Nursing education only (CNS, NP, CRNA, CNM). It does not involve all of nursing education. Even if the DNP comes to pass (and that...
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    I need help deciding on a school and a Program.

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

    You can find a list of the ABSN programs at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/pdf/BSNNCG.pdf/. There are many in
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    Question regarding application deadlines

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to mik510's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are dozens of nursing schools in California. I would recommend looking on the websites (or calling) the particular schools that interest you. Plus it is better to hear directly from the...
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    question

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to renge1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is an offering of Excelsior College. There are a number of threads here about EC. Make sure you will be eligible to sit for NCLEX in your state with an Excelsior
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    NP dual curriculum

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to sl6ivy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We used to offer a combined FNP/Psych CNS at the University of Virginia but closed it several years ago. Practica hours for the two certifications had to be distinct, so this meant over 1000...
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    Will Be Graduating Soon...Needs advice.

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

    Competition for new graduate RN positions remains very tight. I am close friends with many nursing recruiters. One hospital in DC received 1100 applications for 50 new graduate positions this year....
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    Future DNP program admission requirements

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to coffee and toast's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The DNP is an "aspirational goal". The only professional organization that has embraced the DNP is the nurse anesthetists. They have set 2022 as the last date that Masters-prepared anesthetists...
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    For Profit Colleges?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Donald11's topic in General Students

    For profit schools can be easier to get into -- after all their business plan is all about maximizing tuition dollars (more students means more profit). But of you think you might want to go...
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    How many times to apply before quits?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Rmedin19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would recommend contacting Metro, and ask them how you could improve your dossier for a new application in 2011. If Regis does not come through, do the same with them. Seek the opinion of the...
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    Future of Associate programs and RN to BSN programs

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to RB2000's topic in General Students

    Individual schools frequently change the programs that they offer. In these times of budget cutbacks, many programs with multiple pathways to a BSN (entry from high school, 2+2, RN-BSN) are...
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    PhD in Education?

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

    HottyToddy: Congrats on your aspirations. I've been in higher education administration, and I love it. I've taught too, but I am one of those better 'wired' for administration. Fortunately, the...
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    How important is NLNAC Accreditation?

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

    It will matter with some employers. Here in my state there are three community colleges that are not NLNAC (and 18 that are accredited). Some local employers will interview those graduates from the...
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    Students in Accelerated/2nd entry MSN programs: Who did you get your recc's from?

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

    Take a look and see if the schools give any pointers on the recommendations. For example at my institution only one of the 3 letters is to be an academic letter. The others are from someone in...
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    Distance learning Post-Graduate Certificare in Critical Care from NJ

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

    Here in the US, the next stage after the Bachelor's in Nursing would be the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or the Master of Nursing (MN) -- depending on what a particular school calls the degree....
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    Consulting the gurus.

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

    Wutangryder: I've sent you a private
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    Selecting a Nursing Program

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to scu51lly's topic in General Students

    US News & World Report ranks graduate programs, but not undergraduate schools. There is no national ranking of BSN programs. I agree with JulesA that you should consider the NCLEX passrates. The...
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    Most Lucrative Specialities/Higher Degree's

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

    Life is so much more than a paycheck. I want to put in a plug for education. Granted not all faculty are earning 6-figures (though many are). But being an educator means no pagers/beepers, no...
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    What are the advantages of going to a private university nursing school?

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

    You can become a RN in many formats. However, where do you want to practice? If you really want to live you life in a certain area (your present state, another particular city/state), then a public...
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    Question about job listings - kind of confused

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to roma4204's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If an institution has a clinical ladder, look for something that would indicate that the position is the lowest rung on the ladder. For example, at UVa's Health System, there is one job posting for...
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    MSN to NP???

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

    MSN education is generally specialty-based. You can pursue nurse practitioner preparation as a part of a MSN degree, or pursue a Post-Masters NP certificate program after you complete a MSN degree...
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    Questions about BSN requirement for Nurse Anesthesia Programs

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to mylovemyway's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Class2011 is 100% correct; admissions requirements will vary by school. Most programs require a BSN degree, some will accept a ADN-prepared RN with a BS in another discipline. You will also find that...
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    VA Licensure Requirement: 500 Clinical Hours??!!

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    Definitely contact the Virginia BON. They are the best determinants for the Virginia licensure
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    Playing Basketball at College while Studying to be a Nurse, Good or Bad Idea?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to iwanttobeanurse33's topic in General Students

    We've had some DI soccer, lacrosse, track, and volleyball athletes in our BSN program at the University of Virginia. It has been doable, but these sports may have less travel requirements than does...
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    Am I Too Old for Nursing School , I am 26 years old and tired

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The mean age for students entering our Direct Entry MSN program is 29! So at 26, you'd be on the younger part of the class. This year the age range for new students is 21 to
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    Anyone graduated from a clinical nurse leader program?

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

    We've had a Direct Entry CNL program at the University of Virginia since 2005. We are enrolling our sixth cohort this weekend. We've graduated 3 cohorts so far. Our Direct Entry CNL grads are going...