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    NTI 2012 Orlando, who's going? Visit AN Booth May 22nd-24th

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to Reno1978's topic in Critical Care

    It's great to see the All Nurses crew at another NTI. See y'all tomorrow, and again in Boston next
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    "pre-nursing" science classes vs. just getting a BSN

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

    Are you going to pay for all of this program out of your own pocket? If you already have a BA/BS degree, you may not qualify for any additional federal financial aid (Pell grant, Stafford loan)....
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    UVA Advice Needed!

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to slion2012's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm the assistant dean for admissions at UVa. There are actually two options to become a nurse in Charlottesville. UVa offers the Master's Entry (CNL) program. Piedmont Virginia Community...
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    ADN-RN w/o experience & BS in healthcare admin... accelerated BSN

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to first_lady22's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I second the suggestion of a RN-refresher course. Several of the community colleges in my area offer these programs that include about 60 hours of didactic instruction and 60 hours of clinical work...
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    Entry-level MSN NP programs

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to codeblue222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go to the program search tool of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Select "Entry Level Masters" American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Nursing Program
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    UVA - BSN (as a second degree?)

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

    We admit most of our BSN students directly from high school (entering class of 67 this year). We have a handful of spaces available each year for transfer students who have completed no more than 2...
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    UVA - BSN (as a second degree?)

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

    The University of Virginia does not have an Accelerated BSN degree. Individuals with a BA/BS degree can only apply for the Master's Entry Program
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    Hypotherically which states are the easiest to get in?

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

    Public institutions are competitive all across the country. According to colleagues in admissions, there are a handful of private, religious schools in the Midwest/Plains states that do not fill all...
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    What type of MSN degree should I pursue to teach?

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

    There are a number of different factors to consider. There is no easy answer to your great questions. What will you want to teach? In general if you want to teach a specialty area, you should...
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    Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

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

    Since you are in the DC area, there are excellent state schools near by. Both U-Maryland and UVa are ranked in the Top 15 of nursing programs in the country. If you are an instate student, tuition...
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    I really need your honest input, interested in absn/msn programs

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to sarax324's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you are a Virginia resident, I'd encourage you to look at some of the Virginia programs too (where tuition will be less than 1/3 of the tuition at the private schools you mentioned). VCU, GMU,...
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    Getting into nursing school as a freshman. . .

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

    Here in Virginia Longwood, Old Dominion, and the University of Virginia all admit students directly from high school into the nursing program. Here at UVa, we start nursing classes in the first year...
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    How did you make it work?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to bfiehn0905's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with gottagetmyrn. In my areas, there are several community colleges that offer a night/weekend ADN program. Many of these students are working as CNAs or hold other positions, and many of...
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    Accreditation question ...

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

    Look for programs where the DNP programs have CCNE accreditation (not just accreditation for the MSN programs). NLN accreditation covers the accreditation for programs from the CNA level to the BSN...
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    PhD/DNP in Nursing.... what incentives does the State and Federal Gov offer?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to rtx723's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No, the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP). The Schools with this federal support are listed at...
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    PhD/DNP in Nursing.... what incentives does the State and Federal Gov offer?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to rtx723's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The Federal Government and some state governments are offering loan cancellation programs to grow nursing faculty. These loan programs can be cancelled up to 100% if you work as a full-time nursing...
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    Is it a good idea to go a college like unitek or western career college

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

    Accreditation is very important if you want to work at certain hospitals or intend to pursue further education (at the BSN or graduate levels). In looking at the websites for both schools, neither...
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    Prior bachelors..Are there programs for RN to DNP in VA?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to jbenn024's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There are currently 5 universities in Virginia that offer the DNP. Old Dominion and UVa both require a MSN degree and advanced certification for entry to their DNP programs. Radford, Shenandoah...
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    Does the school really matter...?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to ninjakat2115's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While the NCLEX pass rate is very important, I would recommend that you also ask about the retention or attrition rate. How many people admitted to the program actually graduate? I have been an...
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    RN to BSN: So many choices, and just need some experiences!

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

    One more thing to consider is if you want to pursue a graduate degree afterward, and what sort of degree. If you are thinking or pursuing an advanced practice program (CNM, CRNA, CNS, or NP), most...
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    Will this haunt me forever?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to MJB2010's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Different schools will handle this in different manners. At my institution, we do not average GPAs across schools. With us, you have a GPA for each school you attended. We emphasize GPAs from...
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    Can an ASN RN work in a Hospital?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to cjr2619's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I concur with the above comments. An ADN can work in a hospital setting, but it will be tougher for you. In my town, there are two hospitals that hire new grads. Both prefer BSN grads, and one has...
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    Working while in school

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to ginaw623's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd encourage you to check with the programs where you are applying -- and better yet to talk with current students in the programs. The answer will vary greatly from program to program. With the...
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    What NP programs include clinical placements?

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

    I would encourage you to ask schools this question directly. At most schools, it is the faculty coordinator of the programs who set up the clinical assignments (so the folks in the admissions office...
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    ADN to BSN-- Advice on good programs?

    UVA Grad Nursing replied to vanh0923's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As an admissions dean, let me toss out one thing to consider if you are considering a graduate program after you are done with your BSN. If you are considering MSN or doctoral study, you will need an...