Abby Normal

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1. TEAS 4.0 on computer - can go back?

   Abby Normal replied to seanInSD's topic in General Students

   Yes, in Teas 4 (and perhaps in Teas 5, I don't know) you can freely move back and forth through the whole test, if you like. But that takes time. In fact, if you are panicked, you could use up all...

2. In progress MSN... can't stand nursing theory... switching to PA school ASAP

   Abby Normal replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Greygoose: I wouldn't say Flo rocked because of theory: I think she rocked because she used statistics to track outcomes, among other things. That's my opinion. And do we really need a capital T...

3. In progress MSN... can't stand nursing theory... switching to PA school ASAP

   Abby Normal replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I agree with Imthatguy that nursing pushes this stuff in an attempt to make nursing sound more professional. So if you write a dissertation, then a book then make hundreds of thousands of nursing...

4. getting a masters degree without a bachelors in nursing?

   Abby Normal replied to BethT's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I think people are talking about 2 different programs/pathways here. Either one is a valid way to get your masters. (incidentally, I think it's worth pointing out that there is a difference in getting...

5. Yale GEPN Applicants 2011

   Abby Normal replied to babymidwife1's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Rainbow: There are a few TA'ships offered in the second year, but it's not like standard graduate programs, where you essentially pay off your tuition by working for the university teaching classes,...

6. Yale GEPN Fall 2011

   Abby Normal replied to Ashley.'s topic in Connecticut Nursing

   Maybe you'll have critical mass now -- in one place or another. You'll certainly have it once interviews are announced. Me? I'm in a 2-year RN program at my local community college -- and I'm happy....

7. Yale GEPN Applicants 2011

   Abby Normal replied to babymidwife1's topic in Post Graduate Students

   If you go up to the Region tab, select United States. Then go down to Connecticut, and it's under Connecticut Nursing Programs (or similar phrasing). You can also just go up to the search bar and...

8. Yale GEPN Fall 2011

   Abby Normal replied to Ashley.'s topic in Connecticut Nursing

   Are you guys aware of the GEPN 2011 thread on the Postgraduate Nursing Student forum? While I wouldn't count on 12 days, you will at least have real information in 2 weeks or so. They did their best...

9. Yale GEPN Applicants 2011

   Abby Normal replied to babymidwife1's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Are you aware of the Yale GEPN 2011 thread in the Regional Connecticut forum? I wouldn't want you guys to miss each other. You're the only people who understand how this feels right

10. Nurse Practitioner?

    Abby Normal replied to leeeeah19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely look at the specific program first. I'm not sure the progression you have laid out is right --- but it might be in your area. The fast track programs are generally for people who already...

11. Do I have to take History to be a nurse.

    Abby Normal replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    I never understand it when people say history is boring. History courses taught badly by bored teachers are boring. Unfortunately, that's too many teachers today. Fortunately, college history...

12. Confused about what to do with my life!

    Abby Normal replied to alrightypewriter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it would be sad not to go to school for so many years and not end up doing what you really what to do -- whatever that ends up being. They are both careers with excellent prospects. Neither...

13. Yale GEPN Fall 2011

    Abby Normal replied to Ashley.'s topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I agree, KKandes, the key is to keep refining it. Don't think "OK, I'll do 3 drafts." Work on it. Think about it. Work on it a little more. Cut it down a little. Work on it a little more. Do a hundred...

14. Forget 2nd degree BSN, Go Straight to MSN Nursing? Advice needed

    Abby Normal replied to RunawayN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Each state determines how soon you may sit the NCLEX. Some state's programs let you sit it the summer between your first and second years. I believe all state's board's of nursing list a link for the...

15. Don't Understand the Types of Nursing Schools - Help

    Abby Normal replied to RunawayN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is true, as vccorscc says, that you need to take into account the TRUE length of any program -- including the duration of the prereqs before you can apply, how often they are offered, the sequence...