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 your allotted time doing just that. (There is a toolb...

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

   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 Theory to tell us that when we start, we don't know muc...

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

   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 students memorize "5 Ways to Care", then that surgeon ...

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

   Abby Normal replied to BethT's topic in Post Graduate

   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 a straight msn and a masters that allows you to a...

5. Yale GEPN Applicants 2011

   Abby Normal replied to babymidwife1's topic in Post Graduate

   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, grading papers and working in a lab. I looked into...

6. Yale GEPN Fall 2011

   Abby Normal replied to Ashley.'s topic in Connecticut

   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. After that? I don't know. This is a second career ...

7. Yale GEPN Applicants 2011

   Abby Normal replied to babymidwife1's topic in Post Graduate

   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 search for Yale to get all Yale entries.

8. Yale GEPN Fall 2011

   Abby Normal replied to Ashley.'s topic in Connecticut

   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 not to have us wait over a weekend last year, did a...

9. Yale GEPN Applicants 2011

   Abby Normal replied to babymidwife1's topic in Post Graduate

   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 now.

10. Nurse Practitioner?

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

    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 have a college degree in something else -- say Eng...

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 classes, and teachers, are usually much better. But histo...

12. Confused about what to do with my life!

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

    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 one would be a mistake. Your parents obviously see t...

13. Yale GEPN Fall 2011

    Abby Normal replied to Ashley.'s topic in Connecticut

    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 drafts. Show them to nurses and NPs, if you can, ...

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

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

    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 NCLEX pass rates for each school on their web sit...

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

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

    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 in which you must take them etc. Also, adn-bsn bri...