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...

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

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

    The poster with the untypable screen name has some advice worth thinking about. (Hi!) There is no "wrong" program, and I am not a nurse yet, but I always think you should be bold, and not go for a...

  17. Will visiting nursing schools and attending information sessions make a difference?

    Abby Normal replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If masters is in the picture then you might want to check out Boston College -- there's nothing more accelerated than their 2-year start to finish master's entry. They don't even lock you into that...

  18. Will visiting nursing schools and attending information sessions make a difference?

    Abby Normal replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You are planning on spending a number of years attending and dealing with these programs. You will have to choose between them a few months from now. You won't want to have to choose based on a...

  19. Yale GEPN Fall 2011

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

    I too am a little surprised to see traffic this slow on this board! I applied to Yale GEPN last year, got in, and decided not to attend. So I have survived what you are going through now. My advice:...

  20. Dyscalculia and Nursing

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

    Hi LadyB, I am much older than you, and so have been terrible at math for much longer than you have! Don't be downhearted. You can still definitely be a nurse. You just need to sort this out a bit....

  21. Suggestions for volunteer work opportunities?

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

    I am not a midwife, but I have volunteered while I was taking two classes (one a lab), working full time+ and applying to grad school. So I understand time pressure! I honestly think that volunteering...

  22. What is statistics like?

    Abby Normal replied to luv2garden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually, there are many, many "stats" classes. The content is up to the professor or the department. The one I took was not the one you're taking though. I was not alone in thinking our class was...

  23. What is statistics like?

    Abby Normal replied to luv2garden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know what stats class you guys were taking. Mine was HARD! Problem sets with 20 numbers of decimals to 6 places, complex problems that took 4 and 5 sequential formulas to solve, that had to be...

  24. For those who applied to more than one school..I have a question..

    Abby Normal replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    Let me first say that the prereq situation is nuts. There is no reason for the requirements to be so all over the board. They are not for premed -- they are much more consistent. There was once a...

  25. Graduate school reply - What would be wise step to take?

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

    Call them and ask. It's the only way to know for sure. They'll be able to tell you why you're in this category, and get their advice. This is definitely not the time to be shy. Ask bold, embarrassing...