Gennaver MSN

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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Hi, Thanks, now I get you. :) Now I am back to wondering though, just like when I contacted my undergrad's nursing department about bridging to a BSN with a Grad RN certificate, (not with the MSN,...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Max6well, I like this style, short and simple and directly to the point. This may be the winner.
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    UIC vs Depaul Graduate Entry Programs

    Psst! UIC is still accepting applications to ~some~ specialties and will continue until June 1st!! Prenault, hurry! Check out their website then go to prospective students, then to graduate entry...
  4. see comments below Hmm, Pat, your posts don't come across very consistant. Let me paste: Here you say_ Originally Posted by patnshan RN, MBA (no NP?),---{isn't that somewhat adverserial? If no NP...
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    Wait List for UIC BSN program

    Hello Wildorchid! First, how far along are you at the other university towards your degree and are you currently working towards a BSN there? I am also attending another university, and while working...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    PdxDreamer, Oy. I am a former 'overly-softie' myself. Let me speak from the heart and kindly so....To answer your question, yes, cancel. Unless of course you really want to pursue this. Gen p.s. if...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Hello Smile, For me the RN/BSN isn't really necessary because my whole ambition is indeed to go for the direct entry. However, If I did not get in for that then the back up plan which I keep...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Hi Smile123, That line of thinking had me ask my current school, (for my BA) if I could transfer my graduate RN certificate here for a bridge to a BSN after completion. The responded back that it...
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    CNM vs Womens health NP

    Hi, Is CNM mean certified Nurse Midwife? If so then there is a big difference between that and a women's health Nurse Practitioner. An easy way to find some definitions might to be to go to graduate...
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    2nd degree student-What path do I take?

    Hi Jenjen22. I also am completing my BA and have completed my pre-reqs for both an ADN program and also a direct entry/graduate entry program. The ADN will take me less actual class time for the...
  11. Hello there, I have read the other comments, (and took them as practical, not negative) and would like to share too. It may be mis-wording your question but, converting your BA into a BSN is not the...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Hello! Oh neat! I wonder if you heard back yet from your email. The Adult NP track hasn't sent out any information packets, (not yet at least.) I did email to ask the stats, so to say, about how...
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    Classes- it stinks when

    Hello there, I had a professor similar to this too, hard as heck and the tests and assignments had me struggling so much. Turns out that I sent her an email sincerely thanking her afterwards, after I...
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    Heavily Tättooed: Can I get into nursing???

    Hi, Yeah, isn't it a shame that a total stranger will share THIER hangups by telling you that you, (we) should be ashamed? Mine is generally not visible, (3/4 back) but, while fishing over the summer...
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    Heavily Tättooed: Can I get into nursing???

    Hi, I wanted to share that I have worked with nurses, (both male and female) who have had tattoo, (ink), sleeves, forearms, faces, neck...in the past. I never thought to ask them what sort of...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    :) I guess I must already aim to be a 'lifer'! If I get in I am planning on going right away upon completion of the Adult NP for my Colposcopist certificate, then go for a post masters Family NP...
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    Little advice needed...kind of personal

    Hello BoonersMOm, I only read your original post and hope my reply isn't out of line. I had a similar thing, (stats 1 class last semester and this one stats 2). The 'taker' in my case was also all...
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    Got an interview!!!

    Hi, It doesn't seem like a bad idea at all to tell them that once you become an LPN that you want to start working as a nurse and to continue your pursuit of your nursing education. That is seen as...
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    Native American Reservations?

    Hello Twinmommy, I am an Anishinaabe giigoonkwe, (Chippewa fish clan woman) but I am also mixed cultured and urban born and live acculturated, (not assimilated) and do not participate tribally as I am...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Hi, I hope you have good weather! I have done the drive from Chicago to western NY (state) and back a couple of times and 9 hours was the standard, (that was far western NY). So far no word but, the...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Hi Smile123!! Thank you for that positive karma! Thanks to Jess also! This does feel like a big deal, a little more time now...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Hello Jen,(NP to be), Thank you for the well wishes, also thank you to the posters here who are wishing us well, (while we try to not spin ourselves out of control). :) I was talking to my mother and...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Oh my gosh!! Congratulations!! I am so happy that BOTH of us found out!! I just finished my outline for a presentation tonight, (took me over an hour) and decided to check me email!! It was really...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    :) I'm goofy too about this! I re-read on the page that all applicants should know by the first week in April whether or not chosen. Hopefully we will get to anquish over the next phase too!! :chuckle...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Courtney, Gosh, this IS reaching the wire now. I am looking forward and hope to be able to send you some 'congratulations' smilies. :) One of my biggest anxious concerns is that my BA won't be...