SydneyJo1

SydneyJo1

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  1. What's your school's cut-off for passing?

    SydneyJo1 replied to cobee's topic in General Students

    85% or better is passing, 84% is failing. Our grading scale is pretty high as well--96%+ is an A, 93-95% is an A-, 90-92% is a B+,

  2. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    SydneyJo1 replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Those of you who attended the open house--can you please give some info about what was talked about or what you found interesting? I wanted to go so badly, but I had clinicals on Friday pms this...

  3. A Thread for 2011 Applicants...Where are you applying and what have you heard?

    SydneyJo1 replied to areawoman's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'll play! :) I just sent all my application stuff in to Vanderbilt and I will also be applying to Rush University in Chicago and Marquette University in Milwaukee ( I live in Milwaukee). So we'll...

  4. GRE study tips/review classes

    SydneyJo1 replied to LoveANurse09's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just took the GRE last June. I allowed myself a solid month to study, and I studied about 4-5 hours a day, every day. I used a Kaplan review book and a Barron's book for vocabulary. I am stronger...

  5. New Grad with no experience feels like being discriminated

    SydneyJo1 replied to strawberrypie's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, but that is not what the OP is talking about-- she never said she felt entitled to a job or felt she should be hired over an experienced nurse. But is it really too much to ask to have someone...

  6. New Grad with no experience feels like being discriminated

    SydneyJo1 replied to strawberrypie's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, she is frustrated and I'm sure the post is fueled by lots of emotion at this point. I'm not done with school yet, and I'm dreading throwing my hat into the ring next summer. I know it's not...

  7. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    SydneyJo1 replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've started my application, too. I have the whole thing done, I just need to get one more letter of recommendation from my clinical instructor and get my transcripts together to send in. I like how...

  8. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    SydneyJo1 replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    Yep, it's 96%. An A- is a 93-95%, and the cut off for failing a class is 84%. It's tough!

  9. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    SydneyJo1 replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I am the same way--I don't want to come off like a big jerk, so I keep my accomplishments to myself. However....since there is a whole thread dedicated to this topic, I do believe I will take this...

  10. They bumped up our minimum passing grade point average...

    SydneyJo1 replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    My school's cut off for passing is an 85%! And to get an A in anything, it is a 96% or higher. It's really tough, but I guess I'd rather have the higher standards.

  11. peds np question

    SydneyJo1 replied to santacruzfuturenurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, I think PNPs can work in a PICU, as far as I know. I haven't completely decided which specialty I want to pursue. It is such a hard

  12. peds np question

    SydneyJo1 replied to santacruzfuturenurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi! I'm not an NP yet, but I've researched this stuff for a long, long time trying to decide which specialty I want to pursue, and I don't think PNPs usually work in a NICU at all. So while you may...

  13. The most depressing conversation with my instructor

    SydneyJo1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I stayed after class today to speak with one of my instructors about my desire to become an NP and my plan to apply to two schools, Rush and Vanderbilt, with hopes to start next Fall (2011) in a PNP...

  14. Rush vs Vanderbilt

    SydneyJo1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you were hiring a PNP, which program would you find most impressive, Rush or Vandy? Assume that everything else is equal--nursing experience, references, GPA, etc. I think I have narrowed down my...

  15. NP Specialties?

    SydneyJo1 replied to NickG's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Orthopedics is not an NP specialty to my knowledge. NP specialties are usually broader than that. For example, if you wanted to work in Ortho you could get your FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) or...

  16. The most depressing conversation with my instructor

    SydneyJo1 replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you so much, everyone! You've made me feel so much better. I've wanted to become an NP for so long, and I felt like I got kicked in the stomach after my conversation with her. What a relief...

  17. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    SydneyJo1 replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm going to be applying to the RN Pre-Specialty program for Fall of 2011, so can I join in here? I am not sure which specialty I want to do; I'm hoping my interests narrow down a little bit between...

  18. Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    SydneyJo1 replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've been reading your responses with GREAT interest! Any chance I could get that PM, too??? You all are making me SO excited to send my application in later this Fall!

  19. Questions for NNPs

    SydneyJo1 replied to RN2B12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Bumping this up... I'd be interested in this information as well.

  20. Cardinal Stritch ADN program & tuition?

    SydneyJo1 replied to blueelle's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand that nervous feeling, especially when you REALLY want to get in. But I guarantee that you'll get in, assuming you have all your stuff turned in by the deadline. So try not to be...

  21. Cardinal Stritch ADN program & tuition?

    SydneyJo1 replied to blueelle's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I cannot remember what I got on the NET test, but I did well. My GPA going in was just under a 3.00, I believe. YOU WILL GET IN. Believe me, you will. I was terrified of not getting accepted,...

  22. AANP Certification Exam

    SydneyJo1 replied to Dixiecup's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Oh my gosh, that is FANTASTIC news!! You must be so relieved that it is over! Congratulations--all your hard work and determination paid off.

  23. Rush vs Vanderbilt

    SydneyJo1 replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    can you tell me which specialty you did? good to hear that you really enjoyed your experience at rush! yeah, i am not planning on trying out for football any time soon, and i am loyal to my precious...

  24. Rush vs Vanderbilt

    SydneyJo1 replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in Wisconsin, so Rush is closer. However, when I ask people (instructors, my primary care doc, etc.) what they think of both schools most people recognize the Vanderbilt name more than Rush for...

  25. Are my GRE scores sufficient for an Entry-level MSN program?

    SydneyJo1 replied to Samian Q's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree, those are EXCELLENT scores.