ast8

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1. Rush- GEM Program

   ast8 replied to franate's topic in Illinois

   Realized if you read through it there's some good info. about the interview on a previous thread: https://allnurses.com/graduate-nurse-forum/2009-rush-gem-352751.html

2. Rush- GEM Program

   ast8 replied to franate's topic in Illinois

   gocubsgo, I also have an interview with Rush coming up! Maybe we will see each other there :) When Rush called to schedule the interview I tried to ask what sort of format to expect, but was told flatly that they could not answer that. Seems like ...

3. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

   ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

   I have to agree with Judr - thanks to everyone! What a process this has been. I can't imagine what it would have been like without the board. I hope recommendations are welcome at UIC, b/c I think people here may have a few for next time Good lu...

4. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

   ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

   Me too! Yay! Congrats :) It's not really real yet, but still so exciting!

5. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

   ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

   I know, I did too! I haven't heard anything yet, but I'll post if I do.

6. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

   ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

   Thanks for the info! Waiting sucks, but at least I will waste less time hovering over my email for now It's weird that you have heard, weezbug, but others from bhs haven't (but maybe claredom is in bhs?) Hmm. I am with you on the Rush/DePaul vs....

7. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

   ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

   I applied to Adult NP and haven't heard anything. Hmmm. Try not to forget how competitive it is and how far you have come in the process ... And congrats to those that made it so far! Glad to hear others have good alternatives ahead of them too :) ...

8. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

   ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

   I had an interview today and the faculty members in my group had no idea when the decisions would go out. They said they would submit their recommendations to the GEP program and that they make the final decisions and to check with Chris for further...

9. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

   ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

   Thanks again :) That's not too big of a group, so that's good. Has anyone gone to interviews for other nursing programs before? I wish this wasn't my first one. When I applied to grad. school for biology my first interview was with my most compet...

10. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

    ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

    I hope not too! I get self conscious in interview situations as is, a crowd of spectators might just push me over the edge It annoys me too, because it really is irrational. Let's all just try to remember to be ourselves and I think we'll be fine...

11. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

    ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

    Ha, yeah :) I was debating with another girl in my anatomy class whether we should wear suits! I always think it's better to be over dressed than under, but then I always feel so silly when I am I will also have to start researching interview poin...

12. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

    ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

    Me too!

13. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

    ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

    I'm impressed that you stuck with tracking someone down! Thanks for that for sure :) I will hold my breath too.... hopefully we will see each other soon

14. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

    ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

    That sounds to me like we've all been holding our breath for nothing, frankly. Maybe I am just being pessimistic though. Thanks for the update!

15. Any Jan 2010 UIC GEP Applicants Out There?

    ast8 replied to weezbug123's topic in Post Graduate

    I do find it a bit mystifying why they would make a point of saying we would hear either way by today and then not doing it, nor giving an update. I wouldn't have held out hope quite as long had they not said that... ya know?