IwannaBeNP

How many of you have taken their first job in a ambulatory/clinic setting. Is it hard to get a job like this with no experience? I've been out of school for about a year now, but had no job/experience. I'm thinking of applying into a ambulatory/clinic setting and was wondering if it will be ok for a new nurse to do or get a job like this? What are your opinions? Thanks!

Miley22: Were you able to find any school that doesn't require experience? I'll appreciate your reply. Thanks!

Does anyone know of any online NP school that take new RN with minimal to no experience? I'll appreciate your help. Thanks!

Hi Everyone, I need some help. I have an ADN, non-nursing BS, and no experience yet due to no job. My goal is to be a FNP. I was wondering if going thru WGU's master's (education or leadership) would be ok if I further want to transfer to a post-master's FNP. Money is also an issue for me that's why I want something that is cheap. Has anyone gone thru this route? What schools did you go to? Faced any problems? Please help! Thanks!

Thanks! Will do that.

Hi Everyone, I need some help. I have an ADN, non-nursing BS, and no experience yet due to no job. My goal is to be a FNP. I was wondering if going thru WGU's master's (education or leadership) would be ok if I further want to transfer to a post-master's FNP. Money is also an issue for me that's why I want something that is cheap. Has anyone gone thru this route? What schools did you go to? Faced any problems? Please help! Thanks!

Hi Everyone! I've searched and looked through this site but can't find direct answers and honestly I currently have no time to sit and search for hours. I would really appreciate if someone can help me. I'm actually finishing my ADN at the end of this year. I have a previous bachelor's in another field. I was wondering if someone can tell me if there are any programs that offer RN-MSN (NP) programs for new nurses with a Bachelor's in another field, WITHOUT EXPERIENCE. I want to continue and not take a break because my main goal is to go straight to NP. I would prefer an online one. I would really appreciate your help, thanks! :)

Yeah, the reason I asked was coz my cousin got her acceptance letter on saturday and didn't even have an interview. I guess we should all be hearing soon? AliB: Did you have an interview or anything? How were your stats and pre-req completions?

Hey, For those who have applied for the Spring 2011 Accelerated program for Tulane (N.O) location: Have you recieved anything yet? Do you know anything? Thanks! :)

Hey Everyone Can you guys tell me when you got your letters/postcards? I only got one letter from them saying thank you for applying...blah blah blah and then a sheet of paper attached with all the deadlines and requirements.

Thanks for replying, everyone! I guess I'll just apply to some with this GPA and if not selected anywhere, I will apply again after my GPA rises a little :) Good luck to all of us :)

Hi All, I was wondering if someone can help me with my scenario.....actually I'm applying to accelerated BSN and some ADN programs. I see that a lot of schools require an overall GPA of 3.0....I'm getting my bachelor's in summer. Right now my overall GPA is 2.98 but I'm taking a few classes that I'm doing well in and I'm positive that my GPA will rise to 3.0-3.1 range. Well, my question is that when schools say minimum 3.0, does it really have to be minimum 3.0 to apply...even though by the time I finish it'll be that and also I don't wanna wait another year to apply after my grades post. I'm applying to schools that don't require a 3.0 as well, but really concerned about the ones whose minimum is 3.0. Has anyone been in this situation before? Can you help? Thanks in advance!!

Hi All, I also sent in my application today to this school. Does anyone know what their policy is on course repeats? What grade they take? Hopefully they get all my stuff in time including my transcripts that the school will directly send them....donno how long they'll take

Hi All, Does anyone know which of the three National campuses are easier to get into....in regards to how many applications received, GPA, TEAS, etc? My overall GPA from my Bachelor's degree (Bio-medical Science) is 3.0 in pre-reqs I had to repeat my A&P I and Microbio. to get a better grade.....However, I do have about 10 W's on my transcript with 3 D's and 2 F's (Biochemistry and Genetics) in three different semesters as I was going thru a terrible time when two of my immediate family members passed away in road accidents within a year's time. I was really depressed for a while and didn't care during my junior and senior year (usually the opposite happens when people don't care in their freshman and sophomore year). Went through separation myself, was only 21 when all this happened....and now three years later, I regret it all but it was all out of my hands . So basically, my junior and senior year were bad and my last 60 semester hours' GPA is 2.7 (overall will be 3.0 though).....well enough with my bad grades, I was wondering if anyone can tell me what my chances are? Where do I stand? What can/can't be done? I'm only planning on applying in California as I'm married now and my husband has a great Software Engineering job and I don't want him to move outside California with me (due to the job crisis) and I don't wanna leave him unless it's the last option I have . I'm really putting my heart into nursing and want to become a Nurse Practitioner after I've gained some experience as an RN first *fingers crossed* and can't take my mind off of it. Ok, I'll stop...too much for now....but I'll love and really appreciate any replies/suggestions you guys might have. Thanks for reading :) G-luck to everyone! :)

Hi All, I wanna apply to Kaplan's ADN program but had a few questions before I give my info. to the reps. :). When is their next start date? I'll have a Bachelor's degree in Science from a nationally accredited university. What pre-reqs does Kaplan require which the students talk about that cuts their program length and how much does it cut it? My main goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner....so, with an ADN from Kaplan and Bachelor's in Bio-Medical science from an accredited state school...can I transfer to a RN-MSN(NP) program....is there any that will accept it? Which accreditation does Kaplan hold currently? I'm also considering National university's second degree BSN but I want to keep my options open as my previous B.S overall GPA is only going to be 3.0 . I'll really appreciate any info you guys might have. Thanks a lot!

Well guys, I gave up my seat too :'( my husband made over 100K last year so I didn't get any grants and for the loans I only got 6k and the rest was was the alternative loan option but I don't deal with interest so I gave up... We hav no savings either as my hubby dearest used all of it used it on a down payment on a house he bought for his parents....and I don't work.....so may be next year? I'm really sad though, spent the night crying :'( but on a positive and happy note, congrats to all those who will be starting school soon :)

No letter here either . I did call my rep. though asking her what all this pre-acceptance deal is.....she said that she doesn't know what the letter says so she can't say anything and when I do get the letter I'll come to know....well duh...but who wants to wait till the letter...lol...and she also said that some letters were sent on friday (I feel bad for these people since they'll have to wait more......ohhh I hope I'm not one of them lol) so wait till tuesday at least.....now, let's see...hopefully all goes in a well planned and organized manner coz' there isn't much time left ......oh by the way guys, does anyone of you have a current CPR certification? We have to have it before the program begins, right?!

Dupek1974---I don't have any paid direct patient care experience BUT I've worked for three different doctors as a receptionist/back office and I completed a three semester CNA program in my high school (which included CNA clinicals) but never worked as one....and I have a fair amount of volunteer experience in the hospitals but it was all when I was in high school like 5 years ago....and I also do have all my pre-reqs for the RN program, well, actually I have a B.S degree. Hope that helped :)

I guess when we call the Director of Admissions, she'll let us know.....may be it's all the financial aid stuff and a drug test that's left...but you never know, could be more...lol...and may be I was told "pre-acceptance" coz' I'm on the alternate list?!? lol...I hope not, though! Let's see....waiting for that letter now....ugh!!

Congrats Applemom!!!!:).....I got that call too a little bit ago....it was the lady who proctored our HESI....she didn't say anything about me getting in....all she said was "when you get the letter call the addmissions director directly, it is your pre-acceptance letter".....lol...I wish she said I'm in and didn't use the word "pre-acceptance"....lol...but hey, something's better than nothing, at least I know I'm getting some kind of letter :)

My rep. said ---"the letters were mailed out today and some are gonna be mailed out tomorrow, so, wait till friday at least".....I donno what to think with all these mixed responses but hopefully by friday everything IS clear!

I'm getting nervous too! Haven't heard anything....I keep checking my mail everyday and haven't gotten anything either ughhh!

Applemom--That's kinda what my rep. said too...but she also said "don't take my word for it though" lol.....but I hope we are all in! Can't wait!....oh does anyone of you know that when the program starts, do the clinicals begin right away with the theory or is it after some time or certain classes?

Happy Birthday Ashlie :) Hope you have a great one!

Ok Guys!!! I have a little update (something is better than nothing lol). I was told that the Kaplan Campus (Sacramento) is now accredited for the next 5 years (Yay!!!).....the program costs have gone up as there is a change in the curriculum and some more classes (?) have been added but it has not been decided what the cost is going to be as of yet though....The decisions will most probably be called in next week as the DON is out of town and without her being there they can't do it (they didn't tell me the reason why)....she's coming at the end of this week......and last but not the least, the program start date has been decided and it's going to be Novermber 9th.....ahhhhhh it seems so close now (if we all get into the program that is...and hopefully we all will! :) )