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  1. Columbia University ETP 2011

    cartwheel replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Application is in! Submitted last Friday and sent transcripts yesterday. Let the waiting begin... Good luck

  2. Columbia University ETP 2011

    cartwheel replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey All - Anyone know if we can submit more than 3 LORs? I have letters from two professors, an RN, and the pediatrician I currently work for. I haven't read them since I opted to keep them...

  3. Johns Hopkins University BSN/MSN Fall 2011

    cartwheel replied to jngnurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    JSong - I'm stuck on that essay too! Have you made any progress? Also, I went to the open house this past weekend and it was great. If you all have any questions, I can try to answer. They didn't talk...

  4. Columbia University ETP 2011

    cartwheel replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for sharing, one.two.three! I'm in the same boat as KKandes. Would love to attend an info session, but I'm all the way in CA! How is the application going for everyone?

  5. UPenn accelerated BSN 2011...anyone?

    cartwheel replied to nvsmom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi All - I thought I'd chime in here as I'm considering applying to Penn's BSN/MSN program and specifically the Ped NP program. I'm waiting to hear back about one of their prereqs and hope what I've...

  6. Johns Hopkins University BSN/MSN Fall 2011

    cartwheel replied to jngnurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Jsong001 - I think the essay is the most stressful part. A friend of mine is on an admission comittee for another school and she gave me some great tips. Her best advice was don't recount what's...

  7. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Veggies - I was wondering the same thing. My locked application says the same thing, but then it has GRE/TOEFL info below it including the confirmation that they've received my GRE scores. Is...

  8. Johns Hopkins University BSN/MSN Fall 2011

    cartwheel replied to jngnurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Anyone attending the open house in October?

  9. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yay! Application is locked and all transcripts & LORs in! Let the waiting begin! Good luck everyone!

  10. Columbia University ETP 2011

    cartwheel replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Well said, Tamara. I agree. I don't believe that there is one perfect package for these programs. We all come from different background and thus all have different strengths. We just need to do a...

  11. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    BMW (that's babymidwife) - Yes, I've also heard that they'll going to test our spanish skills from previous and current MEPN students. Specifically, I've heard that if we say we speak Spanish, we...

  12. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Czyja - To clarify, do you mean the history statement or the goal statement? I'm guessing the former. I think I've just finished mine and it's about one page double-spaced. So good to be toward the...

  13. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Czyja - First, thank you for your very thoughtful and eloquent posts. I've spoken to a few former and current MEPN students and there is definitely an added wisdom that comes from those that have been...

  14. Columbia University ETP 2011

    cartwheel replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi All - I thought I may as well join the group here as I'm also applying to Columbia this year. I'm hoping to get into their Acute Care NP program. For the past year, I've been a study coordinator...

  15. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    :yeah:It's

  16. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Two weeks 'til I take the GRE. Stress level is climbing... I think we're getting closer to the application opening. I checked this morning and at least there is a link to the application now (I don't...

  17. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Babymidwife: Welcome! Your experience sounds amazing! When I hear stories like yours, it feels like a reality check... Regarding the GRE, I was wondering the same thing so I asked them. Their...

  18. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My update as of 7/6: "The online application should be available within the next week or so. We advise you to prepare your goal statement and submit transcripts in advance." Both of which I haven't...

  19. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Adrian! Very wise words. It's great to have such support here for what will undoubtedly be a stressful time. Which GRE book did you decide on? I recently got the Kaplan Study Guide and GRE for...

  20. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow! Can you guys believe this little adventure of ours is about to begin??? So exciting! I haven't really decided if I'll apply to Samuel Merritt. I have a handful of apps due in the Fall and will...

  21. Johns Hopkins University BSN/MSN Fall 2011

    cartwheel replied to jngnurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, I'm aware that JHU doesnt require the GRE. That's definitely one of the reasons I'm applying! The other schools I'll apply to require it. I'll also apply to UCSF, Columbia, & Boston College....

  22. Johns Hopkins University BSN/MSN Fall 2011

    cartwheel replied to jngnurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    @jiwonkim89: This is GREAT information. That 60% statistic is amazing and gives me a lot of hope! I was originally going to apply to the accelerated, but I don't think I'll get my prereqs completed in...

  23. Johns Hopkins University BSN/MSN Fall 2011

    cartwheel replied to jngnurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I completely agree! Any health related experience you can get will not only give the impression that you have an idea of what you're getting into, but will also help you decide where you want to work...

  24. 2011 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    cartwheel replied to astrelle's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi All - I'd like to apply to the 2011 program, but I don't think I'll be ready. I've been working on other prereqs and will be taking A&P this fall (after the MEPN app is due). Can we apply w/...

  25. Pre-Nursing School Work Experience

    cartwheel posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey All! This is my first post in the discussion forums and I'm so excited to get feedback from my peers. I'm making a career change to nursing and intend to enter a Master's Entry Nursing Program in...