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  1. Johns Hopins Accelerated BSN

    rockkstarr replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have to say, it really does help to know that there are others who are going through as much anxiety about this as I am. Those ticks and tocks are so loud, sugarlips! But we'll know for sure,...

  2. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

    rockkstarr replied to Protongirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Shallowhorn, thanks for sharing information about your visits and your approach to choosing a school. It's interesting to hear about other people's experiences! I'm not so far from Baltimore, and I...

  3. Johns Hopins Accelerated BSN

    rockkstarr replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Count me in as irrationally worked up. It's all I'm thinking about lately... I just want to know! Sigh. I guess I'll go distract myself with muscles.

  4. Nursing Textbooks: Keep or Toss?

    rockkstarr replied to StudentNurseElle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was actually about to post a similar question but thought I might jump in here instead. I'm not in nursing school yet, but trying to figure out which pre-requisite textbooks I should keep. I know...

  5. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

    rockkstarr replied to Protongirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Jesie, I agree with you completely. Thanks for writing that! Happy Thanksgiving, Hopkins

  6. Johns Hopins Accelerated BSN

    rockkstarr replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey everyone! Just caught up on this thread... and I'm on pins and needles, too, waiting to hear about ABSN admission. Good luck all

  7. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

    rockkstarr replied to Protongirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was just talking about that recently... getting the decision right before finals. Argh! I'm impressed you flew all the way out for the interview, Joseph. Was that your first time seeing the...

  8. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

    rockkstarr replied to Protongirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in New Jersey, almost 3 hours from Baltimore. I actually chose to do the interview by phone... I'm working quite a bit right now, volunteering and taking 4 classes, so I didn't feel I had the...

  9. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

    rockkstarr replied to Protongirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Poet, I think this is perfect advice. The only thing I would add is to try to relax and be yourself rather than trying to anticipate what you think they want to hear. I tend to ramble when I'm...

  10. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

    rockkstarr replied to Protongirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    longbow.shelly, boy do I ever know that feeling! hey! It's nice to have some support on this forum. I think we're all a little crazed about the process! I wouldn't worry too much about your...

  11. Hopkins Accelerated/Traditional Applicant

    rockkstarr replied to irvster87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep, interviews are for the MSN portion only. Or if you were applying separately for advanced degrees. If you applied only to the BSN, you shouldn't expect them to call, but you could always request...

  12. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

    rockkstarr replied to Protongirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Jesie, I applied for the ABSN/MSN/MPH. Fingers crossed! It would be great to have good Christmas news :) Poet - ohhhh I get it now. I always wonder how people come up with their screen names. And here...

  13. Personal Statement for Grad School

    rockkstarr replied to HopefulGradNurse88's topic in Post Graduate Students

    hi there! i read your statement, and i think you have well thought out reasons for becoming a nurse. it's a great rough draft, but i do think you're in need of a little polish. i was a total wreck...

  14. Hopkins Accelerated/Traditional Applicant

    rockkstarr replied to irvster87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Giggles, no problem! I don't have enough posts to private message you, though. But feel free to send me one, and include your email if you want :) Irvster, I'm sure it'll go

  15. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

    rockkstarr replied to Protongirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Jesie, that's great! Did you do your interview in person or on the phone? And best of luck to you as well. This is such an exciting time and process

  16. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

    rockkstarr replied to Protongirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    jesie and protongirl, I see I'm in good company. I've been obsessing about Hopkins too, ever since I went to the open house last spring. It IS the total package! My main interests lie in public...

  17. Johns Hopkins BSN/MSN Fall 2010 Anyone?

    rockkstarr replied to Protongirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm so glad to see this topic up and running. I sent in my application for early decision ABSN/MSN/MPH on Saturday, and USPS tracking says they got it. And now begins the wait! i'm a nervous wreck!...

  18. Hopkins Accelerated/Traditional Applicant

    rockkstarr replied to irvster87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really stressed over the essays too. I think my family was ready to kick me out of the house because it was all I talked about :) I did ask admissions what they were looking for for 1 and 2, and...

  19. Hopkins Accelerated/Traditional Applicant

    rockkstarr replied to irvster87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just sent my application yesterday. Just wanted to wish you both luck! I'll be finishing my prereq's in the spring, just in time for the start of the accelerated program in June. So, irvster, if...

  20. Accelerated BSN reality check!

    rockkstarr posted a topic in General Students

    Hi Everyone! I've been following the boards for awhile now... what great information you all have! Here's my deal... I'm in the anxious, neurotic, self-doubting, pre-nursing school application phase....

  21. Accelerated BSN reality check!

    rockkstarr replied to rockkstarr's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for the responses. It's nice to see people who have had similar experiences. You know, it's not silly, fanshawe. I sometimes jump back and forth about the accelerated option...