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I'm in a 3 year "hybrid" AGNP program. I am in the 3rd year which is clinical with a didactic component. I'm in clinic 16-24 hours a week. I only go to campus twice a semester, but there are online lectures to supplement our reading. Each week we hav...

Nope. And I just noticed that they pushed back the application deadline to January 19 so I'm not sure what that is going to mean for decisions. I'm just assuming I'll hear in March...hopefully.

They said hopefully by February or March.

Interview was a group so it was interesting. I wouldn't give up hope yet, they said it could take up until the end of Feb or March to send out decisions.

I think I submitted my application late September. I heard from them about 10 days before the interview date.

I applied to the Stony Brook PMHNP program for 2017. I have my interview on Monday!

I just applied to Stony Brook PMHNP program. It's mostly online and has a good reputation as far as I know! I know in state tuition isn't bad, not sure about non-resident.

I was an RT and I went through Excelsior for my RN. You do have to be careful since some states will not accept Excelsior grads (Florida and California plus a bunch of the other states have restrictions).

I'm currently enrolled in Villanova's online RN-BSN program and I'm just finishing up my first class. I really like how this class was run and I hope this is how the rest are run. It's a new program so they are very invested in being connected with t...

Thanks for posting this, I am having my husband look into adding it to our homeowner's as well.

If I were you, I'd go right for your BSN. This will set you up for many more educational opportunities in your future and most employers these days are starting to only hire BSN nurses. I know it's tempting to do a shorter program so you can start wo...

We have an au pair who lives with us. For us it ends up being less expensive then daycare or other options for 2 kids, plus with our crazy hours it's been priceless for the flexibility alone. If you have an extra room in your house it's worth looking...

I graduated Sept. 17 (2010) in NY and took the NCLEX around Oct. 1 I think?? So it was pretty quick for me but I have a feeling this time of year is very busy with all the traditional school grads waiting on the NCLEX too. Good luck!

Thanks! I'm trying to find programs that will accept non-BSN degrees and then I will start making some calls. My BS is from Stony Brook so I will start there (they will accept non-BSN into the MSN-ANP), but it's extremely competitive so I was hoping ...

Hoping to get some outside opinions. I'm an Excelsior grad with a bachelor's in respiratory care (was an RT for 8 years before switching). I hope to get my ANP or FNP eventually and the online route will be the best option for me as the closest unive...

Oops! I'm an RN with an ADN from Excelsior, but I have a previous BS in respiratory... sorry for the confusion!

As an RN who was an RT first... I don't think either has more autonomy in the hospital setting. Both have to take orders, do exactly what the MD wants and what the protocols dictate. However, if you're looking for more job opportunities and possibili...

Is there anyone who has experience with this program? I've been looking into it and I think it will be perfect for me, just curious about the clinical component and how hard that is to set up. I'm sure I could find a preceptor at work as long as my h...

I did not need any pre-req's. I enrolled in August, took CPNE in June and my granduation date was September, so just about a year. I could have taken the CPNE sooner (there was a cancellation for early May) but I didn't feel ready. When I enrolled th...

Well I was an RT first and then got my RN through Excelsior so I have seen both sides! I left respiratory because my options where I live are very limited. As an RT I can really only work in the local community hospital (which is a 35 min drive, the ...

OK a little background- I've been a respiratory therapist for almost 7 years, worked in my current hospital for 6 years and was at a large university hospital for a year (plus a few years as per diem). Got my RN in October after graduating from Excel...

steph- thanks so much!!! I asked about them paying for the course and she said I would have to put the money up front but I *might* get reimbursed. Another ICU nurse overheard the conversation and laughed and said- yeah maybe in a year and you have t...

I just submitted my application to the local non-profit hospice after seeing an ad in the paper. I just graduated in September so I'm a "new grad" but I have 6 years under my belt as a respiratory therapist where I work in all areas of the hospital a...

Just wanted to write a little review of the workshop I took in April since it's a fairly new one. First of all, Tara is fantastic. Such a great instructor and she really knows her stuff. She only has 4 students at a time and it's a 5-day class. After...

Well it worked for me!! Got the good pop-up on Friday and today quick results say PASS!! WOOOHOOOOO!