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Thank you both for your feedback. Its a tough decision basically because I have to start all over if I go the SLP route. I would need to take 36 units of communication courses before applying to the masters program since my BA is not in communications. Kah5209, how much do SLPs make as a new grad? I heard the SLPs at the school sites do not make that much, but I'm not sure if that's true.

I feel I am in a crossroad. I am currently in a RN program. I'm almost done with my first year, but I have come to realize that the health care field isn't what I pictured it to be. I always thought that the majority of nurses and other health care workers were compassionate and kind individuals, but I am just learning the opposite. It's very disappointing because all my life I've always wanted to work in health care and help patients. Anyway, I have a BA in another field. I have heard about speech language pathologist for some time, and I feel it would be a less stressful career than nursing. If I become an RN....I would only want to work with babies like a nursery RN and maybe Peds. I am not interested in other nursing specialties other than that. So it would still be limited in my case since I am not interested in becoming an ER, ICU, or Med Surge nurse. Anyway, the reason why I would like to become a NP is because I really like learning about diseases, learning how to diagnose, and educate others about taking good care of themselves or preventing illnesses. I really love the whole lecture part of nursing school. I don't know if Nurse practitioners are less stress than RN or if they are equally stress. I have been around RNs lately and most of them just look burnt out and frustrated. I would not like to work in that type of negative environment. I would like to hear from any NP's out there about your current experiences working as a nurse practitioner and the level of stress there is in that position. Right now I am leaning a bit towards SLP than nursing because of my observations and experiences I am getting from nursing school. I would appreciate others feedback about either position...RN, SLP, or NPs.

I feel I am in a crossroad. I am currently in a RN program. I'm almost done with my first year, but I have come to realize that the health care field isn't what I pictured it to be. I always thought that the majority of nurses and other health care workers were compassionate and kind individuals, but I am just learning the opposite. It's very disappointing because all my life I've always wanted to work in health care and help patients. Anyway, I have a BA in another field. I have heard about speech language pathologist for some time, and I feel it would be a less stressful career than nursing. If I become an RN....I would only want to work with babies like a nursery RN and maybe Peds. I am not interested in other nursing specialties other than that. So it would still be limited in my case since I am not interested in becoming an ER, ICU, or Med Surge nurse. Anyway, the reason why I would like to become a NP is because I really like learning about diseases, learning how to diagnose, and educate others about taking good care of themselves or preventing illnesses. I really love the whole lecture part of nursing school. I don't know if Nurse practitioners are less stress than RN or if they are equally stress. I have been around RNs lately and most of them just look burnt out and frustrated. I would not like to work in that type of negative environment. I would like to hear from any NP's out there about your current experiences working as a nurse practitioner and the level of stress there is in that position. Right now I am leaning a bit towards SLP than nursing because of my observations and experiences I am getting from nursing school. I would appreciate others feedback about either position...RN, SLP, or NPs.

Hi All, I just checked webadvisor and my status has changed to "Complete-In Review Process." It was updated yesterday (March 28th). Just letting you all know, so you guys can check your status.

Hi Sugarlips, By reactivating your application do you mean you reapplied on the same website you applied the first time or did you fill out another type of application? I couldn't find a reactivation application online. I applied the same way I did the first time I applied to MSMC ABSN nursing program.

Well I eventually got a hold of this person today and I was denied. I actually feel much better now that I know my status. Now I can move on and figure out my next step into getting into this program in the Fall.

Hi kkinla, I've called and spoke to them, but they directed me to a person with the name J*****. I was told she would be the main person who can let me know about my status. I can't get a hold of her. She's either at a meeting or out of the office or out for the day. I have left many messages and I also emailed her last week, and she still hasn't replied. I checked my status again today and it still hasn't changed. I'm going to call again tomorrow. I hope I can get a hold of this person tomorrow.

Hi all, My status still says Complete-in review process. I've called numerous times, but I cannot get a hold of the person who can tell me my status. I've emailed her, but I haven't gotten a response. This is frustrating. I think I'm going to reactivate my application just in case I'm denied.

Thanks TaoGirl for your quick response. I appreciate it. I think I'm going to call again tomorrow. I hope they can tell me my updated status over the phone. I wish you luck getting into the program, and thank you for sending out good vibes! :)

Hi TaoGirl, Did your webadvisor status change to waitlisted? Mine still states "complete-in review process." I'm just wondering if you found out through the phone or letter or through webadvisor. Did you get an interview invitation as well? I'll appreciate your response. Thanks! :)

Hi All, I was wondering if everyone's status on webadvisor has changed already? Mine still states "Complete-In review Process" since 11/12/09. Felix has your status changed to waitlisted??? Did you get asked for an interview? I see some have gotten a status update on webadvisor saying they are accepted or denied. I'm just anxious to find out my status. I called someone at the admissions office, but she told me that I would have to wait to be notified through mail, and she didn't ask for my name and I didn't give it to her since she gave me that response.