innatchka

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1. np msn programs for non related undergrad degree

   innatchka replied to artsygirlms's topic in General Nursing

   Don't know where you're willing to move to, but California State University Los Angeles has an Entry Level Masters in Nursing that consists of a 15 month accelerated RN, followed by 2-3 years of the...

2. 2nd degree BSN vs. Nursing Master's

   innatchka replied to dsimms2's topic in Post Graduate Students

   OP, I was standing quite literally where you are this time last year. I have a BA in Psych and was accepted to CSUN's ABSN and CSULA's ELMN program. I ultimately went with the Masters program because...

3. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I don't recall any specifics re: health insurance, just that we have to have it and show proof as part of our health clearance packet. In terms of financial aid, you can get a max of $12,500 for the...

4. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Yep - it's mandatory. I get mine through Anthem Blue Cross and pay $111/month for health and dental. I have a pretty high deductible, but I only plan to really use my insurance for emergencies. I've...

5. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Titers are blood tests that show how much immunity you have to those diseases you were vaccinated against - sort of like the number of antibodies floating around in your blood. Try to get quantitative...

6. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Wrightnurse, Did you fill out the FAFSA at all? I didn't qualify for much assistance at all, but I was still able to take out a $12,500 federal loan (some subsidized, some unsubsidized). I got the...

7. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hey wrightnurse, Hope this helps: Did you have any fears in succeeding in the program? Does anyone ever fail? Getting in is a big accomplishment in itself. It means that the directors have faith in...

8. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Go solo to orientation - it's about 4 hours of classroom time where you find out about each other and the program, and hopefully some of us will get a chance to talk to you, too. Bring your hubby to...

9. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Oh yeah, I didn't mean to imply you can do this without a car at all - you'll at least need it to complete your paperwork and health clearance packets. I was merely pointing out that there are other...

10. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

    A couple more points about transportation: - A student bus pass costs $36/month. http://www.metro.net/around/fares/ - A parking pass costs $90/quarter. A day pass costs $6 and this makes more sense...

11. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey rpatil88, I'm not sure about housing; I know at least one girl in our class lived on campus over summer, but she quickly moved out. If you want to live near campus, East LA, Alhambra, and Pasadena...

12. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I personally detest the feeling of being stressed out, so I usually try to stay on top of the reading, and do any assignments I can do early way in advance. It really makes a difference towards the...

13. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey dewdrops, I can answer that question (bababaowman is off studying for our MedSurg final tomorrow, aren't you bababaowman??). Here's an idea of our schedule from Summer 2010 - Spring 2011 (which...

14. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The nursing department leaves a certain number of spaces open for ELMNers, but some people will end up with their 2nd or 3rd choices if the demand is really high. I believe 14 people in Cohort 6...

15. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Sam, There were quite a few people in our class interested in the peds NP who later found out they aren't offering it, period. In my opinion, they really should remove it from the application as...