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 NP track. Our school offers the psych NP.

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

   innatchka replied to dsimms2's topic in Post Graduate

   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 I didn't want to have to do the whole application ...

3. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

   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 first part of the program (depending on your EFC y...

4. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

   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 been able to get a physical, CXR, and titers throug...

5. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

   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 counts (e.g. numbers - not just "immune"). Someti...

6. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

   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 rest through Wells Fargo. As grad students, we can ta...

7. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

   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 you! Of course we all worry about not succeeding, ...

8. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

   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 your celebratory end-of-quarter parties and such. ...

9. CSULA ELMN 2011

   innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

   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 ways to get around LA - like lovely classmates who ...

10. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

    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 for the quarters when class only meets one day a wee...

11. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

    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 are close. I live in Hollywood, and I personally...

12. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

    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 end of the quarter when a bunch of papers are due an...

13. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

    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 we'll start in a few weeks). Summer 2010 Monday, T...

14. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

    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 applied to FNP and 8 got in. FNP is the more popular op...

15. CSULA ELMN 2011

    innatchka replied to ADEcstatic's topic in Post Graduate

    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 an option. Don't want you to get your hopes up. Mo...