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  1. CNL Masters vs BSN?

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thanks and keep the comments coming please! The cost isn't that much more, and the time is bascically the same, an additional summer for the CNL. There is a slightly different class focus, with...

  2. Marquette - Direct Entry Master's??

    cacurlytop replied to blueelle's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know about their CNL Masters program? Is this a good route to take or just get a BSN

  3. NCLEX pass rates?

    cacurlytop replied to jsta_grl83's topic in General Nursing

    we can post them online and I am hoping someone will?? Or give out the WI pass rate site . You arent suppose to give your personal email address. Do you know Wi Madison pass

  4. Is it better to do an entry MSN or BSN if you do not have an RN yet?

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone..I am SO confused now..KYCNM or JerseyGuy2 or anyone else ...I have a choice to do a two yr BSN( U of Wisc) or the two yr CNL ( at St Louis U ). Both have highly ranked programs ( for...

  5. Is it better to do an entry MSN or BSN if you do not have an RN yet?

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

    MPHgirl- What school program are you in? That sounds like a better way to secure both degrees. This one is at St Louis U, and is a new program for them. It is 5 straight semesters, no BSN though, just...

  6. Is it better to do an entry MSN or BSN if you do not have an RN yet?

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

    Anyone think the CNL Masters is worth the time and energy instead of a BSN? Or better to get the BSN, work a while and then go back to get a Master's in a speciality area, if life permits? Just...

  7. Is it better to do an entry MSN or BSN if you do not have an RN yet?

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

    To be honest, I am not totally sure about the CNL Masters, as opposed to others down the line in a speciality area. I was thinking of it as spending two more years after I graduate now with a BA, to...

  8. Is it better to do an entry MSN or BSN if you do not have an RN yet?

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

    UVA Thanks for the info. This is a new program starting at St Louis University. They have around 700 clinical hours plus Sim Labs. Will this combo type program be too hard for an "average" student. I...

  9. Is it better to do an entry MSN or BSN if you do not have an RN yet?

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

    Yes you do both in two years. there are several programs like that now called Masters Entry, for people that did all science pre recs, and you get the RN classes/clinicals while taking enough Masters...

  10. Is it better to do an entry MSN or BSN if you do not have an RN yet?

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

    actually this MSN combines getting the RN both in two years and skips a BSN all together. Thats why I was wondring if it's a better way to geo or do you need the BSN for some reason, to get starting...

  11. Is it better to do an entry MSN or BSN if you do not have an RN yet?

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

    There are generalist masters entry programs for people with a degree in a non nursing field. They, like a BSN for people with no RN, get you both at the same time. I got into a Clinical Nurse Leader (...

  12. University of Miami Accelerated BSN Fall 2010 start

    cacurlytop replied to Bubbles125's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you for your input. I am just graduating college in a few weeks. Can't decide if I want such stress for the year or not. Being done is tempting, but I usually like to have a balance in life..ha...

  13. University of Miami Accelerated BSN Fall 2010 start

    cacurlytop replied to Bubbles125's topic in Florida Nursing

    kinberly*Pink or JesLeigh- Now that you are almost done do you think it was too intense? Non stop everyday work? Did you have time for any social life? Weekend at the beach? or pretty much just all...

  14. NCLEX pass rates?

    cacurlytop replied to jsta_grl83's topic in General Nursing

    anyone have the Nclex rates for Wisc. Madison?

  15. SLU Accelerated MSN Program

    cacurlytop replied to nurseguy29's topic in General Nursing

    So do you think the CNL masters is good to get for a non RN or is it better to get a BSN and then later get a Masters in a specialty area? I just got accepted to SLU new program, but not sure about...

  16. Anyone know anything about Capital University in Columbus??

    cacurlytop posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Anyone from Ohio know about capital University Accelerated

  17. Anyone know anything about Capital University in Columbus??

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in Ohio Nursing

    any suggestions how to safely find a roomate that is either a college student or young new working professional? Capital doesn't seem to have any housing connections like some universities do??

  18. Anyone know anything about Capital University in Columbus??

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Does it make any sense to live closer to Ohio State? Not sure how far away from Capital that is? Or find an area closer to capital that's good for students and youn

  19. Anyone know anything about Capital University in Columbus??

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks for your input. Anyone know if Capital has a reputation for being religious? I do NOT want that, although I know it's a Lutheran owned university. Any other comments good or bad? I need to...

  20. University of Miami Accelerated BSN Fall 2010 start

    cacurlytop replied to Bubbles125's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi I am trying to decide if I should attend there or another school that is a 2 yr BSN. Now that you are done, do you think it was too intense? Do you think a slower pace would be better to absorb all...

  21. Anyone know anything about Capital University in Columbus??

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks for the input. Anyone have suggestions of apartments or areas where people my age ( 22) or students would live? The program attracts many career changers that may be older than I am, so I...

  22. University of Miami Accelerated BSN Fall 2010 start

    cacurlytop replied to Bubbles125's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi I don't know how to do a private message..ha but I do want to know what you thought of the program? I need to decide in the next few days if i should attend that one or one that is a little longer...

  23. Anyone know anything about Capital University in Columbus??

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Does sound better but i didn't have a pre-rec they required and wanted to start this Fall. So this is my only Ohio option. You are not making it sound very good, so maybe I will reconsider. I do want...

  24. Anyone know anything about Capital University in Columbus??

    cacurlytop replied to cacurlytop's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Do you think Capital has a decent reputation and is up on the latest techniques etc? I am from California and here the waitlists are years! This would be a big move, but I wanted to get a BSN. My...

  25. Accepted to Miami Accelerated worried about only 12 months long?

    cacurlytop posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Anyone know about Miami Accelerated BSN? It's only 12 months which seems very intense. Is that enough time to be successful and pass