sinbadx81

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1. Penn/Jefferson/ Villanova Chances

   sinbadx81 replied to futurebsn23's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Some of the programs can evaluate your transcript if you send them to admissions. I believe Villanova and Jefferson will do that. Penn didn't prior to sending my application, but you can try. You...

2. 2013 Cohort TJU FACT Students!!!

   sinbadx81 replied to skojtari's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   There's a FB page here with some discussion going on already: facebook.com/groups/136473419853406/ OR search "Jefferson FACT Class of

3. Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

   sinbadx81 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   "I hate the ones with maternal

4. Jefferson FACT 2013/2014

   sinbadx81 replied to ARJZ's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Looks like orientation is on May 13th. Can't wait for an official

5. Changing career to nursing at 25 - looking for programs in Pittsburgh

   sinbadx81 replied to klc220's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Maybe you should try shadowing a nurse or working as a CNA (certified nurse assistant) before jumping into another degree. That way you can be a little more certain before making the move. Working as...

6. Jefferson FACT 2013/2014

   sinbadx81 replied to ARJZ's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I've created a Facebook group. Please join! facebook.com/groups/136473419853406/ OR search "Jefferson FACT Class of

7. Jefferson FACT 2013/2014

   sinbadx81 replied to ARJZ's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Hi everyone, I'll also be starting FACT this spring. Anyone know if a Facebook page has been started? Looking forward to meeting you all. Will you guys be going to the reception and dinner events? I...

8. Villanova BSNExpress, Drexel ACE, or Jeff APW? Help!

   sinbadx81 replied to Gingermetimbers's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I went with Jeff because I can commute by train into the city. I kind of liked Villanova's service-oriented mindset and it seemed like a solid program, but Villanova simply required more driving time...

9. Villanova BSNExpress, Drexel ACE, or Jeff APW? Help!

   sinbadx81 replied to Gingermetimbers's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I also had a few bad correspondence experiences with one individual at Villanova. It didn't play a role in my decision (people like that will be in any institution). Jeff and Villanova came up about...

10. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 replied to sinbadx81's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for the info hopefulnurse. Good to know about the Perkins Loan - I hadn't heard about it and the fact that it's forgivable. Good luck on getting in to all your schools and with your

11. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 replied to sinbadx81's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The job placement rates there are from the interviews I had with each school (Drexel has no interview and I hadn't interviewed with Penn yet). It was also mentioned at Jeff that although there is...

12. Villanova BSNExpress, Drexel ACE, or Jeff APW? Help!

    sinbadx81 replied to Gingermetimbers's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    3.6 in my first BA. 4.0 in sciences and all prereqs. 3.3 should probably be competitive. I think if you feel your other grades aren't up to snuff, you can prove yourself elsewhere - hospital...

13. Villanova BSNExpress, Drexel ACE, or Jeff APW? Help!

    sinbadx81 replied to Gingermetimbers's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Whit, what in particular led you to choose

14. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 replied to sinbadx81's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I found this in the Sept. 12, 2012 chat transcript which hints at need-based aid though not "no-loan" per se. filomena(FilomenaAdmissions): Anthony, the tuition for the BSN portion is approx 95K,...

15. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 replied to sinbadx81's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, that's true. The info is dated so I guess that would be a good question for the interview just to make