socialwrkr

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1. Columbia ETP 2015

   socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   I also received a "Columbia Nursing Decision Now Available"...for a minute I panicked!

2. Columbia ETP 2015

   socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   70% get a scholarship from the school in the amount of $10k, $15k or $25k. You can also get up to $25 in federal loans.

3. Columbia ETP 2015

   socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   They sent them out on Thursday. They said at the visiting day they may be postponed if the government picks up on discrepancies in your fafsa.

4. Columbia ETP 2015

   socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   Count me in!

5. Columbia ETP 2015

   socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   It depends on the buidling. If it's steam heat it is usually included in the rent. I think the same for oil. You don't pay for regular water in Manhattan although you have to in the outer boroughs. Someone correct me if I am mistaken.

6. Columbia ETP 2015

   socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   Two things I would recommend when looking for buildings: washer/dryer in the basement and a live-in super.

7. Columbia ETP 2015

   socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   I have a one bedroom on a lovely street for $1800/month. It was rent stabilized when I moved in so the price hasn't gone up as much as it might otherwise.

8. Columbia ETP 2015

   socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   I've lived in Morningside Heights for years. It's a great neighborhood and only about 15 minutes on the train. Columbia is here, lots of restaurants. Easy access to the west side on the 1 train. I would not recommend you bring a car to school unless ...

9. Columbia ETP 2015

   socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

   There is a large parking garage but I'm not sure how much it costs. Probably not cheap but it would be hard to find on street parking in the neighborhood.

10. Columbia ETP 2015

    socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

    Undergrad GPA: 3.4 Grad GPA: 3.9 Prereq GPA: 3.6 MSW in clinical mental health experience in a variety of psych settings: supportive therapy, CBT, day program (in Israel), inpatient psych, psychosocial rehab/clubhouse 4 years as hospice volunteer exe...

11. Columbia ETP 2015

    socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

    In for Psych! I'm thrilled!

12. Columbia ETP 2015

    socialwrkr replied to allisonnn's topic in School Programs

    I've lived in Morningside Heights for about 10 years. It's a nice neighborhood (Columbia is here) and only about 15 minutes on the train.

13. from social work to nursing

    socialwrkr replied to socialwrkr's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the encouragement! Best of luck in your new position.

14. from social work to nursing

    socialwrkr replied to socialwrkr's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the feedback! I am going to be applying to direct entry programs. Hopefully something will pan out.

15. from social work to nursing

    socialwrkr posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello all, I have a masters in social work and am looking to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I am hoping this will be an opportunity to expand upon my SW background. My concentration in SW school was clinical/mental health and I did well aca...