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1. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

   dedicatedone replied to ARickli's topic in New York Nursing

   When I filled out the FAFSA this past year, we were specifically told to select "5th year undergraduate." There will be an email that goes out from the Financial Aid office once applicants have been...

2. career change: Non-nursing B.S. to MSN

   dedicatedone replied to heartappa's topic in Post Graduate Students

   In terms of the content, it is basic care of patients and learning the skills to improve their status. Due to the fact that it is an accelerated program, there is some overlap where we are learning...

3. career change: Non-nursing B.S. to MSN

   dedicatedone replied to heartappa's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Wanted to jump on the board the moment I saw UCSD. I graduated UCSD 09' and just started my first year at an accelerated BSN/MSN program. PM me with any questions you may have. I'm loaded with exams...

4. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

   dedicatedone replied to ARickli's topic in New York Nursing

   Visitors Day is prior to when your confirmation of acceptance is needed by the admissions office. I think confirmation was needed by the end of March...? Don't quote me on that though. There was no...

5. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

   dedicatedone replied to ARickli's topic in New York Nursing

   Hey samdaman, Visitor's Day was March 2nd of this year. I believe we were informed of our admission the 1st or 2nd week of February. I just remember there being a fast turn around to purchase flight...

6. Is my GPA too low to apply of a direct entry program?

   dedicatedone replied to dea2012's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hey!!! Never cut yourself short. Experience, especially the kind of experience you have, is invaluable and GPA is only but one factor. I'm currently in the Columbia's ETP program and was accepted with...

7. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

   dedicatedone replied to ARickli's topic in New York Nursing

   Haha. If you're hearing voices, that's a definite sign! Best advice is to sit back and breath. I didn't hear about my acceptance this year until early February. I believe early decisions were made...

8. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

   dedicatedone replied to ARickli's topic in New York Nursing

   Unfortunately I don't. I have friends who are gearing up for the Peds track but do not know any masters in that track to provide you with any

9. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

   dedicatedone replied to ARickli's topic in New York Nursing

   Housing - As CU2012 said, there can be cheaper housing off campus depending on neighborhood and building. On campus housing is usually extended only to those who live farthest away from campus (i.e....

10. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

    dedicatedone replied to ARickli's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm specifically in the Family Track for the masters portion. However, what I really like about Columbia which is different than almost all the schools I applied to is you're not locked into that...

11. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

    dedicatedone replied to ARickli's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey the healer's art, hopefully I can help you just as much as CU2012 can :) As far as my experience goes, there are pros and cons to the program as there are with any other program. For me, one of...

12. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

    dedicatedone replied to ARickli's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm a current student in the program and wanted to give everyone a heads up that emails may have been delayed after Hurricane Sandy. The entire Columbia campus was closed Monday and Tuesday and there...

13. Columbia ETP Program 2012 entry

    dedicatedone replied to melevang's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi jsholle, I just started this summer and our ETP class just wrapped up our first semester of the year. "Boot Camp" was crazy to say the least but we survived :) I think my best advice to you is to...

14. Yesssss!!!

    dedicatedone replied to NurseEric81's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats Eric! I too will be entering nursing this year and it's been one hell of a road to get here. Best of luck and am so happy your dreams are coming true

15. Columbia ETP Program 2012 entry

    dedicatedone replied to melevang's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I too had heard the job prospects are better for NPs. I recently spoke with a recent graduate of the program and they stated they received job offers prior to graduation. Current ETPers seemed to also...