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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 selected that has clear instructions on how to fill...

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 certain techniques outside of the RN scope of practi...

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 but more than willing to help a fellow Triton out. ...

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 way that I would accept the schools offer if I didn'...

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 tickets out to NYC as I live out of state.

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 an undergrad GPA of a 3.0 and a 4.0 in my postgra...

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 sometime late December.

Hey everyone!!! I did not see a thread for Vanderbilt applicants for the Pre-Speciality program for 2012 so I am starting one to reach out to all of those who applied :) It appears admission decisions have been made and letters have gone out. I have...

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 information.

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. out of country and West Coast Residents). It is ext...

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 specialty. That's something I didn't know until I got ...

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 the best things I like about this program is that it...

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 was a skeleton staff present on Wednesday. Today (...

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 really focus on your personal statement. From what ...

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 :)

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 be confident (at least the ones I spoke with) abo...

I have opted to accept Columbia's offer and will not be attending Vanderbilt for FNP. If there is a waiting list or people still looking to get into this program, I wish you the best of luck! We all have worked so hard for this and know that our hard...

Definitely trying to figure out housing for sure. Hopefully I can meet enough people this weekend to see the possibility of sharing the hunt for an apartment.

I am making a decision relatively soon on accepting Vanderbilt or Columbia's offer for FNP. It seems like there are several of us in the exact same position. I cannot make the Open House on Saturday because I will already be in NYC but want to visit ...

@BigMoses I have also received acceptance to Vanderbilt and am waiting on several programs to notify me but it really comes down to making a decision between Columbia and Vanderbilt. Again, I really like the BSN/MSN option as Columbia. That is a hu...

Was not admitted but I cannot be happier that we received communication much earlier than expected. It makes choosing another program I have been admitted to that much easier :) I wish you all the best. Thank you so much for being such a supportive g...

Hey musiclove, I know its hard to hear about others receiving their letters but i do know the admissions office is STILL reviewing applications and issuing out admit letters. I wish you all the luck!

@BigMoses. I too am looking at a variety of programs. I think what I am most drawn to about this program is that it does in fact offer both a BSN and MSN upon completion. Most programs do not offer this. Now, I am not sure how much of an impact this ...

Right!! That is what I am saying. I am trying to just sit back and be patient but it is a very exciting time for all of us. We have worked so hard to get to where we are at and for me personally, this is 3 years in the making. I am beyond excited for...

@amandy45 - Thank you!!! No first choice as of yet - just waiting to see how things shake out and see how i can begin to finance such expensive programs as I am sure everyone is in the same boat. I would love it if you could please fill me in with al...