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I agree. But compared to GRE prep, test costs, & letters of rec I figured it's painful but worth the exchange. Good luck!

Congrats chingy1206!!!

Congrats corporal! See you at orientation!

@Equus419... Lisa, I am curious to know more about some of the items you mentioned such as additional costs, final project, what to expect of the 1st year classes, which professors to try to take (or not), how easy or hard is it to get classes during...

I would definitely review the hospital policy. I also wouldn't hesitate to contact pharmacy about giving it as well. It may be that you give the dose late (at 7pm) then the following doses be rescheduled. Unfortunately late meds do happen.

You're not ready. "Life" isn't really getting in the way. When you are ready you will fight through all that other "stuff". When you are ready your true motivation will come out to do it. Going back to school is more than just the intellectual knowle...

The school's website says MSN letters will be sent out October 7. Which MSN track did you apply to? Good luck!!!

University of South Alabama has a Psychiatric (Family) BSN-DNP program. It's a three to four year program depending on what you choose. If you are graduating in April you have plenty of time to apply for Fall 2012. The application isn't too difficult...

My letter came in the mail on Thursday. Best wishes!!! Let us know if you get in.

Congrats!!! Me too. BSN-DNP Adult NP with CV Subspecialty.

I was so excited when I saw "Spring 2012 Acceptance Letters" in my inbox. Unfortunately, it wasn't the actual notification. LOL. Oh well, hopefully next week will be the real thing. 

Kim28, Not exactly sure. I can look it up later, but roughly $20K. The classes with books were ~$1690 at the time but I believe tuition has gone up since then. I also applied to Univ of Cinncinati. I have a few friends there now and another friend at...

Unless the ADN fulfills an absolute time or financial constraint seriously consider the BSN. if you do decide on the ADN though community college is generally the better option. Everyone is correct when they say either way you will be busy as ever. Y...

1CVRN, Have you had any trouble finding clinical sites/preceptors? Is it correct to assume that clinical selections are specific to cardiology? I am currently waiting on acceptance notification. I applied to the same track and subspecialty and am jus...

I'm not sure what hospitals' perception is of UofPhoenix but I found it extremely easy to get into their MSN program. They did not require the GRE, GMAT, or MAT. I don't recall writing any essays or needing letters of rec. If there was any of that is...

Pilotman - That sound correct. I discovered a program that I was extremely interested in about a week before the application was due. Of course, NursingCAS states in there instructions it takes ~5 weeks to process your application. Fortunately, the s...

I also applied to the BSN-DNP ACNP Cardiovascular specialty. I thought I'd missed the deadline because some of my paperwork did not make the deadline but was informed that I still had time so I'm eagerly awaiting Sept 15 as well. In the meantime, has...

Anybody know anything about campus apartment housing? Is it worth it? Is it hard to get?

I forgot my stethoscope a few days ago and a co-worker let me borrow his Master Cardiology. I swear I could just about hear the patient's pedal pulses while auscultating for breath sounds! Seriously though, I have a hard time hearing through most ste...

I can tell you from my experience and the feedback I receive from the nurses I work with that the interpersonal skills with patients is just as important as technical skills. If you feel like being a phlebotomist while awaiting nursing school will he...

My rules for working nights: 1) Wear a mask and earplugs while sleeping during the day. 2) Turn off ALL the phones. But just in case, change the voicemail to let people know what hours are appropriate to call. Only took a week for the phone to stop r...

It's okay to cry (or kick and scream) sometimes. When you are done take heed to all the great advice that's been posted. Others before you have done it and are proof that it really is possible. Best wishes to you.

I hope this doesn't sound mean because that's not my intention, but get used to it. It is strange in the beginning so don't think your feelings are not valid. It's not a task that I necessarily enjoy but my turning point was having a patient tell me ...

I don't have a Littman, but I tried a few out when I went to buy my stethescope last year. I had difficulty hearing through the Littman so I didn't buy one. But, I work as a CNA on a cardiac floor. Littman is what all the cardiologists and nurses hav...

I'd say it depends on your facility. I only carry my stethescope, pen light, scissors, ink pen, a folded sheet of paper & my ID badge. And of course wear a watch and keep a positive attitude. If there is paperwork that I must take it is on a clip...