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  1. When should I take GRE?

    It really depends on how the others did in x months prior to when you took the test. See the GRE website for the section "Understanding your Scores." Here is a section for the Scores (the point...
  2. University of Arizona BSN-DNP

    Per their website, this is the link for the tuition of Fall 2012: http://oc.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/semester-based/tuition_fall_2012.pdf. See pages 6-7 for DNP rates. Their DNP program...
  3. Just started my prerequisites. Program options

    Community and State schools are cheaper, thus they tend to be more competitive; many schools do the lottery system. So, private schools is another option, albeit, pricey. Are you talking about the...
  4. What are you interested in? If you write something you are not interested in, most likely, writing and researching the paper will be tedious. Find a topic you are interested and passionate about....
  5. When should I take GRE?

    First option, in case you need to retake. You also need to look at what GRE scores/parts your schools are requiring. There are a couple of schools that only look at the writing score. Other schools...
  6. ADN to MSN NP programs.

    Here's the AACN's list of RN to MSN schools: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/research-data/RNMSN.pdf CA has several options that you can look in to: California State University - San Marcos California State...
  7. Pre-nursing at Saddleback College

    Saddleback has a good nursing program. Ditto what MusicEMT said. Make sure your grades are beyond stellar in the nursing prereqs. Good
  8. A dayplanner was my secret weapon. Those dayplanners helped me during school with all the different deadlines for homework, projects, and tests/quizzes. It also helped me when I needed to make goals...
  9. Biggest Challenges and Rewards

    I think what you have so far is nicely thought out. Expand on that and give examples. Good
  10. Nursing requirements

    Physical. And make sure your titers are on the up and up. My school did not allow fake acrylic
  11. Brandman University DNP

    It sure does!
  12. Brandman University DNP

    Just wanted to know the dates for: 1) When did you apply? 2) When was your application considered complete? 3) When did you receive acceptance? Thanks! I want a general
  13. RN-BSN online... problem getting into grad school?

    Grad schools look at your essay, GPA, recommendations, and GRE scores (if applicable). Sometimes, other there are other criteria, such as a portfolio of your writing. If you are above the threshold...
  14. Textbook or ebook......

    I like physical textbooks and physical books. My eyes just cannot read long from the computer screen. I know people that love renting e-books for their portable devices. Some sites to consider:...
  15. Biggest Challenges and Rewards

    Keyword here being "diverse." There are many challenges and rewards of nursing working with a diverse population. Think on that and maybe you can come up with some
  16. Unemployed & inexperienced New RNs. Vent it out!

    You are definitely not alone! This is exactly what I am going through. My classmates seem to have gotten jobs; some way slower than others, but they are still employed in an RN capacity. And here I...
  17. looking for a job....

    Think of it as a mini-vacation or even mini-staycation. After all, you survived school and your exams.
  18. Family or Adult-Gerontology NP?

    Seconded! I say you go for the adult program! Good
  19. Brandman University DNP

    Good luck to you both!!!! I shall cross my fingers and toes and hair follicles as well for you both.
  20. So burnt out with still so much left!

    Keep motivated! You are almost done! You have survived undergraduate and your graduate studies thus far. In the words of the Olympic Coach Bela Karoyli, "You can do it!" When you are feeling...
  21. Just wanted to say good
  22. concurrency issues...???

    The gist of it is is that the theory and clinicals are not concurrent for med-surg and/or
  23. There are some schools that say if one has a lower GPA, then a very good GRE school is a must. Your GPA looks fine. Hopefully the rest of your application - essays, letters of recommendation, etc. -...
  24. GRE: how bad is it really?

    A review book is an excellent idea. When I took SATs, they did not have the writing portion yet, so I had no idea what to expect; I am very glad I picked up a review book. The reading and math...