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  1. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Welcome BajanAli, Nole is probably the only person who can give you even a close answer to your question regarding switching. (She is still in the program or just graduated the ABSN route. She's been...

  2. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Happy New Year Guys!!!!!! P.S. 31 more days until we start stalking our mailboxes!!! I am really getting nervous now!!! Good luck again everyone! I hope we all get in!!!

  3. NP in the OR?

    mas28 replied to Sheri444's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To: foreverLaur, Where in any of these posts did you see someone discounting a PA or the length of time of their surgical rotation. I never said it and neither did anyone else. I am very familiar...

  4. NP in the OR?

    mas28 replied to Sheri444's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Glad2baSN, My advice would be to go work in an OR or Cathlab. I think gaining the experience as an OR/cath lab nurse is invaluable if you want to be a NP in the OR. It also establishes...

  5. NP in the OR?

    mas28 replied to Sheri444's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To foreverLaur, Why not become a NP? I'm confused as to why people think PA's are exclusive to the OR. They are not. They may be more common, but definitely not exclusive. For me I have more...

  6. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks for the luck because I sure can use it. I hope everything is going well for you! You should be close to graduating right? Thanks for providing information and answering questions about the...

  7. NP in the OR?

    mas28 replied to Sheri444's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Sheri444, I work now as a Surgical Assistant in the OR and yes it is possible for you to work for a surgeon or surgical group as a NP. Yes, this area is mostly dominated by PA's, but there are...

  8. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Phew, Finally got an official complete application email. Now I can sort of relax but not really. This is killing me!! My stomach is in knots. Happy waiting everyone!

  9. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey Marwa T, I haven't received an official confirmation just yet. Weird because I applied way back in August, but I'm not worried. It's sort of a long story. I received several emails from the...

  10. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi sas4vv, Welcome to the thread!! Better late than never right? Although you may think your pre-req grades aren't the strongest, keep in mind VCU claims to look at the whole applicant. They have to...

  11. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Kellyski, I am laughing right now! I am exactly the same way. I only have been discussing it with my wife for now. I don't talk about it at work unless someone asks me when I find out. Like you, I...

  12. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Marwa T, The website states that we should hear back, by mail, the 1st or 2nd week in February. 3 months from now. Good

  13. IT sucks... want to be a NP one day

    mas28 replied to AspiringMaleNP's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just follow your dreams bro! There are plenty of programs out there that fit your needs. I don't know much about MCI, but I do know a lot about Accelerated MSN-NP/Entry Level MSN-NP programs. I...

  14. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Deadline is today!!! Good luck everyone!!!! Countdown begins today

  15. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Marwa T, I can understand your frustration!!! I would definately be on it tomorrow because, as you know, tomorrow is the deadline. Just make sure you call them and make sure they receive everything....

  16. My chances in Getting into a Community College Nursing Program

    mas28 replied to Hopefulfuture's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Dear Hopefulfuture, I agree with pretty much everything Bob has said. Do your homework on the various nursing programs and see what their requirements are. There are some schools that only look at...

  17. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Welcome MEHokie, I am glad to hear that you applied. We are all in this together! I think that you should be extremely proud of your engineering degree. My brother is in VCU's engineering program...

  18. Anyone waiting on Acceptance/Rejection Letter '2012

    mas28 replied to PedsHopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, I too am waiting on a letter. I applied to an accelerated MSN program. It's a direct entry program, where if you have a Bachelors and take required pre-reqs, you can become a nurse...

  19. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    sbnc1031, First and foremost, everyone here is mainly applying to this program and I can't speak for others, but I welcome any and all feedback about the program! Positive and negative feedback will...

  20. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Note to self: Next time (if there will be a next time, hopefully I will get in this time!) apply closer to application deadline date, because this wait is already killing me and it's not even...

  21. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Haha Marwa T, I know exactly what you are going through. Just remember to be yourself and genuine and your essay will be great. P.s. Once you submit your application, that part will be out of your...

  22. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    p.s. I'm thinking & hoping they look at the entire person. So even if you aren't the best test taker, or are not as strong in one aspect of your application, they will look at your other...

  23. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Here is the thing MarwaT. I submitted SAT scores because I'm taking the new GRE test and the scores won't be available until November 8th. (7 days after the VCU deadline! Yikes!) If you didn't...

  24. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    No worries Marwa T. You still have plenty of time. Just keep in mind that the application deadline is November 1st. So be sure to check on transcripts, test score reports, and reference/evaluations....

  25. Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    mas28 replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Marwa T, I applied already back in August. I attended an information session in the beginning of summer. I have wanted to go to vcu ever since I found out about their amsn program. The information...