ZenLover MSN, RN, NP

APRN / Critical Care Neuro

Currently working to add Neuro-Vascular board certification to my credentials

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    vcu amsn/absn admissions

    ZenLover replied to jt43's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey jt43...it is only 19 and a half hours away from the next mail drop! LOL (sorry at some point we have to make fun of ourselves or we will go nuts.) I actually went as far as bugging a friend of...
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    vcu amsn/absn admissions

    ZenLover replied to jt43's topic in Virginia Nursing

    jt43, you do make a lot of good points. I am trying to remain positive w/o being so hopeful that I am not prepared for anything....trying. Today will be another long day, like the day before. I...
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    vcu amsn/absn admissions

    ZenLover replied to jt43's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Kaner, keep your chin up. I have stalked so many discussion boards researching VCU, previous students, etc. I think VCU is a great school, but apparently it falls to # 2 or #3 for a lot of people....
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Perhaps the total number of applicants you were given took into consideration the number of applications they don't consider "valid" b/c they don't meet basic standards. I know when I visited Marisa...
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    vcu amsn/absn admissions

    ZenLover replied to jt43's topic in Virginia Nursing

    JT43 That does stink. I hope you hear sooner rather than later. Ideally you would at least be accepted to BSN right away and transitioned to MSN later when a place opens up so that you at least KNOW...
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    That may be true. Who knows. I know "one person" in particular told me they recieve about 1500 applications b/w both programs. At first I thought that was nuts, until after I realized there are...
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good luck to you too! 1500 is about right and I am in the same boat as you. I am completely A&P II now. My class just started this week, but will be done the first week of May. My husband is...
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    It is great to hear from you Kaner! I was hoping someone would come out and say hi. I completely understand the idea of keeping quiet and holding one's breath until finding out....but I am just so...
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    vcu amsn/absn admissions

    ZenLover replied to jt43's topic in Virginia Nursing

    jt43 your link normally would work, but allnurses.com doesn't like anyone posting direct links elsewhere within the board. I guess it is a protection against viruses or Media, or both.
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    vcu amsn/absn admissions

    ZenLover replied to jt43's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi gollyme! Nice to hear from you. You can get to the application by going to the VCU nursing school website and choosing undergraduate application. You then want to click on it like you are going...
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    vcu amsn/absn admissions

    ZenLover replied to jt43's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My application on line for the BSN says the same thing yours does. I am hoping that with that line removed it is a good sign. Perhaps you were wait listed for the AMSN but accepted for the BSN?...
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    vcu amsn/absn admissions

    ZenLover replied to jt43's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I applied to the ABSN program and as of today no news in the mailbox. I am thinking probably not until next week, but as soon as they stick them in the mail I should pretty much get notice the next...
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you for the info and I will update on the other thread as I get news. I wish we were hearing from others that are waiting. I feel like I am the only ABSN. This is really exciting...I guess it...
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just wanted to pop in and share an obsessive update, ha! I am getting so nervous and excited to start stalking my mailbox in a couple of weeks. In the meantime I have stalked my on-line application....
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    MarwaT...I completely agree with mas28 and I should have clarified. I received email confirmation, but then I was also asked for additional material after my initial application was completed. Two...
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    sas4vv you sound like a great candidate. I am currently finishing my A&P courses...who knows and the MarwaT...you are right, the wait is going to be horrible for me. I have NO patience....
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    ICD9 codes is a nursing duty?

    ZenLover replied to superwoman27's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct. I am sure hospitals are looking at how they can use the trained and educated staff they have versus investing in yet another level of overhead in terms of employee overhead. It...
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    ICD9 codes is a nursing duty?

    ZenLover replied to superwoman27's topic in General Nursing

    In a previous life I was a certified coder and certified office manager. I started coding BEFORE you could obtain a certification. The reason why they have classes teaching coding is not because it...
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The longest 3 months of my life, with the exception of carrying my two children and waiting for that first ultrasound. :) mas28, have you come up with any good ideas on how to pass the time while...
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    MarwaT good luck on your GRE's. I am kind of glad that I got them done under the old format, but have heard that the new format while different is supposed to be a little easier in how it is...
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    great information! Thank you so much for your
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you for the vote of confidence. That is the one thing I waiver on. My children are 2 (will be 3 in November) and 6 months. I actually took my GRE when I was 38 weeks pregnant! I should have...
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you NoleMercy. I think I will definitely be odd man out as far as age. I am 38 years old and graduated with my Bachelor's in Business Management / Administration over 10 years ago with a 3.85....
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    Any VCU AMSN/ABSN Summer 2012 Hopefuls?

    ZenLover replied to mas28's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi! I don't have a whole lot of information to add accept that I am just as excited and anxious as you are. :) I have applied to the Accelerated BSN program. I hope this thread gets us some good...