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I know I'm posting a bit late, but I am a new nurse (started 10 months ago) and have recently discovered that I might have narcolepsy. My main system is cataplexy and looking back, I probably had it a few years ago---neck giving out and buckling of t...

Hi everyone! I'm currently located in Oregon and am thinking about moving up to Washington this summer and becoming a CNA while I apply to nursing schools. I have noticed that in Oregon, to become a CNA you have to take two classes (CNA-1, CNA-2) and...

Hi everyone! I was looking to see if this thread was already started, and I haven't found anything---which is suprising. I applied to JHU, among 6 other ABSN programs. I've heard back from 3, but am still waiting on JHU and 2 others. So far, JHU is m...

Hey Everyone! I just got my financial aid package and it looks like I will need to find a private lender. Since the school is not able to disclose any particular lender, do any of you (accepted/current students) know where to start? How to go about t...

Thanks hopefulnurse24---ha I saw that, but I guess I did not connect the dots yet. Thanks for that reminder.

Hi Kelseymh--- I'm def in your position. At this point I'm choosing between UW, Duke, and JHU. My heart is leaning towards JHU because of a scholarship and also their peace corps program. I haven't been to either Duke or JHU, but I am going to JHU ac...

Hi guys! I am also having the same dilemma. I got into JHU with a scholarship as well, however am still waiting on Duke. I have already help my spot at UW, but that is my last choice among the 3. I have not visited either Duke or JHU, but plan on goi...

Hi everyone! I just found this thread, as I have also been accepted to Upenn. Does anyone know when the financial aid packages are being sent out? I turned in all my info by the Dec 15th deadline, so I'm hoping I will hear back soon. I have already p...

Thanks cnp2012 for that link! I currently have a pending CNA license in WA state, but I suppose I will need to get one in Maryland if I go there. I'm definitely interested in working as a CNE, if not just for the opportunity to get an "in" at the hos...

That fuld fellows scholarship seems right up my alley. I looked again online, and there doesn't appear to be any application---so everyone is evaluated you say? I will definitely be looking elsewhere for scholarships bc you are right, every little bi...

Hi jenf21! I just wanted to let you know that Duke got back to me and said that yes they can do a skype interview. I had to be persistent though (a few emails and phone calls). I would be in the same boat with you as far as visiting my top schools on...

Hi everyone! I was accepted to the UW's ABSN program and plan on putting in my deposit next week---still waiting on other schools out east, but at least I will guarentee my spot somewhere. I was wondering if there is any current ABSN student out ther...

Hi Cnp2012! Thanks so much for all that information. About the Fuld scholarship---what exactly are the requirements to be eligible? And what activities do you participate to participate as a Fuld fellow? I actually might be interested in that one bc ...

Hi OsoBear, Thanks so much for your advice. My father is a CPA and I worked at his office for a few years---so I'm also about return in investment as well. I did get into the UW, which is why I'm keeping it as one of my top options, but I am also rea...

Hi Jenf21! Where in Oregon are you from? I'm originally from Roseburg, but moved up to Seattle last year. Where is VCU? I'm still trying to get an answer from the admissions team at Duke about a possible skype interview, but if that isn't possible, t...

Hey cnp2012! Thanks for reaching out. I actually just talked to a friend today that went to jhu a few years back and is now working at the hospital. I know the school is amazing and my friend tells me how they are so willing to help student out--I wa...

@Kelsey939 Thanks for the advice. Yah, I'm going to see about getting a plane ticket. It would be nice to actually see the campus and get a feel for the university before I make my decision. I also find it hard to justify spending so much money (or b...

I agree with the summer break. I've graduated back in '08, so have been working ever since---so it would be nice to have a break! Did you apply for only BS-MSN programs? I'm also waiting to hear from JHU and Upenn, although Upenn's price tag is a bit...

Hi everyone! I wrote a few weeks back, but didn't check for updates until today. I got an interview for duke days--but am in a dilemna. I live in Washington state! And I'm having to deal with 2 deadlines for other schools coming up (MGH, UW)---so wil...

Hi Faith327, The merit scholarship that was awarded to me was not something that I applied for, so I'm not really sure about their parameters for how they decide who gets it and how much--but I'm pretty sure it's based on grades and experience. I hav...

Hi dsundina! You are right---I do have a lot more freedom as to where I apply. For me, I wanted to apply to the best programs for nursing with emphasis on global health---so it's led me to various parts of the country. My end goal is to become a NP, ...

Hi hopefulnurse24! Sounds like we applied to some of the same programs. I'm still waiting to hear about Duke, JHU, and Upenn. Have you heard back from any schools? I just had my interview with Upenn on Monday, and she said we would know by early Febr...

Hi Dsundina! My top choice is Johns Hopkins, and then duke. MGH prob falls under 3rd or 4th for me. I'm an RPCV and JHU has a great Peace Corps program affiliated to its nursing program. The scholarship definitely helps (mine would cover about half o...

Hi everyone! I applied to MGH's ABSN program and recently got accepted, as well as have recieved a merit scholarship. While this isn't my top choice, it's still a great honor to be accepted. I'm still waiting to hear back from 3 other schools, so I'm...

Hi Everyone! I also applied to Dukes fall ABSN program this year and am still waiting to hear anything. I have already recieved some acceptances from other schools, and am waiting on 2 others. I also don't have a lot of money to put down multiple dep...