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  1. Some thoughts on DE program admissions

    wpolorocker posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I recently finished my application "journey" and have a few things I would like to share to those who are prospective DE applicants. Though I applied to nine schools, I ultimately was only offered...

  2. Realistically, do I have a chance at a direct entry-level MSN program? :(

    wpolorocker replied to cn4207's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    CN4207, I have a similar experience to you--my undergrad was also in music. I did have a good GPA coming out of undergrad which differs from you, but I made good grades on my prereqs and a decent GRE...

  3. PASSED ANCC AGPCNP

    wpolorocker replied to NaYaa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for the good tips! I am planning to buy the Leik book. Any other texts or classes anyone would

  4. UH MEPN 2012

    wpolorocker posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Is anyone looking at University of Hawaii's MEPN program for Fall 2012? I'm originally from Honolulu and would LOVE to go back and do this program. Especially since I would pay in-state tuition! :)...

  5. Some thoughts on DE program admissions

    wpolorocker replied to wpolorocker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    FYI for everyone else, I responded to this in a PM. I can't put my blog link on the forums directly. If anyone else wants it, PM me!

  6. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well, I have done everything that I can so far. Obviously we can't upload our RN licenses because we don't have them yet, and I am taking CPR at Marquette. I would just get everything else done before...

  7. UH MEPN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to wpolorocker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats to those who were accepted! It must have been a very competitive group this year. I was surprised that I wasn't accepted, since UH is ranked #99 for nursing, and I was accepted to three other...

  8. UH MEPN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to wpolorocker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Lizzy, Other than UH, I applied to Marquette, Boston College, MGH Institute, Simmons, Penn, Yale, Seattle University, and the University of Southern Maine. I got in to Boston College, MGH, Simmons,...

  9. Anyone applying to Simmons College Direct Entry MSN Program 2012?

    wpolorocker replied to TillyLaces's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi,Yes, I applied regular decision. No, there is no interview. I spoke to someone on the phone today and she said they were planning to send out the rest of the letters next week. There was something...

  10. UH MEPN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to wpolorocker's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm really frustrated by UH. I really wanted to go there, but I have had three other schools require deposits already. I guess it's always a gamble, but I had to put down a deposit at Marquette. At...

  11. Anyone applying to Simmons College Direct Entry MSN Program 2012?

    wpolorocker replied to TillyLaces's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, I heard today that I was accepted. I won't be going though, I have already accepted Marquette's offer. Good luck to you who are

  12. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I already got my info packet and yes, it does give info on registration and stuff. One thing you can get started on is compiling your shot records. I had to look up my pediatrician that I haven't seen...

  13. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would have been looking for something cheaper too, but I have a built-in roommate (boyfriend).

  14. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I rented a one bedroom on the east side for a little under $800/month. Parking costs extra though ($50-100). There were one bedrooms near campus for that price or cheaper, but the area was really...

  15. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    check around on past forums. there is a lot of info on this site. and look back to page 12 of this thread.

  16. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    They don't offer the MSN courses in the summer. http://www.marquette.edu/nursing/documents/MSN-AcuteCare-NP.pdf Notice that all of the courses are Fall or Spring. So if you only took 6 credits each...

  17. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    hi uwbadger, this is what the graduate programs coordinator had to say: students already in the program will be grandfathered, but if you choose to you will be able to continue on to receive the dnp...

  18. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    There have been a bunch of threads on this topic, and lots of articles online about it. Here is the link to one: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/what-will-happened-485555-page2.html....

  19. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, the deposits are due

  20. Anyone applying to Simmons College Direct Entry MSN Program 2012?

    wpolorocker replied to TillyLaces's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have heard back from some schools. Penn was my first choice and I was rejected, but I got into Marquette, which was one of my top choices. I put in my deposit there already.

  21. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Gglove, I'm sorry you weren't accepted, but you have to remember that there are lots of qualified applicants for these programs. If you weren't accepted this year, you can always try to improve your...

  22. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi all,I went to visit the campus this weekend. The campus was lovely, though I didn't think the nursing building was anything too spectacular. They are renovating part of the building though, so some...

  23. Seattle U - APNI 2012

    wpolorocker replied to Calinca's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied for FNP and haven't heard anything yet. I was kind of on the fence between Seattle and Marquette. However, I was accepted to Marquette for acute care and they want a deposit by Feb 28th, so...

  24. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This was in an email sent to all accepted students: Please be sure that you understand the direct entry program.* The pre-licensure phase of the program is completed in 15-months (May 29th,...

  25. Marquette Direct Entry MSN 2012

    wpolorocker replied to MissHolland's topic in Post Graduate Students

    23 in June! Looks like I'm the youngin of the