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  1. UMSON Spring 2015

    I would strongly advise getting a student nurse position if you can or a tech position..I feel it would make it so much easier to get a job once you are done...everyone that was a tech when I was in...
  2. UMSON Spring 2015

    I plan on working full-time and attending school part-time. I also did that while I was in the clinical portion of nursing school. My boss was/is extremely supportive
  3. UMSON Spring 2015

    Hi hegster, You will be fine. I had a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, and my prereq. GPA was a lil higher than yours and my TEAS was a 89 and I got in when I applied 2 years ago. I also didn't apply for the...
  4. UMSON Spring 2015

    lol..and it doesn't get easier after nursing school..then you have to find a job
  5. I think you should do both if you can. Why
  6. UMSON Spring 2015

    The issue with community colleges is there is normally a waiting list. I went to Howard Community College, and I really enjoyed the program. I got in right away, but I also live in Howard county. I...
  7. UMSON Spring 2015

    I agree. I hope it doesn't push back the decision dates. I have already submitted my application too since I thought it was due Sept
  8. Please help critique my cover letter

    Oh yea, and I have an Associate of Arts and I didn't put anything in regards to my license since it is on my resume but I guess I will add
  9. Hi everyone, I have been applying to jobs for the past three months and have been a registered nurse for a month. I feel as if my resume is fine, but I'm not totally confident that my cover letter is....
  10. Please help critique my cover letter

    Thanks, everyone!! I was thinking I probably should remove any indication that I was interested in one specific specialty. However, I saw somewhere that you should mention your long term
  11. I totally understand your frustrations. I graduated 4 months ago and have been a registered nurse for one month now. I have received numerous rejection emails and not one interview. I have also took...
  12. UMSON Spring 2015

    For those who may interested, the application deadline has been extended for the RN-BSN program to October 1st. I'm not totally sure if they extended the deadline for traditional students, but I would...
  13. New grad RN positions

    Any new grad advice for landing a job? I have been applying for 4 months since I have graduated and 1 month since I have passed my NCLEX and haven't even had the opportunity to
  14. UMSON Spring 2015

    That is great afowler77! I think the application process is more of a headache than anything- gathering recommendation letters and re-submitting scores. Thanks for the information in regards to...
  15. UMSON Spring 2015

    Does anyone have information on the financial aid process? And have any idea how much support they typically award their students
  16. UMSON Spring 2015

    You have the option to do it online, hybrid, or brick and
  17. UMSON Spring 2015

    I will be taking classes online. However, I may be on the Baltimore
  18. UMSON Spring 2015

    Did your application rollover or they made you
  19. UMSON Spring 2015

    Everything should be turned in for my application now. I'm just waiting to receive notification that they received my last letter of recommendation. My instructor said she mailed it out on Monday so I...
  20. WHC Nurse Residency July 2014

    I recently applied for the Residency program starting in October, and I was wondering for those admitted in the July program how long did it take for them to contact you after submitting your...
  21. New grad RN positions

    I can definitely see that. I was only applying to positions on floors I was interested in working on; however, now I'm applying everywhere. It is def good practice if anything. So when you are...
  22. New grad RN positions

    I'm in the same boat as you. I haven't been chosen for an interview yet though. All of my applications say that they have been referred to a nursing recruiter and I will be contacted if selected for...
  23. UMSON Spring 2015

    Congrats!! It is a good score. I got a 88.7% on mine, and I was accepted for the traditional program when I applied back in
  24. UMSON Spring 2015

    Great info!!! Thanks for sharing. I may need to attend an information session myself so I can receive more information about the curriculum. I just submitted my online application yesterday. As far as...
  25. UMSON Spring 2015

    Does anyone have information on the RN-BSN options..I'm debating whether to do the program online or hybrid. I do better learning face to face; however, I plan to continue working full