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Hi there, I already have a BA in a non nursing related field and am now looking into nursing. I am interested in either an accelerated BSN or an Nurse Practitioner immersion program. I would really like to do the masters program and become a nurse p...

It seems silly to get your FNP if you want to work with adults. Not only are FNP programs more competitive to get into but they focus on an age range that you aren't as interested in. The adult program focuses on ages 13+ which gives you quite a broa...

Candice, I live a bike ride away from SU. Oly to Seattle would be quite a commute! You could always try it and see if it will work for you but between gas costs and wasted time it may be better to rent a room.

Knightr4, UPenn's masters program requires a BSN but their direct entry program includes the BSN followed by the masters portions. It's like the SU program but instead of being an RN half way through you get your BSN.

Hi Cureac, Thanks for your thought! SU has an info session this Friday and I'm going to attend. Thanks for the information about the GRE and GPA. I've heard about the 2014 date of requiring your PhD... but I've also heard that it's just a goal. If t...

knightr4, Those are all really good questions and I am sure with your ongoing research you will find what fits. I am going for the FNP program because it will qualify me to do exactly what I want to do. I want to work in a free/sliding scale clinic...

Hi everyone, I am wrapping up my prereqs next quarter so it's time to really think about what the next step is. Actually, I've been thinking about it a lot but haven't come to any conclusions. My dream is to be an FNP in a free/sliding scale clinic ...

hi cureac, I'm thinking about UPenn, but I from Seattle and don't really want to move. Do the schools you listed have an immersion program as well? What do you think you could do differently this year to get in? Do you have volunteer experience and...

cureac, I'm thinking about UPenn, but I from Seattle and don't really want to move. Do the schools you listed have an immersion program as well? What do you think you could do differently this year to get in? Do you have volunteer experience and/or ...

Do you think that it is imperative to have an RN write the letter of recommendation? I know that is suggested. Any thoughts?

As a CNL can you diagnose patients and prescribe medicine as an NP can?

Hi Abalone, I notices from other posts that you applied to both the ABSN and BSN. Is one more competitive than the other to get in?

Hi cw55, I pretty sure you will get in with 103 points! Especially because you are applying winter quarter which is a tad less competitive than fall. When I went to the info session at Shoreline, they said the lowest score one quarter was 97!

To Diddledi, It may be harder for you coming from out of state. People who graduate from programs here have the upperhand because they have had two years to network as they do their clinicals and may get hired right after graduating or at the very le...

To Diddledi, It may be harder for you coming from out of state. People who graduate from programs here have the upperhand because they have had two years to network as they do their clinicals and may get hired right after graduating or at the very l...

Honestly they are both good programs and you can't go wrong with either. I would go for the one that is more conveniently located for you. Another thing to think about is that Bellevue's program is 6 sequential quarters while Shoreline's program take...

Thanks Calinca! I got a book and will be looking it over soon! I'll look up this Mark guy and see what else is out there. Thanks for the suggestions!

I do live in Seattle and am interested in that GRE prep course if it can fit into my schedule. Is it a class at the UW or does he just teach it to independent students? Can you give me more info on it and how to sign up? I'm getting excited:)

Hmm... the seed is planted:) I'm going to think about it a bit more. How was your GRE score? I'm a little concerned about my dusty algebra skills but I'm sure I can fix that. How does applying for the second time work? Do you just resend the applicat...

I've thought about it. I guess I feel like I won't be very competitive because I am still working on prereqs. I still have A+P I and II and the Dev Psych class which all won't be on my transcript when it's sent. What do you think? Maybe I should stil...

Calinca, your volunteer experience as a prison doula sounds incredible. I am sure you will learn a lot there and feel even more confident when it comes time to interview next year. I have a BA in Humanities and Social Science and never really had a ...

Hi Calinca, Thank you for your response. I've looked over some of the 2012 thread and it's very helpful. Can I ask why you felt you "bombed" the interview? What do you think you would do differently next time?

What does everyone perceive the job market to be like for graduates like us who will have no nursing experience. This is my main concern with this program and I would love to know what other people think of it. Does anyone know FNPs from this acceler...

Hi there, Sorry to hear you bombed the interview. Any advice? What is the interview like and how could I be more prepared? Also, I would love to read the posts from 2012, how can I find them? Tessa

I think you should go for it. Nursing is a boom bust profession at times, but once you have a job you're in. If it takes a year to start making two or three times the amount you are making now then it will be worth it.