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HI! I'm just applying for the MDE portion currently. I do want to do the DNP portion, but I may change my mind on the program type so I'll just wait.

Wow, Thank you So much for this information. I am applying to enter next summer. Which program are you in? Just MDE or are you doing a DNP program after as well? How is NY life? I live in FL. Any advice you would like to offer?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows what the hours are like for the MDE program. Do you ever have classes at night or on the weekends? What about clinicals as well? Also, do you know of any single mothers that completed the program or people who have families?

hello, thanks so much for your advise. I do have a bachelors degree in political science. I also have a certificate of completion in Phlebotomy. I did look into the MDE programs but I do not meet the undergraduate GPA requirements. So I planned to just start at the community college level. I have shadowed nurses and NPs before and loved it. I'm currently a teacher. I'm taking A&P 1&2 and Microbiology. Those are the classes I need. I'm willing to move as well. I will teach one more year to save half my income and then hopefully enter a program. Oh, I know Columbia University does not have a minimum GPA for their MDE program. I will try there.

I'm starting an ASN in January. I know I'm not a nurse yet, but have you considered travel nursing and then setting your preference to L&D? Also,I would ask your instructors if they have any connections to the local hospitals. Also, maybe a OBGYN Office may be good until you get your desired position. Don't give up. I'm wishing the best for you.

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Hi, I'm trying to figure out what specialties as a Nurse Practitioner are best for single parents. I'm looking for flexibility as well and great compensation. I want to be able to be involved in my children's school activities and travel. I also thought of CRNA, but I know school is VERY tedious and demanding. I don't know if I could balance that for two years. Thanks for your advice!

Hello, May I ask what area of NP you work in? Also what region on the U.S.?

Hi, I will be applying this Fall as well for MDE 17. I've just been doing my research on the school, getting my pre-reqs in order and seeing how to even approach this GRE. I MAY apply to one other school, but Columbia is really my dream and first choice. My Bachelors is also in Political Science but I also got training as a Phlebotomist in college which is where my love for the health care environment came from. I am in Central Florida good luck to everyone!

It's 18months... I guess that is accelerated. I figure why waste time doing something I don't want...

Hi, What study guide did you use?

So my current school is giving me hell about trying to finish my degree. My degree is in political science. I'm SO tired of doing something that I don't want to do(in my 5th year). I REALLY want my BS, but if I don't graduate it this summer, then it will throw off all my plans to finish my pre-reqs for nursing in the fall and get into nursing in the spring 2013. ALSO, Keiser in tallahassee is the only program that still has openings for fall2012. I can do my TEAS test and finish my pre-reqs over the summer and get into the nursing program a semester earlier than expected and finish by next Dec. 2013. This is what i'm thinking of doing. I'm just ready to stop wasting time and get through nursing school so I can make a good living for my daughter and I.

What state do you live in? How long have you been an LPN? I want to get my LPN, but I'm afraid of what people have been saying about LPN's being phased out.... This sound like an AWSOME job!

I have a one-year-old, I'm finishing up my Bachelors in Political science this summer and want to get into nursing. I dont know if I should do my LPN and Bridge into an RN program, or go straight fo my RN. I would do my LPN first just to have experience to have on my resume when I am a new RN grad. and I think it may be easier to find a job if they see i'm already an LPN. the LPN program is 12 month and the RN program is about 12 months too. If I do the LPN, I would be able to work while in my RN and make a living for my daughter. LPN is cheaper also. But RN is my final destination other than getting an MSN in the future. I just don't want to become and RN and have a hard time getting a job due to lack of experience. I also have my Phlebotomy Certificate now and working on Challenging the CNA boards. Which route would you take?

I'm studying for my teas test now. I hope to get into the program Spr. 13'. I know Keiser is expensive, but I have heard a lot of good thing and also have a friend graduating from the Jacksonville location this month. If you applied, which location, what did you get on your TEAS, and how do you plan to live financially wile in school. I am a single mother of a toddler and I can't afford to take out any more debt for student loans. How is this possible? I wonder if I could get a job at the school and get a discount..... hmmm....