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The schools I applied to were competitive in the sense that acceptance rates were typically between 10-20%. Like StephenAndrews said, FNP is definitely the most popular and therefore most competitive. Without any insight into one's "stats"--GPA, GR...

I got a B- in micro and I got into a school- a good one at that. You seem to have a good background. I think you'll be okay. Deep breaths! :)

Like others have said, the class simply requires a lot of material to be learned in a short amount of time. Anatomy and Physiology were taught separate at my school. Physiology required more studying for me just because there are more complex proce...

I applied to 6 direct entry MSN programs (Boston College, Yale, Northeastern, Vanderbilt, UIC, and DePaul) and none of them required that all of the pre-reqs be completed by the application deadline. I was going to apply to a 7th school, Rush, which ...

I needed three recommendations for each of the schools I applied to this year (6). I felt bad to keep asking too, but each of my recommenders insisted it was no trouble-even when forms differ for each school. Once they have written one letter it is ...

Yes, all specialties are eliminated. What might happen is that you will get your MSN and sit for the NCLEX-RN. Hence, why I mentioned it will be a generalist-MSN program. Then you can work or apply to the DNP program and choose an NP specialty. N...

Good luck in your educational advancement. I know that it will be expensive to say the very least, and the two schools I mentioned are definitely no bargain, I just mentioned them because I'm very familiar with both schools.

I would also say don't go the ADN route. You can't bank on being able to get experience if you do ADN before you enroll in a BSN or MSN program, so why not at least go the ABSN route or Direct Entry MSN route? Then, you only have to worry about app...

And by CRNA, I'm assuming you mean CNA as in certified nursing assistant? It might be helpful. One school I interviewed at mentioned that it might be good thing to do over summer before the program starts if you have free time. But, most of the peopl...

I got into a DE program with less experience than what you had. I had some, but I think what really made me stand out were my grades and letters of rec. BostonFNP is right, those are great activities, but don't do them at the expense of your grades. ...

Marquette has a program as well. I know it's not in Chicago, but Milwaukee is still pretty close. I think Millikin has a program as well.

Human Development and Abnormal Psychology were two of my favorite psychology classes. Spanish is definitely a good idea though.

I am entering Vanderbilt's pre-specialty program for non-nurses this fall after a spot on the waiting list opened up for me. When I applied I had only a few of the pre-requisites finished. However, I also had several biology and chemistry classes li...

I am just a student in anatomy right now so I am no expert either. But, I do agree with you. The only positive feedback systems I can think of are ovulation, childbirth, and blood clotting. I've never had a teacher explain it the way your teacher ...

I'm not aware of any direct entry MSN programs that are offered part time. Many places will allow you to do the NP part of the program part time while you gain RN experience. But I have never seen a program where you can do the RN portion part time. ...

I did kind of think this as well... You talked about what road being an artist may lead you down financially and you say it isn't a pretty picture and that you now need to think about someone more than yourself. I think you should take the financial...

I would try to find better verbs for the places you use "got/get." Also, I'm not quite sure why you use the word "oddly" at the beginning of the second sentence, third paragraph. I'm guessing you mean something along the lines of "To my surprise." ...

Also, if you go the amazon route--the prime subscription is totally worth it for free two day shipping. You might be able to get the prime student account for free for a certain period if you sign up with your email address that was given to you by ...

I always purchase textbooks on amazon unless I can get them at the library. I'm not in nursing school yet though. I'm just finishing undergrad and I always find amazon to be the best deal when I buy books. I will probably buy all of my nursing boo...

Are you already a nurse? From my understanding the pre-specialty portion of the GEP program is only offered in Chicago.

This is so sweet and really cheered me up. :)

Yup I was an FNP original too. So yeah, really tough process. Micro was absolutely one of the best classes I've taken. I think ALL healthcare workers should be required to take it. Maybe I just had a really great teacher, but it really puts disease...

The worst outcome for me personally would be having to wait an additional year. I'm praying DePaul or Rush accepts me. I loved Rush's program. DePaul is fine, but I've already done four years with DePaul and I think a change would be beneficial for m...

Hey you guys going to DePaul! They are still accepting apps so I'm in the process of submitting one now for Fall 2013 (originally was going to do Jan 2014). So, maybe I might be seeing you :)