OBrienMP

OBrienMP

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  1. Seattle University BSN (transfer) Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to Brightbulb's topic in Washington Nursing

    I still didn't get a letter either. However, I live in

  2. Seattle University BSN (transfer) Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to Brightbulb's topic in Washington Nursing

    That last response was for mapatingo.

  3. Seattle University BSN (transfer) Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to Brightbulb's topic in Washington Nursing

    When I first applied to WSU, someone emailed me about transcripts. I guess there was an issue accessing mine...Anyways, one of the admission people said that since they counted ALL my grades (even...

  4. Seattle University BSN (transfer) Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to Brightbulb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Sarah, I'm really interested in psych too. I ultimately want to work as a Mental Health NP or in a medically underserved community. I'm also older than many of my peers (29...) Sounds like you have a...

  5. Seattle University BSN (transfer) Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to Brightbulb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks for the encouragement, but I'm not crushed or upset LOL. It's not the end of the world if I don't get to go to UW Seattle. It actually sort of works out for the better. Honestly, I work...

  6. Seattle University BSN (transfer) Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to Brightbulb's topic in Washington Nursing

    I didn't get into UW or WSU, and I'm pretty sure it's because of my terrible academic history, which is kind of annoying considering I was about 18-20 then. I'm 29 now...I can honestly say I'm really...

  7. Seattle University BSN (transfer) Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to Brightbulb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Unless SU gives me a full boat ride for 2 years, then I probably can't afford to go there...Plus, financial aid and FAFSA are not going to loan me 20-40k for my BSN. Uhg. I've heard great things, but...

  8. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    I got a straight rejection email. It didn't say why...just that 'due to the competitive nature of the program they could not offer me a spot in the program'. They made it very clear that they won't...

  9. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    I have to work this afternoon, so at least I will have a little distraction!! Still, it's killing me. I need answers,

  10. Washington State University BSN program

    OBrienMP replied to Darian15's topic in Washington Nursing

    I spoke to someone from the WSU Spokane admissions office, she said they don't replace grades and because they count every single class I have ever taken in my life , it makes my GPA look like it's...

  11. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm trying not to think about it...But tomorrow and today are going to be pretty obnoxious. I applied to WSU and SU as

  12. Washington State University BSN program

    OBrienMP replied to Darian15's topic in Washington Nursing

    I applied to WSU Fall 2013 program. I'm 28, and have a TERRIBLE academic history following me. (partied too much in my early 20's.....................) So my cumulative GPA in nursingcas looks really...

  13. Seattle University BSN (transfer) Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to Brightbulb's topic in Washington Nursing

    @suzw, GPA 3.5, 3 years of healthcare experience...I have a husband and son and I'm Catholic. I'm not sure how much it matters as long as you can pay the bill, ha! But I made sure to squeeze it in my...

  14. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm surprised there are only a few people in this forum...I figured there would be more UW hopefuls. Hmmmm? What

  15. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    I ended up having to take a year of my pre-req's over, Irienna...Mainly because SU and PLU wouldn't take them. I'm just sitting here biting my fingernails hoping to make it into the proctored essay....

  16. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    I also applied to UW. I'm pretty

  17. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks again for the advice! I made sure to quadruple check and make sure everything was in perfect order. I'm just nervous about this whole process. It's like a moment of truth for me, and I've...

  18. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    When I complete my DTA I will have 2 solid years of academic success...Now I'm nervous that I didn't include the fact that I have a son as my leadership and education experience. UHG! I am so neurotic...

  19. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    Great information, abalone! Thanks! it gives me some hope! I used one specific example, opened up with it and then built my essay from there, making sure to touch on each question in the essay. I did...

  20. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    If it shows you have hands on experience and it delineates your abilities I wouldn't change it. I'm not so much worried about my essay, more my resume. I'm not especially sure what they are looking...

  21. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    Interesting. Good to know that there is a diverse group of people in the program! Anywho, any tips on how to put that into my application...that I have a little boy? I mean, I couldn't really find a...

  22. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks for the reply, JLoya! I have a 3.4 in Natural World pre-reqs and a 3.5 overall. I'm not concerned so much about the grades and essay (my essay is pretty solid, I think). I'm more concerned that...

  23. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    Mine are going ok. I'm done with the components...I'm just waiting for this quarter to be over so I can have my most recent grades added into my GPA. As soon as the quarter is over, I'm going to have...

  24. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    Use a specific example that you can pull ideas from. Do you have any experience in healthcare? it was tough for me too, but they really hammer on the fact that you know what it is like to be a nurse...

  25. University of Washington SoN Fall 2013

    OBrienMP replied to OBrienMP's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks for the advice!! Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in work and I'm not even in the program. I have a 3 year old son, and it often makes it tough not to work. However, my husband will be...