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  1. Stanford and UCSF??

    smile123 replied to reungar's topic in California Nursing

    Actually, the commute from SF to Stanford is great. It's a reverse commute along highway 280 which is very scenic, and would take you 30 minutes. You can also take the train from SF to Stanford if...

  2. I must be the only one!

    smile123 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi HeartsOpenWide: There is always a life lesson somewhere. I think this one is: wear a watch and make note of the time rather than depend on them to give you a 5 minute warning. They are expecting...

  3. I GOT MY LETTER! I'm IN!!!!!!!!!!!!

    smile123 replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! You deserve it! What a nice present to receive! Congratulations Booners Mom! :balloons:

  4. ACNP Specialty

    smile123 replied to adboehnen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's great you already have a year of nursing under your belt. Yes, I took the GRE already because the programs I applied to required it. And yes, you are right, it is changing. But if the...

  5. ACNP Specialty

    smile123 replied to adboehnen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To be a ACNP, you do need at least 1 year of acute care experience. I think they require that so you will be really sure of what the acute care setting entails. Are you already a RN? Perhaps you...

  6. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Gennaver, Congratulations on finishing your first quarter! We have a Thanksgiving break and before you know it, finals will be around the corner. I finish Dec 15th. I cannot wait! P.S. It's...

  7. i think i'm havin a 1/4 life crisis

    smile123 replied to lmacks4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :balloons: You should feel blessed and lucky that you got into all those schools! Some people could not get in because of the huge number of applicants and small number of slots! Write down all the...

  8. i think i'm havin a 1/4 life crisis

    smile123 replied to lmacks4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would go back to both schools and ask them what kind of financial package they can give you. I would also look at the opportunity cost. Are the extra 6 months at Drexel and the pass rate worth it...

  9. i think i'm havin a 1/4 life crisis

    smile123 replied to lmacks4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd go with the evening classes as well. But first off: What are the NCLEX pass rates? Are they significantly different? Sounds like Neuman is not only cheaper, but it takes less time too. Good...

  10. Applying To Many Colleges?

    smile123 replied to ms. vanessa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Of course if you are applying to a private college or university, the tuition is the same for in-state and out of state residents. (Still high, but there is more opportunity to get financial aid in...

  11. Application Essay - Any advice?

    smile123 replied to Ment2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    wow! that's quite a range of reaction for the essay. i think you probably want at least a third opinion. are you clearly stating your goals and how they fit into healthcare and nursing? are you...

  12. Accelerated programs - worried about GPA in previous BA degree!

    smile123 replied to Ment2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They do look at the entire picture. You do have a 3.01, so that's good. Normally, some schools will not even look at yoiur application unless you have a 3.0 undergrad GPA. They do look heavily at...

  13. A&P vs Pathophysiology?

    smile123 replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For your pre-reqs the majority of schools want A&P I and II. Once you are in nursing school, you'll take pathophys. Some BSN programs (a minority) will ask that you take A&P I and II PLUS a...

  14. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Jess, Congrats on your grades! You go girl! Just finished the Peds rotation and on Monday it's on to labor and delivery. Studying hard as usual. I have a Pharm midterm and Pathophys midterm...

  15. Applications--Type to not to Type?

    smile123 replied to Peachy720's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Peachy, For PDF's, you can print neatly and for the longer parts, say "see attached" and attach typed (PC) written responses. Or you can select the entire application under the "text" capture...

  16. Fastest way to Nursing after my BS in Biology

    smile123 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Nurse_it, Yes, you can work as a RN after you pass your NCLEX exam. Some people work while they are going to school for the master's portion. However, some new grad orientation programs don't...

  17. When should I apply to nursing school?

    smile123 replied to mythreekids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there, You don't mention what city or state or program you are tyring to get into but there are waiting lists to get into the nursing programs. So even though you stated that you want to start...

  18. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Eilzabells, Congrats on doing a successful blood draw and IV! I haven't done an IV yet on a patient, but I'm sure it will come up. I didn't know you had bulima. I hope they can help you....

  19. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Peachy, No worries. Sorry to hear your flight was cancelled for the Open House, but it was good you were able to participate in the Hopkins online chat. They may say there are 1000 applications...

  20. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Here's a quick update from Hopkins: For clinicals this semester, we are divided into two groups - One section takes Peds for the first 7 weeks and the other takes Labor and Delviery (L&D); then we...

  21. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Elizabells, I'm glad you don't have a brain tumor! Hopefully, they can figure out why you are anemic! Thanks for the update!

  22. Fastest way to Nursing after my BS in Biology

    smile123 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are two different ways to get an MSN. Since you have a BS in another field, the accel'd programs are the best way to go. The first way is you get the BSN first (some programs like Johns...

  23. Northern California Nursing Salaries

    smile123 replied to sospaingirl's topic in California Nursing

    You may need a car if you want to travel places around the San Francisco Bay Area. The Bay Area is pretty vast and if you want to go from SF down the peninsula or to Santa Cruz or San Jose, you really...

  24. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Jess, Thanks for letting us know about your situation. I know that must have been a difficult decision for you to make. I think once most schools accept you, they are willing to work with you;...

  25. Moving to SF...HELP!

    smile123 replied to jzprple's topic in California Nursing

    I think you can work at Stanford with a IP license before the new grad orientation program starts up. You may want to talk to them a bit further. Did you take the NCLEX yet? Or when are you...