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  1. Applications to "backup" programs

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

    Definitely apply to more than one. Probably 5 or 6 to be on the safe side. Do "safety schools", "a sky's the limit", and "great schools" so you cover yourself. I ended up doing all the prereqs for...

  2. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Gen, I think you are doing the right thing by staying on campus. If you commuted back and forth all those hours, you would not be good company for your husband because you would be in study stress...

  3. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Gen, To answer your questions about the credits: Hopkins: 1st 13 months for BSN: 55 semester credits 2nd and 3rd year for MSN: 42 to 53 semester credits depending on which speciality you are...

  4. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Gen, I did a quick Google search on NCLEX pass rates and it doesn't break it down specifically by master's entry, but here's some info: NCLEX pass rates...

  5. any news from drexel?

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

    You could email them or call them.

  6. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree! I used to work 50 hours a week and took night classes 3 to 4 nights a week, but the intensity of the accel'd program is not for the faint hearted. I find myself staying up until 1am to 2am...

  7. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Elizabells, I finally found it! I was on a totally different forum that Brian started. Thanks!

  8. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Could you please send me the link? I looked for it and didn't see anything with your id on it. I noticed they put together a 1st year Nursing RN forum and a grad nurse forum, but it doesn't have...

  9. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Hi Elizabells, Yes, every week we have 2 quizzes, careplans to write up for clinical, CHH (comprehensive health histories) to write up for clinical and labs (that's just for one class). Then we have...

  10. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    It's good you were assertive, yet not pushy. I know a guy who kept bugging the admissions people every week. They were probably so sick of hearing from him. He did not get in to that school. It's...

  11. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Yeah Gen!!! Congratulations Gen!!! We're all in it together now!!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  12. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Hi Rasmin, Glad you are going to apply to Hopkins! That's the program I'm in. It's a very fast intense program, but I like what I'm learning. Plus, with the BSN you can apply to other schools...

  13. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    I'm not sure if you have any kids, but you may also want to think about being apart for the 13 months to get the BSN RN. I know a couple of people at Hopkins who are doing that now (the spouse...

  14. FNP School

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

    Congrats to you! You deserve it! :balloons:

  15. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Dear Soontobenp, There is a search option on the forums. A lot has already been written about the topics you mentioned. You can also just google key phrases and you'll get more info. (I just did...

  16. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Hi Bree, Sorry for the delay! These accelerated classes at Hopkins have us going to class from 7:30 am or 8am to 5:30pm at night M - Th. Then we have to studying and do homework for the next day....

  17. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Hi Jess, Yeah, ventilation is a key issue. You want to be able to get rid of the odors and not feel sweaty in your shoes. You can order online IF the vendor has a good exchange/return policy. I...

  18. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Dansko's are my choice! I have the Dansko professional oiled clog in Blueberry (navy blue) with the covered heel; it is supposed to ride up on the back of the clog. They are very comfortable to wear...

  19. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Yes, the U. of Washington is the best in the country. It only admits 20 people in the accelerated program. That just started this year, so they are going through some hiccups as the 1st year's class...

  20. NNP please read!

    smile123 replied to salvati08's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's excellent! The system apparently works privately instead of publicly sometimes.

  21. NNP please read!

    smile123 replied to salvati08's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It would probably be helpful if you could post the questions first. People are really busy, so if you can articulate your questions, that would be good.

  22. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Yes, they told us about turning our stethoscope bells 180 degrees if we couldn't hear the sounds clearly. It makes quite a difference!

  23. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Hey Elizabells, I got to take a pulse (radial, brachial), hear respiratory sounds, and take a BP on my colleagues too. We also have "SIM" man, so it was really cool to listen to rales, wheezes,...

  24. Would you recommend getting FNP degree?

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

    Hi Serena, Congrats on getting your BSN! What schools are you looking at for the MSN/NP portion?

  25. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

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

    Hi Elizabells, What's up? I have 1 quiz and 1 major exam next week, not to mention other homework! My brain is working overtime with this program!