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  1. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do not feel guilty in the least. You need to look at the big picture. Go to a school that will give you the best training and opportunity to open doors for YOU. You are changing careers and...

  2. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!! Wow! :balloons: :balloons: You are in a great position to choose! Congrats! Where are you leaning? Did any of them give you financial support? Jess, you are a...

  3. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I want to point out that you can also get alternative loans through banks. At Johns Hopkins (where I'm going in June), they said they already have some banks in the area that love nursing students...

  4. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    smile123 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Melanie brings up a really good point. Money is one thing, but consider WHERE you will be working. I would rather take a place that I feel comfortable at and will fit my long term career goals for...

  5. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations to all three of you - Jen, Jess and Maxwell! I feel like I've lived vicariously through your emotional roller coasters! You guys deserve it! I hope you all celebrate big time!...

  6. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!! That's one in the bag and 2 more to go! :balloons:

  7. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    smile123 replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What's most important to you? Taking a honeymoon or getting started in your new career this summer? The fact you've held off for 10 years to take a honeymoon indicates to me you could hold off...

  8. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    smile123 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In N. California, new grads are offered $33.48/hr. The cost of living is high around here, so that's the reason for the higher rate than some of the other posts listed.

  9. Changing jobs before 1 year's stay:Anyone else done it?

    smile123 replied to JacelRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you! :balloons: I'm glad you decided to make the switch. Life's too short to stay in a job you cannot stand. When you said you were a BSN/MSN student are you still in school taking...

  10. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's good you called. So it sounds like all you guys for MGH will hear next week. I know it's really hard, but try to concentrate on your exam. After all, they will want to see your final...

  11. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Emily for sharing! I think the focus area is particularly important; the more popular ones like mid-wiferery, FNP and ANP are the hardest to get into. For the 5 recommendations, did you only...

  12. Sam Merritt vs. Univ. San Fran ELMSN?

    smile123 replied to GoldenGateNurse's topic in California Nursing

    The U. of Washington in Seattle is #1, UCSF is #2 for nursing programs. Both are really tough to get into. Not only do you need stellar GPAs, GREs, and recommendations, but they seem to weigh health...

  13. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi CAG12345, It's always good to have a Plan B - BSN, ADN, etc. Unfortunately, the ADN programs are also very competitive. For several of the ADN programs here, all you need is 3.0 for the...

  14. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Keep the faith ChrisA! I'm sending good karma your way! Smile123

  15. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I understand exactly what you mean. You do want to put down the deposit! Think about it: $100 is small potatoes to the career decision you are making! I had the same thing happen. I had to put...

  16. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on both of you guys getting interviews at Samuel Merritt (in Oakland, CA)! Let us know how it goes! That's a very positive sign!

  17. RN or BSN?

    smile123 replied to CC918's topic in California Nursing

    Have you taken any of the pre-reqs to get into nursing school whether it's for a BSN or AA degree? You need to take Anat and Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition, English Writing, Speech, etc. Look...

  18. Sam Merritt vs. Univ. San Fran ELMSN?

    smile123 replied to GoldenGateNurse's topic in California Nursing

    What focus area are you interested in? FNP? CNS? etc. USF only offers a health in leadership entry level MSN program while Samuel Merritt offers more of the FNP, CNS, etc. USF does not give you a...

  19. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry to hear you got turned down at UCSF. Don't feel bad; they have over 400 applicants for 75 spots and even those spots have a higher ratio for the popular focus areas such as: FNP, PNP, ANP and...

  20. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations Seahorse!! :balloons: That means you've got "one in the bag"! That's great feeling! If one waitlist can open up, then another one can too! I'm keeping positive vibes going for...

  21. Fall 2005 acceptance letter from SON JHU.

    smile123 replied to sweete90004's topic in Maryland Nursing

    JHUSON is working on sending the Accelerated BSN offer letters in the next couple of weeks. They start in June 2005. So I think the traditional BSN fall 2005 will hear a lot later. You could call...

  22. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    smile123 replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sound good on paper, but there are a lot of unanswered questions. What schools did you apply to? Are you going for a ADN, BSN or something else? Did the schools require any interviews?...

  23. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi ChrisA, I have family up in Seattle; when I mail a letter to them from the SF Bay area, it takes 4 days. So you'll probably hear by Tuesday or Wed. Yes, the other posters were right; you can pay...

  24. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So that's another opportunity for you! The CC's and state universities often send out acceptances toward the end of March or even April. They are on a different schedule. You could definitely call...

  25. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    smile123 replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The way it works at UCSF and at many other places, is they have a certain amount of slots for each specialty. They have to reserve a spot for each person for their 2nd and 3rd years (the MEPN year is...