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

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

    Seahorse, You are #1 on the waitlist, so that's a good sign! Think about the others who applied for your gerontological program; perhaps they are from back east and want to go to school closer to...

  2. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    smile123 replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info on the new grad program at Stanford! I really appreciate it. And to all of you who are wondering why the starting base is "so high" it's because the cost of living in the San...

  3. FNP Admissions

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

    Congrats Bigranger! Where did you get in?

  4. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    smile123 replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    That's interesting. You sound like the exception in the nursing field. Are you still located in Texas? What speciality unit do you work in? How long have you been in nursing? How long have you...

  5. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    smile123 replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi DelightRN, In California, the major hospitals are run by unions. That's the reason why a lot of RNs do not jump around from hospital to hospital if they are not part of the same union. They...

  6. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    smile123 replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with JaimealmostRN. If you get a job in a hospital, you will be part of a union. It's totally based on seniority and the fact you passed the NCLEX, not what degree you have (AD vs. BSN)....

  7. Any NP programs that teach holistic med?

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

    U. of San Diego has an intergrative healing option (two classes - one theory with healing touch and reiki as some of the components, and one clinical). You can check them out. Smile123...

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

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

    Actually, I can see that happening. UCSF was really aloof and knew they had the #2 spot for MEPN programs. They did not really care about catering to the students because they knew the demand would...

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

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

    Congratulations Emily! I'm really happy for you! In your acceptance letter, what date did they give you to accept by? That would help olijam who is on the waiting list as an alternate. I...

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

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

    One of the reasons BC (Boston College Connell School of Nursing) is so in demand is that it's only a 2 year program to get your RN and NP instead of 3....

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

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

    I think it depends on what you want to do later on. Every school has a network of alumni. If you need to go to a new location such as a state where you are not familiar, it's helpful to have alumni...

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

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

    Hi dream2nurse, The next month will be really interesting. You'll see lots of people making choices for schools. People who have been waiting to hear from UCSF had to put down deposits for other...

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

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

    Hi Dream2nurse, I agree with seahorse. Some schools sent out the rejection notices first and then the acceptances; it's usually easier to send out thin envelopes vs. larger packets. I also applied...

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

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

    Hey CAG12345, It's not boring to hear you are in the same boat as a lot of us. We all share in your anxieties and hopes. Do let us know what happens! We're all routing for you!

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

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

    When you fill out a FAFSA, you can get subsidized or unsubsidized loans. Those loans to not have to be paid back until after you graduate. That's what the financial aid person told me. Most...

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

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

    It may be the dean was generalizing and saying: when we send you an acceptance letter, we tell you about possible places to get loans, scholarships and grants. They would tell you exactly how much...

  17. Hopkins vs. UMD

    smile123 replied to JenniferC's topic in Maryland Nursing

    What is the financial difference? Are you a Maryland resident? Or an out of state student? Can someone tell me what the cost of tuition would be for UMB for a resident and non-resident? Thanks....

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

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

    That is really strange. How can they give you scholarships and grants upfront? Perhaps if they really want you, they'll offer you that as an enticement to come to their school. The FAFSA on the...

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

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

    Congratulations Emy2005! :balloons: That's a good point. Do check with the school to be sure they have the correct snail mail and email address for you! It's also worth calling the school to see...

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

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

    Here's news about Johns Hopkins! They are still taking applications for their accelerated programs. So it's worth a shot to get them in!! (from a Johns Hopkins email I got on 2/15/05) The New Year...

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

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

    Hi Seahorse, Please don't feel bad. One friend of mine had gotten rejected from USD and UCSF, but she got accepted at Hopkins and Columbia. So now she's going to Columbia! But Columbia didn't...

  22. Hopkins vs. UMD

    smile123 replied to JenniferC's topic in Maryland Nursing

    JHU has a 17 month accelerated "hybrid" program. It's not as long as the 2 year program or as intense as the 13.5 month accelerated one. They just started it in January 2005. They took 48 people for...

  23. NP education - a rant

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

    I think you are distorting the direct entry BS to MSN programs. They consist of a very accelerated year to 1.5 years for the BSN year (they don't take summers off and have very short vacations...

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

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

    Congrats to getting to the interview stage at UCSF! You now stand a 50/50 chance of getting in. Usually, they don't allow deferrals. It's so competitive, I'm not sure if you would have to reapply...

  25. NP education - a rant

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

    I understand your concern for NICU and NPs who choose that route. Two years may not be enough time, but who is to say how many years you really need to feel competent in a particular area of nursing?...