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Received Pfizer dose 1 in December and dose 2 a few weeks ago and the only side effect I experienced was a sore arm on day 0. I used the affected arm as much as possible on the day of the injection and the next day I was fine ?

I've received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine (the second of which was weeks ago now) and the only side effect I experienced was a sore arm on day 0. For both shots I used/rotated the affected arm as much as possible on the day of the injection and the next day I was fine. Some coworkers had low grade fever, muscle aches, malaise, etc. (particularly with the second dose). I guess I got lucky...or the placebo (jk)

Update: Finished my ABSN program at 25 and worked as an RN for a few years before graduating with my master's this past Spring at 30. I'm currently a PNP fellow and loving it ^_^ I'm also a DNP student; graduating one last time at age 31 later this year. Next goal is Professor!

If you look at Columbia's tuition and fees page, it looks like the cost has risen to $1930 per credit for the 2017-2018 school year and I assume it'll only go up from there.

Check your emails, guys!! I just got my acceptance for PNP!! Eeek :-D

I do plan on applying to a dual certification program but that only partially solves my dilemma (especially if I don't attend). But oh well...guess I will figure it all out eventually.

Hello, I'm currently an inpatient acute care pediatric nurse, applying to grad school for summer/fall of this year. I am having quite a bit of difficulty deciding between primary and acute care programs (although I have witnessed both specialty PNPs in action). So far I have applied to one of each and am trying to decide how to divvy up my remaining applications. My acute care pros: I love the fast-paced environment with higher acuity children. I love working in a hospital, period, but could see the allure wearing off. It's easier to consult with other specialties, there's a lot of interdisciplinary collaboration, and more opportunities to meet people. Also, would likely be paid more in acute care? Acute care cons: At least in my hospital, the PNPs don't have much autonomy and sadly don't seem to do a lot of hands on work. Maybe it's because I'm at a teaching hospital where residents get all the action? I just don't want to be bored if I choose this route. Also, the hours... Primary care pros: More scholarship opportunities (let's be real, I already have more than enough debt). I could still work in an urgent care or specialty clinic setting. I might have more autonomy? To diagnosis, treat, prescribe, follow up and refer as needed? (speculation) Primary care cons: Could end up bored outside of the hospital. Less pay? Any current PNPs that have insight as to how to make this decision? Also any PNPs (both acute and primary) that can speak to their typical day-to-day in their current setting? Do you feel that it's true that NPs are more restricted in the acute care pediatric setting because children are more fragile and there is less room for error? (For example, are they still intubating, placing central lines and chest tubes like AGACNPs?) Sorry for the plethora of questions but feel free to correct me about any of my speculations/assumptions. I feel like I could truly be happy in either role, but am nervous about making the "wrong" decision because of the time and money commitment. Also I plan on practicing on the East Coast (MA, CT, NY or PA).

Hey guys! I also applied to Columbia's DNP program (pediatric specialty). I'm originally from the East Coast but live on the West Coast right now. Maybe because I've been working a lot lately, but I can't believe it's already been a month since the application deadline!

Actually no, you did not miss the post BSN-MSN deadline. The applications don't open up until January 2018. This thread is for people who don't have their BSN yet and their applications deadline already passed.

As a nurse who already has my BSN degree but is thinking of applying for the DNP portion, I was wondering the same thing.

I did the 11 month program and had an overall positive experience. It is definitely a lot of work and you have minimal days off. Seemed like we were always taking quizzes and tests and studying for a dreaded HESI but it was very doable. I personally didn't work during it but some people squeezed in CNA shifts where they could. I thought the majority of our professors were great and I was so well-prepared by taking the exit HESI that I didn't even have to study for the NCLEX (which I passed in 75 questions). So basically, I would highly recommend the program IF you're ready and able to work hard for it. We did have quite a few people fail out...

I'm a Drexel ABSN grad, class of 2015, if anyone has any questions :) Feel free to leave comments here or PM me in case I forget to check back.

I sent you a PM :)

Thanks for the tips! Hopefully I find a roommate/apt/house soon because I'm running out of time!

Can anyone explain to me how loan consolidation works in regards to nursing school debt and if it's a good idea?