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  1. Confused Psych Student--any advice is appreciated!

    mzaur replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Psychiatric

    I would go for a PMHNP degree if I were you. Better pay, working conditions, job security, etc. than BSN. Since you'll have a bachelors, you can apply for Direct Entry programs, like BC, MGH, Yale,...

  2. the good ol' GPA question - what is competitive?

    mzaur replied to veenks's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am in a similar situation. I have really bad grades from my first two years (Cs, Ds, even a couple Fs), but then I took time off, changed my focus, and did very well. I think my cumulative GPA is...

  3. First-time DUI applying to nursing school in Fall 2012

    mzaur replied to erik88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You are being charged with a DUI 3 years later? huh? BTW please use periods when you

  4. the good ol' GPA question - what is competitive?

    mzaur replied to veenks's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think 3.0 is minimum, but that should be supplemented with good letters, personal statement, GRE, etc. Personally I think 3.3-3.4 is competitive, with As in the important science/health classes. An...

  5. Pretty sure I blew my grad interview (PMHNP)

    mzaur replied to Umberlee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    LOL that was cringeworthy. I doubt you did as bad as you think! Just learn from this experience and prepare better for next time

  6. Expungement: Reality check.

    mzaur replied to SuzieVN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thanks. I guess that's what I have to do then. I've been reading around and it seems to be the general consensus that a couple of misdemeanors from longer than 5 years shouldn't preclude someone from...

  7. Expungement: Reality check.

    mzaur replied to SuzieVN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hello, I looked through the links you posted and cannot find info about BONs having access to expunged records. Are you sure that this is the case? I thought about doing a FBI background check on...

  8. GRE preparation

    mzaur replied to S.G.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sure I will send you a PM with tips on how to get a high score. If anyone else wants advice, let me

  9. UIC Graduate Entry Program

    mzaur replied to beestrng's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for the info. Since I'm going into psych, i guess i'll be taking UIC off of my list. Best of luck to

  10. UIC Graduate Entry Program

    mzaur replied to beestrng's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Really? Do you know if they are getting rid of their Psychiatry

  11. GRE preparation

    mzaur replied to S.G.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    Take lots and lots of practice tests. I used Barron's book, Kaplan's New GRE book, and Barron's 800 words (can be found on quizlet), among other resources. PM me if you want more info. I scored very...

  12. MS Nursing (Entry level) chances?

    mzaur replied to Raina82's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You'll be fine. Don't worry. Just kick butt on the GRE, get some good letters of rec, write outstanding personal statements, and you'll definitely have

  13. Yale GEPN 2014 Applicants

    mzaur replied to EmmKay's topic in Post Graduate Students

    All the typical ones -- developmental psych, statistics, sociology, anatomy 1&2, microbiology, nutrition, life science chemistry,

  14. NHSC program after 2015

    mzaur replied to mzaur's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for your input. I do hope you're

  15. NHSC program after 2015

    mzaur posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi everyone, I'm not sure if you aware of this (I wasn't until today) but the NHSC fund since 2012 has been tied to the ACA (Obamacare), and the law is such that NHSC is only receiving funding until...

  16. new NP cant find a job

    mzaur replied to SheRN1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you thought about moving? There are plenty of jobs, just might not be in your

  17. What tablet should i buy?

    mzaur replied to lemur87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's hard drive space, not memory. Memory is different (RAM) That said, 16gb is a lot if you're just storing ebooks. That should be

  18. MS Nursing (Entry level) chances?

    mzaur replied to Raina82's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It's up to you. Even if you just made the cutoff, you'll be competing against people with much higher GPAs. Any leg up you can get is worth it. Also, some schools give out grants based on GRE

  19. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

    mzaur replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I posted earlier in this thread the specific fluff courses. I'm not saying DNP aren't qualified, just not more qualified than MSN since the extra classes are not practice oriented for the most part....

  20. Rn-msn pmhnp vs bsn-msn pmhnp

    mzaur replied to Respiratory817's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't see why 'minimal on campus requirements' is a good thing. though Vanderbilt is a great

  21. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

    mzaur replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If the purpose of the DNP is to increase the skill and knowledge of NPs, then why are the guidelines all fluff courses? Also, there is no standardization for MSN programs, so I really don't see this...

  22. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

    mzaur replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm curious where you got the idea that there will be standardization? I linked earlier to the "guidelines" for DNP programs, and they are rather lame in the sense that nothing clinically relevant is...

  23. Failed AANP

    mzaur replied to ENP1987's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Start meditating. I'm serious. You have test anxiety, and the best way is to learn how to relax. PM me if you want more info. It's pretty easy to find resources online. I recommend starting with basic...

  24. MS Nursing (Entry level) chances?

    mzaur replied to Raina82's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Have you taken the GRE yet? Getting a very high score can surely make up for the GPA, which isn't that low but a high GRE will greatly improve your chances... If you want study advice for the GRE,...

  25. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

    mzaur replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree. From what I have seen of DNP programs, the extra credits are mainly theory/research/public policy courses. For example, take a look at Yale's DNP program for post masters. Ethical Analysis...