19Monica79

Okay, so maybe I'm putting the cart before the horse (I graduate w/ my ADN in May)... but I'd like to start looking into my options since I'm on this school kick and if I get off the train, I may never get back on. I was hoping someone out there in cyberspace might be able to direct me to a school in the greater Philadelphia area that has a NP program with a focus on Emergent care. I have a BA in another discipline, I don't know if that makes a difference right now (but I hope it will when I try to further my education). Any help is greatly appreciated!!!!

I'm a 2nd degree student in an Associate's program (have a BA in another discipline). It is a 12 month program and it is pretty difficult to juggle everything. Be prepared to not have any social life and determine if you can quit your job. I only have 4 months left and I'm stretched for time and cash and sanity. I know someone who is doing a 2nd degree MSN program (she has a BA too). Her program is 16 months (I believe) and she regrets doing it. I can't imagine cramming a Master's program into that short amount of time considering I'm borderline overloaded right now. I don't know what your study skills are or what type of student you are, but I wish you the best of luck with whatever you choose!!!

I'm scheduled to graduate in this May. My school isn't teaching us IVs or drawing blood. I'd like to take a certification course before I'm thrown to the wolves. Can anyone suggest a program? I live just outside of Philadelphia. Any input would be appreciated!!!

I too was waiting for what seemed like an eternity. I had found the PERFECT program for me, someone with a BA and who needed instant gratification (an accelerated program). So when I took the entrance exam and the proctor said we would hear as early as the next day, you'd better believe I was waiting by the phone. The entrance exam was a computer-based exam, so I received my scores right away... There was really no need for me to worry about getting in... but still no word a week and a half after the fact?! I called. I called my point person at the school and left her a voicemail at 9 o'clock at night. The next day, on my lunchbreak, she called me back. She explained that the school was closed for a couple days (we had a terrible storm here in eastern PA last week) and there was no heat in their building... yadayada... she told me I got in and that an official letter would be sent out next week. I am a strong believer in following up with people. Just be sure to apologize for bothering them as you know they're probably really busy and then explain how you are just so interested in their program... They'll be able to hear it in your voice so if they haven't already made a decision, this might remind them of just what an enthusiastic person you are. And ALWAYS write thank you notes following interviews. People eat that stuff up. Best of luck to all of you embarking on the same journey! I'M SO EXCITED! I start in MAY! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: