mk989

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1. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

   mk989 replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Just wanted to update, especially for those who found themselves in a similar situation...don't give up. As Kelly Clarkson's song goes, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger." When everything...

2. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

   mk989 replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Oops meant to reply to above post

3. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

   mk989 replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thank you all for your feedback. I am definitely interested in residency programs and open to pursuing a specialty that would provide intensive training. I also like the idea of focusing my content...

4. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

   mk989 replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am in peds, but open to exploring RN positions in the adult area as

5. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

   mk989 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am a graduate of direct entry accelerated BSN/MSN program for non nurses. I came into the role of APN, specifically NP as a very green graduate. I did very well in my program, but am finding...

6. Nursing corps scholarship 2015-2016

   mk989 replied to Jm12345's topic in General Students

   Congrats to all! I am still waiting...credit check on 7/29 which resulted in a bit of a dive for my score ugh. Would be really awesome if it worked out. This is my second time applying first time was...

7. Nursing corps scholarship 2015-2016

   mk989 replied to Jm12345's topic in General Students

   Nothing here yet (NP student) I am wondering if they only send emails out on Fridays? I looked through some past cycles and that seems to be common, the first Friday of August with one week to get all...

8. Nursing corps scholarship 2015-2016

   mk989 replied to Jm12345's topic in General Students

   I applied as well, (NP student). My program is actually a DE program BSN to MSN (3 years but I am in the last year now), I finished the BSN in May and am already in the NP portion. I applied two...

9. NURSE Corps Scholarship 2015

   mk989 replied to CDUBRN's topic in General Nursing

   I applied and this is the second time applying, first cycle was right before I started school and didn't get it then (had a much higher EFC and perhaps less relevant experience). My program is a...

10. Nurse Extern Hiring

    mk989 replied to mk989's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the responses! I have broadened my radius. Currently I have something in the works with an Adult NP. Although it isn't paid, I am excited for the learning experience. I guess the take home...

11. Nurse Extern Hiring

    mk989 replied to mk989's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately that isn't in my program...some of the schools nearby have that option (co-ops). If I had done even more research when applying to schools, I would have considered that more. Do you (or...

12. Nurse Extern Hiring

    mk989 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello I am a rising Senior Nursing Student. I have a previous degree in Biology with a 3.77 GPA, research experience, Anatomy/Chemisty/Biology tutor, 4.0 in all nursing prereqs, and 4.0 in my Nursing...

13. Jefferson 2013 APW program

    mk989 replied to phillyphan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Emdonnelly1205, sorry I haven't been on the forum in awhile. I will be living on campus in the orlowitz residence. Orlowitz and barringer are the two most expensive, Martin is a smarter choice (and in...

14. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    mk989 replied to driven2012's topic in General Students

    Congratulations to everyone who has received the scholarship! It sounds like it will be an amazing experience! I have been checking my email/status on the hrsa website daily. I called HRSA and spoke...

15. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    mk989 replied to driven2012's topic in General Students

    Haven't heard anything. Like everyone else, I am sincerely hoping this works