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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

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

    Oops meant to reply to above post

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  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 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...

  12. 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...

  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

  16. Jefferson 2013 APW program

    mk989 replied to phillyphan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Can forward you the email if you'd like asher! And I'd love to start up a FB group maybe I should PM you'll to make

  17. Jefferson 2013 APW program

    mk989 replied to phillyphan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just got the big email from TJU! So exciting and wow 22 credits! I am going to say this, even at the risk of sounding mushy/overly emotional lol but I hope we can all be like a close-knit family to...

  18. Jefferson 2013 APW program

    mk989 replied to phillyphan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    We definitely need to get CPR done beforehand. I did a class at a local hospital (BLS and CPR for Healthcare providers) but I believe you can search through the Red Cross search engine. I applied for...

  19. Jefferson 2013 APW program

    mk989 replied to phillyphan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am from Maryland just outside DC. I am pretty excited for the change though. I guess you could say I went on a partial tour. I never saw Martin, how was it? Orlowitz is pretty expensive, but less...

  20. Jefferson 2013 APW program

    mk989 replied to phillyphan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congrats asher and happiness! I am also planning to live on-campus. I put in for Orlowitz in January but I think they are deciding about housing now until like May 29th or so. I liked how close...

  21. Jefferson 2013 APW program

    mk989 replied to phillyphan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Good to know! Swellz do you or anyone in nursing feel that they ever have time to use the gym or go to the exercise

  22. Jefferson 2013 APW program

    mk989 replied to phillyphan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thank you Swellz. All very helpful information. Do you know of anyone who has lived on-campus apartments and kept a car? The problem is just finding a place to keep it that won't completely drain my...

  23. HRSA/Nurse Corps Scholarship is now OPEN!

    mk989 replied to conursetobe's topic in General Students

    Jm976711 that is definitely a strong GPA, you should apply. I also found out it is first come/first serve to access the webinar. I will be on it tonight! Hope to get a lot of questions answered....

  24. Jefferson 2013 APW program

    mk989 replied to phillyphan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, I actually plan on living in Orlowitz as I am from MD (it's right next to classes and the library, so stoked). I am a tiny bit worried about clinical travel though. If the sites are super far...

  25. HRSA/Nurse Corps Scholarship is now OPEN!

    mk989 replied to conursetobe's topic in General Students

    Do you need to register for the