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They are changing the program-- it will no longer be a BS/MS NP in 2 1/2 yrs. It will be a generalist MS that will matriculate into a DNP program to become an NP. Basically, it sound like they will not be offering a masters NP anymore...I am not sur...

Hi Everyone! Congrats! wanted to let you all know that I have declined for fall ABSN, so I hope this opens up a spot for someone on the waitlist. Best of luck!

Yes, and I also heard they will not be allowing any deferment since the program will be changing next year.

Thank you Heart and Hands, I appreciate your advice. I have actually done all those things, and have still to hear back from anyone. I understand admissions also has to wait on specialty, and we are all in a waiting game. The thing is, my application...

So have you guys all heard something? I am still waiting to hear, and admissions keeps giving me the run around...I am guessing I did not get in, but it would be professional and courteous of them to let me know. Their unprofessional attitude and la...

Got a call today! I am admitted to the fall ABSN program :) such good news, although I will probably be going to another school since I was admitted to the BSN and MSN program there. Unless of course JHU was to offer me loads of FA, but it doesn't so...

I got the email from FA...kind of off putting that they want all the extra stuff in addition to the FAFSA and I haven't heard a peep from admissions. I wrote an email to FA months ago asking them to clarify the FA process, with specific questions abo...

Ugh. I called admissions and they were RUDE!! Would not look anything up for me, just said the letters haven't gone out yet. Glad those of you who called weren't shot down the way I was. Strike one Vandy....guess I will wait for my letter, but I am t...

@ Lucy41585-- Yes, I will be at visiting day on march 7th :) I also have concerns about tuition costs, but it seems CU gives pretty generous scholarships (to those with need) which would make the 1st year in both programs comparable. It does not seem...

mfs298, thank you for sharing. I am sure your concerns are ones that many of us have. I am curious if the FA officer had anything more to add to the process of getting private loans. Does Columbia offer any assistance/advice on obtaining private loan...

@ futureeastcoastNP and Droux--- thanks for clarifying, I did not mean to say federal either--i also meant national. My understanding is that you do not have to take the licensing exam every time you go to a new state. that would be ridiculous. you t...

Hi AutumnRain, I don't think this statement makes much sense "Regarding licensing, the NP license if awarded in NY must be used for at least six months in state before it is transferable to other states. So consider this when timing out your li...

I was thinking the same thing, Droux! Are you guys on the CU ETP 2014 FB group? I bet we have been in touch in both places without knowing :)

Droux, NS14 and torzorz--Thank you for weighing in! I agree with all of you, and relate to many of the things you have been sharing. I am leaning heavily towards the CU program (waiting to hear from Vanderbilt,) and all the "connection" going on betw...

While we are anxiously waiting...have any of you also applied to Columbia and gotten accepted? Vandy and Columbia are my top choice schools, and I am wondering if anyone out there is also having the same/similar decision to make. Of course, I have no...

Do you guys think it would be acceptable to use our admissions essay (or a version of it) for the RWJF essay? I wonder who will be seeing/judging essays for the scholarship...it would be nice to be able to use the essay I worked so hard on already, b...

@ BlueDevilNC--Thanks for clarifying, I was actually looking at cost for ABSN and MSN combined...Good luck everyone!!

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to drop a line and let all of those on the wait list know I withdrew my application to Duke. I was ready to go to Duke Days on the 21st, but after taking a long, hard look at the cost and length of program, I decided to withd...

Thanks droux and divobari for weighing in...i appreciate the positive, realistic and creative insight. Thee is a lot to consider...I have been thinking about taking the longer "less expensive" route; honestly, it doesn't seem that realistic for me. A...

Congrats to everyone who got accepted!! I was waitlisted...

Hi Sweet03nesy! We haven't gotten any more info except for an email on Financial aid...which I am sure you are hearing all about on this thread :) I will do my best to try to keep all of you on the waitlist UTD. If you want to PM me with your contact...

YES! Career change=life change! and a big one! Who knows where we will be in a couple of months let alone a couple of years. I got to where I am by following my heart and learning to trust the decisions I made and learning from the ones that maybe we...

In the grad year we are eligible for 20,500 in stafford loans. after that you can apply for federal grad PLUS loans (credit worthy) to cover the rest. Grad PLUS loans do not have a cap, so you take out as much as you want depending on how you qualif...

In a lot of ways I think it comes down to timing--If i were younger, I would consider taking the longer, less expensive route. At this point in my life, the accelerated 2 1/2 year program is something I am really considering (even with the expense) b...

From the way it was written, it sounds like they are estimating 27k for books, supplies and living expenses--anything not covered by tuition. So about 104k estimate for the first year....