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Thank you everyone! the program im applying to is actually uconns CEIN/BS program which is a BSN program (I went to the yale info session last year and found that out and decided to not apply at all so don't worry about me haha). I wanted to make sure I understood the difference between a certificate of nursing and a BSN. I will receive a BSN in the program I am applying too, which is one of the reasons I am applying to it.

I not applying to that program, I'm applying to a program that awards a certificate of nursing and a BSN but I'm asking for more information on what a certificate of nursing mean exactly.

Hello all, I'm currently in the middle of applying to an accelerated nursing program that awards a BSN and certificate of nursing. I know some direct entry programs award a certificate and no BSN, what exactly does a certificate of nursing entail? I went to an information session for yales GEPN program and they said that students who do not complete the masters portion will have their certificate of nursing and can only work in hospitals in the area that know the program which made me uneasy about the program (you never know what will happen in life). Thanks!

this was my rough draft thats why i didnt put those in yet but thanks everyone for the positive comments, i really did not think it was very good but now i feel a lot better about it!

Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone could read over my short essay for a post-bac nursing program. This program is my dream program so it has to be the best that I can do! This prompt is to just describe the three reasons you want to be a nurse and the max is 300 words. I feel like I have a lot to say about my first point but I'm not sure how to expand on my second two because I feel like they're pretty straight forward. my essay: My first reason that I want to be a nurse is because I want to help people. I have learned that even the smallest things can bring about a positive change for someone. Seeing how nurses can change someone's life has greatly influenced me to pursue nursing. In 2011, my Mom was diagnosed with cancer and faced a long road to recovery but received support from an amazing oncology nurse. The nurse was caring, compassionate and there for my Mom through her treatments. She provided support on every level for my Mom and our family and even helped me through a cancer scare during my undergrad. This one person was able to make such an impact on my family and I wish to do the same for others as a nurse. I have also had the experience of seeing how I am capable of this with my residents and their families. There is no greater joy to me than learning that I helped someone's family member. Secondly, nursing specifically appeals to my academic drive and love of learning. As a nurse, I will constantly be learning new things in the classroom, in clinical settings and from my patients. I want a career where I can take my scientific knowledge and apply it to helping people. My third reason is that nursing is a diverse and challenging field. I know that as a nurse I would be able to expand my learning and skills in countless ways, such receiving my masters, entering a new specialty or doing research just to name a few. Nursing would always provide a challenge and new direction that I can take. (275 words so far)

After reading the original post and few replies, I can say I really enjoyed the perspective as a non-nursing undergrad who wants to be a NP. It reminded me of all the reason I want to be an NP verses other professions including RN. So many students want to finish up school and get on the fast track to NP and do not take the time to research all the details. but I want to work my way from CNA to NP and enjoy every step. I don't just want to graduate and become a NP, I want to spend time working at every level so I can have the best perspective of my patients when I reach NP. Hopefully this mindset will help me become the best practitioner that I can be :)