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Found out I'm an alternate so I'm staying hopeful that some people choose other programs! How long did they give you to decide/give your deposit?

sorry, I meant which location. Royal Oak, Toledo, etc.

Congrats!! Which cohort did you get into?

I was told they are hoping to have decision letters out by Oct 16.

Did anyone interview Sept 14? The interview email said 90 minutes and the interview time slot (plus comments here) suggest it's 30 minutes. I'm just wondering which it is. Thanks!

I was wondering if anyone has gone through (or is currently in) the Dual Role program at the University of South Alabama and what their experience has been? From my previous research, it appears that it is very much self taught, but I did not see any...

No, I will be in NC, but I am transferring in so I won't really be with the class starting in the fall (starting clinical instead). However, I have talked to people in the FNP and they said it was very self taught but they liked it.

MikeRN84, no, that one class is a research course. Pharm has been a lot of work but pretty straightforward!

I'm currently working full time while in a DNP program. I don't have kids, but I'm supporting my husband who is in CRNA school. I haven't had a problem yet, and we start clinical at the same time so we won't see each other much, but it makes us reall...

It will really depend on your program, schedule, daycare options, and time management skills. I'm currently working full time while in a DNP program, but I've always done better with a really full schedule to force me to stay on track and I learn bet...

If your goal is to become a CRNA, why are you trying for FNP? it seems like a waste of time, money and a spot for someone else who actually wants to be a NP. Regardless of this, look into what different schools require. All will have a simple FAQ or ...

Lucillern1, The GRE site has a lot of free information regarding test content, practice questions, etc. How you learn should determine your study style, but there are many ways to prepare. I have friends who have taken those prep-classes and did awe...

I doubt it, usually by the time you apply and go through the interviewing/acceptance process, the previous class is already a semester or more ahead and there is no way you would catch up. Plus clinicals are already starting by that point so it would...

You should be able to talk to a nursing advisor who can give you a general curriculum plan and time frame, they may also have information meetings. The timeframe also depends on how the CC is set up. Mine was a point system that started fresh every y...

If you ask them, they say you shouldn't work. I don't have kids in my current program (not USA), and work full time and I find that I'm busy but it is manageable. My understanding is that USA is more self-taught, as a result you'll likely need more t...

As everyone else has said, it can really vary based on location, competition and if the hospital is unionized. I worked at a hospital in MI at made $27 base and this is on the lower end for the state (my PRN pay was $40/hr). I just moved to NC and to...

If you're in Michigan I went to Ferris State University for my RN-BSN. I was able to finish in 2 semesters (30 credits). It is accredited by ACEN. It was fully online, there was just one community aspect for a course but that can be done locally. I'm...

Usually those are just generalized requirements. I've had schools waive that and allow me to have someone else write a LOR for me. Some programs just want it as a confirmation that you actually attended the school and graduated (...just look at the t...

I had a terrible GPA in my 1st bachelors degree, but >3.6 in my ADN and BSN. I had ADHD/depression issues, plus my own immaturity and lack of true effort. I'm in a DNP program now, and was accepted into other programs as well. My advice would be t...

I don't have a sample, though if you search I know in the past I've found examples through university sites. I want to say U-Mich had some good examples. In general though, focus on answering their purpose question, give lots of examples, expand on t...

My husband just started CRNA school and took the GRE this past spring. He crammed for about 3 weeks, but did really well. If you go on the site for the GRE, they have all kinds of information regarding content, types of questions and examples. GRE bo...

I think your plan is fine. I was hired into a magnet hospital with my ADN and finished my BSN online that same year. Actually, I know several sCRNAs who went that route and had higher GPAs because they were able to avoid some of those terrible requir...

I did my BSN in 2 semesters (30 credits) from Ferris State University in Michigan. I had a previous bachelors though, so I'm not sure how that affects required credits. I liked it because my advisor was extremely flexible. I didn't really learn anyth...

This is late, but for people considering applying to UM-Flint now...I really like the program. The professors are quick to respond and want to make sure you understand the material. I've only had one class that has been frustrating due to vague instr...

I'm strongly considering joining the navy nurse corps, I have about 1 yrs experience in critical care and am hoping to stay in that. My only concern is that I got into a DNP program. Its online except for clinicals and they said they will work wit...