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I am in a well known nursing school in NYC and one of the teachers mentioned that the NNP programs are all phasing out right now. Is that accurate? Also, can a PNP work in the NICU or in well baby's nurseries?

I am a nursing student and I am doing clinicals- all in acute hospital settings. I will admit that I don't enjoy it and look forward to when it is over. The students don't do much...are just expected to watch the nurse and speak with the patient and ...

So helpful!!

Hi, I am in a prestigious nursing school, and had a very bad experience with a preceptor. I found her harsh, uninterested in the student's progress and very critical and inflexible. All of my other preceptors were fantastic. I tried speaking with th...

Thanks for your responses. I myself am not giving away the school I am in. It may not neccesarily be Columbia (I asked how easy it was to get in on behalf of a friend who was going to apply.) So Been There RN, I must say that I really appreciate you...

I don't mean the clinical nurse. I meant my clinical preceptor. When I spoke about what was going on to the higher ups in my school, like the director of the nursing program, etc, that is where I felt attacked, misunderstood and that everything I was...

I am in Columbia for nursing. Would you say that a 3.7 GPA is considered competitive for jobs, grad school, etc?

Thanks! I am a current Columbia nursing student and that is my GPA so far.

How much does a GPA matter woth job search? Does having a really GPA help? Or do employers look at other aspects as well?

TraumaJunkie, what do you consider a high GPA? 3.7? 3.8? 3.9?

I am in school now for my BSN and I am drawn to working with infants, labor and delivery and those related areas. I see that I can specialize in Pediatric nurse practitioner with a subspecialty in Woman's health. Do you think that is feasible? What a...

I am applying to Columbia EtP program and the impression I get is that you cannot go elsewhere for the Masters portion. That once you start, you must continue into a specialty. I just heard from a friend though, that once you get your Bachelors after...

Any other program=any other school.

I am planning to go to nursing school, although there is a part of me that is considering medical school. I see on some websites that Doctors can make twice the amount of money, that nurses with a masters degree can, which influences my decision. The...

I hear from many people that nursing school, especially an ABSN program can be brutal and a life outside of school can be seriously compromised. Right now I am taking pre reqs and enjoy it very much. I am doing well, but still have lots of time for e...

I am starting to apply to nursing schools and one large positive factor about Downstate is that it is closest to my home and cheapest. I am maintaining a 3.9 GPA in the science pre reqs, I have a 3.8 GPA from massage therapy school (credits are not ...

All depends on how deep the bond and friendship runs. If your friendship solely depends on having an externally good time together, that is different than if your friendship runs deeper than that, or deeper than your diverging career choices. Some of...

I love these classes and medical foundation that is built through them. Enjoyable!

I actually do that right now. The best thing to do is have a cheerful disposition, radiate positive energy. Nurses love that. Also always take the initiative, see what needs to be done in the unit, even if not noticed by anyone else. And when asked t...

I am currently in a pre-nursing program at a CUNY taking pre reqs for the nursing programs. I was thinking about doing an Associates, since although I already have a Bachelors for 8 years ago, my GPA is a 2.6, which won't get me too far in an acceler...

Thank you so much. I really like these answers. I feel the hope! My concern is, I definitely would love to apply to Hunter, Downstate and Stonybrook, yet the concern is my undergrad GPA. These schools, from when I spoke with them, put lots of influen...

Hi All! I am feeling drawn to the nursing field, particularly in the area of Labor and Delivery. I instinctively feel that this is a career that will be very fulfilling to me. I have a BSN in business with a 2.6 GPA, from 8 years ago. At that point ...

Thanks for the correction. I meant *BS in Business, above.

I am very excited to start my nursing career and eventually would love to be a midwife. Due to a low GPA from undergrad 8 years ago, I am starting from an associates. I would love to get into the Queensborough CC nursing program. I am taking a Pysch ...

Thank you. Exactly my plan! About 20 credits worth to do great in!