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I consider myself a scholarly nurse. Lol. I have always had a hobby of reading medical research even before I got into the healthcare realm. I am deeply fascinated by science especially immunology. I am definitely much more into those topics than cla...

My friends that are doctors all set up their shadowing/rotating on their own whether it was before they actually started medical school or during breaks. For their school clinicals they had try a bit of everything much like nursing school places you....

Hospitals don't hire smokers !? Where ? Me and my allergies need to work at that hospital. Lol. I'm dying in LA.

Try for a MSN-RN program. They are very competitive and are created for people like us who have a bachelors in a different discipline. In CA apply to UCLA, UC Davis,UCSF or USF. Also you have to take the GRE for some MSN-RN programs, but it's a piece...

I know you are feeling lost right now but this could lead you to a very exciting and fulfilling self-discovery! I went to an undergrad with a very competitive, (cutthroat to say the least) BSN program. A lot of girls who weren't accepted or realized...

Also to people worrying about their app being marked as at a different stage than everyone else I wouldn't fret. I went to an open house a few weeks ago through the consortium and Columbia was there. The Columbia rep explained the process they use an...

This email I got !

I ended up getting into Johns Hopkins. Waiting for financial aid. If it's not enough I'll be pressing that submit button on Friday. But Hopkins seems like the best fit for me now. Good luck everyone. I hope you all get accepted to a school you love !...

The deadline was extended ! To Friday the 21st at noon EST.

:wacky:YOU GUYS!!! T-7 days til apps are DUE !! Get On It ! No time for forum posting haha unless you already submitted (jk ) . I'm still working on mine too btw haha. I actually got a chance to go visit Columbia SON a few weeks ago and took a mini ...

Hi ! I currently live in SoCal. However I am not a nurse (yet ) but I do work in healthcare. For working it really just depends on your needs and preference. I work in private practice and I love it. The benefits aren't amazing but enough for me (a...

I just applied earlier this week for Spring 2017. I see people have already gotten in. I hope there is a spot left for me ! í ½í²• Did anyone else apply just before the September 21st extended deadline. Or did you all apply this summer ?

Does anyone mind sharing their background and stats for the program? I want to apply but I am so intimidated by the fact that it is Johns Hopkins.

Super excited for these essay videos mine will be a little something like this .... lol ! jk Happy Apping eveyone !

Thank you @UCSBalum That is amazing advice you received from the admissions counselor ! Best of luck with your apps !

Hello ! I am attending the July 26th info session as well ! I will be applying this fall

@aspirnj I am in CA. I don't know of any opportunities you could benefit from out there. Maybe check with a few hospitals for volunteer work or shadowing someone might be good ! I put all my experience on my CV. My leadership positions her mostly be...

Hi @aspirnj ! Where are you located?!

** thanks !

I am in-between purchasing the two. Which do you recommend for self guided online studies? Open to other online suggestions also ! Your input is greatly appreciated. :)

Hi ! I am a graduate of Mt. St. Mary's in LA. I hope that is the school you are referring to lol. If so I want to tell you not to lose hope. Just write an amendment and let them know your situation but in the letter don't let it seem as if you are pl...

@UCSBalum Thats so funny. There was a guy in a class I was taking at a CC that got into UCLA MECN and Columbia. I think he opted for Columbia but I didn't get a chance to ask him any question because literally everyone was all over him bombarding him...

Thanks ! :)

Is there only one start date a year for this program? Anyone know ?

Hey ! @cjones89 fellow poly sci-er turn healthcare -er haha Phlebotomy is awesome ! My best friend's mother just completed a phlebotomy course. She loves the flexibility with her schedule at the lab draw station she works at. Columbia is my dream sc...