LizzyBennet

Thanks for the update! I'm taking it at Wall St too. There were no dates at 34th St. Oh well. I'm a nut when it comes to tests. I'm just going to study and try not to stress too much. LB

It all depends on what you want. I've heard too many stories about ADN programs with near 50% attrition rates and a 60-70% first time NCLEX pass rates (not only from students, but programs trying to get you to go there!). I'm the first to admit that ...

Congrats! How was it? Where did you take it? LB

Yup. Don't forget that the first year at Columbia is 60 credits and tuition is $933/credit. The first year involves 10-12 credits towards the masters portion as well. Perkins is the one that is forgiven. Elizabells, you've taken the NCLEX already? W...

Take a long weekend and enjoy your new nephew! Have someone tape the lecture(s) you miss for you and listen to them when you get back. I did this for the Jewish holidays all year and still did quite well. Congrats! LB

Columbia is pricey and you do have to take out a large chunk in private loans... in NYC the only 'reasonable' (accelerated) program is downstate, but it is not a direct to ms(n) program. You have to do the accelerated BS and then work/reapply for the...

Those are fine. Good luck to you all! LB

There is a place on 181 between Fort Wash & Bennet that sells them. It's a comfort shoe store. You can also order them online at zappos. LB

All white shoes are a must and they are being very strict about it this coming year. Get yourself a pair of white dansko clogs. They are unbelievably comfy and easy to wipe down and clean up when they get dirty. LB

Yup. Staying on top of Oscar is the #1 primo thing to do with financial aid. If you have probs with him, do not pass go, head directly to student financial services in the black building. LB

Summers at Columbia are definitely considered full semesters... especially in ETP when you are taking 20 credits! 6 credits is considered full-time in the summer and 12 for other semesters (for the masters), IIRC. Columbia utilizes summers as full se...

I wanted to add to Elizabells' comment... One day when I was feeling a little blue and a touch like an idiot, I asked my preceptor how long it was before she felt comfortable in her job as an L&D nurse...she said a year! So, now I feel quite a bi...

My insurance a the time didn't cover lab tests, so my titers cost me a small fortune. Unfortunately, covered or not, you've got to do them... they won't let you in the hospital without them and they'll put holds on your registration and account until...

Thanks for the info Elizabells, I will definitely try to hook up with her. I just talked to my preceptor and she was sooooo nice. I am super excited!!! :w00t: LP, I did my medsurg rotation at Cornell, it's a gorgeous hospital... nice, nice place to ...

Wanted to add that if anyone is interested in a pair of white dansko clogs in good shape, size 38 (7 1/2-8) for clinical, or a pharm book, PM me. I'm selling both at a deep discount. :) LB

Yup. I'm at Cornell, days. I had been hoping for Allen, nights... but I feel lucky to have gotten L&D since there were only 10 spots for 16 people. :) Yeah, all those epidurals and lithotomy are going to make me cringe, I'm sure... but at least I...

Is it worth the extra? It depends on what is important to you. (I admit to being a total education snob! ) Columbia is the fastest of the three progams, downstate, the cheapest (IIRC). Columbia you don't have to reapply for the masters upon completi...

Before you decline, call the admissions office and the ETP office! I can't guarantee my info about admissions is 100% correct as I wasn't faced with this problem when I applied. There was a gal last year (not midwifery, but ETP-to-FNP, IIRC) who cou...

May_baby, IIRC, deferrment is only available if you have no outstanding pre-reqs... but call the admissions office to be totally sure. Are they still allowing online courses to be used for prereqs? If so, consider taking them online. I know your sche...

Also, if ETP is not everything you fantasized it would be, don't let that get in your way because I can pretty much guarantee that it won't be. Good luck everyone! LB

I remembered what I wanted to say earlier and I'll answer your question Suzie... Someone mentioned the BS maybe not being awarded till the MS... that is not going to happen next year... in fact, even though the school has been talking about it foreve...

Hey Y'all, Someone invited me over to this thread from another one and I wanted to post my comments for new acceptees. I have had an AMAZING experience at Columbia as an ETP student. I've worked my butt off and had some major stress outs, but I've ha...

Hey nycacoustic, I know who elizabells is, though I don't know her well. :) I'll check out the thread. I am a student ambassador, so I may meet you on the 7th. LB

Hi Livingston, Just to put your mind at ease, everyone takes the same courses the first year, including a few master's classes. It's adding those classes that can push the courseload over-the-top. There are some changes being implemented for next yea...

Both programs are well run. If you want to work through the masters phase, then FNP is the way to go. Libby, who runs the program, wants people to work full time and do the program full-time. OTOH, even though you can't work in the AC program (4 days...