PirateRN_919

Just made a facebook group for anyone who is interested in joining. If you have any issues with the link, let me know ? https://fb.me/g/4crAJQB6f/8cxWHDjL

Hi @Agmalag! Congrats! Same! Very excited but also nervous! If anyone starts a facebook, send the link my way!

I don’t know of any facebook groups. Maybe we should start one? I do know that my advisor mentioned that we would attend a webinar that we would get more information on closer to when classes start. Apparently the webinar will talk about all the important information we need to know (class registration - which they apparently do for us, textbooks, etc). He told me right now the only thing I really need to do is my FAFSA if I was planning to use financial aid, and apply for scholarships if that was something I was considering too… and to celebrate that we got in ? I know the Baylor admission email had a lot of house keeping things like providing the school with vaccination records and opting out of their health insurance if you have your own. But I think some of that stuff we can’t do this early. Are you doing the FNP track too @monday0207?

@monday0207 I have my Bear ID set up but not sure how to set up my Bear email. Did you get a separate email for that? I have prior coworker who is in the program now and who has been giving me some advice. It sounds like the program is doable as long as you have a solid schedule set up for yourself.

Hi @monday0207, I got an acceptance letter as well sometime last week and I’m very excited about starting in the Spring. A little nervous since I plan to continue working full time as long as I can. Will you be doing the same?

Hi all! I’m in the process of applying to the FNP program for fall 2022. Reading through this thread has been helpful. When working on my app, I noticed that there’s an FNP program through the Baltimore campus and the Shady Grove campus in Rockville, MD. Does competitiveness change depending on the campus you’re applying to? Are there any FNP students on this thread that are completing the program through the Shady Grove Campus?

Can anyone currently in the program tell me what it’s like thus far? I am applying to start in the Spring. Finishing up my application package now. My interview with my admissions counselor is Friday. Did you feel like acceptance into the program was pretty competitive? I plan to work full time while in the program. Is that what most people are doing? Is the workload bearable for someone who is still working. Has anyone received any scholarships to attend?

Has anyone else applied to the DNP program at Baylor for Spring 2022 admission? I am finishing up my application package now. Still waiting on some letters of recommendation. If you've completed your application package already, have you heard anything back yet? I've heard on average it takes about 3-4 weeks for a decision. I'm applying to 3 programs total, but it's all dependent on whether I get into this one. The other 2 program deadlines aren't until later this year since those programs don't start until the fall.

I sent in the application for my DC license by endorsement at the beginning of June. The only progress its made is on 6/15/2020 when my application was marked as received and my payment was processed. I have called and emailed multiple times and multiple people, but I have not be able to talk with someone who could help. Anyone else having this problem? I am so anxious about getting my license. I know things have slowed down due to COVID. I also know that DC is allowing RNs to practice under their current license no matter the jurisdiction as long as the license is in good standing. I heard this will at least be through the beginning of October. Any advice or help is greatly appreciated. Prior to COVID I heard it typically took about 6-8 weeks for the DC BON to process licenses. Clearly this is not the case now.

I sent in the application for my DC license by endorsement at the beginning of June. The only progress its made is on 6/15/2020 my application was received and my payment was processed. I have called and emailed multiple times but I have not be able to talk with someone who could help. Anyone else having this problem? Has anyone finally had theirs processed? How long did it take?

Hi everyone, I currently work at a hospital that has been taking care of its nurses very well during COVID. We haven’t furloughed any employees, and ended up redeploying many nurses. I am considering moving to the DC area during the Summer and I am nervous to leave my job during these unpredictable times. I was assured by HR at the new hospital they have still been on boarding nurses during the pandemic and don’t predict any hiring freezes. In addition, I have a friend who works at this hospital as an RN who attested to the fact that when census was down, they were floated to other units and didn’t have an issue with having to use PTO. He didn’t mention anything about the hospital letting anyone go.... neither did HR. I was also told that they are slowly starting to begin elective procedures again. I was previously offered a position at an entirely different hospital but they later rescinded their offer due to limited resources. I guess that happening with this new hospital is still a fear in the back of my head. Has anyone else gone between jobs with all of this unpredictability going on? What are your thoughts? DC is a hotspot right now for COVID. I know a lot of the hospitals experiencing financial hardships tend to be in areas where COVID is not running rampant. Some of them also tend to be smaller hospitals. Thanks for your feedback!

Btay0123, I didn’t have any trouble taking out loans for school or paying them back. I took my loans out through Discover. They offer cashback rewards each semester if you earn a 3.0 GPA or higher. I have been able to pay back my loans without any problems, but I also don’t have any other debt besides student loans. Hope that helps!

Hi btay0123 (I changed my username LOL)... I don’t remember the name of the grant I received... it may have been the ABSN grant. This was 3 years ago so I’m not sure if that is still offered. Unfortunately the program was still expensive. It wasn’t my top choice solely because of the cost, but I ended up going there because of how short the program was. I loved Queens!! I don’t regret my decision at all ? I also applied for the NurseCorp scholarship. It’s a program that will pay for your nursing degree as long as you commit to working in an underserved area for 3 years. It’s a scholarship outside of Queens, it’s not offered through the school. I got offered the scholarship but didn’t take it because I wanted to work in a bigger hospital and get ICU experience. I wish I would I would have taken it, but that’s okay.

@CCrouch Thank you so much! That information is very helpful. I actually saw that job posting earlier today. I looked into UVA but the only hospital campus I see is in Charlottesville, VA. I did not see one in Alexandria. Could you send a link? Thanks again!

I am looking to relocate to the northern VA area at some point. More than likely Alexandria or Arlington... possibly Washington, DC. Any hospital suggestions in those areas? I am looking for a full time position in a CVICU or something similar. As I was doing research, I found it hard to find a full time position in this area. Maybe I’m just not looking in the right places. I’m open to any advice. Can a nurse live in DC and work in VA and vice versa? Or would my physical address need to be in the state where I am practicing? Thanks in advance!