tourist1

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1. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

   tourist1 replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School Programs

   Best of luck to you both! I'm hoping to send in my app once I get my 2nd letter of rec in the next week (crossing my fingers). I'm also an AmeriCorps alum and have had more than 2000 hours of community service, so I'm hoping that will make up for my ...

2. Non nurse to NP

   tourist1 replied to mishamo's topic in NP Students

   I personally do not feel comfortable sharing stats, but I think what made me an attractive applicant was a culmination of my pre-req GPA (I did well in the courses), my experiences (lots of direct patient care and research), my application essay, and...

3. Non nurse to NP

   tourist1 replied to mishamo's topic in NP Students

   I had a similar situation - did my undergrad degree in bio, masters in physiology, and just switched to nursing. I'll be starting Columbia's MDE program this June, and I'm happy with the decision since Columbia has the opportunity to let you go direc...

4. MSN vs Accelerated 2 Year BSN

   tourist1 replied to SamB91's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I also did Community HealthCorps for a year, and am now on my way to Columbia's MDE program (Masters Direct Entry in Nursing - 15 mo masters program for non-nursing students). I'm hoping to apply for the NURSE Corps, and I read in the scholarship gui...

5. Columbia ETP 2016

   tourist1 replied to SBCvixen's topic in School Programs

   I'm not much of a facebook user but glad to meet you guys before classes start! does anyone know the time range for the Visit Day? Also, are parents welcome to attend as well?

6. Columbia ETP 2016

   tourist1 replied to SBCvixen's topic in School Programs

   Turns out I can't reply yet =\ def interested in renting out if you're still offering! Are there any places nearby that do have parking? I do still want a car in case I want to drive home

7. Columbia ETP 2016

   tourist1 replied to SBCvixen's topic in School Programs

   I got my masters in physiology and only found out about the MDE/DNP after the Oct deadline (so ended up only applying to the MDE). Hoping to apply for the DNP once they release how to apply. congrats to those who got in, and for those who didn't - do...

8. Columbia ETP 2016

   tourist1 replied to SBCvixen's topic in School Programs

   Thanks so much! I was hoping to private message you but looks like I can't since I just created my account and don't have the quality # of posts yet. Any chance you can private message me? If not, I'll look for you at the Visit Day!

9. Columbia ETP 2016

   tourist1 replied to SBCvixen's topic in School Programs

   Accepted for MDE (program I applied for). Would love to get some info about cheaper/safe places to live around the school! Coming from the DMV area.