Natalie513

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  1. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    Natalie513 replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    oh, and they are kind of expensive but most of them offer huge discounts for first time users or groupons. since there are so many companies, i've had weeks and weeks of them for 50-100% off, you just...

  2. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    Natalie513 replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    i haven't read all the comments yet, but have you tried those meal kit delivery boxes? i think they taste a lot better than delivery and some of them are super quick. Blue Apron is the most well known...

  3. USF MSN-CNL non-nurse spring 2017

    Natalie513 replied to aftonheistand's topic in School, College Programs

    I know right!! Some programs like SF state CNS offer both degrees but usf does not. However I have decided to get the BSN to start and maybe return to school down the line. I would check with any...

  4. USF MSN-CNL non-nurse spring 2017

    Natalie513 replied to aftonheistand's topic in School, College Programs

    Tkretsch, are you applying to any other programs? I just heard of someone who couldn't get a job at an SF hospital with the usf msn degree bc the required a BSN even if you have an msn. So usf grads...

  5. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    thank you for your perspective! At this point I am really thinking the smu ABSN is my best option (for financial reasons 2 years without an income will be tough for us), so I am applying to start in...

  6. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    they have ASSURED me in writing that I can apply with the TEAS for the April start date (I already paid for and scheduled the test). Hopefully they will not try to take that back! Basically what the...

  7. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    Thats awesome! I couldn't apply to the San Mateo cohort bc I haven't take the teas yet, so I will be applying for the April start. Good

  8. Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Nope, the FNP option is one year, five courses for ELM-A

  9. Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I would never put CNS or CNL on my resume because that's not what I want to do. I want to work on the floor as an RN, maybe in L&D, or ED, or even as an RN in the OR at some point. But I would...

  10. Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I know it is higher, I had just read on another thread on there that some hospitals require specifically a BSN and having a higher degree doesn't suffice. It's hard to know what to believe, and I feel...

  11. Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thanks! Has anyone heard anything about having JUST an MSN and not a BSN? I have a BA in political science, useless! One of the entry level masters programs around here just gives you an MSN, no BSN....

  12. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    ugh yeah i will probably just apply to USF and SF State for their entry level MSNs and then make a decision if i get accepted to either. unfortunately i would find out if i'm accepted to USF and State...

  13. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    My goal is to work as a floor nurse, I have no interest in climbing the clinical ladder!

  14. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    Did your work colleague have trouble getting a job out of nursing school? I have just heard hospitals want that BSN and really do not like nurses with a masters but no experience. Not sure if that is...

  15. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm just don't like that you only get a MSN, and not a BSN plus an MSN like af State. My concern is that many hospitals are saying BSN required. If you have an MSN but no BSN, you don't meet that...

  16. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    I think the analytical writing score mentioned is a minimum to apply, but probably good to do as well as possible on all the sections. Unfortunately I am not going to score very high due to the timing...

  17. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    i was also thinking about the USF entry level MSN, but i don't like the fact that after all that money and 2 years, you don't get a BSN! What are your thoughts on the USF MSN

  18. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    Not yet, taking it this weekend. Unfortunately not able to study, because this weekend was the only testing date that did not conflict with work or school! Sign up asap, they don't have as many...

  19. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    oh cool. you should look at the SF State ELM-A too, you get a BSN and an MSN for less than the price of the samuel merritt ABSN. you can pick three tracks, CNS, Public Health, or Administration. You...

  20. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck!! Are you applying to the SF State ELM-A as

  21. How Hard Is the GRE?

    Natalie513 posted a topic in General Students

    I just figured out i could apply to a program that requires the GRE, so i signed up to take it, but unfortunately the only test date that doesn't conflict with work and school is this coming saturday!...

  22. Lawyer to Nurse

    Natalie513 replied to layne228's topic in Nursing Career

    good luck, Danzi! I graduated at the top of my law school class too but man i just hate being a lawyer. no way i could do this for 30 more years!!! i know nursing will be a better fit for me. i...

  23. Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I don't want to be an advanced practitioner. I don't want to be in management. I want to be a good old fashioned RN as quickly and as cost efficiently as possibly. Sadly a MSN may be the fastest route...

  24. Lawyer to Nurse

    Natalie513 replied to layne228's topic in Nursing Career

    Resurrecting this old thread. Just wanted to say this is all so encouraging!! I am a lawyer in my 30s, work on the plaintiff side so my salary is quite low. Been working while I finish my pre recs and...

  25. SFSU Nursing Master's Program - how is it?

    Natalie513 replied to guest2016's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi there, Just curious as to whether you ever got any feedback, and if you started the program? I am considering applying for this as well but I really want to work as a floor nurse in a hospital and...