aksea

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1. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

   During my MDE year, there were students still getting immunizations and requirements completed during the first week of classes. So I’m sure you’ll get plenty of flexibility considering the circumstances, but also, don’t worry too much because studen...

2. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

   My comment wasn’t meant to be condescending. I was genuinely asking you what that commenter thought warranted a reduction in tuition, and she answered, saying that she would be bummed if there wasn’t access to CUSON’s sim lab. I don’t actually prefer...

3. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

   Why would they reduce tuition? Are you expecting your professors won’t be lecturing online? Are you expecting they won’t answer your questions and clarify things for you? A zoom/online classroom can also be engaging, and you can sit in your pajamas a...

4. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

   I would say that from what I’ve heard from my coworkers, none of them learned to start IV’s or do blood draws in school. It’s just not something most nursing schools do anymore. That said, even as a nurse in a hospital, I still don’t draw blood or st...

5. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

   I mean, that first Summer is full. Very full. Don’t fool yourself into thinking you can relax those first few weekends. You should start prepping for exams from day 1 because once they start, it’ll feel like they never end. That said, I study a lot f...

6. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

   Just know that your clinical day is a full day, and your skills lab day ends up being almost a full day also because you have sim, skills lab and physical assessment lab. So basically, first Summer, you are busy all day M-Th and then you have a hal...

7. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

   I’m not sure if you’ll be hearing back in the next couple weeks or not. Much of the campus is shut down due to COVID-19.

8. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

   As someone who owns a car, I would say that you won’t need it day to day. However, I rented a car over 4th of July weekend last year, and with insurance, it cost me nearly $500. It was convenient to get to an airport and rent from there, but if you h...

9. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

   aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

   I would say that probably 25% of people who live in student housing have a pet. Cats are easy for sure. Dogs are a little tougher. I would say having a dog in Bard would be difficult, but it is definitely doable in the other housing options. Many peo...

10. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

    Campus housing is definitely the most bang for your buck if you can get into the towers. I haven’t heard amazing things about Bard Hall, but it’s cheap, so that’s a plus. If you do not already live in one of the outer boroughs, I would not actively s...

11. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

    I am an MDE graduate, but I do not work at NYP. I know that they do hire new grads, but I’m sure it’s easier to get a position if you make connections with a manager during clinical or integration (which can definitely be difficult). I’m not going to...

12. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

    I would say that most people will have no issue getting a job with an MSN instead of a BSN. Managers think it’s odd, but it doesn’t affect your job prospects really (at least not here). Starting salaries for full time RN’s at NYP is currently $50/hou...

13. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

    Yes generally they do this within the first few days after sending acceptances.

14. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

    The school will most likely create the fb group for you all to get to know one another and current students!

15. Direct Entry MSN 2020 at Columbia University

    aksea replied to FutureRN2FNP's topic in School Programs

    I would say that working during the first summer would be extremely hard on your mental health more than anything else. I don’t know anyone who did more than a few hours a week. You’ll have exams on mondays, Tuesday’s and fridays during summer (at le...