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Has anyone applied yet for the FACT programme for 2010?
Hi Pink44 - After completing the BSN portion, you have 3 options: proceed immediately into the MSN portion, take a maximum of 2 years off to work and then return for the MSN portion; or work as an RN and never return to complete the MSN portion. As I understand it you can pick any concentration you want except for CRNA (it requires a separate application). Hope this answers your question. Good luck!!
A lot of people have told me that as well....that once you start working it's hard to become motivated to go back to school. I think that's true. But I also think that if you want something bad enough the motivation will be there. I've been working these past couple of years at a health department. The income is nice, but I really desire to become a nurse now. Plus, I'm someone who loves school, which definitely helps. On the other side of the token, life "happens", which may make it harder to go back to school, even if one wants to. I'm glad that Jeff gives us a lot of options! :)
I'm in the FACT program now (graduating in May!!), and I recommend you use an iphone or something similar. I got the HP Ipaq they recommended last year that is just a pda, no phone, and it's almost useless. I use it for Nursing Central, but that's it. If you're going to spend $200 on a new device, get one that lets you check email (because some of your professors will email you 24 hours a day) and get calls and messages (because some of your clinical sites will have you a bit scattered, and your instructor will call you to find you). Also, it's nice to be able to obsessively check if your exam grades have been posted. :)
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I am also looking to apply this summer for FACT 2011. I was just wondering if anyone knows more information about moving directly to the masters portion. I was planning on applying to med school until I realized I wanted to have a larger role in direct patient interaction so I figure since I was planning on being in school for awhile I might as well go straight through the masters but there is not much information about this on the jeff website!...Congrats!! to everyone who was accepted for 2010