[icare412]

Hi Serena

I have not heard anything yet. I watch my online application status every day or so to see if there was a change. Last year, I saw the status change in webcat before I received the postcard a few days later.
I am hoping that we should be hearing soon.

- Janice

[Serena NH]

Originally Posted by icare412

Hi Serena

I have not heard anything yet. I watch my online application status every day or so to see if there was a change. Last year, I saw the status change in webcat before I received the postcard a few days later.
I am hoping that we should be hearing soon.

- Janice

Thanks, Janice. I've been keeping my eye on that too. I emailed the office last Monday and they said that they had just finished going through the initial applications, and would be contacting people soon for interviews. So... hopefully we won't have to wait too too much longer.
Thanks,

Serena

[icare412]

Hi,

They are scheduling interviews. I got my email today.

[Serena NH]

Originally Posted by icare412

Hi,

They are scheduling interviews. I got my email today.

YAY! I did too! Good luck!

[Wondergirl0905]

I am looking at applying to this program for 2007. I have a bachelor's in criminal justice. I have no medical background whatsoever, although my parents are both in medicine and I have always listened intently to their stories. Currently I work at a crisis center, assiting people victimized by interpersonal violence, including sexual assault. Eventually, I would like to become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. I will be starting on some of the pre-reqs I didn't get in my undergrad (A&P). I am stressed out about picking the right program. The UNH direct entry appeals since I don't want to go back for an associate's when I already have a bachelor's. Are there any BSN accelerated programs in NH aside from UNH? Also, if anyone is in their program, what would you say a typical week is like? Do you have the time to work part-time? Do they offer good financial aid? Anything you can add to this thread would be appreciated.

Jen

[arciedee]

Originally Posted by Wondergirl0905

I am looking at applying to this program for 2007. I have a bachelor's in criminal justice. I have no medical background whatsoever, although my parents are both in medicine and I have always listened intently to their stories. Currently I work at a crisis center, assiting people victimized by interpersonal violence, including sexual assault. Eventually, I would like to become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. I will be starting on some of the pre-reqs I didn't get in my undergrad (A&P). I am stressed out about picking the right program. The UNH direct entry appeals since I don't want to go back for an associate's when I already have a bachelor's. Are there any BSN accelerated programs in NH aside from UNH? Also, if anyone is in their program, what would you say a typical week is like? Do you have the time to work part-time? Do they offer good financial aid? Anything you can add to this thread would be appreciated.

Jen

Hi Jen,

I'm not in the program, but may apply for 2007 myself. As far as I know there are no accelerated BSN programs in NH. I have applied to one at the University of Southern Maine, it's a 15-month program starting in May. I think there are a couple in the Boston area, if you're interested in moving down there.

Edited to add: I just saw your post on the other thread mentioning that moving isn't an option for you. I would probably consider going ADN in that case. I am wavering between UNH and one of the Techs as my backup to USM. I like the idea of getting a masters, but at the same time we're planning to get married and have children in the next few years and I am not sure UNH's schedule will work with that, not to mention that I'm not really sure that I want an MSN in clinical nurse leadership when I know that ultimately I want to be an NP. It's an annoying situation. I wish we had more options.

[Serena NH]

Hello,
I was just accepted to the UNH Direct Entry program, so I can give a bit more background... first, I was in the same situation... Already have a Bachelors Degree, and getting a Masters sounded better than the Associates. I went and did the prereq's at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, MA, and wasn't sure if I wanted to pursue my ADN there, or go for the MSN at UNH. It was a big decision, because going to UNH meant quitting my job and going back to school full-time, while the evening program at NECC would have allowed me to just cut back on my work schedule. However, I'm married, and didn't want to never see my husband during the week, so that was a drawback of the ADN evening program, but it's a heck of a lot cheaper. UNH allows you to be able to get your RN in one year, and then you get the advanced degree, but it's a greater time and money committment. In the end, I chose UNH because of the shorter time-span, more accelerated classes, and the advanced degree. I am not aware of any other Accelerated Programs in NH.
Here's a bit more info about the actual program: We start January 3rd. For that week and the next week, we're in "Intro to Nursing" every day, mostly full days. Then, the rest of the Spring semester is broken up into 2 half semesters, with a week off in between. During the week, we will have one and a half to two full days of lecture/class, and two full days of clinicals off-site, at hospitals. After we get through the Spring semester, we have another week off and then begin summer classes, same sort of schedule. We have three weeks off during the end of July/beginning of August, and then start back up again. Some semesters, I believe we have one day of class and three days of clinical. We finish in mid-December, and are then eligible to take the NCLEX exam. After that, you are able to work as an RN, but still have three more semesters of study to recieve the MSN in Clinical Nursing Leadership. I believe you can stay for an additional semester or two to become a Nurse Practitioner (it takes more credits than the CNL track).

[arciedee]

Serena, thanks for the info. I'd love it if you could continue to post as you go through the program, I'd be interested to hear more about it. Best of luck to you!

[Wondergirl0905]

congrats Serena! good luck with the program. I would also appreciate it if you could keep us posted (if you have time!)

[Wondergirl0905]

...and would also like to hear about the application process itself. by the way Serena, what was your undergraduate degree?