MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

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Hey everyone, the application for was due yesterday, whew! I almost forgot about it.

Did anyone else apply? When can we expect to hear back?

Where are other people deciding between? How are you deciding? What have you heard about the MGH program??

I'm deciding between Umass Worcester and MGH. There are other great schools as well like BC. I wanted to stay in MA so limited myself to schools in the area. Originally MGH was my first choice due to its amazing reputation and that you are awarded a BSN at the end of the program However, I will most likely attend UMW for other reasons. From what I gather having talked to current students, the first year at MGH is great. Clinicals are awesome etc. However, I hear the last two years can be hit or miss as far as clinicals go. After all, you're in Boston, so you are competing with all the other schools placements etc. (This may not be entirely true as these are only other's opinions. I'm sure many graduates were entirely thrilled with the program.) Also, I would have to move and am taking out student loans for the entirety of whatever program I choose as well as for living expenses. I'm looking to go into Primary Care. Unfortunately it's not the most profitable avenue, but it's what I love. For me, being in debt at least 200K is lot, espicially when UMW is much much less. Also, I don't see myself in Boston working at a hospital. You really have to decide where you see your career going. If you want to be in a hospital, Boston may be the place for you.

Right now, I'm trying to decide between MGH or Case Western. I have until March 1st to send in my deposit for MGH, and Case has a July 1st deadline. I'm still waiting to hear back from Boston College, Vanderbilt, and UIC.

I live in Boston and share a one bed with my significant other...we pay $1650 + cable/internet & electric and our landlord is increasing rent to $1750 when we move out. This is for ~500 sq ft (small!), but it's in a very convenient location - back bay area. If you live in an area less accessible by the T, you should pay a lot less. Studio's are typically in the $1300 range for a 'non-luxury' building. If you share a large apartment or house then the price/person will be a lot lower. Areas that are typically cheaper but are decent/safe include: most of Somerville, Oak Square (Allston/Brighton) and Belmont/Arlington. You might also be able to find something cheaper in Southie/Dorchester, but I'm not a huge fan of that area. I have friends that live in both Oak Sq. and Somerville that share apartments with others and pay about $600/person. One key thing to note: Boston rentals are not like NYC or other major cities where you can find a place just a few weeks before you move in. You need to start looking early (like April/May) if you want to get a good deal. You can still find apartments last minute, but your options will definitely decrease considerably by the end of June. There are some off-cycle listings, but most leases are 9/1-8/31.

I live in Somerville with my boyfriend and agree with this - we have a nice one-bedroom that's a 3-minute walk from the Red Line and we pay $1500 total (heat included), mostly because of the location. If you're willing to live a little further out and take the bus, or if you have a car, there are places in Somerville that are still very safe but much cheaper. Somerville also has great nightlife and restaurants for when you're not studying!

Hi all! I'm going to Columbia but currently live in a great area - Coolidge corner in Brookline Congrats to everyone who was accepted!

Hey adt913 ! I was just curious how you ended up choosing Columbia. I have also been accepted to Columbia and am deciding between there MGH, Emory, and Thomas Jefferson University. I actually live right in Fenway but lived in Coolidge Corner last year! Are you going to the admitted students day at Columbia?

Anyone else on the waitlist for this fall???

Hi guys

I got accepted to mgh fnp...who else?? Pretty overwhelmed with the cost and how it's all going to work out...I heard most people don't work the first year or two of the program?

I heard most people don't work the first year or two of the program?

I wouldn't say that - plenty of people (first year here) work part time. Some even work 20 hrs. First semester, we had way too much free time, believe it or not. This semester is different.

I wouldn't say that - plenty of people (first year here) work part time. Some even work 20 hrs. First semester, we had way too much free time, believe it or not. This semester is different.

What did you do for part time work?

What did you do for part time work?

I did about 20 hrs of consulting work for my old company during winter break, and tomorrow (!) I'm starting a per diem job as a research assistant at MGH, so about 4-8 hrs per week. This semester is considerably tougher than first semester, so I'm going to take it easy on the work.

A lot of people work part-time as CNAs (many have been CNAs for a few years). A couple people work actively as EMTs.

By the way, some hospitals let you get a CNA job (MGH calls them 'Patient Care Associates') after completing 1 semester of nursing school.

Who's going to orientation on April 20th? Where are you guys staying?

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