kobrien629

kobrien629 has 1+ years experience.

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1. Maybe moving to Maine, LPN question.

   kobrien629 replied to caringtouch's topic in Maine

   I'm not sure how much and LPN makes, but I lived in Maine for over 3 years during my undergrad. I'm originally from the Boston area, so to me, renting in Maine is much cheaper. I think it really depends on where you want to be. I lived in the greater...

2. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

   kobrien629 replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts

   I've been working as a PCA for over a year, but that is all the healthcare experience I currently have. How about you? I also plan to work as a CNA or some type of tech during the first summer. I really hope to use the summers as a way to gain a lot...

3. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

   kobrien629 replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts

   julie & npnico - I am also attending MGH in the Fall! What tracks have you chosen? I'm in peds & and I am thrilled with the faculty and staff at the school. They have been helpful since day 1 and I cannot wait to start there! On another note...

4. Anyone from Regis College?

   kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts

   I agree, I wish all the school were on the same page and would let us know before we start sending deposits out everywhere. Hopefully you'll hear from Simmons soon! But you got into Umass, and that is awesome! =)

5. Anyone from Regis College?

   kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts

   hey caroline, My letter from Simmons was dated March 10th, and I received it the 12th (I live right outside Boston). I was also surprised because I was told to expect to hear in April. I actually applied to BC, MGH, Simmons, and NEU in mid-October. ...

6. Anyone from Regis College?

   kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts

   Oh wow, I didn't realize Regis was so late. Thanks for the info. I'm expecting to hear from MGH in a few days.. along with Simmons. They emphasized how important it was to send in the info so that awards could be mailed out before any deposits were d...

7. Anyone from Regis College?

   kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts

   no, mgh is my top choice. it's basically coming down to the money right now... i'm waiting to get my financial aid packages from mgh, regis, and simmons. but mgh's deposit is due next week so i guess i better make a decision soon!

8. Anyone from Regis College?

   kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts

   congrats Jennifer! I'm sure that you will LOVE it at Regis... it is a very nice school. I don't remember if you had applied to Simmons or not, but I got my acceptance in the mail yesterday. If you did apply, hopfully you'll be hearing soon! Again......

9. Anyone applied to UMB, MGH,Simmons and Umass Med for 2009?Any news PLEASE?

   kobrien629 replied to caroline82's topic in Massachusetts

   kelbel- I think its wonderful to have classmates from the other side of the country! It will be a big change, but we're all in it together! It seemed like a big majority of students at the open house were from the area, so I'm sure you'll have a frie...

10. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

    kobrien629 replied to Nahbois's topic in New Nurse

    Yeah, I thought we'd be hearing by now...

11. Anyone from Regis College?

    kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts

    Just be yourself. They ask the general why advanced nursing? and why Regis? You'll be fine! Let us know how it turns out!

12. Anyone from Regis College?

    kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts

    Jennifer, My application process at Regis was ridiculously quick. I waited to send in the app in December (because I didn't want early decision, even though they put me in it). I think I mailed the application on a Monday, got a call from the school...

13. CNA Courses in Boston

    kobrien629 replied to pugdaddy's topic in Massachusetts

    Jack, Do you have any other info on your CNA course? The website you suggested had phone numbers to numerous nursing homes. I also am from the South Shore and will be starting a nursing program soon. Did you simply call a one of the nursing homes a...

14. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

    kobrien629 replied to Nahbois's topic in New Nurse

    When I was at NEU last week, I was told that the last "bunch" of interviews was the weekend of 21/22 and that a week or two after that the acceptance letters would be sent out. So I'm guessing we'll be hearing sometime by next week?? Hope this helps!...

15. Anyone applied to UMB, MGH,Simmons and Umass Med for 2009?Any news PLEASE?

    kobrien629 replied to caroline82's topic in Massachusetts

    I was accepted to Regis and MGH. Waiting to hear from Northeastern and Simmons. But MGH was my top choice! =)