lblack126

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1. Anyone from Regis College?

   lblack126 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts

   That is a smart idea. I actually really liked my pre-req teachers - one of the reasons I chose Regis. The teaching style for the hard sciences is a bit different than the nursing courses. That and the evening/Saturday full time option for classes wer...

2. What do you think is the best type of loan for nursing school

   lblack126 replied to RNS5's topic in General Students

   Hi 88POMME RE: When are you independent. In my state you need to be either over 25, or can show proof that you live on your own (or have done so) for at least three years. check with your financial aid office. If your parents no longer claim you as ...

3. MCPHS vs. Lawrence Memorial

   lblack126 replied to bananrob's topic in Massachusetts

   hi all - i have a question for you. it has been raised in these postings that the accelerated programs are a lot faster than say Lawrence or Mass Bay. I wanted to ask about curriculum for Lawrence or any other ASN programs that people are attending o...

4. MCPHS vs. Lawrence Memorial

   lblack126 replied to bananrob's topic in Massachusetts

   Well I may be the odd person out here - but would suggest that if you already have a BA or BS you go for the BSN or accelerated MSN. Beyond that if you do not already have a bachelors, go for one! I say that after researching this exact issue for mon...

5. Greater Lowell Tech

   lblack126 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts

   hi folks - i don't know lowell tech as a school, but assume it is MA and for LPN'S? My mom is in a nursing home and her LPN's save her life everyday. LPN's rock! just wanted to give a shout out to all MA potential nurses while also comforting my own ...

6. Career change MSW to RN

   lblack126 replied to dnarcisse's topic in General Students

   Congratulations on your decision! I also have other degrees and recently decided to go into Nursing. When researching if I should do an ASN or accelerated BSN/MSN program I stumbled upon a phone number for the head of the nursing union in my state. H...

7. I need HELP..I am having a PHOBIA already....

   lblack126 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   Hi 2brich - You are a lot further along than me. I am just starting nursing school! But that said I had to take GRE/MAT as I my program is an acclerated MSN program for non-nurses. Different stakes, absolutely, but the terror I had was similar to you...

8. What do you think is the best type of loan for nursing school

   lblack126 replied to RNS5's topic in General Students

   Hi again Tad - I was incorrect about sub plus unsub amounts if you are a dependent. The totals for dependent students (those who are still claimed on their parents taxes) are about 11K. That said, Parent Plus loans can cover the rest if necessary. Th...

9. What do you think is the best type of loan for nursing school

   lblack126 replied to RNS5's topic in General Students

   My nursing program starts in August - it is an accelerated MSN/NP for students who already have a bachelors. Even with working part time I am looking at multiple thousands of dollars in loans as I am going to a private school. School loans are the no...