Pianoman223

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1. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

   You won't be able to use an iPad (or phone) during clinicals. You can look up anything you need, however, at the computers in the nurses' stations or in the hallways. Plus, I wouldn't want to bring anything nice into clinicals - hospitals are icky pl...

2. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

   Happy to answer anyone's questions to the best of my abilities. You can shoot me an e-mail at pianoplaya223 at gmail dot com.

3. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

   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 go...

4. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

   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.

5. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

   MGHIHP, second semester in the Adult-Gero Primary Care program. Let me know if you have any questions. I wrote up a little synopsis of my experience, a few posts upstream.

6. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

   My impression is that MGHIHP adopts the position that RN and NP role are so dramatically different (which I'm kind of noticing as well, from my clinicals), that it might not necessarily be a tremendous advantage to work as an RN before transitioning ...

7. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

   That MGHIHP grants you a BSN as well as an MSN, is a good, and rare thing. Don't ask me why, but there are some institutions which require you to have a BSN even if you have an MSN.

8. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

   Congrats! MGHIHP is a great program. If I remember correctly when I was doing my research, it provides a lot of clinical hours compared to other programs. However, my personal opinion is that the "brand name" of the school doesn't matter as much in ...

9. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

   As a first year student (who just began his second semester), I will tell you that we just received an e-mail saying that we will be able to request a track change by February 15 (not to say that they will let everyone switch). So, apparently you can...

10. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

    Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

    FYI Last year I got a thick (regular-sized) envelope in the mail (Actually they sent two identical ones, oddly) - no phone call, no e-mail.

11. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

    Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

    Hi meep05, I love the program so far. It is not without its flaws, of course, as any program will be. So far there haven't been any "dealbreakers" - really, the most annoying thing is the disorganization, but you get used to it. Disorganization in te...

12. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

    Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts

    Hey folks, Good luck to those of you who applied and are awaiting decision. I'm currently in the 2nd semester of this program (Direct Entry MSN) and am happy to answer any questions you might have.

13. MGH Direct-Entry MSN

    Pianoman223 replied to halebale's topic in Massachusetts

    @Kelnikki My suggestion: Make a post on Chowhound.com's Boston board - we are an excellent group of people :) and will give you some great food recommendations (provided you give them some specifics of what you want!) :) Greater Boston Area - Chowhou...

14. Any Potential Regis College Fall 2012 Students?

    Pianoman223 replied to RoImDreaming's topic in Massachusetts

    Congrats to those who have been accepted, and good luck to those who are waitlisted! I received my acceptance letter this Saturday but sent in a 'decline' response as I got a scholarship to attend MGHIHP. This should open up one more spot for those o...

15. MGH Direct-Entry MSN

    Pianoman223 replied to halebale's topic in Massachusetts

    Hi Kelnikki, congrats and welcome! I have lived in Boston for 7 years. It is my impression that, while the MGHIHP doesn't rank terribly high nationally, the school does have quite an excellent reputation around Boston. The handful of people I know w...