max6well

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1. Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

   max6well replied to mummer43's topic in Men

   Great news mummer! I;m starting soon too and between freaking out and stressing over giving up my income, Im excited too. hope that A&P is going well!

2. Family objections to your career

   max6well replied to njxcrush18's topic in Men

   I saw a T-shirt logo this weekend that read "we're not happy until you're not happy". That sums up my siblings - so despite my strong desires to have a family- my parents are both gone- I cant go one with their crazy BS. Sometimes you gotta know wh...

3. Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

   max6well replied to mummer43's topic in Men

   All I can so is go for it. I am 43 and starting an entry level MSN in september. I often ask myself am i too old to do this, but I realize I am too young not to. Life is a gift, and what we do with it is our choice. The whole "male nurse" thing fre...

4. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

   max6well replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

   tell umass that while they are a strong option, you've decided to put them on your waiting list!

5. Show me the Money

   max6well replied to Browndog's topic in Male Students

   I also thought about rad tech becuase it seemed like a quicker entry into health care, but for me it felt like i would be limited in patient care and any decision making, so i chose entry level np program. I think nursing will allow you alot more opp...

6. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

   max6well replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Kris:Thats great for you to get accepted! Did they email you or write you a letter? I know someone else who is waiting to hear. When do u have to repsond by?

7. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

   max6well replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

   how are all the boston people doing on their decisions?

8. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

   max6well replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am not sure how they calculate those rankings, but for they also rate hospitals on different specialties, including geriatric where MGH ranked 5th. Obviously I am partial to MGH since I only applied there but I hope I get clinicals at MGH. http://w...

9. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

   max6well replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am glad you are ok. It is freezing here in Boston and there are no signs of birds. I hope everything works out for the best.

10. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    max6well replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I sent my money in. :) What are the deadlines you have for BC and Regis? How much $$ do they want for a deposit?

11. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    max6well replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Is he going to go to Regis? What are u leaning towards now?

12. Direct Entry MSN...MGH vs. Simmons?

    max6well replied to quakerkid's topic in New Nurse

    The MSN entry program is not all female.

13. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    max6well replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hopefully you will get some good news on Monday.

14. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    max6well replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Not having any children, I wasnt going to comment on this thread, but you and your husband obviously know what is best for you, your kids and your family. You are lucky to have support of your husband and mother. I havent told anyone in my family oth...

15. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    max6well replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Good luck! I hope you get soem good news