stellakc

stellakc

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About stellakc

Pre-Nursing student w/ a BA in Communication and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Currently working towards CNA certification and taking pre-reqs before applying to nursing programs!

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  1. MGH IHP Direct Entry MSN Pros & Cons

    I'm a graduate of the ABSN program at MGH and I was very pleased with all the clinical sites and preceptors. The majority of my rotations were at Mass General, but a lot of my colleagues also trained at Brigham and Women's, too. If you're looking to ...
  2. In Between Jobs - Survival Tips, Please!

    I have not looked into it/don't know if it would apply to me since I voluntarily quit my job?
  3. So, background.. My first RN job out of school was on a med/surg/ortho unit. I had wanted to quit a month in but ended up staying for 8 months before leaving to start a new job in community health/primary care. I ended up leaving a week after startin...
  4. New Grad Friendly RN Positions?

    Hi everyone! Some insight and motivation needed! I recently finished/graduated from an accelerated BSN program last Summer and passed boards in December. I understand the job market is tough in the state, especially if you don't have that many conn...
  5. Applying to ABSN programs for 2015 - Advice needed!

    Your grades and credentials look great! One advice I'd give is to stay organized. Organization is key! I would make a list of all of the schools you're looking to apply to and the different requirements they want applicants to fulfill. Also, look for...
  6. MGHIHP Accelerated BSN May 2014

    Just got accepted off the wait list. I am very excited to start! :)
  7. UMass Boston accelerated BSN 2013

    Just got accepted to MGH - hopefully that opens up a spot for one of you hopefuls on the wait list! Best of luck to everyone.
  8. UMass Amherst Accelerated BSN - 2014

    @MsOHKASwillbeanRN I'm actually not a current student or a graduate of the program. I applied to the school the same time as everyone else here, but will be attending UMass Boston's nursing program as it is closer to home. I went to UMass Amherst for...
  9. UMass Amherst Accelerated BSN - 2014

    Also, the major hospital is in Northampton and will probably be the location for your clinicals. That's also something to consider.
  10. UMass Amherst Accelerated BSN - 2014

    There are sublets and apartments in and around Amherst - try looking in Hadley, Sunderland, Amherst. Northampton might be a stretch but it's a really beautiful area. Also, the buses run daily and are free for students with their IDs. The rent i've se...
  11. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    I finally came around to making a group for those of you who are definitely going to UMass Boston in the Spring! The group name is 'UMass Boston Accelerated Nursing Program '15' - Feel free to search for the group and request to be added, send me you...
  12. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    Have faith @Husky2011! I'm sure you'll get into the right school for you. :) @Lexielou22 At the information session, they said the start date would be immediately following memorial day weekend, which is the very end of May.
  13. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    For those of you asking about the deposit, the email I received from Kerry Boyd said that March 1st is the deadline for deposits.
  14. Best Schools for Pre-Reqs?

    I took my classes at Quincy College and loved it. I think it depends more so on the instructor than the school. Try using ratemyprofessors (dot) com. If you're looking at Quincy College, I highly recommend taking classes with Trespalacios or Menard.
  15. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    It looks like I need to add people to the group before actually -creating- it, so feel free to add me on Facebook! I'm 98% sure i'm going to UMass Boston and I look forward to getting to know everyone! My link: facebook.com/stellakc3