BlackSkimmer

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1. Disgusting Icky Stickies: Nurse Protect Yourself

   BlackSkimmer replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

   I bring my glasses in the shower with me when I get home and wash them thoroughly.

2. Disgusting Icky Stickies: Nurse Protect Yourself

   BlackSkimmer replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

   This goes for LNAs/CNAs too! I'm always surprised when fellow LNAs say to me, "Oh, you gown up for this patient?" Well, yes, there's a whole precaution kit on the door for a reason. I know it's hot, I know it takes time, and I know it could aliena...

3. Applying to Direct-Entry MSN Boston Programs for 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to Loots's topic in NP Students

   I'm in Portage's nutrition course right now. It's fine and I really like that it's self-paced. I find it easy, so if getting it done is your goal it's a good option. MGH accepted it as a prereq. I would not count on learning a lot from Portage's ...

4. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts

   I accepted my FNP spot at MGH, declined at BC and Simmons. Good luck to the waitlisted!

5. Boston College Masters Entry 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts

   By my rudimentary calculations (done after the post you quoted), BC costs the same as other schools if you account for the ability to work as an RN and gain experience during the 3-yr programs (which I'm assuming you can't do at BC because it's so in...

6. Applying to Direct-Entry MSN Boston Programs for 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to Loots's topic in NP Students

   Congrats, Elana4! Scholarships make all the difference. I went to the MGH open house this weekend and ended up liking MGH a lot more than I did before. I was impressed that so many faculty members are involved in HIV/AIDS and global health project...

7. Simmons vs Northeastern vs MGH direct-entry nursing fall 2015 start

   BlackSkimmer replied to Ashley313's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hmm, mine still reads "File under review for completion." Even though they told me it was complete a few days after I submitted it.

8. Applying to Direct-Entry MSN Boston Programs for 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to Loots's topic in NP Students

   Anybody hear from Simmons yet? According to their email, it will be sometime in the next few days.

9. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts

   I've talked to three MGH grads, one in MA and two in VT. They all have jobs they love and said the MGH program was good. Two were enthusiastic and said it was a supportive and solid program. One said it was good, though her critique was that it wa...

10. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts

    Got in! They want a $500 deposit by 3/11. My letter did not say what track I got into. They did say I got a scholarship (!!), but said I'll find out the details via email in 3-5 business days.

11. Boston College Masters Entry 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts

    Why not Simmons?

12. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts

    I convince myself that if I don't get in anywhere this year, I will spend the next year relaxing, doing worthwhile work, and learning more in preparation for NP school so I'll do an even better job in school. That sounds so nice, some days I'm on th...

13. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts

    I asked BC about scholarships and they said they would have been mentioned in the award letter if you got any. They encourage students to apply to outside scholarships because funding through BC is scarce.

14. Boston College Masters Entry 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts

    Thanks. I lived in Boston when I was younger, so I'm familiar with it, I just haven't ever rented there. I don't mind living far out, like in Roxbury or JP--I'm even considering Hyde Park, what with the cheaper rent there. The commute would be ~45...

15. Boston College Masters Entry 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts

    When to start looking for an apartment? I feel like I heard somewhere that I should start in May for a Sept 1 move-in. Is it that nuts?