Anyone from Regis College?

maepartner · Sep 6, 2009

Great, thanks so much....getting down to the wire and I didnt know where to sew them. I will try the iron on first before i sew, for double protection, thanks again!

maepartner · Sep 8, 2009

Does anyone know where to get another name badge? My mom lost my name tag (she didnt know it was in the bag with the emblems she was sewing on) Anyway I thought maybe I could order from Staples but I dont know the dimensions, exact color......also I know it had my name, and then either student nurse or nursing student, regis college,...but not sure what to do about getting a new one fast. Thanks for any help

desperate :)

Jennifer0512 · Sep 8, 2009

I think you probably have to order from McGill's again (they don't have a website, but they do have a phone number). They ship pretty fast and they will know exactly what you mean when you say you need another Regis Student Name Badge, so that's probably the easiest way to get one that is up to specifications. Just my :twocents: :)

maepartner · Sep 8, 2009

thanks Jennifer, i took your advice and they are working on it :) appreciate your help!

Jennifer0512 · Sep 9, 2009

No problem! Hope everything works out :) And hope everyone's first day went well!!

KDrummond · Oct 11, 2009

Hello everyone,

I am currently in the process of making the decision to either attend the Direct-Entry MSN program at either Regis, Simmons or MGH. I have heard good and bad things about all 3 and am having a very difficult time deciding if this is the route I should take or if I should just attend a two year school. The major setback for me: the cost of the programs. I am worried about the $1000/month loan payment after I am finished and I am now concerned (after reading these blogs), that I will not be prepared to take the NCLEX.

Additonally, if I do decide to attend the Direct-Entry program, pending acceptance from one or more of the above schools, which should I choose? Regis, as of right now, is my #1 choice for a few reasons. First of all, the flexibility in schedule (as I have 3 children), the campus location and the fact that they say it is okay to work 15-20 hrs/week (I only work overnights on the weekends).

Any advice? Thank you!!!

Jennifer0512 · Oct 11, 2009

Hi KDrummond,

I am 5 weeks into the first semester at Regis, so I'd be happy to give my opinion (although I'm obviously still pretty new to the program--so take what you want from it).

I'm extremely happy with the program so far. It was a tad disorganized at first, but I think for the most part it's been straightened out and we're all in a routine now. We just finished our first round of exams and the averages were all very good, so we're obviously learning a lot!

Regis had a very good NCLEX pass rate last year and I disagree with the posts that say it had nothing to do with Regis. I don't think that's possible. I think the teachers here are incredible and I will be very prepared to take the NCLEX.

I do like Regis's flexibility as well. I don't have kids, but I do work 15-20 hours a week and am still making all A's in my classes right now and am getting all my work done. I know other people that have kids and they don't seem to be struggling either. I also really like the campus location :) so much easier than going into one of the Boston schools!

KDrummond · Oct 12, 2009

Thank you Jennifer0512!

Your information is much appreciated. That is the information I needed to hear. I hope we can stay in contact and you can continue to give me insight into the program? Thanks again!!

Jennifer0512 · Oct 12, 2009

Of course! Anytime you have a question feel free to post or PM me! Good luck with the application process!

JLouise · Oct 26, 2009

Hey there- I found this post interesting on a few different levels. Since you have quite a bit of firsthand experience with the school and its processes, I have a few tactical questions for you!

I have a BS in Psych but have been out of school for a few years and need all of the prereqs with the exception of Development, which I took in UG- Is there any way I can complete these before the fall deadline next year? Also, would they even take someone like me, if I am able to speak to enough people one-on-one maybe? I have my heart set on completing this program and would give anything to be back in school- I would do very well if I got in, but it's the getting there I'm concerned about. I don't think I would have gone through enough of my prereqs to even give a positive progress support by the middle of next semester, and I don't want to wait that long. Any advice??

I know that rambled quite a bit, but I'm grateful for any suggestions.

Jennifer0512 · Oct 30, 2009

Hey there- I found this post interesting on a few different levels. Since you have quite a bit of firsthand experience with the school and its processes, I have a few tactical questions for you!
I have a BS in Psych but have been out of school for a few years and need all of the prereqs with the exception of Development, which I took in UG- Is there any way I can complete these before the fall deadline next year? Also, would they even take someone like me, if I am able to speak to enough people one-on-one maybe? I have my heart set on completing this program and would give anything to be back in school- I would do very well if I got in, but it's the getting there I'm concerned about. I don't think I would have gone through enough of my prereqs to even give a positive progress support by the middle of next semester, and I don't want to wait that long. Any advice??
I know that rambled quite a bit, but I'm grateful for any suggestions.

In all honesty this probably would be hard to do. Just because of the number of pre-requisite courses you have to take before you can start the program. Two semesters of A&P, two semesters of chemistry, micro, stats, and ethics (plus the Human Growth and Development, which you did take so you're all set with that). This would be extremely hard to take all in Spring and Summer semesters (I think it technically could be do-able if you took A&P I, Chem I and stats during the spring, A&P II and micro during Summer Semester I, and Chem II and ethics during Summer Semester II, but I don't know how realistic it is to take some of these classes together and I don't know your time schedule), and unfortunately I don't know how good it will look on applications if you have barely completed any pre-reqs yet...because then it's hard to evaluate you.

Please do not be discouraged though! I have two suggestions--1) If this is really want you want to do then take a year off and complete your pre-reqs! It will go by a lot faster than you think and you will have a much better chance at getting accepted. 2) If you really have your heart set on starting apply to the Regis College/Lawrence Memorial program, which is an ASN track, which includes the Direct Entry pre-reqs in their regular classes. I do not know a ton about this program, but I've heard EXCELLENT things. This way you will be completing the pre-reqs for the Direct Entry program and getting nursing/clinical experience at the same time, so you won't be waiting. And then once you've completed the pre-reqs you can decide if you want to transfer in to the direct entry program!

Hope these tips helped and good luck with your decisions!!!

lalle · Nov 2, 2009

Hi JLouise,

It is a tall order to finish all pre-req's b/w now and next fall. That said Regis does accept candidates who have not finished their pre-req's. And yes, if you did OK in UG Regis will accept you. Quite frankly even though the bulk of my classmates are amazingly smart, and amazing Regis accepts pretty much anyone. They are in a serious financial crisis.

Several of my classmates (year one GM) did not even have their A&P finished completed by summer and were accepted in March, taking 2 semesters of A&P and Chem over this past summer. A&P tends to be the benchmark, for all other coursework, so I am not even sure how folks got in without it - ie you can't take Micro without A&P at most schools.

Being a Pysch major, one would think that Ethics and Stats would have been in your curriculum?

Here is my word of caution - this program is very expensive and you get very little actual teaching for your money. I got in to all of the area direct entry programs, and Yale. I chose Regis because it seemed that the schedule was more suitable for me. Many of the instructors are very nice, and those that are are also generally unavailable outside of classroom time. Which I fully understand, as the good ones are either working as nurses, or working insane hours for the program. If you are willing to pay the money to gain all of your knowledge from the book - then Regis is for you. I am not sure how it is with other programs first hand. But friends I have in MGH and BC, are not having quite the same experience. If you choose to go to Regis, you will not have any time to do anything els e (same as other programs) but also, you could have done just as well, and save money by doing an ASN program at a Community College and a bridge program ASN - BSN to MSN at another state school, while saving a lot of money and loans.

I am wholeheartedly disappointed in Regis. Clinical is great! The friends I have met are great! But for all I am learning at the actual school - could have just bought the books, reviewed and taken the tests on my own. I feel that the hours I am in class, would be better spent studying than sitting there looking at Powerpoints, and watching videos (which are how we learn labs.) Which is all you do for 75% of you first semester. Regis has an attendance policy where you have to attend to get credit, more than two absences and you are out. It is such a waste of time. Once again, I have met amazing students, and wonderful teachers, but the teachers don't really teach. And if they do, it is not what they say, but what is in the book that matters. Makes sense right? But I mean the tests - ridiculous - all are taken out of the text books to the point that they make little sense. Some little known figure in the back of a chapter may be four questions on a 20 question exam. If you have not memorized that figure - you fail. That is how the NCLEX works, but I don't believe that is how good nurses will learn best.

Each exam is between 10 and 15 chapters, and none of it is original. You really do not need to show up for class ever, if you read your book and watch the videos - except for the absence clause.

I do not mean to disappoint you, but for an education that at the end of the day will cost you close to 100 grand just for tuition, think twice.

I am in it now, and feel I have no choice but to stay in as I do not even have time to apply somewhere else. I also have to apply for more loans, as I had to cut my work back from one day, to one half day a week. That said I am doing OK academically - my average is quite good. But not because of anything the school has done for me. Sorry to be a downer, just wanted to be honest here.

Good luck in your choice of school.