Boston College Direct Entry MSN 2019

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Starting a thread for Boston College Direct Entry MSN applicants for Summer 2019. Looks like we are the last class before BC goes to a DNP direct entry program!

I'm applying for the Psych/MH track, based on work/life experiences in the mental health realm. My cousin went through the BC program a few years ago, loved it, and has a job she really enjoys.

12 hours ago, Ella18 said:

During the summer, we were split into two groups. I was in the morning group from 9am-12pm. The fall was Monday 9am-12pm for adv. pathophysiology. Adult health is the most intensive course that is 6 credits 3x/week for 2 hours each. We had Mon. 1pm-3pm, Wed. 10am-12pm, and Friday 1pm-3pm. Adult skills lab was Wednesdays from 1pm-4pm. Clinicals were Tuesday/Thursday for adult health and population health from 7am-3pm. Tuesday night after clinical we had 4:30pm-7:30pm population health theory. Friday we had pharmacology 9am-12pm.

This semester is a bit different, everyone has slightly different clinical schedules as we have evening shifts. I personally do not have those evening shifts, but they go from 3pm-11pm. All courses for this semester are once a week for 3 hours each. We have childbearing theory, child health theory, psych mental health theory, and advanced pharmacology.

Hope that helps!

@feelgoodlost

Thank you so much, this is so so helpful!

I assume you have clinicals every Tuesday and Thursday? Would you say it's pretty helpful (or even necessary) to have a car for transportation (I'll be moving from CA if I attend)?

Again, I really appreciate you taking the time ?

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11 hours ago, Natalie Louise said:

I was also waitlisted for PMHNP. I interviewed with Vanderbilt last week, and the faculty said PMHNP is by far their most competitive specialty, so I wouldn't be surprised if that's also the case at BC.

I've been accepted to direct entry programs at both Hopkins and Columbia, but both are just masters programs without a spot in the specialty guaranteed, so I'm hoping for an acceptance either here or at Vanderbilt!

14 hours ago, Natalie Louise said:

I was also waitlisted for PMHNP. I interviewed with Vanderbilt last week, and the faculty said PMHNP is by far their most competitive specialty, so I wouldn't be surprised if that's also the case at BC.

I've been accepted to direct entry programs at both Hopkins and Columbia, but both are just masters programs without a spot in the specialty guaranteed, so I'm hoping for an acceptance either here or at Vanderbilt!

That is interesting, that PMHNP is one of the more competitive. Good luck with Vandy; you have two amazing choices with Columbia and Hopkins!

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On 1/15/2019 at 9:08 PM, Ella18 said:

Hey everyone, I’m a current first year MSE student on the family track at BC! I know you all must be super anxious as you await these decisions, I was in your shoes a year ago. In the mean time, I’d be glad to answer any questions you have about the program! Ask away ?

Hi Ella! Thanks again for all your helpful answers so far. I am wondering if you could share about how much you’ve been spending on textbooks so far? Do you feel that we can get away renting most books or is it worth the investment to purchase them? Thanks!!

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On 2/1/2019 at 9:35 AM, feelgoodlost said:

Thank you so much, this is so so helpful!

I assume you have clinicals every Tuesday and Thursday? Would you say it's pretty helpful (or even necessary) to have a car for transportation (I'll be moving from CA if I attend)?

Again, I really appreciate you taking the time ?

Most of the placements the first year are at the major Boston hospitals, so if you live near there, it may be easier to just use public transportation, walk, or uber. If you are planning on living outside of the city, it will be more difficult, expensive, and time consuming to get to these locations without a car. The second year, we have been told that we will need one. I don't live in or very close to the city so I have a car. Parking at BC for the year is around $365 and during the first summer session it is around $180 (don't quote me on those figures, but it's about that).

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1 hour ago, pnphopeful17 said:

Hi Ella! Thanks again for all your helpful answers so far. I am wondering if you could share about how much you’ve been spending on textbooks so far? Do you feel that we can get away renting most books or is it worth the investment to purchase them? Thanks!!

During the first semester, I didn't buy any of the books except the ones for the summer session (Foundations to Nursing and Health Assessment). Most of the material you will need to study for the exams is given in the powerpoints and during lecture. There really is not enough time to do the 100s of pages of reading they have assigned. But, if you are the type of person who likes to use the book, they are on reserve at the library and in the nursing student lounge. You also will most likely be able to purchase them from my cohort if that is set up again this year. We had the opportunity to buy ours from the second years. Also, if you are a screen reader, save your money and get the pdf or kindle versions.

I bought the health assessment book because I think it is the same one we use for advanced health assessment during our NP year, and I want to keep that for reference. I also bought the foundations of nursing and child health books because they were cheap on amazon, around $10-20. For childbearing, I got the pdf version also around $15. I have not purchased any other books so far. I do know people in my cohort that spent a lot of money on their books and use them all the time and that works for them, but I did well without them.

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Was accepted for the AGPC-NP track! BC is such a good school. It was a hard decision, but I will decline my spot to attend a program that allows and encourages us to work as RNs while we complete the NP portion. All the NPs and hiring nursing leaders I have spoken to said they will not hire direct entry NPs without bedside nursing experience in the field I want to go into.

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On 2/5/2019 at 1:33 PM, Ella18 said:

Most of the placements the first year are at the major Boston hospitals, so if you live near there, it may be easier to just use public transportation, walk, or uber. If you are planning on living outside of the city, it will be more difficult, expensive, and time consuming to get to these locations without a car. The second year, we have been told that we will need one. I don't live in or very close to the city so I have a car. Parking at BC for the year is around $365 and during the first summer session it is around $180 (don't quote me on those figures, but it's about that).

Sounds like it will make sense to bring my car if I'll need it the second year anyhow. Thank you!!!

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How does the waitlist work? Is there a number assigned to your name? I was waitlisted for FNP. Also for those accepted when is the deadline to accept or decline your spot? Thanks

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38 minutes ago, Sarabi said:

How does the waitlist work? Is there a number assigned to your name? I was waitlisted for FNP. Also for those accepted when is the deadline to accept or decline your spot? Thanks

I’m not sure how the waitlist works. I’d definitely call or email to ask. Also, our deposit deadline is March 1st.

Good luck!

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Hey guys, I'm in for FNP and have a question. Anyone here choosing between BC and UPenn's Accelerated BSN/MSN program? I got into the Penn program, and would love to bounce thoughts/insights off of others who are making this decision too. Both are excellent schools, with the main differences that matter to me being cost and length. BC is only 2 years long and way cheaper than Penn. But Penn's super strong on global health which I'm interested in and obviously has awesome networks/opportunities that come with being an Ivy. Anyone else thinking about this?

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Hey everyone,
I was accepted for PMHNP and am waiting on financial aid information. Has anyone received anything about that?

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22 hours ago, LMHC2NP said:

Hey everyone,
I was accepted for PMHNP and am waiting on financial aid information. Has anyone received anything about that?

Hi! I haven’t, but on the agora portal it says they received my FAFSA.

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