Boston College Direct Entry 2018

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Hey everyone! Starting a thread for Boston College Direct Entry MSN for the Fall of 2018.

Hey guys, I need some input on something. So my end goal plan is to be a neonatal NP, but I don't really like northeastern and they're the only program I'm aware of that offers NNP as at the entry-level. My plan is to do my masters in pediatric primary care (since it's the closest thing to NNP), work as an RN for two years in a NICU, then go back and get an advanced practice certificate in neonatal care to be eligible for the NNP licensure. Would BC's lack of BSN make this a problem? I've heard that if you have an MSN but not a BSN you probably won't be able to work as an RN, especially not in a hospital setting like the NICU, and I'm not sure if that's true...any input would be VERY appreciated as this is my one drawback about BC, thank you!

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Hey guys, I need some input on something. So my end goal plan is to be a neonatal NP, but I don't really like northeastern and they're the only program I'm aware of that offers NNP as at the entry-level. My plan is to do my masters in pediatric primary care (since it's the closest thing to NNP), work as an RN for two years in a NICU, then go back and get an advanced practice certificate in neonatal care to be eligible for the NNP licensure. Would BC's lack of BSN make this a problem? I've heard that if you have an MSN but not a BSN you probably won't be able to work as an RN, especially not in a hospital setting like the NICU, and I'm not sure if that's true...any input would be VERY appreciated as this is my one drawback about BC, thank you!

I have heard something similar but am not sure. I am thinking that someone might see a gap between obtaining your RN and working as one (going to school in the interim). Maybe attempting to pick up shifts on the NICU while obtaining the Master's would be beneficial but I know the program is intensive without additional work hours. I would imagine that you can work as an RN without a BSN (as you would have a BA/BS and an MSN), but questions about why you would want to do that and your clinical experience may appear. As your most recent clinical experience will be as an NNP rather than an RN, they may ask about this.

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I have heard something similar but am not sure. I am thinking that someone might see a gap between obtaining your RN and working as one (going to school in the interim). Maybe attempting to pick up shifts on the NICU while obtaining the Master's would be beneficial but I know the program is intensive without additional work hours. I would imagine that you can work as an RN without a BSN (as you would have a BA/BS and an MSN), but questions about why you would want to do that and your clinical experience may appear. As your most recent clinical experience will be as an NNP rather than an RN, they may ask about this.

I've read in other places that the staff is super accomodating about clinical placements so i'm hoping that if i ask for one or two in an NICU they may be able to help me out with that. i think as long as i can somehow pull off getting experience, whether as work or as a clinical, in the NICU then i'm hoping i'd be able to get a job as a neonatal RN after graduating?

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Looks like allisonnn317 was right! I now have the changes too.

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I just spoke on the phone with the SON and they said they're hoping to release decisions later today!!! He said it's not guaranteed but it's the goal. Good luck everyone!

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Also he said it'd be as an email with the letter attached as a PDF. Doesn't sound like it'll be on the portal like how some schools do it, not sure if that has anything to do with the changes we've been seeing

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Thank you for the update! I typically steer away from forums at they are sort of nerve-racking and makes me anxious. Lol. Good luck, everyone.

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Hey guys, I need some input on something. So my end goal plan is to be a neonatal NP, but I don't really like northeastern and they're the only program I'm aware of that offers NNP as at the entry-level. My plan is to do my masters in pediatric primary care (since it's the closest thing to NNP), work as an RN for two years in a NICU, then go back and get an advanced practice certificate in neonatal care to be eligible for the NNP licensure. Would BC's lack of BSN make this a problem? I've heard that if you have an MSN but not a BSN you probably won't be able to work as an RN, especially not in a hospital setting like the NICU, and I'm not sure if that's true...any input would be VERY appreciated as this is my one drawback about BC, thank you!

There are a lot of schools that offer an accelerated BSN program that you can complete in as little as 12-16 months. I would suggest looking into one of those programs if you want to get an RN license and then you can probably go online for your Master's while working as an RN!

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Got an acceptance email!!! Anyone else? Does anyone know if they include merit scholarships in the acceptance email or send those separate? I don't have anything about scholarships in my letter so just wondering if I didn't get anything or if something might still be coming?

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Got an acceptance email!!! Anyone else? Does anyone know if they include merit scholarships in the acceptance email or send those separate? I don't have anything about scholarships in my letter so just wondering if I didn't get anything or if something might still be coming?

Amazing! congrats!! to the Direct entry nursing program?

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Got an acceptance email!!! Anyone else? Does anyone know if they include merit scholarships in the acceptance email or send those separate? I don't have anything about scholarships in my letter so just wondering if I didn't get anything or if something might still be coming?

Congrats!! Which specialty?

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Just received my acceptance to WHNP! I did not have anything about financial aid either. I think there might be a separate application.

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