Boston College Master's Entry

[soxfan07]

I was recently accepted to the BC Master's Entry program (family specialty) that starts in August. Are there any current BC students who would be willing to post about their experiences? How are the faculty? How are the clinical placements? Best/worst parts of the program?

Thanks!

[BCgradnurse, MSN, RN, NP]

Hi,

the only people I know who are planning on working as RNs first are those that are doing the NP portion part-time. Training for a new grad RN is usually 6-8 weeks full time, so it's not possible to do if you're going full time. it's interesting, studies show that NPs who have no RN expereince are just as competent as those that do, but I think there is still some bias against direct entry NPs out in the field. I don't think you can lose either way...you'll be able to get a job, but it may not be exactly what you want until you gain some experience.

[nicks]

Once again, I appreciate the insight. I am pretty set on going full time both years, I just wanted to know if there was a tremendous upside to going part time year 2 and working as an RN. Guess I will have to play this one by ear.