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Direct-Entry MSN - Fall 2019

Hello all!

Is anyone else on here getting ready to apply for direct-entry programs to start in fall 2019? I am a recent college grad from a school that didn't offer a nursing track and am so anxious/excited to start applying! I'm not positive which programs that I am applying to and would love advice or suggestions for programs to look into. So far, I am most drawn to USD, JHU, and Penn...

I am also currently struggling to decide if a direct-NP or nurse generalist (MSN, RN) program is best...do any current or past direct-entry students have any pros and cons to share from their experiences? I think having RN experience before going into NP would be really helpful, but I worry that having to go back to school again after settling into a career as an RN would be really difficult.

I am so excited to start the application process so soon!!!

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    Hello!!

    I am also getting ready to apply to multiple direct entry programs! I am applying to the programs within the Boston area (MGH, Simmons, BC...) and I'm super nervous but excited!! The only component on my application that I lack is direct patient care experience... I have a high gpa of 3.78 and prerequisites around 3.8 as well: I have recently graduated with a bachelors degree in biology. I have great recommendation letters and worked as a Research Facilitator at MBL as a summer paid internship. I also tutored anatomy and physiology and biology my senior year of college to fellow classmates. My GRE scores are pretty low (I am a horrible standardized test taker) so I am worried about not being accepted!! Input on my chances?? Good luck to everyone!

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