Thanks for all of your responses to all of my previous posts. As you probably assume, I'm evaluating all of my options including ADN, BSN, and Direct-Entry MSN. The direct entry programs look extremely appealing, but seeing that they are at the best of colleges, I don't know how easy they are to get in.
Does anyone know what the typical GPA, scores, acceptance rates of these programs are? Anyone have any experience applying?
I'm in MD, so I'd consider Hopkins, but Columbia, MGHI in Mass, Case Western, Vanderbilt, Pace, and Yale also look appealing.
Seeing as nursing traditionally isn't an "ivy league" profession, are the credentials required for these programs less than what a typical "ivy" student would need?
I'd love to hear experiences with any programs.........
BTW- my friend who got negged from BC and waitlisted at MGH just found he got off the waitlist! He also found out he got into Northeastern- but ultimately decided to stick with Regis.
Jess-
From what I remember, your friend was in the Psychiatric NP track, right? I ask because I've also applied for that track and was waitlisted at MGH and accepted at Regis. I'm definately happy to go to Regis, but if taken off of the waitlist at MGH, would go for it in a heart beat (mainly because of its ranking and reputation in the medical field). Which is why I was surprised that your friend chose Regis over MGH... could you let me know why he made that decision? Maybe he has a perspective on these schools that I'm not seeing.
From what I remember, your friend was in the Psychiatric NP track, right? I ask because I've also applied for that track and was waitlisted at MGH and accepted at Regis. I'm definately happy to go to Regis, but if taken off of the waitlist at MGH, would go for it in a heart beat (mainly because of its ranking and reputation in the medical field). Which is why I was surprised that your friend chose Regis over MGH... could you let me know why he made that decision? Maybe he has a perspective on these schools that I'm not seeing.
Thanks!
Kim
Hi Kim-
Yes, he is in the Psych/MH track. I think some of the reasons he likes Regis are: it's cheaper, easier to get to/park at, more clinical hours in the pre-RN piece (about double MGH's) and a BSN/MSN vs an RN certificate/MSN. Regis has good hospital affiliations too- most nursing schools in the Boston area do- and I think he saw it as getting more bang for his buck. I also think he plans to work here after graduation and Regis has a fine reputation regionally. If he were planning to relocate the national "name brand" of MGH might have been more appealing to him.
I got a packet from UIC today that says my interview is May 3. They are having basically an all day event with information sessions for the Midwifery and Women's health specialties.
I e-mailed back to say I want to attend and asked a couple of questions. Hopefully I'll find out how many are interviewing and how many slots are open.
Well, I back to getting ready for the interview.
Have a nice eveing!
Courtney
Hello!
Oh neat! I wonder if you heard back yet from your email.
The Adult NP track hasn't sent out any information packets, (not yet at least.)
I did email to ask the stats, so to say, about how many people applied to the track I did and got an unofficial number, (so I won't post it but will say I am surprised at how low for the ANP).
I thought I heard that they were taking approximately a total of 20 students for all of the tracks totalled, (meaning about 2-3 for each one). Also I remember hearing that the number may or may not be changed depending on the applicants. This sounds like a good idea.
My specialty is still taking apps, they did get over 10 folks who applied, (unofficially, even a couple more than that but not much). So much for innuendo!
On the one hand I am so glad that this track wasn't incredibly competitive, on the other I realize that it IS indeed still highly, highly competitive and I am still as anxious!
May 3 is a Tuesday, my day off from school. That would be so good if the med/surg anp holds interviews and an info-session that day too.
Good luck CEG!!!
I can hardly wait to hear, its exciting and nerve wracking.
I got an e-mail back. Unfortunately, they didn't answer my question about the numbers. I guess I am sort of out of luck because I don't want to ask again. I don't want to be known as the "annoying one" before I even go to the interview. They didn't even mention my question in the reply.
I really really want to know!! Grrrr!!!!
Still really happy about getting an interview though. Guess I'l just have to look on the bright side.
I hope you hear something soon and the days work out for you!
Courtney
Hello!
Oh neat! I wonder if you heard back yet from your email.
The Adult NP track hasn't sent out any information packets, (not yet at least.)
I did email to ask the stats, so to say, about how many people applied to the track I did and got an unofficial number, (so I won't post it but will say I am surprised at how low for the ANP).
I thought I heard that they were taking approximately a total of 20 students for all of the tracks totalled, (meaning about 2-3 for each one). Also I remember hearing that the number may or may not be changed depending on the applicants. This sounds like a good idea.
My specialty is still taking apps, they did get over 10 folks who applied, (unofficially, even a couple more than that but not much). So much for innuendo!
On the one hand I am so glad that this track wasn't incredibly competitive, on the other I realize that it IS indeed still highly, highly competitive and I am still as anxious!
May 3 is a Tuesday, my day off from school. That would be so good if the med/surg anp holds interviews and an info-session that day too.
Good luck CEG!!!
I can hardly wait to hear, its exciting and nerve wracking.
Yes, he is in the Psych/MH track. I think some of the reasons he likes Regis are: it's cheaper, easier to get to/park at, more clinical hours in the pre-RN piece (about double MGH's) and a BSN/MSN vs an RN certificate/MSN. Regis has good hospital affiliations too- most nursing schools in the Boston area do- and I think he saw it as getting more bang for his buck. I also think he plans to work here after graduation and Regis has a fine reputation regionally. If he were planning to relocate the national "name brand" of MGH might have been more appealing to him.
Hope that helps!
-Jess
Hi Jess-
I can't believe that I never even noticed that MGH doesn't award a BSN, I just assumed they did. Ok, so I feel even better now about going to Regis. :) Thanks so much for your help!!!
I can't believe that I never even noticed that MGH doesn't award a BSN, I just assumed they did. Ok, so I feel even better now about going to Regis. :) Thanks so much for your help!!!
Kim
That is good to know. BSNs will mean a lot more in the future. The AACN wants the BSN to be the minimum degree for future RNs.
That is good to know. BSNs will mean a lot more in the future. The AACN wants the BSN to be the minimum degree for future RNs.
Smile123
Hi Smile123,
That line of thinking had me ask my current school, (for my BA) if I could transfer my graduate RN certificate here for a bridge to a BSN after completion.
The responded back that it would be basically senseless since a graduate RN is already a graduate degree and in and of itself is beyond the BSN.
I had a vested interest in thinking that I needed to have a BSN and that the graduate RN wasn't the same. Well, duoy on me, no it is not the same, it is a GRADUATE certificate.
So, even if the BSN becomes the basic entry level for nursing, we shouldn't worry, we will exceed that minimum basic requirement.
If we are going to help shape the industry to accept us, we have to accept ourselves as well.
That line of thinking had me ask my current school, (for my BA) if I could transfer my graduate RN certificate here for a bridge to a BSN after completion.
The responded back that it would be basically senseless since a graduate RN is already a graduate degree and in and of itself is beyond the BSN.
I had a vested interest in thinking that I needed to have a BSN and that the graduate RN wasn't the same. Well, duoy on me, no it is not the same, it is a GRADUATE certificate.
So, even if the BSN becomes the basic entry level for nursing, we shouldn't worry, we will exceed that minimum basic requirement.
If we are going to help shape the industry to accept us, we have to accept ourselves as well.
:)
Gen
Yeah I'm with you here Gen. My friend who is going to Regis is of the "more degrees=better" mindset. I personally think that the only reason to have a BSN in an MSN program is if you offer it as a terminal degree. Meaning- you get accepted to the MSN direct entry program but can leave after the BSN portion is complete. Kind of like an Accelerated BSN embedded in an MSN program. I never asked Regis if this was a possiblity within their program- but I assume it probably is. With the direct entry graduate certificate RN and an MSN as the terminal degree- the way it is structured makes you have to return to the MSN piece even if you take time off to work after getting your RN.
I think the more pathways that allow career changers to enter nursing and achieve the degree of their choice the better. I totally agree too that the entry level degree should be baccalauriate. American nursing as a profession needs to strive for professional standards- and that is (at least) a bachelor's degree. That's the entry level for nursing virtually everywhere else in the world but here.
Yeah I'm with you here Gen. My friend who is going to Regis is of the "more degrees=better" mindset. I personally think that the only reason to have a BSN in an MSN program is if you offer it as a terminal degree. Meaning- you get accepted to the MSN direct entry program but can leave after the BSN portion is complete. Kind of like an accelerated BSN embedded in an MSN program.
I think the more pathways that allow career changers to enter nursing and achieve the degree of their choice the better. I totally agree too that the entry level degree should be baccalauriate. American nursing as a profession needs to strive for professional standards- and that is (at least) a bachelor's degree. That's the entry level for nursing virtually everywhere else in the world but here.
-Jess
I think having the BSN/RN degree is good if you want the flexibility to leave one program with a BSN/RN and then go to another for the masters. If you are in a 3 year RN/MSN program and you go straight through, that's fine.You have a masters. But if you after the 1st year you don't like it, then you have a RN, but no masters. Then what happens if you want to apply for a masters later on? That's something to think about.
Specializes in Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Occ Health.
UMass Worcester called today for an interview (at 6:45am!) I was still hitting the snooze button here in the West
I didn't have the heart to say no, so I agreed to an interview next week. Should I cancel and get the inevitable denial letter, or go forward with it, even though I have no intention of following through and attending?
UMass Worcester called today for an interview (at 6:45am!) I was still hitting the snooze button here in the West
I didn't have the heart to say no, so I agreed to an interview next week. Should I cancel and get the inevitable denial letter, or go forward with it, even though I have no intention of following through and attending?
I'm such a softie :smackingf
Diana
I can't believe they called you that early!! You know, I wouldnt interview if I were you. What's the point, you know? If your mind is made up I'd go with that and just tie up this lose end by letting them know you aren't interested. Just my opinion!
I can't believe they called you that early!! You know, I wouldnt interview if I were you. What's the point, you know? If your mind is made up I'd go with that and just tie up this lose end by letting them know you aren't interested. Just my opinion!
-Jess
I agree. I called the women from UMASS back and explained that I had recieved acceptances to other schools months before and had already made my final decision. She asked if there was anyway I would change my mind and I politely said no. She asked where I had decided to go and responded that she thought Simmons was a great school and wished me luck. It was pretty painless.
Good luck !!
-Jen
p.s. they aren't expecting you to come to the east coast for the interview are they ?? I'm assuming you'll do it by phone ??
So much for innuendo!
Kim123
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Jess-
From what I remember, your friend was in the Psychiatric NP track, right? I ask because I've also applied for that track and was waitlisted at MGH and accepted at Regis. I'm definately happy to go to Regis, but if taken off of the waitlist at MGH, would go for it in a heart beat (mainly because of its ranking and reputation in the medical field). Which is why I was surprised that your friend chose Regis over MGH... could you let me know why he made that decision? Maybe he has a perspective on these schools that I'm not seeing.
Thanks!
Kim