I recently got into MGH Institute of Health Professions' direct-entry nursing program. I would prefer to begin my career as a mid-level provider, so this direct-entry program is most attractive. However, attending this school would put me into some serious debt (some $175,000 total). If I take this route, I will start my career as an NP at 24 years old. Considering that I will start off making $85k and up to $100k, is this debt doable? What would you recommend?
Also, does anyone have any experience with MGH IHP? Any alumni or current students? Thank you all for your input!!
Specializes in Medical-Surgical/Float Pool/Stepdown.
You're welcome to your opinion (and I share it), but neither your opinion or mine means anything. The reality is that the direct-entry advanced practice programs have been around for decades and are enormously popular, and, as already noted, there's no real data I'm aware of that shows there are any problems with the quality/competence of their graduates.
I'm not questioning the quality or competence of the graduates only that it should be reserved for practicing nurses. I also question the price tag on the tuition to get there...ouch doesn't begin to describe it!
Thank you for your input coast2coast! I have about $15,000 worth of loans from undergrad, and i factored in other fees and living expenses to come up with the $175k.
I'm waiting to hear back from Simmons College and Northeastern. I'm worried that I put all my eggs in one basket by applying to such an expensive area (Boston) and only direct-entry. However, I'm only 21 years old and I somehow feel that I will have the time to pay back all those loans. Advice?
Thats a tough question, honestly. I am personally comfortable with my level of debt and it's long-term payoff, but you are asking about substantially more. I would wait to see if you get into the other programs, and also speak to MGH about your concerns. Also would consider that the other two have more substantial reputations than MGH. That is particularly important if you want to stay in Mass.
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I'm not questioning the quality or competence of the graduates only that it should be reserved for practicing nurses. I also question the price tag on the tuition to get there...ouch doesn't begin to describe it!