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Hi, I was wondering if anyone has applied to the MGHIHP new accelerated BSN program? If so, what do you think your chances are of being accepted?

Hi,

Did anyone ever get back to you? I am in the same boat as you and am a bit overwhelmed. Have you taken the chemistry prerequisite yet? If so, do you know what/where you are taking it? I've emailed the school twice but haven't heard anything yet.

Thanks and hope you're having a good night.

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Sorry for the confusion - this post was in response to Klama78. Congratulations to all of you who were accepted to the program and good luck. I am sure that you must be busy preparing, but if you have a chance to give some chemistry prerequisite advice, that would be greatly appreciated.

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hi guys!

does anyone know where our biobehavioral clinicals are going to be? or if they are at all different places? perhaps anyone who has done the masters program and has already done a biobehavioral class and clinical can offer some info as to where those clinicals might be!

also, adrienne if you want to grab coffee send me a pm

Thanks!

Colleen

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Greeting Everyone!

You know Colljt, I was thinking the same thing about our clinicals. I was super excited when she said we would hear from them soon in regards to where we would be placed.

I'm sure we will find out soon enough though! Also, this is a dumb question but I need to ask.. if we already graduated we don't need to submit a final transcipt or anything right?

:0]

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Hi!

I was wondering if you guys enjoy the new accelerated nursing program? How many students are enrolled in your class? I was thinking of applying to the program but worried about getting in. Would they accept someone with a 2.959 gpa?

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Hi DiDi,

I'm enrolled in the program and its a ton of work as expected. There are about 50 people in our class who are all very diverse. The program in highly competitive. We were told that there were about 300-400 applicants for 50 spaces. I don't think its just based off your undergrad GPA but everything. It seems that everyone in this class has had a GPA of over 3.0ish. But definitely still apply for next year!!!!!! Just be prepared for long hours and classes on Saturday. However, the professors are all AMAZING! In addition to teaching they are all still staff nurses although some have "higher" appointments. But they are so passionate about nursing and teaching which makes it enjoyable for you. They are super supportive and will help you as much as they can! But I love it, my classmates are awesome! Willing to help each other or lend an ear when you need to vent. Another good thing is that clinicals start very early in the year, like super early so thats a benefit!

If you have anymore questions please feel free to PM me!!! I will be more than happy to answer!!!!!

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I second that. I am enrolled as well it is a ton of work but I still have some time to see my friends and do a little side work for money. You just have to learn good time management. The teachers are AWESOME and understand their are diverse backgrounds. You should def apply with your GPA. They understand people are young when they get their undergrad just make sure you have a super strong essay and some good recommendations.

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Did you send in your application early? Also, is working in a science field a plus?

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Specializes in acute care.
I'm planning on applying for the DEMSN this fall for entry in Fall 09. I would really love to talk to anyone who is on the course already, so if you are please could you help :)

I am going into the third and final year of the program (took NCLEX in February so am now an RN and looking for a job)--what would you like to know? I am in the ACNP track.

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Hi Angie :)

Thanks for replying! I would like to know more about the quality of teaching, the NP job prospects (as I've heard Boston is a NIGHTMARE to try and get a new grad position) and also whether IHP offer a decent financial package to help with costs. I am an international student, so not eligible for any state or federal loans, only private loans. I really want to be a PNP and eventually specialize in neonates. It's an expensive dream but one that will be achievable I hope!!! Thanks so much for any advice! :)

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Another Question For Angie:

What has your experience been looking for a position as an RN ..? How much do you want to work and where are you looking? Have the connections you made through clinicals helped?

ERICA

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Specializes in acute care.

All right, I'll try to answer people's questions here:

About the MGH IHP: Most of the professors are practicing as well as teaching, which I think helps them give us the most useful information for practice. In the general nursing classes, there are a lot of guest lecturers who are brought in to teach their area of expertise; most of them are pretty good. I'd say the instruction is generally good; there are a few classes that could be organized better. MGH is a great place to do clinicals, and you'll have some at other hospitals too. I will say that there have been some issues people have had with the school administration; there seem to be steps being taken to improve the situation so hopefully that will help. And I'm sure things like that happen in other schools as well.

About my job-search experience: Well, it's really been frustrating, to be completely honest--a lot of people just aren't interested in a new grad right now. I've put in applications/resumes at 7 different hospitals and haven't heard much--the market is just tough right now. However, I just got my first interview set up--put in an application this morning at the hospital where I had worked as a PCA (the posting stated they would consider a new grad with PCA experience at that hospital), decided it would be a good move to go over there and personally give a copy of my resume to the nurse manager on the floor that is hiring, and I was right--she seemed interested and wanted to set up an interview right away so we did. Even better, this floor and the one where I worked as a PCA have somewhat of a relationship as they used to be part of the same unit. So things seem to be looking up--it would be great if I get that position. I'm looking to work about 24 hours a week since I'll be going back to school for one more year this fall to finish the NP program. As far as clinicals helping with connections, I live an hour west of Boston so have been looking in this area rather than Boston, which means clinical connections don't really come into the picture other than having instructors as references. Plus, it seems from everything I've been hearing that the situation is just as tough if not more so at the Boston hospitals than here as far as new grads.

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