qbcd08

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1. MGH IHP DE NP 2018

   qbcd08 replied to DahyanaSchlosser's topic in NP Students

   I'm not sure why you keep misreading. I said that I spoke to current students of the program. I also spoke to one person who graduated from the program. I never said they were from my "friends out west." The only thing I said relating to people on th...

2. MGH IHP DE NP 2018

   qbcd08 replied to DahyanaSchlosser's topic in NP Students

   I'm not set on Columbia, but Columbia has more benefits in my opinion. It's just the cost that's the major deterrant. I spoke to current students and emailed the program director. I'm not blind, I read the website as well as the schedule of classes, ...

3. MGH IHP DE NP 2018

   qbcd08 replied to DahyanaSchlosser's topic in NP Students

   Columbia - NYC, MSN then DNP, 4 years, 268k tuition or could be slightly lower, 67k total scholarships, can work during program and gain experience, can sub-specialize, Columbia grads sought after in NYC so easy to find job during DNP portion, ivy le...

4. MGH IHP DE NP 2018

   qbcd08 replied to DahyanaSchlosser's topic in NP Students

   Let me know what you end up choosing! I'm in a similar situation. From talking to current students, I found out that you aren't awarded your BSN until you graduate with the MSN. It's hard to break into Boston's healthcare job market as a student and ...

5. Columbia School of Nursing MDE 2018

   qbcd08 replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in School Programs

   It's still part of your curriculum at 5 units each for two semesters.

6. Columbia School of Nursing MDE 2018

   qbcd08 replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in School Programs

   It's for tuition only. Crazy expensive! The seamless transition to DNP scholarship is being raised to 40 up from 26.5k, however. You will get 20k year 1 and 20k year 2 of the DNP.

7. MGH IHP DE NP 2018

   qbcd08 replied to DahyanaSchlosser's topic in NP Students

   Thank you so much for your input! I've heard good things about MGH's program from current students too, and they feel it adequately prepares them to start off as a new nurse. That's why it's so difficult to choose, since both programs are good! Every...

8. Columbia School of Nursing MDE 2018

   qbcd08 replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in School Programs

   It is right though. Costs were discussed in both Facebook groups. Also, we're going to be charged a flat rate instead of per-unit. There was also the first financial aid webinar today. 26,874 + 27,680 + 27,680 + 27,680 = 109,914 for the MDE portion a...

9. MGH IHP DE NP 2018

   qbcd08 replied to DahyanaSchlosser's topic in NP Students

   I'm facing a similar decision and also from California, except mine is between Columbia and MGH! I really can't decide either. $38,000 for a BSN AND MSN is SO GOOD. Let me know what you choose! One benefit over UCSF is that you get a BSN and MSN comp...

10. Columbia School of Nursing MDE 2018

    qbcd08 replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in School Programs

    I believe it's 27k for 4 semesters for MDE plus 54k per year for DNP. 108k + 168k = 270k

11. MGH IHP DE NP 2018

    qbcd08 replied to DahyanaSchlosser's topic in NP Students

    Thanks for the input! I'm currently deciding between Columbia and MGH, but really don't know which to choose. Columbia's cost is off-putting, but I got a very generous scholarship from MGH. If cost wasn't a factor, I probably would choose Columbia th...

12. MGH IHP DE NP 2018

    qbcd08 replied to DahyanaSchlosser's topic in NP Students

    Did you speak to any current students? What was your impression about the program and area when you visited?

13. Columbia School of Nursing MDE 2018

    qbcd08 replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in School Programs

    I thought that the MDE/DNP seamless transition scholarship is only awarded once.

14. Columbia School of Nursing MDE 2018

    qbcd08 replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in School Programs

    Do you know if the paid residency during the last year for the DNP is working as an RN or working as an NP?

15. Columbia School of Nursing MDE 2018

    qbcd08 replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in School Programs

    I was considering these same points as well. I believe Columbia has very good clinical sites as well. If price wasn't a factor, I'd definitely still stick with Columbia, but I'm not so sure now. With the scholarship I received from MGH, the cost of C...