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  1. Direct Entry MSN program 2

    Hi All, I have been away from the board for many moons since starting the Simmons direct-entry program. But seeing others struggling with the same decisions we all made last year, I thought I'd jump in ... and hello to everyone from last year First...
  2. positive PPD

    You are NOT going to die !! Just remeber that. But I do understand that it's a scary ordeal ... I was completely clueless when my ppd came back positive. But the reality of the situation is that plenty of people (very healthy people) have positive...
  3. positive PPD

    Hi CrissyLynn - I also have positie ppd's. I was started on a 9-month INH regimen (which is no the starndard according to the CDC and it is actally 90% effective). However, I had adverse side-effects (elevated liver function tests) and the treatme...
  4. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    :rotfl: Hi All! I am new to this forum but I've been reading all of your postings as of late and can relate to so many of the discussions and wanted to be a part of such a great group! I am from RI and am currently trying to decide between the Direc...
  5. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    Elizabells - Better to be sick now than in 4 weeks when school starts !! Feel better and rest up
  6. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    Wow ... I guess it's really real now
  7. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    Welcome back Diana :) Wow, that is exciting !! Did they already give you your clinical location (or are they all at MGH)? How many days/week? Good luck w/ classes. -Jen
  8. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    Gen -- Good luck !! You'll do great :balloons: :balloons:
  9. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    Smile and Jess, I haven't decided on the complete and final list of schools to apply to, but I am currently considering Simmons, NEU, USM, Columbia, and UCSF. I want to make sure to apply to a broad enough range so that I will get an acceptance lette...
  10. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    Rachel - Hello and welcome! I took an online prep class through The Princeton Review which was great (it was about ~$400 I think)! Depending on how much time you have before your scheduled test day, they design an appropriate sylabus for you. I too...
  11. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    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...
  12. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    So last minute! I think I'm going to decline an interview. I'm not sure there is anything that could change my mind at this point so I don't want to waste anyone's time !!
  13. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Diana - FYI, I got a call from admissions at UMASS this a.m. requesting I come in for an interview tomorrow or Wednesday - nothing like waiting until the last minute! She said that the committee will be meeting Thursday morning to make decisions and...
  14. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Absolutely !! I in no way was suggesting that people not follow their passion. That was just my personal way of looking at my options :) I agree w/ Jess that your passion about a specific population/specialty will open doors for you !!
  15. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Hi Hillflower - Hang in there! I know it's so easy to second guess and over analyze everything during the long, anxious wait. But you'll only drive yourself crazy. It's out of your hands now. Try to just take it as it comes (i know, easier said ...