Northeastern University Direct Entry Nursing (MS) - Online Option

Dstewart1017 · Mar 9, 2013

Bumping this!

Looking to know more about what people think too!

rn2b 2012 · Mar 9, 2013

I'm pretty sure you would be looking at off campus housing, which in boston would be like $1100-1200 for 1 bdrm [mission hill is closest neighborhood]...best bet would be to craigslist and get a room [~$600-$800] or talk to someone in the program. From what I hear you need at least a 3.0 and mostly A's in your prerequisites as most students have who are getting in...I'm hoping I get in I'm still working on prerequisites!

hellosun · Mar 11, 2013

Hi there, I haven't started the program yet so I can't share my experience with you but I have just been accepted and will be starting this May. I have just less than ten hours shadowing about 4 different RNs and have been working in an animal hospital for a couple of years now (thought I wanted to be a vet). My GPA is about 3.54 and my pre-req GPA is about a 3.8 (I'm honestly not sure what it is). They don't have housing for upperclassmen but honestly I wouldn't get an apartment in Boston since you will only need to go there 2-3 times a week. You're better off living in a surrounding town or near Burlington and if you don't have a car, somewhere with reliable transportation to get into the city (I'm thinking orange line). But living in Boston is SO not worth it!

Also, I'd meet with an admissions adviser about the program before applying. I think it really helped my chances of getting in just to talk to the adviser and show her how passionate I was about the program and it was nice to just learn more about it from a human instead of the internet =). Good luck!!

jaaames · Mar 12, 2013

Hi, I just recently was accepted, so cant shed any light on how the program is, but i can tell you about the admissions. When i first spoke with the admissions advisor she let me know my overall GPA was on the low side, and was not typical of those usually admitted. However, she still encouraged me to apply, so I did, not thinking I would get in. I was a bio and chem undergrad and most of my science classes, including the prereqs were A's, (i did poorly in general ed classes LOL) i was a scribe at an emergency room for one year. I think thats what got me in. Probably also helps to have some great letters of rec too. But moral of the story is dont get discouraged might as well apply and see what happens!

jaaames · Mar 12, 2013

Hi HelloSun , i just got accepted into the program too! Are you from the Boston area?

Dstewart1017 · Mar 12, 2013

I'm hoping to get in! I was contacted by admission asking me if I wanted to apply and we talked a little over the phone about the program...she said I should probably find out this week I hope I get in!

BrittanyNicole90 · Mar 12, 2013

Hi jaaames, congrats on your acceptance! Were you admitted to the summer or fall start? I recently applied and still anxiously waiting for a decision. How long from your interview until your heard back with their decision? Thanks!

pens5400 · Mar 12, 2013

Thank you for the feedback. I have a chat with an admission representative today. I am really looking forward to learning more about the program. Good luck to those of you that applied. :)

hellosun · Mar 12, 2013

Hi jaaames, I am and congratulations! Will you be starting in May or in the fall??

jaaames · Mar 13, 2013

Thanks BrittanyNicole90 and Hellosun :) Ill be starting in May and I never had an interview. Im from California so I have no clue about where to live...any suggestions on safe nice areas?? is burlington nice?

jaaames · Mar 13, 2013

Oh and good luck DStewart!