Northeastern University Direct Entry September 2016

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It's a little early but I just wanted to start this to see if anybody has heard from Northeastern University regarding an interview or decision. All posts about the school/application and acceptance process welcomed!! Looking forward to hearing from some people!

I graduated from NEU in August. I did the Direct Entry Hybrid program and I am happy with the education I got. There were definitely some things about the program that were not clear when I started and came as a surprise to me and some others in my cohort. Here's what I know:

1 - once you are accepted into the BSN program you are not guaranteed a track in the specialty of your choice which means that if you are in a popular specialty (in my case it was peds and FNP) many of those people did not get tracked. So you get your BSN then go find a job and come back and reapply. I have no idea if that next application results in a "guaranteed spot" since I have not been out long enough to know about that.

2 - you cannot go straight through the way you can at MGH an Simmons (at Simmons you are required to - you can't get out with a BSN) and maybe some other schools. You must graduate, get a job and then come back. The process will not be expedited. I found that disappointing but have come to think that experience as an RN is probably a good thing.

3 - NEU was the program that got me to the BSN faster than any other program. They are 4 semesters that run continuously and you are "done" in 15 months. Then you study for a month (on average) for the NCLEX, pass it (they do have excellent stats on pass rates for that exam), get a job - again could take several months, work for a year and then decide what to do.

4 - I would think seriously about finishing the NP at NEU because they are $$$$. I decided the BSN was worth it because it got me through and into the workforce the fastest. There are a lot of state schools that offer the advanced degree for much less money (you may need more experience which you get while earning money). Be concerned about money! Jobs are not easy to get, especially in Boston, and salaries are not great starting out. You'll probably start between $25 and $30 an hour depending on shift differential and chances are good that you'll have $25K in loan debt (more or less depending on your own situation).

5 - I have not made up my mind whether or not I will pursue the advanced degree with them or somewhere else or not at all.

6 - I am glad that NEU is a degree with some "prestige" and that I do have the BSN. It is getting to be impossible to get a job in a hospital with out the bachelors.

I have lots of other facts and opinions about that program and would be happy to answer questions to the best of my ability.

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I had my interview on the 12th too for psych. Did they tell you when decisions would be made? According to previous threads people found out 2-3 weeks after their interview O.o

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Hi everyone! I couldnt find this thread until recently, but i am going in to interview for adult/gero on the 21st. Does anyone have any tips? I'm really nervous as I am bad with interviews and honestly haven't done many since I am still finishing up undergrad this semester.

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I'm still finishing up my undergrad too! And I was super nervous for my interview. It was for psych, but the woman I met with was incredibly nice. It was also very short, she only asked me a few questions and then after that she explained the program and allowed me to ask any questions I had. Don't be nervous, you'll do great!

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Did your interviewer say when you would hear back? I'm surprised they're starting interviews so early this year. It seems like from past threads they didn't start interviewing till February but maybe this year is different? I haven't received an interview request yet so trying not to worry!!

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She said she was not the one who made the decision, therefore she didn't know when applicants will be hearing back. I know she said there were still many interviews that had to be done before I would hear so I wouldn't worry!

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Quick question...how is everyone on prereqs? I know the site says that they prefer you to take your science prereqs before applying. I am taking chem, a&p II and microbiology and nutrition this semester and im wondering if that will negatively affect my chances of getting in this year.

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I'm finishing up my prereqs this semester. Taking micro and A&P 2. I heard its better to have more than half your prereqs done by the app deadline, but idk how true that is.

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I finished all my prereqs last semester so I don't have to worry about anything.

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^same! Finished last semester.

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I have my interview on the 25th of this month. I'm flying in from California, I hope I won't get lost finding her office...The school campus looks pretty big. How's the weather in Boston right now for those who live in the area?

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Hi NanceN! I'm interviewing tomorrow, and currently residing in Boston. It's REALLY COLD right now. I suggest packing a heavy jacket. There is a blizzard this saturday but the 25th should be a little warmer than it is this week (probably 30's or 40's)

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