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  1. umass grad school nursing in worcester

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Chris, I was accepted!!! Just found out yesterday. as far as the hospitals i have tried applying to...pretty much everyone in the state excluding Springfield. I have tried all Boston, Worcester,...

  2. umass grad school nursing in worcester

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wow, thanks for the info! I graduated with my BSN in 5/07. I have only worked for a pediatric urgent care clinic in Worcester. Ever since I graduated, I have been trying to get into a hospital...

  3. umass grad school nursing in worcester

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Chrisvs, I did choose the adult primary care track, but since both programs are the same the 1st year, i wonder if they would let me switch to acute/critical care track for year 2. I'm kind of torn...

  4. umass grad school nursing in worcester

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi ChrisVS, thanks so much for responding and a BIG CONGRATS to you for completing the program. I did apply for the adult primary care track, and was granted an interview on 6/9. It went really well i...

  5. How Competitive are the Accelerated BSN Programs

    karma482 replied to Linds1334's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    yes, it starts in January, and lasts 16 months. very expensive though...about $38-40,000 for the length of the program. prereqs needed are : chemistry 1 and 2 with labs, anatomy and physio 1 and 2...

  6. How Competitive are the Accelerated BSN Programs

    karma482 replied to Linds1334's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am a graduate of the 1st class at MCPHS accelerated BSN, and it's a new program, so not that hard to get into. the acceptance rate is around 65-70%. good

  7. Nursing Students, prepare to get a job!!!

    karma482 replied to kitten0509's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    True, but it's not always easy to pick up and leave. Especially when you are married, own a home here, and are pregnant with 1st child... I think that if you get a degree in this state and pay...

  8. Nursing Students, prepare to get a job!!!

    karma482 replied to kitten0509's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Welcome to my hell. I graduated May 2007, and just now got an interview at a hospital in a telemetry unit, and I think I finally got a hospital job. I'm not psyching myself up yet though, b/c there...

  9. Hospital Update

    karma482 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, does anyone have any info regarding hospitals in MA that seem to be hiring relatively new nurses lately? Either in Boston, or anywhere else in the state. Any input would be so helpful. Thanks so...

  10. Hospital Update

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wow, thanks so much for all your help! I have a friend at BI who is a RN, and she is trying to help me get in there. Metrowest called me for an interview a month ago, and i tried to call them back...

  11. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    karma482 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, thanks for your response..i got 840 on the gre's....not too good, but i'm hoping they will take into consideration my other application materials. I actually work in worcester,ma at Fallon...

  12. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    karma482 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I did my undergraduate work at MCPHS Worcester Accel BSN program and work at a pedi urgent care center in Worcester. I like the job alot, but had a really bad night tonight...one of those bad...

  13. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    karma482 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I'm not starting GEP, but I did apply to the traditional masters program to be a primary care NP. When did u apply to the GEP program, and how long did it take for UMASS to get a decision to you?...

  14. 2007 grads: where did you get hired?

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    carrie 13: did you work as a PCA/or nurses' aide while in school? could you pm me the name of the hospital you work at? i'm still having a hard time getting a hospital

  15. losing sleep over which path to choose!!

    karma482 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello everyone, I've been applying to jobs since JULY/AUG of 07 and recently got a job offer today at a pedi urgent care clinic (not a hospital), and I have an interview at Beth Israel but not til the...

  16. Bidmc Nurses...

    karma482 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello everyone! I have an interview this week at Beth Israel in Boston...I was hoping that those nurses who have a job there could give me some insight on: 1) the interview process...how long are...

  17. Bidmc Nurses...

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Gerry 79, Haven't received any info on salary yet, but I'll definitely let you know !!! thanks for the information! I'm being interviewed for Finard 4: MICU/SICU. 12 beds I

  18. new grad job update

    karma482 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi guys! Any May 2007 grads still without a job??? I am....and very frustrated. Hoping that January will give me new prospects. Did anyone get hired anywhere recently? and if so where??

  19. new grad job update

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    When my husband was in pharmacy school, about 2 yrs ago, his last clinical was at NEMC. He too had only bad things to say about the place. They treated him like dirt! He said there also was alot of...

  20. new grad job update

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi! I graduated in May 2007 with a BSN in Nursing. I also hold another bachelor's degree in another field (pharmacy). I have been having a great deal of trouble finding a job over the past 6 months or...

  21. new grad job update

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for your post! If you don't mind me asking...how did you land so many interviews at NEMC???I have browsed over the career listings for months, and it always says experience required...did you...

  22. new grad job update

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, How do you like it at Youville? I interviewed at another rehab hospital closer to my home. It really scared me when they said the nurse to patient ratio was 1 to 9!!!!! and there was no code...

  23. Do I stand a chance?!

    karma482 replied to RN Hopeful in MA's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, It is really hard to get into any RN program now. However, there is a new program in Worcester that offers a BSN in Nursing to those who have a bachelor's degree already in something... I...

  24. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    karma482 replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I think you have a good shot...however the best chance you have is MCPHS in Worcester's accelerated BSN program. They desperately need students. In fact, they are still taking applications for this...

  25. Considering career change.........

    karma482 replied to Careerchange2007's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you have a bachelor's degree in any field you can apply to Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester, MA. You will be in a 16 month accelerated Bachelor of Science in...