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Hi, I was wondering if anyone has applied to the MGHIHP new accelerated BSN program? If so, what do you think your chances are of being accepted?

Are there any nurses who are apart of sororities/fraternities? If so, which ones? And how did you manage both while in nursing school? And lastly, is it possible to be in a sorority/frat and still be apart of the nursing honor society Sigma Theta Tau...

hello everyone, i was wondering at what point did everyone start reviewing for the nclex? in begininng nursing school, i've heard of students buying a review book first semester of class to utilize through out their time in school. is this recomme...

The general consenus seems to be study information in the NCLEX book that is relevent to what you are studying in class...

Hello Everyone!! I was wondering if you lovely beings could suggest a comfortable pair of shoes to wear. I feel like after walking all day, I am walking on nubs! I want to be in the nursing field for a long time and can't afford to wear my feet out a...

Hi DiDi, I'm enrolled in the program and its a ton of work as expected. There are about 50 people in our class who are all very diverse. The program in highly competitive. We were told that there were about 300-400 applicants for 50 spaces. I don't t...

Greeting Everyone! You know Colljt, I was thinking the same thing about our clinicals. I was super excited when she said we would hear from them soon in regards to where we would be placed. I'm sure we will find out soon enough though! Also, this i...

Hey Colleen, Those alternative loans are so bittersweet, its like a good thing that you get them but at the same time you got to loan, and are obligated to it considering you signed your life away and I sware I swore away my first born!! (lol) Yea, ...

Hi Colleen! I have been in pretty constant contact with the financial aid office. I feel like I have no knowledge in what to do for this stuff, and luckily Jolene is there to answer a lot of my questions! Just keep being persistant and call around 3:...

Hey Colljt!! Thank you so much for the kind words, I so needed them! I was at work today thinking do I want to continue working or pursue nursing and provide a better life for my daughter and myself. I am so with you, my undergrad education, like you...

Hello Everyone! So I got my financial award letter and its a little overhelming. I definitely didn't get as much as I needed, however, I should of expected that. I will more that likely have to take out a loan for roughly 24,000 just to live and "pay...

MGH is on a hiring freeze because they are over budget this year by a lot thus making it harder to hire anyone.

Did anyone go to the Open House? If so how was it and what did it entail?

Hey Colljt, I was thinking the same thing about the schedule being difficult to understand. I actually have like no idea whats going on with in fact. However, since nothing is etched in stone it may change and also don't forget we will get a packet o...

Hi Colljt, Congratulations on being accepted, I bet you are super excited! I am worried about the cost but I figure when you already owe $20,000 in student loans, what's another $50,000, right?? LOL.. I am from the Boston area and will also be attend...

Congradulations Kate! I wish you all the best there! Its such a good school and I'm sure you will succeed!

Oh i see, Good Luck!!

Oh okay, so you didn't apply for the accelerated BSN?

Graymama, Is MGHIHP saying to wait again until March for an admissions decision?!

Hello Katester! Thank you very much, its appreciated! Currently, I work for the State of Massachusetts as a Tax Examiner for the Department of Revenue. Its a very uneventful job to say the least! I've always wanted to be in the medical field, only it...

No problem! Keep us posted!!

I didn't apply elsewhere because I was so not interested in taking the GRE. I haven't heard much about Regis, but I know the cost is steep! Has anyone gotten anything else from MGHIHP?

This thread should be should be made a sticky!

This tread should be should be made a sticky!

I am so sorry this happened to you!! What a scary situation! If this happens again-which I hope it won't, I would let hospital administrators know about the situation as well as the security department. Its very refreshing to hear that you are so co...