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BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Anyone starting a Grad-Entry Program this Fall?

    BCgradnurse replied to WannabeaNNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi all, I am FINISHING my master's entry FNP program in two weeks, and want to tell you that you CAN do it! I worked part time through the whole thing, kept track of my kids (for the most part), and...

  2. Got into MSN/ MGH....now what...

    BCgradnurse replied to drfitness's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats on getting in! One suggestion-have you looked at the UMASS Worc. direct entry program? It's a lot cheaper than the Boston programs, but the location may not be convenient to you. As far as...

  3. Student Nurse looking for positions over the summer?

    BCgradnurse replied to MassADNstudent's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I know Caritas Norwood Hospital is looking for student nurses to work as PCTs for the summer, but that's way on the other saide of the state from you. Website is

  4. Direct Entry Programs with Specialty in Women's Health

    BCgradnurse replied to yellowhouse42's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I think all of those programs are the same. My program is called "Masters Entry", and others are called "Direct Entry". Basically, they're programs for people who have a BS or BA in something...

  5. What questions to ask potential employers?

    BCgradnurse replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are there any good websites (other than salary.com) you'd recommend to research salaries by geographic location?

  6. What questions to ask potential employers?

    BCgradnurse replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    These are great questions. Are the positions you're applying for salaried or hourly? I've seen both in my area, and not sure which way is best. Any

  7. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    All the stuff you've done will help with the clinicals. My background is in clinical lab science and it helped me tremendously in both my RN and NP clinicals. I think the job outlook in Boston is...

  8. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I can only give you my opinion. We are given enough clinical experience to meet RN licensing requirements, and you will know enough to pass NCLEX. I have never really wanted to work as an RN, so...

  9. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You might get that, but probably no real information til they've received everyone's deposits and the class of 2009 has

  10. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    First year clinicals are in groups of 5 or 6, if I remember correctly (not that it was so long ago!). You'll be asked your preference for either a certain day of the week OR a certain hospital....you...

  11. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think it was sometime in early June. You should be getting info about orientation, a tentative class schedule, helpful tips, and you'll be paired up with a 2nd year student "buddy". Make good use...

  12. Should I Go Straight Through???

    BCgradnurse replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you want to work as an RN first, make sure you check out the job market in your area before you make your decision about part time or full time school. People in my area have had a hard time...

  13. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You'll hear something this summer, maybe in early June. Generally, they do something in August before classes start. A good portion of the students are out of state, so they wait til right before...

  14. Accelerated MSN Programs

    BCgradnurse replied to prenursing09's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am also in the BC program and will graduate with Starla76 in May. I completely agree with everything she said. Be prepared to worker harder than you ever have in school, and be willing to do some...

  15. Rethinking the MEPN

    BCgradnurse replied to merky's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't know if it is isolated to Boston or not, but ME students who decided to find jobs as RNs had so much trouble this past summer. I only know of one person who eventually found a job in Boston...

  16. Rethinking the MEPN

    BCgradnurse replied to merky's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in my last semester in a direct entry NP program, and I understand your concerns. It doesn't seem possible that this type of program can graduate competent NPs, but it does. There have been...

  17. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't think there are limits in each specialty. They want to know so they can start lining up the clinical spots they

  18. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, This year's "first years" didn't have to commit until yesterday, so you have some time to

  19. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    First of all, I have to submit my disclaimer; I am older than most of the students in the program, am married with 2 teenagers, and live out in the 'burbs, about 45 minutes by car from BC, so I'm not...

  20. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think the students are all very close and support each other. It's a small class, and although you'll have your close friends, you'll know everyone. I have found the majority of the faculty to be...

  21. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have a degree in a science field, so I had already taken several chem courses. However, it had been over 10 years since I graduated so I needed to retake some things. I took the CLEP exam for...

  22. Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

    BCgradnurse replied to thisAdventure's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I'm in my last semester in the FNP program at BC. I don't want to burst anyone's bubble, but just wanted to give you some idea of what the program is like. It is very intense, and you really...

  23. BC, Regis, Simmons, MGH

    BCgradnurse replied to calalilly's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in my last semester at BC, and have encountered some of the same issues as ilovethebeach08. My professors for my clinical/technical courses have been great, but one or two of the others (roles,...

  24. Direct entry NP grads and getting a job

    BCgradnurse replied to Lola89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am very grateful for the opportunity, no question! I know there are also issues in my area with RNs trying to get jobs. The hospital system I currently work for is, unfortunately, in the process...

  25. Direct entry NP grads and getting a job

    BCgradnurse replied to Lola89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I find it so interesting how much the market varies from place to place. Do you think that mid level providers are better accepted in some parts of the country as opposed to others, or is it a supply...