graymama

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1. Simmons or Johns Hopkins?

   graymama replied to akp73's topic in Massachusetts

   Hah! I also have kids and took all weekend clinicals - no one wants them, so there are always openings. : )

2. Simmons or Johns Hopkins?

   graymama replied to akp73's topic in Massachusetts

   Simmons would like everyone to work as an RN while doing the NP portion. Having said that, in this economy they are being very understanding about this and looking at changing the requirement if needed. We do NOT have to find our own NP clinicals - S...

3. Simmons or Johns Hopkins?

   graymama replied to akp73's topic in Massachusetts

   I am at Simmons in the Direct Entry Program - got my RN in December, now in the first semester of the NP program. I recently ran into a couple of NPs who graduated from other schools in Boston. Both of them were in awe of the fact that we get to have...

4. Hep B shot series question

   graymama replied to hopefornursing's topic in General Students

   I got my first back in 2004, and just now got my second (4 years later - long story : ). The doctor wants me to get my third on schedule and then have a titre a month later to see where I am at (hopefully will be immune at that time). They seemed to ...

5. Simmons or Johns Hopkins?

   graymama replied to akp73's topic in Massachusetts

   I was also trying to make the decision btwn Simmons and MGH. I have decided to go with Simmons ME program. Simmons has consistently had a great reputation, and gives you alot of experience before graduation because they require you to work as an RN w...

6. any update on mass bay nursing program

   graymama replied to Nurse-One's topic in Massachusetts

   I did my pre-reqs there and got a letter last month stating that problems had been resolved and that they are admitting a class for Fall 08. Good luck!

7. student with mild hearing loss

   graymama replied to nursingnewb's topic in Disabilities

   That really sounds cumbersome! Especially if aides are in both ears... Is it just easier to not wear the aides??? I can easily see myself dropping things on the floor, batteries then rolling away, me crawling around while the patient sits there wonde...

8. student with mild hearing loss

   graymama replied to nursingnewb's topic in Disabilities

   I am starting a RN-MSN program this spring and am worried about my hearing loss also. About a year ago I developed tennitus in both of my ears, with some hearing loss. I am right on the borderline for needing hearing aids, and feel like my hearing is...

9. MGH Institute of Health Professions

   graymama replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

   No...just DE

10. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    graymama replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

    I should have been clearer about MGHIHP - the timing that I am talking about is for Direct Entry for Fall 08. The deadline for applications is January 15??? and I was told they would have decisions for admission around the first week in March. This i...

11. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    graymama replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

    The one thing about BC's program is that it is only 2 years, and leaves no room for working as an RN and gaining some experience on the way to the Masters. I personally want to get some experience - Simmons requires that you work 24 hours/week as an ...

12. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    graymama replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

    I'm looking at Direct Entry Programs at Regis, Simmons and MGHIHP. Just got into Regis - Simmons should let me know within the week. MGH says first week in March! I am leaning towards Simmons, but MGH definitely has its appeal! I have kids, so I am t...

13. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    graymama replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

    I was also accepted at Regis. What draws you to MGHIHP more than Regis? Is it just the idea of being in Boston at the hospitals down there (this is definitely a factor for me)? I like the flexible schedule that Regis offers, but am not sure if that i...

14. What is with me?? Do I give up?

    graymama replied to EeyoreAddict's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think a lot of us feel for you. I have 4 kids and went through a tough few years of a very sick child, miscarriages, sick husband, a move. If there is one thing, you deal and move on. But when things come back-to-back, you really don't get your rec...

15. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    graymama replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

    I also applied to Regis and Simmons. Regis said they would send letters by January 7th if you had your application in by December 10. So next week should be interesting! What do you think about Regis? Have you heard anything from nurses about the pro...