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  1. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2009

    biok8e replied to butterfly04's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I can at least attest to the fact that we have several current hospital workers in our program... a lawyer, a person with a masters, and a BUNCH of others. Honestly don't know how I fit into the...

  2. I just want to thank the state of MA, in conjunction with the federal government

    biok8e replied to biok8e's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know. I'm hoping against hope that I'll be able to pull off a miracle and somehow get a job! I'm cautiously optimistic!

  3. I just want to thank the state of MA, in conjunction with the federal government

    biok8e posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    ...for funding my education. This is wonderful. I call a number every week (yes, yes, no) and money appears in my account. We can complain about our government all we want to, but when you get laid...

  4. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2009

    biok8e replied to butterfly04's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Good

  5. I just want to thank the state of MA, in conjunction with the federal government

    biok8e replied to biok8e's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yeah, the other universities in the Boston area are running at LEAST that if not more. Northeastern's program runs almost $100K. BC's isn't cheap, either. That's why I figured I'd go back for a 2nd...

  6. I just want to thank the state of MA, in conjunction with the federal government

    biok8e replied to biok8e's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The entire accelerated program is running about $20k. But keep in mind, that doesn't include books, and the "distance learning fee" for the online courses is KILLER (about a grand a course!). The...

  7. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2009

    biok8e replied to butterfly04's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The only thing I did was to call . I emailed her a bunch, too. I was a UMB alum, too - maybe that helped! Who knows - I can give you all a little update on what I've heard about the program for the...

  8. I just want to thank the state of MA, in conjunction with the federal government

    biok8e replied to biok8e's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am. At least in my program. However, the catch is that the program must be able to be completed in a year ( I didn't file for unemployment until 5 mos in) and it needs to be "approved" by the...

  9. Had my epiphany...found the dream, now I just want to live it.

    biok8e posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All: So I'm a second degree student currently living in the Boston, MA area. I'm going to join in the new graduate chorus; "what nursing shortage?!?". I want to add to that, however. I'll cop to a...

  10. Had my epiphany...found the dream, now I just want to live it.

    biok8e replied to biok8e's topic in General Nursing

    That's really exciting! Thanks so much for the info. Pedi psych is something I really enjoyed during my mental health clinical. I had the opportunity to work on the CAU at Cambridge Hospital and the...

  11. I just want to thank the state of MA, in conjunction with the federal government

    biok8e replied to biok8e's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I apologize for coming off like I'm rubbing it in. The thank you was sincere. I got my benefits extension from the Federal government which allows me to continue to attend school and not have to work....

  12. I just want to thank the state of MA, in conjunction with the federal government

    biok8e replied to biok8e's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It's all about being broke, married and a mommy... then they HAVE to give you

  13. I just want to thank the state of MA, in conjunction with the federal government

    biok8e replied to biok8e's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, you are reading my post wrong. I'm collecting unemployment as I finish my 2nd degree BSN program. It's excellent. Not only does the federal government provide me with scholarships to pay for...

  14. Had my epiphany...found the dream, now I just want to live it.

    biok8e replied to biok8e's topic in General Nursing

    For new

  15. Student nurse with the baby itch. Help!

    biok8e replied to linds24's topic in General Students

    I'll drop my two cents into this one. I'm a 27 year old second degree student with a 3 year old little girl. If you have a LOT of help, and an extremely supportive husband, and you're not planning on...

  16. Had my epiphany...found the dream, now I just want to live it.

    biok8e replied to biok8e's topic in General Nursing

    One, my previous degree was in psych... I won't mind! It's not a matter of not being able to find the job I WANT, it's a matter of being able to find ANY job at all. Most people are capable of finding...

  17. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2009

    biok8e replied to butterfly04's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Okay - I just finished my Med-Surg final exam... wasn't too bad! This semester was kind of a butt-kicker for me. It's just a full time job to keep up with everything. Upcoming is winter session with...

  18. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2009

    biok8e replied to butterfly04's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Seriously - your biggest problem with the UMB program won't be getting in. You had my credentials almost exactly, except my minor was in Biology. My GPA was a little bit higher - but they're looking...

  19. Direct Entry RN Programs Boston MA? Already have a bachelors degree in another subje

    biok8e replied to dani815's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay: So I was considering a direct-entry program before I got accepted into an accelerated 2nd degree program (I'm on the long road to being a CRNA, I hope, I hope). This is what I found out... Salem...

  20. UMASS accelerated BSN program

    biok8e replied to AlyRNtoBe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I absolutely hated the first summer. It was a gawdawful waste of time! But it does get better. I love, love, love this fall's classes. They're hard, but very rewarding. All of my clinicals have been...

  21. UMASS accelerated BSN program

    biok8e replied to AlyRNtoBe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    They tell you it's going to be about $20K for the whole thing... I'd recommend you take into consideration the HUGE cost of books, AND the fact that they require to take some classes online... and the...

  22. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    biok8e replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    ARGH - I'm just about to finish my accelerated program, and I'm already frustrated by the complete and utter lack of jobs in the state of MA. I'm sincerely hoping that my previous BS in Biology/Psych...

  23. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2009

    biok8e replied to butterfly04's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The class and clinical schedule is rotating, so it's really impossible to work. I'm really lucky to have a helpful husband - and amazing in-laws that pick up and drop off my daughter from preschool...

  24. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2009

    biok8e replied to butterfly04's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm currently in the middle of the pilot program for UMASS boston's accelerated 2nd degree BSN program. If you have any questions about it, I'd be happy to answer them. It wasn't that difficult to...