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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 mix... but they're really not kidding!

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! :)

...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 off and go back to school... I LOVE UNEMPLOYMENT!!!!...

Good luck!

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 degree, and then do my master's part time so that I ...

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 university is doing a great job of offering plenty of ...

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 next cohort: First, they're using our input for you...

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 unemployment office. I'm so lucky I managed to fight my...

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 few things before I get started... First and forem...

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 experience was incredible. Oh boy, oh boy - now I'm...

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. Up until I got laid off, I was working 7 days a w...

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

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 school, the state government pays me unemployment to N...

For new grads?

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 bringing junior into the world until after you tak...

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 SOMETHING - if you live in an area that isn't Bos...

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 maternity and infant. For spring, I will have pedi...

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 more for a well-rounded student to represent the "d...

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 State University has one, but it's really only fo...

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 right around Boston. They have some on the South Sh...

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 cost of online classes is ADDITIONAL. It's probab...

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 and now my BSN will help me in the way of finding ...

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 for me. For instance, my schedule this semester is t...

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 get into, but they're really looking for diversity. ...