kobrien629

kobrien629 has 1+ years experience.

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1. Maybe moving to Maine, LPN question.

   kobrien629 replied to caringtouch's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure how much and LPN makes, but I lived in Maine for over 3 years during my undergrad. I'm originally from the Boston area, so to me, renting in Maine is much cheaper. I think it really...

2. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

   kobrien629 replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I've been working as a PCA for over a year, but that is all the healthcare experience I currently have. How about you? I also plan to work as a CNA or some type of tech during the first summer. I...

3. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

   kobrien629 replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   julie & npnico - I am also attending MGH in the Fall! What tracks have you chosen? I'm in peds & and I am thrilled with the faculty and staff at the school. They have been helpful since day 1...

4. Anyone from Regis College?

   kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I agree, I wish all the school were on the same page and would let us know before we start sending deposits out everywhere. Hopefully you'll hear from Simmons soon! But you got into Umass, and that is...

5. Anyone from Regis College?

   kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   hey caroline, My letter from Simmons was dated March 10th, and I received it the 12th (I live right outside Boston). I was also surprised because I was told to expect to hear in April. I actually...

6. Anyone from Regis College?

   kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Oh wow, I didn't realize Regis was so late. Thanks for the info. I'm expecting to hear from MGH in a few days.. along with Simmons. They emphasized how important it was to send in the info so that...

7. Anyone from Regis College?

   kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   no, mgh is my top choice. it's basically coming down to the money right now... i'm waiting to get my financial aid packages from mgh, regis, and simmons. but mgh's deposit is due next week so i guess...

8. Anyone from Regis College?

   kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   congrats Jennifer! I'm sure that you will LOVE it at Regis... it is a very nice school. I don't remember if you had applied to Simmons or not, but I got my acceptance in the mail yesterday. If you...

9. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

   kobrien629 replied to Nahbois's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Yeah, I thought we'd be hearing by

10. Anyone from Regis College?

    kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just be yourself. They ask the general why advanced nursing? and why Regis? You'll be fine! Let us know how it turns

11. Anyone from Regis College?

    kobrien629 replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Jennifer, My application process at Regis was ridiculously quick. I waited to send in the app in December (because I didn't want early decision, even though they put me in it). I think I mailed the...

12. CNA Courses in Boston

    kobrien629 replied to pugdaddy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Jack, Do you have any other info on your CNA course? The website you suggested had phone numbers to numerous nursing homes. I also am from the South Shore and will be starting a nursing program soon....

13. Need interview help!!! Northeastern Direct Entry

    kobrien629 replied to Nahbois's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was at NEU last week, I was told that the last "bunch" of interviews was the weekend of 21/22 and that a week or two after that the acceptance letters would be sent out. So I'm guessing we'll...

14. Northeastern University Direct Entry

    kobrien629 replied to jane415's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    For neonatal, the specialy course is a year full time. But they only offer it every other year so it needs to be timed right... I applied in October, and didn't get a call till last

15. Northeastern University Direct Entry

    kobrien629 replied to jane415's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just had my interview with Northeastern. I was surprised to find out that you have to work in a NICU for three years before you are even allowed to start the specialty portion of the Masters for...