jalin_2009

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1. RIH/Hasbro Critical Care Internships:

   jalin_2009 replied to lei7's topic in General Nursing

   cardiothoracic

2. RIH/Hasbro Critical Care Internships:

   jalin_2009 replied to lei7's topic in General Nursing

   They are still scheduling interviews. I got a call today for an

3. RIH/Hasbro Critical Care Internships:

   jalin_2009 replied to lei7's topic in General Nursing

   Nope, haven't heard anything yet. Does anyone know how they are contacting people about interviews? In batches or all together? From the website, it seems like all interviews will be scheduled...

4. RIH/Hasbro Critical Care Internships:

   jalin_2009 replied to lei7's topic in General Nursing

   I heard from someone who applied to the program in the last cycle. She said the hospital didn't follow the time line posted on the website. She was called for an interview 2-3 weeks after when she...

5. RIH/Hasbro Critical Care Internships:

   jalin_2009 replied to lei7's topic in General Nursing

   I just received an email acknowledging receipt of my application and they will be in contact if I'm selected for an interview. Fingers

6. RIH/Hasbro Critical Care Internships:

   jalin_2009 replied to lei7's topic in General Nursing

   I talked to a nurse manager last week. She mentioned there are 8-9 positions available. They do give priority to RIH employees. Also if you are interested, their regular new grad program (for...

7. Umass Worcester GEP!! Please reply!

   jalin_2009 replied to katiequinn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Congratulations! See my response on page 1 for the answers to your questions about the interview. Good

8. 2009 Direct Entry MSN at MGHIHP

   jalin_2009 replied to Samm13's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hi, I applied to the MGH program last year and was accepted (but did not end up going there). Grades and GRE scores are just a few things they consider for admission. If you are concerned, you should...

9. Umass Worcester GEP!! Please reply!

   jalin_2009 replied to katiequinn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   JTN- You sound like a good candidate with strong academics and healthcare experience. In your application, just make sure you clearly state why you want to be a NP and why acute care. The school is...

10. Direct Entry MSN's 2010

    jalin_2009 replied to allie2010's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Allie- Don't know if you've already heard from UMass Worcester but I learned today that they are still interviewing candidates. You may still be considered if you haven't

11. Umass Worcester GEP!! Please reply!

    jalin_2009 replied to katiequinn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm in the acute care track. The schedule and workload is busy and constant but manageable. During the first year, we have classes 2 days a week, clinical 2 days a week and lab every other week. You...

12. Umass Worcester GEP!! Please reply!

    jalin_2009 replied to katiequinn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Zippy, I'm currently in the program. The interview is usually conducted by a faculty member from your specialty and the director of the program. My interview was more conversational in style than...

13. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    jalin_2009 replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't think you should live with the unknowns yet. Some unknowns are ok but the lack of a clear class schedule for the program is a huge issue. The school should have that information available....

14. Nursing School -- 2.5 Undergrad GPA

    jalin_2009 replied to reformedlibrarian's topic in General Nursing

    Most schools look at your application as a whole package with GPA being only one component. I suggest boosting other parts of your application: get some healthcare experience, build a complete story...

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

    jalin_2009 replied to drfitness's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Dr Fitness, What did you decide? MGH or not? I finally made my decision after getting my financial aid letter from MGH. I am going to UMass Worcester instead. The cost was a huge factor. Good...