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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 thought they would. If this is true for this cycle, interviews may not happen until mid to late May.
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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 med/surg positions) will be posted in August under the jobs section of the website. Be on the look out if interested. I was told by HR that the program involves a 12 week full time orientation then 16-24 hr. part time with no benefits. Good luck everyone!
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Congratulations! See my response on page 1 for the answers to your questions about the interview. Good luck!
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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 focus on writing a strong personal statement about why you want to be an NP. You should also draw from any clinical experiences (volunteer and/or paid). I had ok grades and GRE score (3.33 and 1320). I worked hard on my personal statement and had several people read it and give feedback. Good luck.
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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 looking for interesting students with broad experiences. There are only 30 students in each incoming class so it can be selective. Also you are accepted by your specialty which makes it even more selective. There may be only 7-8 acute care slots. I would suggest working on putting together strong recommendation letters and personal statement. There is not too much you can do about your experiences and GPA at this point. Don't worry too much. The faculty are very nice. If you get an interview, they really try to get to know you and your strengths. Good luck.
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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 heard.
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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 may have a 3-11 shift during one of the clinical rotations. Basically, we have 8 hr. days 5 days a week with one day off every other week. The first year is 3 semesters including a summer term. The summer term consist of 1 class and approx. 30 hrs per week perceptorship. I'm in my first year. The schedule changes from semester to semester. From what I hear during year 2, you will have classes 1 day a week (10-12 hr days) then study for the boards or work (part-time). It has been a hard year for new grads to find jobs due to the economy. Many hospitals are simply not hiring new grads with or without BSNs. The UMass hospitals created 15 new positions in their hospitals specifically for GEP students. As of a couple weeks ago, only 2 second year students have not found jobs. From what I hear from previous classes, they don't usually have a problem finding positions. We don't work the first year. In fact, we are strongly discouraged from work. Hope this is helpful.
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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 a formal interview. Be prepared to answer questions about your level of commitment and your responsibilities outside of the program. Since it's an accelerated program, they want you to be fully committed (they strong discourage working!). Be prepared to answer why nursing, why NP vs. RN, your understanding of the NP role compared to PA, RN, MDs. The admissions committee meets every 2 weeks so you will have a decision very soon after the interview ( I got the call the very next day!). Good luck.
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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. You may want to contact the school and see if you can talk with a current student. Then asked the student how the school's apparent disorganization affects the quality and experience of the program. I was deciding between multiple schools and found talking with current students very helpful. The admissions office at all the schools were very willing to provide me with the contact information of students. Good luck.
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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 about why you are passionate about nursing and why now, demonstrate your abilities by taking more courses, meet with admission people and professors of programs that you are interested in, etc. I also did not have a great undergrad GPA but I worked hard for a couple years to build up application. I got into a number of top direct-entry MSN programs this year. Keep working towards your goal. The great thing about nursing is that there are so many ways to become a nurse.
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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 luck with your decision.