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  1. Please help, instructor wants diagnosis not related to Fundamentals

    NPNICO replied to nursetobehopefully's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How about activity intolerance? If her hct, hgb, rbc are low that's indicative of Anemia, thus feeling fatigue, etc and not being able to do the daily

  2. Students are cut-throat!

    NPNICO replied to livenlearn08's topic in General Students

    Do you ever question the integrity of your professors? Do they play mind game and try to flunk students? Weird behavior. Are professors always fair? What do you do if you suspect

  3. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

    NPNICO replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Tozz, Just weighing my options for both. When I saw the high tuition for the NP schools, I figured why not applying to the BSN program at UMB, where I was accepted. So, that's where I am

  4. Need a loan but already have a BA in Comm

    NPNICO replied to phottovy87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, Isn't it crazy??? I was told the same thing too for a second Bachelors. So, I decided to go for the Masters program. And now,upon graduation, I will owe about $150,000 for an NP degree. The...

  5. To The New Posters On This Forum

    NPNICO replied to medsurgrnco's topic in Psychiatric

    Guys, I don't believe I am all alone out there, but curious to know where other people are at. I am starting NP school in Fall 09 for Psych-Mental Health. Like most of us, I will need to quit work for...

  6. UMass Boston rollcall

    NPNICO replied to UMass_Boston_Armenia's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    How is the Accelerated BSN at UMASS? I am supposed to start there in May. I am a UMB grad too, going for a second Bac

  7. 2009 Direct Entry MSN at MGHIHP

    NPNICO replied to Samm13's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Guys, I don't believe I am all alone out there, but curious to know where other people are at. I am starting NP school in Fall 09. Like most of us, I will need to quit work for schools. Of course, I...

  8. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

    NPNICO replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Guys, I don't believe I am all alone out there, but curious to know where other people are at. I am starting NP school in Fall 09. Like most of us, I will need to quit work for schools. Of course, I...

  9. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

    NPNICO replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Kobrien, Me too I like the summer off, definitely. It allows you to work and gain some clinical experience and lessen the stress, definitely. BC's program is summer and winter session, how...

  10. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

    NPNICO replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Me too, I am going to MGH too, and currently have colleagues there who think highly of their program. So, I am looking forward to

  11. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

    NPNICO replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, but when you calculate the credits for the 2 summers and the winter sessions, it comes out to be the same amount of classroom hours and/or clinical hours. but just very densed. Juliewoo, where...

  12. What do you guys do when...

    NPNICO replied to rubysunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stay away from the glass of wine. You may like it to much and get more than just one glass, (not good!). I agree with everything else, just stay focus and remind yourself of what matters to you the...

  13. How old were you when you began nursing school?

    NPNICO replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    I will be 38 when I start My Masters in Nursing.(3 years program) and graduate at

  14. 2009 Direct Entry MSN at MGHIHP

    NPNICO replied to Samm13's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Does anyone know the logic behind the amount of credits each school require for the MSN program? BC requires 70credits, while Simmons and MGH require 90-91. What's up with that? Of course, if you're...

  15. Direct Entry MSN program

    NPNICO replied to jungdt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    By the way, Does anyone know the logic behind the amount of credits each school require for the MSN program? BC requires 70credits, while Simmons and MGH require 90-91. What's up with that? Of...

  16. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

    NPNICO replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Does anyone know the logic behind the amount of credits each school require for the MSN program? BC requires 70credits, while Simmons and MGH require 90-91. What's up with that? Of course, if you're...

  17. 2009 Direct Entry MSN at MGHIHP

    NPNICO replied to Samm13's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Got into BC and MGH, was wait listed at Umass/Worcester and rejected by Simmons. Who knows what they look for, you are right. I am all done with my prereqs though. I chose MGH because it's smaill and...

  18. 2009 Direct Entry MSN at MGHIHP

    NPNICO replied to Samm13's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I definitely want to be an NP (no doubt about that). However, as we all know unexpected can happen, right? So, let's say God forbid something happens that one would have to stop going to school after...

  19. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

    NPNICO replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Mmmmm!!!! But then your status will change from Direct-Entry to BSN-to MSN. First of all in order to be accepted to the Direct-Entry, one must already have at least a Bachelors, some people already...

  20. Direct Entry MSN program

    NPNICO replied to jungdt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Precisely! So, in order to be accepted tot he Direct-Entry MSN, one must already have at least a Bachelor. So, all the liberal arts or electives classes are already taken, and yes should be...

  21. Direct Entry MSN program

    NPNICO replied to jungdt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! I guess it's a no win situation. But, I am from Massachusetts and there is a school Regis that offer a BSN for their Direct-Entry program. I guess it does vary from school to school. Tks for...

  22. 3 week AP II summer course - any advice?

    NPNICO replied to mdp0105's topic in General Students

    Yes, do it! it will be done quick. I did mine in 5 weeks. In and out... Good luck. It's worth

  23. Direct Entry MSN program

    NPNICO replied to jungdt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ...And R U doing the direct-entry 2 year program? Then how do you explain the schools that awards theirs students with the BSN as they continue with the NP portiion. It can be done. If I take Research...

  24. Simmons versus MGH Direct Entry Nursing

    NPNICO replied to questionableresource's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    .....But MGH is not just a Graduate Institute, as they have an Accelerated BSN program. I am thinking thi whole thing is a money maker business too. It's a way to force the students to stay in for the...

  25. Direct Entry MSN program

    NPNICO replied to jungdt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    GOOD Day folks! Has anyone given some thoughts to the fact that in the first 1 1/2 year, you will not be awarded a BSN? I am hearing from a few NP students who passed their NCLEX that they are not...