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Graduating in December with a 2nd degree BSN from a well respected Boston area college. I have a 3.9 gpa, great recommendations (hopefully more to come as I finish the program), Dean's list, Sigma Theta, am willing to work anywhere within driving di...

Thank you all so much for the helpful replies!! Keep them coming please! I've applied for numerous PCA jobs but I just revamped my resume in anticipation of preceptorship stuff so hopefully the new resume might help me with the PCA job apps. I al...

I'm just curious about how much the extra rate is for new RNs in the Boston area who decline healthcare coverage and benefits? I get it thru my husband's work. (don't get me wrong, I'd take whatever they'd pay me if I was lucky enough to get a job!!...

I'm curious- how are the rates for RNs who do non-benefitted?

Wow where do you live?! I'm so jealous, I graduate in December but don't really have high hopes about being hired as a new RN into L&D! Good luck!!!

Soon to be new grad here (December)....2nd degree BSN, nearly a 4.0 gpa, Sigma Theta, great recommendations..........I'd take this residency @ MGH in a heartbeat, with a big fat smile on my face ($11.44 an hour or not!).

I'm considering these 2 schools and am wondering if there are any current or past students out there of either of these programs?? My questions are: Curry Students: Approx how much was the program? How about clinical fees? Also - what time of da...

No I took Chem 2 elsewhere. What did everyone get for shoes? We need to have white nursing shoes....I got a pair of Crocs Specialist in white and a pair of Nike Shox in white (I had to buy the kids ones though because they were the ones that were m...

Hey NeNe, I did wind up applying to WellsFargo and got a great rate! I canceled the Discover loan and went with WellsFargo - thanks again for the recommendation! After they take off the additional .75% at graduation, my rate is 4% less than it was ...

Darn it! That is way cheaper - I think I still can cancel discover and go with that one instead though. What was your rate, if you don't mind me asking?

I was the one who was also looking at Curry but really never considered it as much as I was considering Simmons, and I did decide to go to Simmons. Our orientation is June 21. You should've gotten your financial aid package already...I think. Ques...

Yes you definitely can get financial aid. I got some grant/scholarship, and some federal loans. I just did my private loan this weekend (I went w/ Discover, the rate was OK - about 9%, not great but I hear the going rate for private loans is 12% the...

That's weird, if they are looking for your financial aid docs I think you must've gotten in. Are you positive you were not accepted? Why would they want that stuff if they weren't accepting you?? They're really nice there, if you call I bet they'l...

Anyone who's gotten in and planning to attend? I just got my email with all the registration instructions, etc. (check your Simmons email account, not your personal). Just wondering if there are any future Simmons ladies on here! :) Can't wait!!!...

I'm starting in July too. I haven't heard anything about registering or that CPR class but I'm going to inquire. A girl I know who is going to MGH is taking her CPR now (in advance of starting the program) so I feel like that might be a good idea t...

Just curious: What is the tuition for the Curry Accel program for 2010? Just trying to gauge what it'll be for 2011!

You're definitely right: setting yourself up for a good job is so important, especially nowadays when new grad RNs can't find a job anywhere. I just get nervous about taking out a lot in living expenses, but the difference will probably be about $10...

mine was pretty good, the only problem is I have to start in mid-May in order to complete Organic Chem, so that means quitting my job really soon and saving less for living expenses. I also got into MCPHS but with my Simmons package they're about th...

How was your financial aid package jmbia? Did you get more or less than you thought you would?

I haven't heard anything about orientation yet. I'm taking my last pre-req starting tomorrow so I wont have to take it during Summer Session 1, that way I can work for longer before the start of the program and save more $$!! If anyone hears anyth...

Are they accepting anyone they are not interviewing???

I'm surprised you were accepted w/o attending the info session, I was told that was mandatory. I have not heard anything from UMass Boston, I am wondering if they're thru calling people for interviews/finalists. I am assuming I didn't get in since...

Yeah def going to apply there as well! :)

where did you hear that we're going to hear back in the 2nd half of Feb? I just assumed w/ rolling admission we'd hear back w/in the normal 2-3 weeks but I haven't heard back yet either. I mailed my stuff on Jan 7.

Yup I applied, but I hear it's very difficult to get into (as are all of them) but especially so because it's the cheapest.