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1. UMass Amherst ABSN 2011

   j772 replied to Bear07_RN's topic in Massachusetts

   No worries. I was so stressed when I was accepted that I lived on this site searching for answers. I worked about 1-3 days per week throughout the program because I had to. It was tough the first semester & if you can avoid it I strongly recomm...

2. UMass Amherst ABSN 2011

   j772 replied to Bear07_RN's topic in Massachusetts

   You are on campus all day for about 3 days per week and 1-2 days for your clinicals somewhere in Western MA or Worcester. There are people who commute, but it is much easier if you can find a place to stay close to there, especially with snow. Class...

3. UMass Amherst ABSN 2011

   j772 replied to Bear07_RN's topic in Massachusetts

   I graduated from this program & hope I can help answer your questions. The clinical rotations are mostly in Western MA & Worcester, you can ask to come to Boston for your senior clinical placement. Hope this helps you make a decision.

4. Cost of Accelerated BSN: UMass Boston, Curry, MGH, Simmons

   j772 replied to azalea700's topic in Massachusetts

   Hi, I am in an accelerated program & will say the cost is more than just the tuition. I was told my program (UMass) would be around $30,000 & only will receive $25,000 in federal aid. That doesn't take into account the cost of books, lab sup...

5. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN Nursing Program Question

   j772 replied to kerrierou's topic in Massachusetts

   hi dhal72, My class is a diverse group with people of varying ages 20's-late 50's. Many people have young children at home & some are single parents so this is realistic. Regis has an accelerated evening program and I am not sure about other's....

6. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN Nursing Program Question

   j772 replied to kerrierou's topic in Massachusetts

   UMass Amherst doesn't require interviews, but I think they are usually a good thing since you get a chance to convey who you are to the admissions committee. The best advice I can offer is to be yourself & really think about why you want to do th...

7. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN Nursing Program Question

   j772 replied to kerrierou's topic in Massachusetts

   I was going to apply to UMB but was accepted into UMass Amherst's accelerated program which started in January. The programs are similar, other than location, & I'd be happy to answer whatever questions you may have. Trust me, I understand the...

8. is nursing school harming your relationship too?

   j772 replied to j772's topic in General Students

   Thank you all for such great advice & support. I have spoken with my boyfriend & he says he is still committed to making us work. Although I don't think he has any idea what this will mean, I love him & will do what I can to make it wor...

9. is nursing school harming your relationship too?

   j772 posted a topic in General Students

   I just started an accelerated nursing program and already my boyfriend is complaining that all I do is focus on nursing school. We had been living together for 1.5 yrs and I recently had to move about 1.5 hrs away for school. I thought I was trying ...

10. UMASS accelerated BSN program

    j772 replied to AlyRNtoBe's topic in Massachusetts

    I am moving there from the Boston area w/o a job & am really stressing about loans. My sister is willing to cosign if needed, but the people in financial aid were not too helpful when I told them I needed loans to live on. I was also surprised b...

11. Anyone who doesn't have a 4.0 get into nursing school?

    j772 replied to alissadancer's topic in Massachusetts

    If you are talking about a second degree in nursing, I think a combination of grades, letters of recommendations, & experience matter equally. I would make sure to write a strong essay & play up whatever work experiences you have that make y...

12. UMass 2nd degree BSN program

    j772 replied to j772's topic in Massachusetts

    thank you again for all of your help! See you at orientation, this is happening so quick!

13. UMass 2nd degree BSN program

    j772 replied to j772's topic in Massachusetts

    Thank you! I just checked it out & saw that there are only 2br. I am hesitant to live with someone I don't know b/c I've had some bad experiences. It seems most realtors are only open M-F 9-5 & I live in Boston so it is hard to get there. A...

14. UMass 2nd degree BSN program

    j772 replied to j772's topic in Massachusetts

    I haven't registered yet & was just going to wait until orientation. On a seperate note, I am moving up there from Boston & looking for a place to live. Can anyone suggest reasonable apartments in Amherst that aren't filled with only undergr...

15. UMass 2nd degree BSN program

    j772 replied to j772's topic in Massachusetts

    I haven't received anything yet, but did see what I was awarded in federal aid on my spire account. I have to explore private loans & was going to call the office to see what to do. As for the class, yes we are only there for 6 days 8-4.