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  1. Direct Entry MSN's 2010

    careerchanger22 replied to allie2010's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Im waiting to hear back from Simmons too. It was the only school I applied to... they said that only 150 people applied? And that they didnt start reviewing until March 1 even though the deadline was...

  2. Did your Nursing counselor give you hope you will get in and you did? (or didnt)

    careerchanger22 replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

  3. Did your Nursing counselor give you hope you will get in and you did? (or didnt)

    careerchanger22 replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    you too 2010RN! Ive been waiting since Novemeber (even though applications were due Feb 1) but the wait is messing with my

  4. Did your Nursing counselor give you hope you will get in and you did? (or didnt)

    careerchanger22 replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    Mommaof 3, i hear ya. I let you know in 4

  5. Simmons College Direct Entry 2010

    careerchanger22 replied to careerchanger22's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    priority review date?? I didnt know there was one and I went to two info sessions.. i had my app in on 1/12. crap. They didnt ask me for tax info.. are you talking for financial aid? I know that...

  6. Simmons College Direct Entry 2010

    careerchanger22 replied to careerchanger22's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    nene25 - when did you get your app in? im wondering what would qualify someone to be in the second

  7. The wait is BRUUUUTAAAAL

    careerchanger22 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ...waiting to get my acceptance letter from school... should be coming in 3-4 weeks.. sometimes I think "when I'm in school" and then catch myself and say "crap, still waiting to hear back....".....

  8. The wait is BRUUUUTAAAAL

    careerchanger22 replied to careerchanger22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Heathers21! I know what you mean.. i keep having to say to people "well Im not in yet.. i dont have that letter yet" and they all say I will be. I will be mortified if I dont get

  9. Direct Entry Financial Aid

    careerchanger22 replied to micronerd's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know what you mean. I walked it into the office 5pm Friday because I didnt think it would get there before then. Im sure you will be fine though. I thought I was behind (and rather frantic when I...

  10. Direct Entry Financial Aid

    careerchanger22 replied to micronerd's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i did the same thing you did... realized I missed the 15th but Simmons deadline for their application is tomorrow so I got it in Friday... I asked the financial aid person why they want it before the...

  11. Overcoming your fears

    careerchanger22 replied to MsBubbles's topic in General Students

    i dont have a fear of vomiting, but i dont like it... at all.... i volunteer at a large hospital in the sdsu/pacu. the reason why i chose this unit is because ill have the most interaction with...

  12. Looking into direct entry MSN programs. I need help with thoughts and chances

    careerchanger22 replied to beaconshome's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi! I applied to the Simmons DE program in Boston and looked at other schools also. From what I have read you need a 3.0 to be competative, BUT I think they weigh your prereq GPA heavier than your...

  13. Application Deadline Yesterday... Let the Waiting Game Begin

    careerchanger22 replied to careerchanger22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Its mostly my fault that I only applied to one school. I was at my previous job thinking and thinking about changing careers but didnt have the guts. Then, I was laid and took it as a sign....

  14. Application Deadline Yesterday... Let the Waiting Game Begin

    careerchanger22 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know there have been a lot of *waiting* threads out there... but I just wanted to throw out there that my application deadline was yesterday. I handed (literally hand delivered) my application mid...

  15. Anyone Still Waiting to Hear?

    careerchanger22 replied to Buckeyefan47's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im waiting to hear also! My application was due yesterday but I handed it in mid Jan... I HAND delivered it because I was so nervous about the mail losing it. I wont find out until mid March... the...

  16. how to survive nursing school- financially

    careerchanger22 replied to greatpyr_mom's topic in General Students

    I am applying to schools now and my husband and I decided to sell our condo if I get in, just bc there is one less income for awhile and it will help with the stress of everything ... having personal...

  17. The wait for your acceptance into nursing school

    careerchanger22 replied to jessymarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    waiting as well!!! My application isnt due until Feb 1st but I am walking it into the school instead of mailing it because I am afraid it will get lost (the school is down the street)! Once I hand it...

  18. Other second career students?

    careerchanger22 replied to JBMmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Second career for me too.... I graduated in 2003 with a BS in Architectural Engineering. Ive spent that last 6+ years in construction as an Project Manager. Its great pay with horrible hours. I stuck...

  19. Much Older People Going Into Nursing

    careerchanger22 replied to MissMaryMack12's topic in General Students

    This is my favorite quote! I wanted to go to medical school in High School and my father (who is a doctor) wouldnt let me.. so I studied architecture. Now (10 years later) that the architecture and...

  20. anyone applying to the simmons dix scholars program?

    careerchanger22 replied to miss pereira's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well I was working in the construction industry as a Project Manager for 6 years and was laid off. The industry has basically gone bust and Im taking the opportunity to do something that I know I will...

  21. anyone applying to the simmons dix scholars program?

    careerchanger22 replied to miss pereira's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hey allaboutnursing77, I am applying to the 3 year Direct Entry at Simmons for this coming May start and I was wondering what your previous background is in? Simmons is really the only school I am...

  22. Second-Career Students: How did you decide to change careers?

    careerchanger22 replied to aab86's topic in General Students

    I am coming from the architecture/construction field. I have my bachelors in it and thought I would do it forever. I worked mainly in construction and the money was a big draw for me. I had always...

  23. How Competitive are the Accelerated BSN Programs

    careerchanger22 replied to Linds1334's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know how you feel about "not knowing". I am applying to Simmons to the Direct Entry MSN program. I have an BS in Architectural Engineering from Wentworth and graduated with a 3.2. I have no prereqs...

  24. I advise you guys NOT to....

    careerchanger22 replied to CharlotteDarcy's topic in General Students

    you should look into getting your MSN after your graduate with your BSN and become a Nurse Practitioner. You have the same autonomy as a Doc and can write scripts, etc. Whats your reasoning for...

  25. Advice Please

    careerchanger22 replied to Suzanne44's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree with Reddy... becoming a PA is a different path. I think it takes the 3 years full time (maybe a little bit less with prereqs) and I think Northeastern U has a program. If you are wanting to...