Pianoman223

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1. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   You won't be able to use an iPad (or phone) during clinicals. You can look up anything you need, however, at the computers in the nurses' stations or in the hallways. Plus, I wouldn't want to bring...

2. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Happy to answer anyone's questions to the best of my abilities. You can shoot me an e-mail at pianoplaya223 at gmail dot

3. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I did about 20 hrs of consulting work for my old company during winter break, and tomorrow (!) I'm starting a per diem job as a research assistant at MGH, so about 4-8 hrs per week. This semester is...

4. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I wouldn't say that - plenty of people (first year here) work part time. Some even work 20 hrs. First semester, we had way too much free time, believe it or not. This semester is

5. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   MGHIHP, second semester in the Adult-Gero Primary Care program. Let me know if you have any questions. I wrote up a little synopsis of my experience, a few posts

6. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   My impression is that MGHIHP adopts the position that RN and NP role are so dramatically different (which I'm kind of noticing as well, from my clinicals), that it might not necessarily be a...

7. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   That MGHIHP grants you a BSN as well as an MSN, is a good, and rare thing. Don't ask me why, but there are some institutions which require you to have a BSN even if you have an

8. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Congrats! MGHIHP is a great program. If I remember correctly when I was doing my research, it provides a lot of clinical hours compared to other programs. However, my personal opinion is that the...

9. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

   Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   As a first year student (who just began his second semester), I will tell you that we just received an e-mail saying that we will be able to request a track change by February 15 (not to say that they...

10. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

    Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    FYI Last year I got a thick (regular-sized) envelope in the mail (Actually they sent two identical ones, oddly) - no phone call, no

11. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

    Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi meep05, I love the program so far. It is not without its flaws, of course, as any program will be. So far there haven't been any "dealbreakers" - really, the most annoying thing is the...

12. MGH Direct Entry MSN 2013

    Pianoman223 replied to steve21021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey folks, Good luck to those of you who applied and are awaiting decision. I'm currently in the 2nd semester of this program (Direct Entry MSN) and am happy to answer any questions you might

13. MGH Direct-Entry MSN

    Pianoman223 replied to halebale's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @Kelnikki My suggestion: Make a post on Chowhound.com's Boston board - we are an excellent group of people :) and will give you some great food recommendations (provided you give them some specifics...

14. Any Potential Regis College Fall 2012 Students?

    Pianoman223 replied to RoImDreaming's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats to those who have been accepted, and good luck to those who are waitlisted! I received my acceptance letter this Saturday but sent in a 'decline' response as I got a scholarship to attend...

15. MGH Direct-Entry MSN

    Pianoman223 replied to halebale's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Kelnikki, congrats and welcome! I have lived in Boston for 7 years. It is my impression that, while the MGHIHP doesn't rank terribly high nationally, the school does have quite an excellent...