simonsez

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1. Hate Waiting Lists? Pay to Play!

   simonsez posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Double Fees Buy Spot on College's Fast Track Bristol Community College is teaming up with a for-profit education company to offer classes in popular allied health programs, a first-of-its-kind...

2. Curry College BSN Program for Jan, 2010

   simonsez replied to pinkemme's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   $35K for the entire 16 month program including books and

3. Direct Entry MSN's 2010

   simonsez replied to allie2010's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Dunno what to say! Who exactly did you get the information from, the person answering the phone? There were 150+ in the informations session when I asked the question. I think it was the April 09...

4. Direct Entry MSN's 2010

   simonsez replied to allie2010's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Wow, that's much higher than last year. I was told by the Director during the information session last year that they received about 160 applications for 50 spots for the class commencing Sept 2009....

5. considering switching to nursing school

   simonsez replied to onthefence's topic in General Nursing

   Okay, to address your outstanding concerns: Volunteering in an Emergency Room seems to be an excellent way to get a feel for whether it's something you want to do or not. At least that's what I did....

6. considering switching to nursing school

   simonsez replied to onthefence's topic in General Nursing

   I would think that with your background, you'd either want to apply to an accelerated BSN program (+/- 16 months), or a direct entry Masters program (+/- 36 months). Your undergraduate GPA is fine,...

7. 2010 UMASS Boston Accelerated BSN

   simonsez replied to ktrna's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Seriously consider talking a two-semester chemistry sequence, with the second semester concentration in organic. I know Curry doesn't require the second semester, but virtually any chemistry you'll...

8. pay scale for boston RN's?

   simonsez replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Massachusetts nurses have enjoyed some of the highest salaries in the United States, which is typical of states with strong nurses unions. The average salary for a nurse in Massachusetts was $79,000...

9. 2010 UMASS Boston Accelerated BSN

   simonsez replied to ktrna's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   The accelerated program at Curry College is often overlooked by those trying to get good bang for their buck. It runs about $10K/semester ($35K for the entire program), which is about half of what...