Kalei61887

I didn't apply to the UMass program but I do like that they make you work as an RN before graduating. It's definetly great experience and will hopefully open doors for future jobs. As far as the preceptorship and finding your own NPs to work with, it too makes me nervous. When I found this out I was a little resistant to the idea, especially since I want to do Family NP and in doing so you have to do four different preceptorships of 150 hours each in Womens, Geriatric, Pediatric, and Adult. So instead of finding one you have to find four. However, I think it will work out and especially with doing so many clinicals you will make contacts and find NPs. The school will help I think if need be, but prefer for you to find your own. Good luck with the other schools. And from what I have heard about Regis, those that are waitlisted usually get into the fall class, they just hold off on telling you for a couple months I think. (not 100% sure on this though)

I havent heard anything either way yet from BC. Still have my fingers crossed! Good luck to you psitsrachel! Hopefully we hear soon!

allie2010- Actually BC was my first choice initially, but after my interview and tour at Regis, I just really loved it. When I drove up I liked the feel of the campus, it reminded me of my undergrad school, which I loved. Also, I like the flexibility of the program. A lot of students work 10-15 hours a week and they offer both classes and clinicals at night and on the weekends, in addition obviously to daytime classes. So I like having that option if I need it. I also love the idea of being able to work two days a week. For the program at Regis, you dont have to chose a specialty upon admission, like you do with most other schools. You complete the first two years and after doing all different clinicals, then chose. Also, after the first two years you receive a bachelor's degree in nursing and have the option to "opt out" if you need or want to and work as an RN instead of an NP(not that I plan on doing this, but its a nice option to have). I also like the fact that the emphasis is on clinicals. The second week of school you start your first clinical and then every semester after that you are doing either one or two clinicals with usually two classes. The school is a bit pricey, but I think most of the schools are and the office of financial aide so far has seemed to be helpful in finding loans and such (although I havent had much experience in this department yet). BC's program is a year shorter, which is really nice, but I believe it is much more fast paced and intense, and leaves no room to work part time, and I dont believe they offer the night and weekend option (if someone knows elsewise, please correct me). Another benefit for me is I like that parking and commuting to Regis would be much easier than to either BC and MGH. So thats why I think my first choice is Regis. :) What schools have you applied to and where is your first choice?

Congrats to everyone! I received my acceptance letter from Regis last week and am so excited! It's my first choice but I am waiting to hear from BC and MGH before making any final decisions. What is everyone doing right now to prep for nursing school? I am working as a Medical assistant in a busy derm practice and trying to finish my prereqs....

I was also just accepted to Regis' accelerated nurse practitioner program! I'm very excited since it's my first choice. Still waiting to hear back from BC and MGH before making any final decisions but most likely I will be starting Regis Fall 2010. Anyone else having trouble deciding what school to go to and how did you make your decisions? :)

I applied around January 7th "ish". They called me a couple weeks later (end of January) for an interview and then a week after my interview I received the acceptance letter. Have you applied to Regis? Good luck! =)

I also havent heard anything from BC or MGH as most of you. I have been accepted to Regis. They called me for an interview and about a week after my interview received the acceptance letter. Still waiting to hear from BC and MGH though to consider all my options! :)

I have yet to hear from BC also. :/ I also applied to MGH and havent gotten a response from them either. I have been accepted to Regis, which I am very excited about, but from what I have read in some of the discussions here, Regis accpets most applicants. Anyways, not loosing hope for BC yet! *fingers crossed here too!*