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I had planned two separate one week vacations within a couple months of being hired at my job and mentioned it to them right when I got the offer. I wouldn't mention vacation plans during a first interview, but if you get a good sense about a job I would mention it when you get an offer and the ball is in your court. I would just be very clear that you really want the job, are serious about the commitment, but that this trip is also very important. I think that once they offer you the job (and have narrowed down the candidates) they will be more willing to be flexible with your request since they've decided that they like you. Good luck!

Ive been working as an RN in rehab/LTC for a year now and the only advice I can tell you is ask your fellow nurses for help. If you feel something is off, ask someone else for their opinion/help.

DolphinRN84 what is the name of the nursing manager? Interested in pca job. You you please PM me

GAgirlinMA, Congrats on you acceptance!!! I did decide to join the January cohort so we'll all be classmates :) I just moved to Boston a couple weeks ago just to get to know the city before we start. Our school is so nice! Can't wait to start and meet you all :)

FB page would be a great idea!

oh and i forgot to say Padmapper.com is a really good website for apartment hunting. You basically put in what you want and it pulls craigslist...etc ads and puts them on an easy map for you to check out. Hope this helps!

hi hilary9! i am from california too!!! (san diego) and im apartment hunting right now (moving a 6 months early so i can get used to the city b4 we get crazy busy with school ) There are some really awesome rentals in charlestown navy yard area that are basically across the street from school. I am looking into Parris Landing or Harborview at the Navy Yard. These even have a free shuttle that takes you to MGH affiliated hospitals across town also. Other than that I'm just as lost as you when it comes to Boston. The only way I know how to navigate is finding the big pink square on google maps (MGH) and going from there lol.

Nope. Still waiting :/

I heard back from umass on Tuesday for an interview. They said they were calling students for interviews then they would release letters. There's another thread where some more people have also received interviews. Goodluck to everyone!

GAgirlinMA...goodluck with MGH! I know how you feel! The waiting is so frustrating. I was accepted into the January 2012 cohort. I decided to drop the waitlist for the May 2011 class, so that's one less spot you have to worry about. Best of luck!

I got a phone call this morning

I have been admitted to MGH ABSN but now that heard back from UMass I'm starting to wonder what are the pros/cons of these two programs. Both seem like great programs, same degree at both, they cost the same (I am out of state student so I'll end up paying about the same) but what I really want to know is the NATURE of these programs. Any current/former students have any advice???

I got an interview! :)!! yay!

congratulations to those accepted! I was offered early admission to the January class in 2012 also.

I got accepted to my first choice school! :yeah: Over the moon with excitement but also pretty scared of the 14month accelerated BSN thats to come. I want to read up on anything nursing to start preparing. Does anyone have any advice for awesome textbooks or anything to start getting prepared that helped you? -Thanks!:)