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  1. MCPHS Manchester ABSN

    boston13 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello, i'm currently in the process of applying to accelerated bsn at mass college of pharm. in manchester. are there any current or former students that would like to share their experiences and...

  2. MCPHS Manchester ABSN

    boston13 replied to boston13's topic in General Nursing

    Right now I live in Mass near the NH border. I really hope I get in to this program but I'm nervous. My undergrad grades could be better, but I've done a lot academically and professionally since...

  3. MCPHS Manchester ABSN

    boston13 replied to boston13's topic in General Nursing

    I'm waiting to get back a recommendation and then I'm submitting, hopefully this week as well. I'll keep you posted if I hear anything. Good luck with

  4. MGH ABSN 2011

    boston13 replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    mcphs. they have a stated due date of june 1st for fall start, but admissions said they review applications as they arrive. previously worcester only had a spring start, but they now offer a fall...

  5. MGH ABSN 2011

    boston13 replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    thanks for the updates everyone. the waiting is a lot tougher than i expected. i really wish there was a more standardized process for absn programs. i'm waiting to hear from mghihp before i submit...

  6. BSN: 55K for 1 year vs. 4K for 2 years

    boston13 replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    like i said, i was oversimplifying. but if the op goes to a 2 year program and will not work as stated s/he is guaranteed to not be making a decent salary that second year. yes the job market is very...

  7. BSN: 55K for 1 year vs. 4K for 2 years

    boston13 replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    with that i would say you could go either way. the way i look at it, the absn program is 55k of debt, and 1 year of lost wages. the 2 year program is 4k of debt but 2 years of lost wages. if you...

  8. financial aid

    boston13 replied to d00d00butter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yes, it’s your adjusted gross. if you made about the same salary in 2009, to get an idea of what you're expected to pay you could fill out last year's fafsa. you'll get an expected family...

  9. BSN: 55K for 1 year vs. 4K for 2 years

    boston13 replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i’ll play devil’s advocate because i think the answer might not be as clear cut as it seems. the question is: can you work while you're doing the two year program? if not, is someone supporting...

  10. Am I nursing school material??

    boston13 replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats on a great start! gen chem can be tough, but you did well in your other chem course so you should be in good shape. since you're coming from a cc, be sure to meet with your advisor regularly...

  11. Scared but Determined...

    boston13 replied to dreamer827's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    also working as a cna while you're in school can help in getting a job once you're done. in addition to experience you'd have access to internal job postings and have the opportunities to make great...

  12. Am I going to be doing to much?? Advice needed!!

    boston13 replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i wouldn't worry too much about taking the a&p lab online. there are some great software programs and high quality textbooks that can get the job done. and you seem satisfied with micro online....

  13. Should I go for the CNA program while finishing my bachelors?

    boston13 replied to kpng's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i would worry about trying to complete an lvn program while you’re also completing a ba or bs in some other field, it could be a pretty tough workload. if your eventual goal is an absn or...

  14. help with my admission essay

    boston13 replied to Ghala's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it sounds like you have worked very hard to get where you are and it seems like you have a compelling story to tell, but with your current writing skills you're going to have a tough time getting that...

  15. MGH ABSN 2011

    boston13 replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm right there with you PequeSD. I'll be sure to post if I hear anything. Now back to trying to distract myself from checking these message boards, email

  16. MCPHS Manchester ABSN

    boston13 replied to boston13's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your

  17. Part time CNA course in western MA?

    boston13 replied to Copperismydog's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i'm not sure how far away you'd be, but i completed the nurse assistant course at the pioneer valley red cross in springfield a few years back. i took the 7 week evening option. i think it was 3...

  18. Turned in MGH ABSN app!!! MGH Applicant thread

    boston13 replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i also completed my app for mgh. very nervous, since it's my first choice. i've heard great things about the program. i really like that it's only 14 months (vs 16-24 for some of the others in the...