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 impressions of the school? any application advice? how...
boston13 replied to boston13's topic in New Hampshire
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 then so I'm hoping that will make up for it.
boston13 replied to boston13's topic in New Hampshire
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 yours!
boston13 replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts
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 start as well. the cohort that started this month ha...
boston13 replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts
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 my application to a second school because that sch...
boston13 replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing
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 tough, but if they do the one year accelerated the...
boston13 replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing
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 expect to make, say, 50k per year when you graduate,...
boston13 replied to d00d00butter's topic in Pre-Nursing
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 contribution (efc). in most cases your financial aid award wil...
boston13 replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing
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 you financially while you go back to school? if the ans...
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 to make sure you’re taking classes that will trans...
boston13 replied to dreamer827's topic in Pre-Nursing
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 connections. good luck!
boston13 replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Pre-Nursing
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. but, regardless of where or how you take a&p it'...
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 direct-entry msn program you’re going to need strong grades to...
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 story across. remember, the essay isn’t just a ch...
boston13 replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts
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 etc...
Long question, so here's a long answer :). I'm in the midst of a career change myself, but in the opposite direction (into nursing). I did quite a bit of research prior to deciding my new path, so here's my advice: First, finish your BSN. A Bachelo...
boston13 replied to Copperismydog's topic in Massachusetts
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 nights a week and was about 3-4 hours per night. if ...
boston13 replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts
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 area), and you get a shot at some top notch clinic...