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  1. Boston Direct Entry Program - Calling All Applicants!

    choco80 replied to choco80's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Taw, I would try to meet with the people at MGH personally who decide these things and can speak about the applicant pool this year and see what they say about the situation (this is not something to...

  2. Question about Prereq's

    choco80 replied to PennyS's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    This is a helpful thread - I am also looking for one chem class to satisfy the MGH requirement. My only hesitation with the ones listed above is that they can be pricey - since I will be paying a lot...

  3. Lawyer to Nurse

    choco80 replied to layne228's topic in Nursing Career

    Grindaholic - I meant to post this above, but thank you for the link, I am definitely checking that society out! I am intrigued by the JD/DNP you met, since I would also love to hold a faculty...

  4. Lawyer to Nurse

    choco80 replied to layne228's topic in Nursing Career

    I just discovered this thread now - what a great topic, and certainly one I can relate to! I have been a lawyer for 6 years. Similar to layne, I was fortunate enough to land a "great" law firm job...

  5. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for calling anxiouslyawaiting! Congrats marisea11 - looking forward to seeing you on the

  6. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I think we all have different dates for MGH deposits - mine is April 12th. I thought somebody else said theirs was April 14th,

  7. Boston Direct Entry Program - Calling All Applicants!

    choco80 replied to choco80's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats nurse2011!! Wow, handwritten is really unusual! That is great news - do you think you'll go there? Simmons is a great

  8. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I also remember them saying labs weren't required at the info session, but I'm skeptical about that because they also said (and "they" meaning the dean of the school, although it sounded like she was...

  9. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm pretty sure you don't receive the BSN and the MSN until the end of the program, and you receive them concurrently (some programs, like Regis, will give you the BSN mid-program right when you earn...

  10. Boston Direct Entry Program - Calling All Applicants!

    choco80 replied to choco80's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know we haven't spoken about Simmons much on this board, but I was wondering if anyone else has started to receive communications from them lately? I've been getting emails and letters from the...

  11. Boston Direct Entry Program - Calling All Applicants!

    choco80 replied to choco80's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I second PsychLisa. mghihp is an mgh affiliate, and the undoubtedly helps with placements, although nothing is of course guaranteed. My understanding from speaking with students at all 5 of the...

  12. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    molls - I know you are looking to speak with current students, but you should also do a search on these boards for mgh and mghihp since I definitely remember seeing students at the school speak to...

  13. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Psychlisa - right now, the 2 courses I'm taking vary considerably, but I like them both. Micro is honestly not much work and I am finding it pretty easy. A&P is considerably more work, however I...

  14. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just sent it... Btw, do you guys feel like we should make an MGH Admitted Students thread? I feel like this is turning into that, and I feel bad every time I post something irrelevant here that...

  15. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Huganurse - I'm going to send you a private message about this, since I'd rather not post my town/development on here! Sorry I didn't get back to you

  16. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Psych Lisa - I'm taking them both entirely online through edukan, and MGH accepts it (I called to confirm). EduKan is a consortion of 6 community college in kansas that offers classes online....

  17. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    httleeds - I actually didn't know the BHCC had a lab, I might be joining you at Massasoit! I might take it online, however, since I need the flexibility. I'm working part-time now in another career,...

  18. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm going to take it at Bunker Hill Community College - a lot

  19. Boston Direct Entry Program - Calling All Applicants!

    choco80 replied to choco80's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, I will be there! I know this must have been a tough decision for you, I know how much you liked NE, but I completely understand where you are coming from. Things work out the way they do for a...

  20. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Btw, I did receive my formal acceptance to MGH in the mail, and it also did not mention the admitted students day that was referenced in the email. It also did not include a cori form that was...

  21. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I also don't have anything posted in my Northeastern online app - unless it is somewhere hidden? I would think it would be somewhere obvious though,

  22. Boston Direct Entry Program - Calling All Applicants!

    choco80 replied to choco80's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Johanne - Yes, I am probably going to MGH. I applied and was accepted into the family specialty. I only applied to MA schools, and so far I've gotten into BC and Regis as well. I haven't heard from...

  23. Acceptance Letters? MGH Direct-Entry Master's in Nursing

    choco80 replied to danadana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Becca - have you tried calling MGH yet? It's really hard to tell - if you check out this thread and the boston direct entry one, people heard several days apart (someone said they received the email...

  24. Boston Direct Entry Program - Calling All Applicants!

    choco80 replied to choco80's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No problem - also, if you are flexible with your specialty, who knows, it might be helpful to let them know that as well when you touch base with them. I remember years ago when I applied for...

  25. Boston Direct Entry Program - Calling All Applicants!

    choco80 replied to choco80's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Johanne - I am sorry to hear you were waitlisted, but I don't think all hope is lost. It seems like several people over the years have said they have gotten in on these boards. I have no idea if the...