PsycMC

I have long hair (about shoulder length), side burns and a goatee... so far it hasnt really been a problem. There was one clinical (OB) where I had to pull my hair back in order to be in compliance with hospital policy. I would say in general that if your hair is off of your collar you should be OK. As for facial hair, just make sure it's neatly groomed before clinicals and you should be good.

Johanne, I chose NEU because I liked the idea of having a portion of the program dedicated to working as an RN prior to starting the specialty track. I also appreciated that they don't require students to officially declare your specialty until a year into the program... although I know I want to do the psyc track, I'm not 100% sure on what population I want to work with. NEU also allowed for the option to going for a CNS or NP. And lastly, I had an overall good experience with the program director and the director of the psyc track. I hope you hear back from MGH soon!

Hey Johanne - it's funny you asked me this today, because this morning I sent in my MGH letter withdrawing my acceptance. I had been sitting on the decision for a bit and went back and forth but decided on NEU. I applied for the child/adolescent psychiatric specialty. What about you? What school/track are you going for?

PsychLisa- Where did you find the national and regional (New England) rankings? Thank you!

HugANurse87- For me, some of the big draws to NEU's program is that they have a portion of the program thats dedicated to you working and getting experience as an RN prior to starting your specialty track; they also don't require you to select a specialty until a year or so into the program (which although I know I definitely want to do the psyc track, I'm not positive If I want to work with children or adults...I like having some time to figure that out); NEU also allows for the option of either CNS or NP in psyc (which from what I've seen, others schools don't offer); and lastly I've just had an overall good experience with the staff and current students that I've interacted with in the program. That being said though, I've heard really good things about MGH's program. And from what I understand, their program is a year shorter than NEU's, which is attractive to me. I know this probably sounds contradictory because the extra year at NEU is where you work for as an RN, but long story short, I already have a MA degree in another field so the faster I can get my career going, the better lol! Are you trying to decide between two programs? If so which ones? Do you have any pros/cons to add that I may be unaware of? Thanks!

Congrats Choco! I'm going to wait until next week when I receive my official offer from MGH to see if by some chance I might get some scholarship $. If not though, I will probably end up going to Northeastern. What about you?

Congrats Jennahbee! I got an email as well this afternoon with an acceptance into MGH. They said a formal letter would follow.

Congrats Ringside2005 & hs2011! amalay - My interview was also on friday the 18th.

Thanks jennahbee. I submitted my application in November and I had my interview last Friday. I hope you hear back soon!

Thank you! Yea, I was shocked...the program director called at 8:15pm (EST). The number didn't look familiar on my caller ID but it was so late I didn't think it could possibly be a school. I was totally surprised.

Just received an acceptance call for NEU direct entry!

NurseGradHopeful - Congratulations! I was wondering if the email you received came from a "bc.edu" address, or was it something different? I'm paranoid and keep checking my spam folder...paranoid... but mostly hoping I'll be surprised and find something in there haha. Thanks!

I just called MGH and asked when decisions would be going out and I was told that they would be sending them out the first week in March (through both e-mail and regular mail) I was really hoping to hear back sooner! Has anyone else heard differently?

Choco80- Congratulations! Did the e-mail BC sent you tell you when you had to make a deposit by?

Ringside- I missed my call too... they called back about 10 minutes later so hang in there! or keep calling :)