Jess RN

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  1. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Starem21- if you don't mind- would share with the thread some of your application profile? Volunteer work, undergrad info, GREs? If you'd rather not I totally understand- but I'm sure I for one and...

  2. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed for all other UCSF applicants!! Nice tip on the thin envelope! LOL Those stinkers- causing so many unneccesary freak outs!!

  3. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just emailed the admissions department to see if I can get any more info about when they will be mailing letters out. I'll report back what they say when I hear from them. I know it's not a...

  4. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They are all Boston area schools. BC is Boston College- their graduate nursing program is ranked in the top 20 nationally. MGH is Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions- they are in...

  5. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And it was *hugely* attended. I'm talking probably 175 people, easilly 125 there for entry level nursing. The vibe was very nice- the faculty were present and very engaging and helpfull. When...

  6. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've talked to a current student at BC- but not Regis. I think once/if I get into any of these programs I'll ask for the names/emails of sudents I can contact. My husband is an ivy-league-er and...

  7. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my gosh I have this same fear! Explaining it to friends and family and even this forum! I know we are all rooting for each other- I want to be able to report happy news! I know how you feel-...

  8. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL! I love it! I went to an infosession at BC in fall of '03 and then again last month. I heard that "don't plan a wedding" quote at both of them- so they must think that's a really clever line......

  9. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Totally!! I also got the sense that they may be so preoccupied with their own research and publications that they would not have time/interest to be really accessible to students. I think that is...

  10. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know it. The ratios are a little misleading though, because these schools all probably admit more than they have seats for, you know? So if BC had 311 for 32 seats they may have accepted 45-50...

  11. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my gosh- I'm so glad to read this. I too didn't get that good gut reaction from BC!! And I've really struggled with it- because it's such a great school. But when talking to my husband after my...

  12. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At BC's infosession they said last year they had 311 applicants for 32 seats.

  13. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think MGH has 300+ applicants for 55 seats. Not sure about Simmons. They are all super competitive- jeeez!!!

  14. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Locally, their reputation is really good. But it's not a nationally known program like BC or MGH you know? They have double the clinical hours in the RN portion which I really like. Where you get...

  15. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a good interview at Regis today for their direct entry program. I was really pretty impressed by the program (it's a 3 yr accel BSN/MSN program). It's been around 10 years and has a good,...

  16. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love your awesome attitude! You will certainly find a spot- hopefully it will be this year! Keep your eyes on the prize everyone!! Don't let setbacks break your stride!!

  17. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh Amy, what a bummer. I'm sure that you will have plenty of options among the 7 others! Do you know when you will hear from your others?

  18. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've heard the same thing- didn't know it was going to be a federal regulation, though. I thought it was more a requirement of individual schools/programs. I'd also heard work experience may be...

  19. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Diana- that's so intersteing- because at BC 1/3 to 1/2 of students take time off between the two segments. I think I want the option to take time off and not be in the minority for doing it that way,...

  20. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My schools have been remarkably tight lipped about numbers. I'd be interested to see if other schools givehard numbers on how many will be accepted vs number of seats vs number of waitlists. BC...

  21. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really have no idea how I will choose. In the happy event that I get into BC MGH and Regis I think the three variables that mean the most to me are the total price of the program, the flexibilty in...

  22. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my gosh- tell me about it~! I was sooo freaked out- till I talked with some MDs, NPs and my husband- who set my mind more at ease. While some ADN RNs would have you believe a master's degree is...

  23. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's the thread https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69105

  24. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I LOVE IT!!!!! I kind of alluded to it in that other thread- but I don't neccessarily take the word of an RN who has been practicing in that role for 30 yrs to be the absolute authority on Direct...

  25. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    Jess RN replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's such an interesting point you make. I have to say when I read your initial post I was very suprized that you didn't get into (or at very least, waitlisted at) UCSF and Penn considering they...