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  1. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've had a little drama with my childcare situation this week, and after meeting with faculty this week and the dean on Thurs, I've "decelerated" myself within my program. Basically, I've dropped...

  2. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Chera- Welcome to the forum! Here are some notes on what I know about some of these schools Northeastern- reputation of a solid, well orgainized, if somewhat newer program. No idea about grants-...

  3. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks Gen and Kathi for your thoughts! We drew up a list of "House Rules" and presented them to our nanny. Basically, it involves a 12 am curfew on weeknights and no curfew, but letting us know...

  4. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks smile! The orientation was good- very overwhelming though. My classmates seem nice. Books were insanely expensive. We got our schedules, which are more intense than even I thought- extra...

  5. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm so excited! It should be a really full day- buying books, uniforms, meeting classmates and professors. I've been doing pre reqs for the past two years. I can't believe this day has finally...

  6. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Welcome back to the Boston area Diana! I wasn't a stellar HS student either. I did much better in college- but even then it was a mix of As and Bs. It really hasn't been till going back to school as...

  7. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I took Micro online through http://www.ccconline.org It is Bio 204. Here's the link to the description http://www.ccconline.org/courses/course_desc/index.php?course=bio204_welcmpg_04m It is not...

  8. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi and welcome! I assume your GPA is for undergrad and I wouldn't worry too much about it- just focus on getting as close to a 4.0 in the prereqs as possible. Have you taken the GREs yet? They are...

  9. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Kim, Great advice from Smile. I too would rec. A&P or Micro first. You definitely want one of the lab sciences to be on your transcript when you apply. I just finished Micro online with lab- and...

  10. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh that's good to know I won't be alone! It will be a tough program for all of us, no doubt, but we'll just muddle through. I have to catch a plane in 4 hrs and am not done packing yet so I'm off!...

  11. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was an English major undergrad at Providence a loooong time ago - graduated in '96. I worked in Human Resources and Recruiting after school and then stayed home for the past three years while we...

  12. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey there! That's great! I thought I was the only one on this board going to BC this year. Welcome to allnurses! I don't know if you have read much of this and the other direct-entry threads, but...

  13. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm done done DONE with Micro! Woooo hooooo! We (me, hubby, our two girls and the nanny) fly out tomorrow night for two days in SF and then 9 days in Hawaii!!! We get back on the 27th and I have...

  14. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I grew up on the so shore in Hanover! That's great about your program and I think that is totally the way to go if you are undecided as to advanced practice specialty. I wish I had the option of a...

  15. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't know anything specific about the programs you mention- but the three I applied to all had wildly different credit hour requirements for the same MSN degree. I think it depends partially on...

  16. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    So, BC... it wasn't my top choice, even though it is the highest ranked school in the Boston area (according to US News rankings- though I think Simmons has a far better rep locally). I chose BC...

  17. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was thinking about it more last night, and I think I overgeneralized about CCs. I'm sure there are many great CC programs, with low attrition and high NCLEX pass rates. I'm just a little bitter...

  18. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    At all the schools I applied to, you needed to have a lab with micro- so I don't know if your class would count. I think for micro though you could make a great case for a waiver because of your...

  19. New fall grad entry students

    Jess RN replied to LilPeanut's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm starting this fall at BC's Direct Entry program. I have my Danskos, but I'm waiting till orientation to get the scrubs. I hear ours are maroon. I wanted to ask some of the second years who will...

  20. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm glad you found a good CC program. You are from MA, right? I did some of my pre reqs at Mass Bay, which does not have a very selective process (it's basically an unweighted waitlist) and their...

  21. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yay you!!! Congrats on finishing finals and earning some well-deserved down time. Yeah, you're a nerd- but that's what got you into to Columbia, so don't knock it! :roll

  22. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Also, I wouldnt worry about it, because from what I've seen in my program (BC) and on this thread there is no "typical applicant" profile.

  23. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Janony, Welcome to allnurses! I think you have a great shot. Your stats are incredible- I think the challenge for you would be in your essays to build a coherent career/education arc and make a...

  24. Any Simmons direct-entry MSN students out there ??

    Jess RN replied to NP-to-be's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi there- I am going to BC in Sept. I didn't apply to Simmons, but I did apply to MGH institute and Regis and got in to those programs as well. I went to Providence College undergrad with a GPA of...

  25. Direct-entry MSN programs

    Jess RN replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi guys! How is everyone doing? Sorry I haven't been around much- I'm in the home stretch of my Micro class and then we are going to Hawaii for 10 days before school starts - yippee! I got the...