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1. Direct Entry MSN program 2

   NP-to-be replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hi All, I have been away from the board for many moons since starting the Simmons direct-entry program. But seeing others struggling with the same decisions we all made last year, I thought I'd jump...

2. positive PPD

   NP-to-be replied to CrissyLynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   You are NOT going to die !! Just remeber that. But I do understand that it's a scary ordeal ... I was completely clueless when my ppd came back positive. But the reality of the situation is that...

3. positive PPD

   NP-to-be replied to CrissyLynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi CrissyLynn - I also have positie ppd's. I was started on a 9-month INH regimen (which is no the starndard according to the CDC and it is actally 90% effective). However, I had adverse...

4. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

   NP-to-be replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   :rotfl: Hi All! I am new to this forum but I've been reading all of your postings as of late and can relate to so many of the discussions and wanted to be a part of such a great group! I am from RI...

5. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

   NP-to-be replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Elizabells - Better to be sick now than in 4 weeks when school starts !! Feel better and rest

6. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

   NP-to-be replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Wow ... I guess it's really real

7. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

   NP-to-be replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Welcome back Diana :) Wow, that is exciting !! Did they already give you your clinical location (or are they all at MGH)? How many days/week? Good luck w/ classes.

8. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

   NP-to-be replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Gen -- Good luck !! You'll do great :balloons:

9. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

   NP-to-be replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Smile and Jess, I haven't decided on the complete and final list of schools to apply to, but I am currently considering Simmons, NEU, USM, Columbia, and UCSF. I want to make sure to apply to a broad...

10. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    NP-to-be replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rachel - Hello and welcome! I took an online prep class through The Princeton Review which was great (it was about ~$400 I think)! Depending on how much time you have before your scheduled test day,...

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

    NP-to-be replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. I called the women from UMASS back and explained that I had recieved acceptances to other schools months before and had already made my final decision. She asked if there was anyway I would...

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

    NP-to-be replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So last minute! I think I'm going to decline an interview. I'm not sure there is anything that could change my mind at this point so I don't want to waste anyone's time

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

    NP-to-be replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Diana - FYI, I got a call from admissions at UMASS this a.m. requesting I come in for an interview tomorrow or Wednesday - nothing like waiting until the last minute! She said that the committee will...

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

    NP-to-be replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely !! I in no way was suggesting that people not follow their passion. That was just my personal way of looking at my options :) I agree w/ Jess that your passion about a specific...

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

    NP-to-be replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Hillflower - Hang in there! I know it's so easy to second guess and over analyze everything during the long, anxious wait. But you'll only drive yourself crazy. It's out of your hands now. Try...