PdxDreamer

PdxDreamer

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  1. Frustrated with NP Job Search, Need Help!

    PdxDreamer posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Will try to keep it short. CNA x 1 yr, Ortho RN x 1 yr, got my direct entry Masters, became Adult/Geriatric NP, have worked x 1+ yr as Geriatric NP, driving around all day in community doing house...

  2. Frustrated with NP Job Search, Need Help!

    PdxDreamer replied to PdxDreamer's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I really appreciate all of the guidance that everyone has given to me. It's such a great resource to have so many experienced people available on this board. Having mentors is so important! I'll be...

  3. Frustrated with NP Job Search, Need Help!

    PdxDreamer replied to PdxDreamer's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi JoPACURN. Thanks for the response! It left me a little confused about where to get experience though. I don't really know how hiring managers think, so I don't know if they care where the...

  4. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    PdxDreamer replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I wear Peaches, Dickies, Cherokee scrubs mostly. Each brand has it's own fit, which is why I hate buying them online. I bought my first pair online and they were huge...you're right! The best...

  5. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    PdxDreamer replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm a current student at the IHP and you can wear any type you want, as long as it's teal. We all had different shades of teal in our first year, and each scrub brand makes a different "teal" color....

  6. Direct-entry MSN programs

    PdxDreamer replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi guys, I guess I'm the unofficial spokesperson for the MGH IHP program, since I don't see anyone else posting from my class. We had orientation for 2 days and basically we're going full throttle...

  7. Direct-entry MSN programs

    PdxDreamer replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi everyone, Diana here from Oregon. I moved back to Boston last week(well, my parent's house in Brookline) and I start MGH on Sept 6. I've been reading any books I can get my hands on because I'm...

  8. Direct-entry MSN programs

    PdxDreamer replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi everyone, It's Diana. I've been relaxing all summer and haven't checked the boards until now. It's awesome to hear from those of you who have started already. MGH begins on 9/7/05 I think!!...

  9. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    PdxDreamer replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think we start with one or two days, and we'll be placed around Boston, or in the vicinity of the city. No specifics yet, but we need to buy books, coat, scrubs, shoes, stethescope and bp cuff......

  10. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    PdxDreamer replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I finally found you guys here on this new site. We're playing online hide and seek! :chuckle Nothing to report, just finishing up my last few classes so I can relax this summer. I got my email...

  11. Summer/Fall 05-what are you doing?

    PdxDreamer replied to jhawk07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting MSN in September, so I'm finishing up Nutrition and Chem II right now. I'll have June, July and August off. Just have to take a CPR for Allied Health employees and I'm done. Can't wait...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Peachy you cracked me up with that "emoticonwhore" line... I totally abuse the priviledge on those things :chuckle See, there I go again! And BTW, don't get discouraged by the anti-accelerated...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    UMass Worcester called today for an interview (at 6:45am!) I was still hitting the snooze button here in the West I didn't have the heart to say no, so I agreed to an interview next week. Should...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't gotten a call, but living on the west coast, I don't know how they'd expect me to get there for an interview. The application was due on March 1. If they do call, I'll just decline. MGH...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, don't worry about the GRE's! That is only one factor in the whole equation. I actually did better in math than the other areas, and I pretty much bombed the writing part :rotfl: I thought...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Jen, I'm glad to hear someone else mention UMass Worcester! I haven't heard from them either, and I was starting to wonder if they ever received my application. It doesn't matter at this point...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to NEU and got rejected. However, even when applying I was worried about how new the school was. They are in their 2nd year of direct entry... so none of their students have graduated yet,...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Rene, I didn't apply to U of P b/c it's a religious school, and OHSU only offers Midwifery and Mental Health tracks for their direct-entry program. I looked at Pacific Lutheran in Tacoma but I...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to Northeastern and just found out via mail on Friday that I didn't get in. I live in Oregon, so by now most other states should have found out. I could say it bothered me, but I already...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Kris, Diana here from Portland. I'll be seeing you at MGH this fall! I'm doing dual Adult/Gerontology but I'm sure we'll be in the same classes early on. I think there are about 4 of us on this...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I accepted at MGH for the Geriatric program. So I'll be there in Sept.

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi guys, I'm here in Boston for a few days due to the funeral. I went over to MGH today to talk to the financial aid guy (very nice) and it looks like school will cost around $41K a year!! OMG! I...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, My grandmother passed away on Friday night, but thankfully she was coherent when someone told her that I got into MGH. She cried out my name and was very happy, according to my family...

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

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got in to MGH today for gerontology!!!!!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Relief, sweet relief!! I am totally excited!!!! Thanks for keeping me from getting down after...