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  1. MGH IHP Direct Entry MSN Pros & Cons

    stellakc replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm a graduate of the ABSN program at MGH and I was very pleased with all the clinical sites and preceptors. The majority of my rotations were at Mass General, but a lot of my colleagues also trained...

  2. In Between Jobs - Survival Tips, Please!

    stellakc posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So, background.. My first RN job out of school was on a med/surg/ortho unit. I had wanted to quit a month in but ended up staying for 8 months before leaving to start a new job in community...

  3. In Between Jobs - Survival Tips, Please!

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have not looked into it/don't know if it would apply to me since I voluntarily quit my

  4. New Grad Friendly RN Positions?

    stellakc posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi everyone! Some insight and motivation needed! I recently finished/graduated from an accelerated BSN program last Summer and passed boards in December. I understand the job market is tough in the...

  5. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, Didn't see a thread made for this program. Still waiting on any sort of notification from them about decisions. Anyone been in contact with admissions? This is my #1 school, still waiting on...

  6. Applying to ABSN programs for 2015 - Advice needed!

    stellakc replied to itistimetobegin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your grades and credentials look great! One advice I'd give is to stay organized. Organization is key! I would make a list of all of the schools you're looking to apply to and the different...

  7. Gaining an Edge Before Nursing School

    stellakc posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I recently received an acceptance letter for nursing school. Although classes don't start for another 4 months, I want to prepare in any way that I can as it is an accelerated program. I'm already...

  8. MGHIHP Accelerated BSN May 2014

    stellakc replied to FentyNP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just got accepted off the wait list. I am very excited to start!

  9. UMass Boston accelerated BSN 2013

    stellakc replied to abqbbq's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just got accepted to MGH - hopefully that opens up a spot for one of you hopefuls on the wait list! Best of luck to

  10. UMass Amherst Accelerated BSN - 2014

    stellakc replied to brunettebelle's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @MsOHKASwillbeanRN I'm actually not a current student or a graduate of the program. I applied to the school the same time as everyone else here, but will be attending UMass Boston's nursing program as...

  11. UMass Amherst Accelerated BSN - 2014

    stellakc replied to brunettebelle's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Also, the major hospital is in Northampton and will probably be the location for your clinicals. That's also something to

  12. UMass Amherst Accelerated BSN - 2014

    stellakc replied to brunettebelle's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There are sublets and apartments in and around Amherst - try looking in Hadley, Sunderland, Amherst. Northampton might be a stretch but it's a really beautiful area. Also, the buses run daily and are...

  13. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I finally came around to making a group for those of you who are definitely going to UMass Boston in the Spring! The group name is 'UMass Boston Accelerated Nursing Program '15' - Feel free to search...

  14. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Have faith @Husky2011! I'm sure you'll get into the right school for you. :) @Lexielou22 At the information session, they said the start date would be immediately following memorial day weekend, which...

  15. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    For those of you asking about the deposit, the email I received from Kerry Boyd said that March 1st is the deadline for

  16. Best Schools for Pre-Reqs?

    stellakc replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I took my classes at Quincy College and loved it. I think it depends more so on the instructor than the school. Try using ratemyprofessors (dot) com. If you're looking at Quincy College, I highly...

  17. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It looks like I need to add people to the group before actually -creating- it, so feel free to add me on Facebook! I'm 98% sure i'm going to UMass Boston and I look forward to getting to know...

  18. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @leex3185, It would probably be best to contact them

  19. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I look forward to meeting all of you! I will make a Facebook group soon so we can have a place to chat outside of this

  20. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am a Massachusetts resident, yes. I live practically 10 minutes from campus, too, so maybe that's why I was one of the

  21. Can I still apply with a very low GPA?

    stellakc replied to kbL05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got into my #1 school with an undergraduate GPA of 3.14 and a pre-req gpa of ~3.56. I suppose it varies, not all programs base their admissions criteria on the exact same things. If your grades...

  22. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just got my letter today, and I got in! Good luck to everyone else

  23. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    When I went to the information session, the number was around 30 I believe for anywhere over 150-200

  24. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Have not heard anything yet! I've been obsessively checking my mailbox this week. So

  25. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN 2014

    stellakc replied to stellakc's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I can't speak for anyone else but myself, but my application status has changed. I would assume yours would too once they make a decision and are getting ready to send out letters. As I said before,...