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One of my friends who is a nurse now uses her iPad mini as a reference when need be. She likes using it, but I don't know if they will let us use them during clinicals, etc...

Thanks for your feedback - it is definitely comforting to know that you have had positive experiences with students from both programs! I do get the feeling that UMass offers more support to their students in terms of finding a job, preparing for th...

Does anyone have any feedback on the quality of students from the direct-entry MSN programs at UMass Worcester (UMass Medical) or MGH IHP? If there are any preceptors out there that can comment on the perceived level of knowledge, experience, prepar...

I was awarded a large scholarship from MGH, so MGH tuition would end up being about $20k less for the whole program. I think I am just torn because UMass had been my first choice. Had I not been awarded the scholarship, it would not be a question. ...

@BCGradnurse: Thanks for your response! Would you just recommend going with the program that is less expensive then if the output is the same?

Just to clarify, I'm sure that grads from both programs are awesome as both schools have great reputations. I'm really looking to get a better understanding of the pros/cons of the training provided in each program. I know the UMass requires 1000 h...

Do any of you know if health insurance is included in the tuition amounts that they list in the handbook? It says inclusive of all fees...but i'm not sure if health insurance counts as a fee.

Nothing yet - i'm supposed to hear end of this week/early next. Good luck!

So I think the interview went well :) I won't know for sure until the first week of March, and I know that it is a very competetive program, so we shall see... @whatatreat86: I didn't hear until last week and I submitted right before the deadline as ...

@DizzyD25 Also, did you have any luck getting in contact with MGH about visiting the campus, etc? I think I am going to see if they will let me come in for a tour, etc. sometime this or next...

Sorry - I've been without internet access for a few days. Congrats on your acceptances :) I'm interviewing this week, so fingers crossed! Any pointers for the interview? Did they only cover the questions that were outlined in the confirmation ema...

I live in Boston and share a one bed with my significant other...we pay $1650 + cable/internet & electric and our landlord is increasing rent to $1750 when we move out. This is for ~500 sq ft (small!), but it's in a very convenient location - ba...

That's awesome news :) I'm surprised they were able to turn around the decisions so quickly!

Yeah it is strange. How quickly do you have to respond to UMW after they give an offer?

Let me know how the visit goes! If I find out any more info on either program I'll share with you, too :)

Thanks - that makes me feel a little better. I wish I had known that it was rolling before I applied, I would have submitted my app WAY earlier. I must have missed that on their website. I haven't received an interview request or really heard anyt...

They put a note in the acceptance letter and then sent me a separate email on Thursday. I was really surprised...definitely wasn't expecting it! The money factor is so tough - you hate to have it make or break a program, but it is definitely importan...

I also liked the ability to sub-specialize and the affiliation with the medical school. I have close friends in the Worcester area so I would have a great support network if I ended up out there. I guess I am less worried about the lack of a campus...

I hear you! I was really impressed by the facilities at UMW and they are in the process of opening a brand new building, which is awesome. I know someone that has completed the program at UMW and another person that is currently in it and they've o...

I would love to hear more about the campus feel, too :) I can speak to volunteering at MGH as I spent a year volunteering there. They have a very robust volunteer network, literally thousands of volunteers. You have to commit for a minimum of 3hrs ...

Dizzy, are you living far from Boston now? I've lived in Boston for the past 9 years (went to undergrad here and then stayed after) and worried that I would be overwhelmed by city life when I first moved here, too. I'm originally from a very rural ...

Unfortunately, I submitted my application closer to the deadline than I had hoped, so that may have something to do with it. They said that once you submit your application it is verified by NursingCAS, reviewed by the admissions office then reviewe...

I too am torn between MGH/UMass. Until yesterday, UMass was probably my top choice. Then I was accepted into MGH's FNP program and received a nice scholarship, which definitely tipped the scales. I also went to an info session at UMass last night ...