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    Bunker Hill ASN 2015 (Accepted Students)

    SKay226 replied to SKay226's topic in School, College Programs

    No I don't work in MH. I'm a health educator for a health center so I work with Adult Med, Peds, MH, and with a grant focused on Hepatitis C, HIV, STI reduction. Many patients that come to see me...
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    Bunker Hill ASN 2015 (Accepted Students)

    SKay226 replied to SKay226's topic in School, College Programs

    That's awesome Tay0521! So you will be an expert when it comes to patient contact! I have a position where I interact with patients on a daily basis but in an outpatient "counsel-y" type way. I went...
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    Bunker Hill ASN 2015 (Accepted Students)

    SKay226 replied to SKay226's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh awesome! I love Mission Hill area...I've been here for two years and visited my boyfriend frequently the year prior. It is just changing a lot. I live with my boyfriend now and he works in...
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    MGH BSN Summer 2015

    SKay226 replied to bostonnrshpfl's topic in School, College Programs

    I have looked into UMASS Boston - it is such a tricky program to get into...and I would have to take Chemistry first as they don't allow any prerequisites to be incomplete when applying. By the time...
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    Bunker Hill ASN 2015 (Accepted Students)

    SKay226 replied to SKay226's topic in School, College Programs

    I live in Boston right on the Orange Line near Roxbury Crossing - it is convenient to work/school but I'm hoping to relocate to Somerville or Waltham late summer. The prices in our area are becoming...
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    MGH BSN Summer 2015

    SKay226 replied to bostonnrshpfl's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi everyone! The waiting is awful! I'm finishing up Micro this semester and I submitted my app pretty early. I've been accepted at Simmons and Bunker Hill for their ASN program. I love Simmons program...
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    ADN vs. BSN in Boston

    SKay226 replied to slucas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    LizBee...I've also wasted some money applying and even putting a deposit down on BSN programs. Glad to see a positive outlook from the other
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    ADN vs. BSN in Boston

    SKay226 replied to slucas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It's either end up with a higher paying job in a big hospital (not even guaranteed ALL new grads have trouble getting hired in Boston) and having exorbitant loan payments every month or coming out...
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    Bunker Hill ASN 2015 (Accepted Students)

    SKay226 replied to SKay226's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm 24, almost
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    Bunker Hill ASN 2015 (Accepted Students)

    SKay226 replied to SKay226's topic in School, College Programs

    Jackelyn, were you born in 89? I was thinking that everyone was going to be far older than me in the evening
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    Bunker Hill ASN 2015 (Accepted Students)

    SKay226 replied to SKay226's topic in School, College Programs

    Evening program here and I've also completed all prerequisites and co-requisites :) I'm also hoping for Tuesday clinicals just to front load my week so to speak. I wonder if we are able to say what...
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    Bunker Hill Community College 2014 Applicants

    SKay226 replied to LeeMay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I made a new thread, if you search: [h=1]Bunker Hill ASN 2015 (Accepted Students)[/h]I added some people as friends on here (didn't know that was even an option) - but I can't seem to find if there...
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    Bunker Hill Community College 2014 Applicants

    SKay226 replied to LeeMay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Probably a good thing! It is nothing but a distraction lol. I wonder if there is a way to make groups on here and have private
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    Bunker Hill Community College 2014 Applicants

    SKay226 replied to LeeMay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yeah - I'm up for splitting a subscription to Zipcar or the like as well. My boyfriend and I may be moving to the town where he works and then in that case I can use his car. I just HATE driving in...
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    ADN vs. BSN in Boston

    SKay226 replied to slucas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    So glad that I found these old posts! I'm also in a financial crunch and I've decided to go the ASN route. I have a Bachelors in Health Sciences and a Masters in Health Promotion and Disease...
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    Bunker Hill Community College 2014 Applicants

    SKay226 replied to LeeMay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Does anyone know where typical placements are for clinicals? I don't have a vehicle and I'm hoping I won't need to get one...but just curious. Do they even place at MGH or any of the major...
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    Bunker Hill Community College 2014 Applicants

    SKay226 replied to LeeMay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Looks like I should find my CPR cards! Oops...who knows where they are! @queen - the LPN prerequisites should be listed online somewhere on BHCC's site. I would say it depends on what classes you've...
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    Bunker Hill Community College 2014 Applicants

    SKay226 replied to LeeMay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Not sure about the CPR/AED - probably isn't a bad idea to get it done before we start so then there is less to do while we're so busy. I'm sure they will go over everything at orientation though. As...
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    Bunker Hill Community College 2014 Applicants

    SKay226 replied to LeeMay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well folks...looks like I'm joining you!!!!!!!!!!! Dropping off my acceptance today after work. I'm SOO
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    Bunker Hill Community College Nursing Program Questions!

    SKay226 replied to SKay226's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @MBrickle - could I private message you? I'd like to hear more about your experience with an ASN and other Bachelors...job prospects etc. and how you felt during the ASN-BSN phase. I got into BHCC...
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    Bunker Hill Community College 2014 Applicants

    SKay226 replied to LeeMay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I also received an acceptance letter for the evening program. I have so many decisions to make...I'm not sure where I want to go yet. Have to mull it over a little bit! I also got into Simmons and...
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    MGHIHP ABSN Spring 2015

    SKay226 replied to Boston_RN2B's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats jmt! Very exciting
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    Bunker Hill Community College 2014 Applicants

    SKay226 replied to LeeMay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Mine has changed! I had looked at it yesterday or the day before and it didn't say that. It also says January 20/2017 - Hooray! I would guess based on past forum posts that we are
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    Bunker Hill Community College 2014 Applicants

    SKay226 replied to LeeMay's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks! That is good to know! I've heard only good things about simmons. MGH is also a top contender but in the end it'll all be up to any scholarships
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    MGHIHP ABSN Spring 2015

    SKay226 replied to Boston_RN2B's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Summer 2015 (May) deadline was today, Nov