BlackSkimmer

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1. Disgusting Icky Stickies: Nurse Protect Yourself

   BlackSkimmer replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

   I bring my glasses in the shower with me when I get home and wash them

2. Disgusting Icky Stickies: Nurse Protect Yourself

   BlackSkimmer replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

   This goes for LNAs/CNAs too! I'm always surprised when fellow LNAs say to me, "Oh, you gown up for this patient?" Well, yes, there's a whole precaution kit on the door for a reason. I know it's...

3. Applying to Direct-Entry MSN Boston Programs for 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to Loots's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I'm in Portage's nutrition course right now. It's fine and I really like that it's self-paced. I find it easy, so if getting it done is your goal it's a good option. MGH accepted it as a prereq. I...

4. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I accepted my FNP spot at MGH, declined at BC and Simmons. Good luck to the

5. Boston College Masters Entry 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   By my rudimentary calculations (done after the post you quoted), BC costs the same as other schools if you account for the ability to work as an RN and gain experience during the 3-yr programs (which...

6. Applying to Direct-Entry MSN Boston Programs for 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to Loots's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Congrats, Elana4! Scholarships make all the difference. I went to the MGH open house this weekend and ended up liking MGH a lot more than I did before. I was impressed that so many faculty members...

7. Simmons vs Northeastern vs MGH direct-entry nursing fall 2015 start

   BlackSkimmer replied to Ashley313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hmm, mine still reads "File under review for completion." Even though they told me it was complete a few days after I submitted

8. Applying to Direct-Entry MSN Boston Programs for 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to Loots's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Anybody hear from Simmons yet? According to their email, it will be sometime in the next few

9. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

   BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I've talked to three MGH grads, one in MA and two in VT. They all have jobs they love and said the MGH program was good. Two were enthusiastic and said it was a supportive and solid program. One...

10. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Got in! They want a $500 deposit by 3/11. My letter did not say what track I got into. They did say I got a scholarship (!!), but said I'll find out the details via email in 3-5 business

11. Boston College Masters Entry 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Why not

12. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I convince myself that if I don't get in anywhere this year, I will spend the next year relaxing, doing worthwhile work, and learning more in preparation for NP school so I'll do an even better job in...

13. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I asked BC about scholarships and they said they would have been mentioned in the award letter if you got any. They encourage students to apply to outside scholarships because funding through BC is...

14. Boston College Masters Entry 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks. I lived in Boston when I was younger, so I'm familiar with it, I just haven't ever rented there. I don't mind living far out, like in Roxbury or JP--I'm even considering Hyde Park, what with...

15. Boston College Masters Entry 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    When to start looking for an apartment? I feel like I heard somewhere that I should start in May for a Sept 1 move-in. Is it that