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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

  16. Boston College Masters Entry 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There are lots and lots of conversations about that question on allnurses. I recommend doing a search and reading up. My take on what I've read is that if you have a MSN, it's not a big deal. It...

  17. Boston College Masters Entry 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snailszy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I got accepted for FNP. BC is not my first choice, but it's nice to be accepted anyway. If I choose BC, I'll take patho with U New England, online. They have a flexible start

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

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

    I just got an email saying I was accepted to BC! FNP track. Their deadline for a decision is March 23 and the deposit is $400.

  19. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I got accepted to BC! FNP track. Their deadline for a decision is March 23 and the deposit is $400.

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

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

    Excellent source, thank you so much! From the website you linked, it looks like they've split the undergraduate and graduate NCLEX takers. Those who are in the direct-entry programs are passing at...

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

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

    Well, the clincher for me is that you say the NCLEX pass rate is below-average. Where did you get that info from? The info session? Also, do you happen to know what their NP exam pass rate

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

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

    Why did MGH's info session turn you off? I didn't go, but I read from someone on this site that they seemed pushy about selling the program and trying to get $, or something like that. Was that your...

  23. MGH IHP Direct Entry NP 2015

    BlackSkimmer replied to snoozyd's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just called Financial Aid at all my schools and no one is there. So, likely everyone has the day off

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

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

    Thanks for letting us know! I was worried I'd have to wait till last to hear from Simmons, which is now my top school. Now it seems I'll hear from all around the same time.

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

    BlackSkimmer replied to Loots's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yep, got it. Glad to know they got all the