BlackSkimmer

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

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 hot, I know it takes time, and I know it could aliena...

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 would not count on learning a lot from Portage's ...

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

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 I'm assuming you can't do at BC because it's so in...

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 are involved in HIV/AIDS and global health project...

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

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

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 said it was good, though her critique was that it wa...

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 days.

Why not Simmons?

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 school. That sounds so nice, some days I'm on th...

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 scarce.

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 the cheaper rent there. The commute would be ~45...

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 nuts?

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 might be a challenge finding a job as an RN w/o a BS...

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 date.

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. FYI.

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

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 higher rates than average. And, FYI, these data are...

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 is?

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 experience?

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

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. Good!

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