Regis Direct Entry NP Fall 2016

Miffy · Feb 11, 2016

Hello,

I don't know if this helps you at all but I am currently in my second year of the direct entry program at Regis and was contacted for an interview at the end of January (although I turned my application in well before the deadline).

rah07001 · Feb 11, 2016

Thank you so much for the feedback!! I submitted my application and it was complete on 1/26 for the 2/1 deadline. The admissions counselor reached out to clarify about my pre reqs last week and said he would be in touch shortly...they promise to have decisions out by 2/26 so I am just getting nervous about maybe not getting an interview

Miffy · Feb 11, 2016

After they have reviewed your file they will contact you to have a meeting, I wouldn't worry too much because they really don't do this very far in advance. They only contacted me for my interview 2 days before it actually took place, so expect to interview on short notice! Best of luck and let me know if you have any other questions. :)

rah07001 · Feb 11, 2016

Thank you so much!!! I guess I am just wondering how quick they are in terms of making a decision after the interview. How do you like the program so far? How many people are in the class?

I have a previous master's degree in counseling psychology so I would be shooting for the psych track. My only other concern is that I may have to take a pre-req over the summer because of the 7 year limit. Hopefully that wouldn't be held against me.

Thank you again for your feedback!! Very helpful :)

Miffy · Feb 12, 2016

If I recall correctly, I think I ended up getting my letter at the beginning of March, but it was through the mail so I don't remember exactly how long it was between the interview and the letter I received. Do not worry about having outstanding prereqs, I actually had three of them and I was still allowed in. The program is good overall, though it has its flaws. Be prepared to take the initiative yourself to learn the material (though I have been told by others that this is common of all grad schools). Some professors are certainly better and kinder than others. The one thing I will sing praises on is the clinical placements. Students are placed at some of the best hospitals in the area. Personally, I had the privilege of being placed at Brigham and Women's Hospital for 3 of my different rotations, and it was an amazing experience. I also will say that most of my clinical instructors were excellent, and you will find that the professors in the nursing lab are supportive and very nice. My issue comes with some of the lecture professors, but I am sure you will find that nearly everywhere. Right now I just started the Nurse Practitioner portion of the program, and one thing I will say is that I am terrified about finding my preceptorships. Please be aware that although the preceptorship placement is listed as a "collaborative process", you should be prepared to find your own. Unfortunately I am still studying for the NCLEX right now, but I will start searching very soon. One other issue I have with Regis is the administrative side of things. You will find many administrators to be unkind, and downright abrasive at times. Also, many important documents are handled in paper form and thus are prone to getting lost. Just be prepared to advocate for yourself throughout the program. Also, the facilities are less than impressive, but they seem to be attempting to upgrade the campus. Parking is also an absolute nightmare, and Regis has no plans to improve the situation (they recently got rid of a parking lot to create a quad area). I must say though, having a previous masters degree puts you in a very good position to succeed, you know what it takes to get through a master's program and the caliber of work expected of you. My class as a whole started off with 62 people, and I believe we are down to about 45-50 now. Once you start the master's classes you are split up into smaller classes and integrated with the regular master's students, but in my last classes I had altogether with the GMs we were at about 50. People failed out for a variety of reasons, but I would mainly say that the graduate classes were too rigorous for them/they were trying to work too many hours. I remember overhearing administrators talking about my class when they were working on admissions for the incoming classes and saying they can't let it some of the "bottom of the barrel" again. Be prepared to work hard. Given your background, I think you will do great. I think they are becoming more selective with the incoming classes, so this might help alleviate the high numbers of people who don't make it. Also, just be prepared to rise above the negativity around you. Unfortunately, I have been very disappointed with the number of people in my program who seem to lack compassion. They very outwardly are in this career for the money, and not for wanting to help people. Some are very book smart, but lack people skills. It can be hard sometimes to be around a lot of peers who don't have the same passion for the career as you do, and some who can be cutthroat just to get ahead. Just always keep in mind the end goal of helping others better their lives as a Nurse Practitioner. Sorry for some of the negativity of this post, but I just really wanted to be honest with you. I really think that Regis is what you make of it, and I am determined to make the very most of my educational experience there. I think you will encounter negativity everywhere you go, but just always keep the end goal in mind. I wish you the very best of luck with your journey, and if you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask.

rah07001 · Feb 12, 2016

Thank you so much for the helpful and honest feedback! I can definitely appreciate everything you have to say and I feel like you have very balanced view and I imagine this program is very intense. I am definitely super passionate about the work and would see this as a huge opportunity for me; therefore I am just making myself nervous because I feel like I should have heard something if they felt I was qualified for an interview. I am currently working in the psych field and there is such a big need for providers and I really hope to help fill it

yo_yosh1 · Feb 13, 2016

I applied for the psych track for the Feb 1st deadline too. I got an e-mail at around 4PM yesterday for an interview next week. So hopefully you hear soon too! Good luck

rah07001 · Feb 13, 2016

Hi thanks all! I did also hear yesterday afternoon about an interview for Regis...nervous!

a_rose · Feb 15, 2016

Hi all,

I applied to the program Early Decision back in December and was offered an admission spot around a week after my interview. I am still waiting to hear back from some other schools, but I am pretty set on Regis. I think it's a great school and I'm excited for the opportunities! Let me know if you have any questions about the interview process or about my credentials.

rah07001 · Feb 15, 2016

Thanks so much a_rose!

Just in general what was the interview like? Was it a series of questions or more conversational?!

Thanks again :)!

Shaylia · Feb 24, 2016

Hi discovered this program very late in the game, so my application was submitted about February 3rd or 4th. So I'm in with the rolling admissions. I'm a little nervous because of the timing, but hopefully it helps that it is at the beginning of the rolling admissions pile!