I have a bachelors in biology. How can I go about getting my RN license in MA?What schools would you recommend and wouldn't?My GPA isn't the best. I've been working in a medical setting since I was 16 so, I know what to expect. I plan on starting a cna program soon and working as a cna on the weekends or at nights and working another full time job in a medical setting. I decided that I should do some volunteer work also to make things look better for me. I'm trying to study for the GRE and hopefully I can get a good score on this exam.Is there anything else that I can do to make my chances of getting into this rn program higher?Also, for these programs do they have options for living at the school?
NewinMA 17 Posts Aug 15, 2008 U shhould try Umass Boston, they have housing and a very good RN program and u can transfer credits from your previos Bachelors
MsKaz 78 Posts Aug 16, 2008 Oh wow! I never knew Umass Boston had housing. Is this new? I'm definitely going to check Umass out.
HappyPediRN 328 Posts Specializes in Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA. Aug 16, 2008 At this point I would only recommend colleges that have an established preceptorship. With the economy in its current state and the job outlook bleaker by the day you're going to need a foot in the door any way you can get it. You have a much higher chance of actually getting hired if you've had a preceptorship with that unit. My school does not offer a preceptor/intern program and as a result I'm still jobless three months after graduation with ZERO prospects on the horizon, and many of my classmates are in the same boat. It's really depressing.
HappyPediRN 328 Posts Specializes in Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA. Aug 16, 2008 Yes, dorm life at UMB is brand new!
NurseKatie08, MSN 754 Posts Specializes in Geriatrics, Transplant, Education. Has 15 years experience. Aug 16, 2008 At this point I would only recommend colleges that have an established preceptorship. With the economy in its current state and the job outlook bleaker by the day you're going to need a foot in the door any way you can get it. You have a much higher chance of actually getting hired if you've had a preceptorship with that unit. My school does not offer a preceptor/intern program and as a result I'm still jobless three months after graduation with ZERO prospects on the horizon, and many of my classmates are in the same boat. It's really depressing.Yes...I wish we had a preceptorship, too. Thought working as a tech would help, but guess not.
MsKaz 78 Posts Aug 16, 2008 At this point I would only recommend colleges that have an established preceptorship. With the economy in its current state and the job outlook bleaker by the day you're going to need a foot in the door any way you can get it. You have a much higher chance of actually getting hired if you've had a preceptorship with that unit. My school does not offer a preceptor/intern program and as a result I'm still jobless three months after graduation with ZERO prospects on the horizon, and many of my classmates are in the same boat. It's really depressing.Thanks OctoberBride,Yea the economy is so crazy right now. It's getting pretty sad. I hope you can find something soon. Thanks for the information.
catamounts303 42 Posts Aug 16, 2008 UMASS Boston is a blast. It's situation right on the Ocean. They have their own Marina too which includes free sailing lessons to all students and faculty ! :) It's definately a city/commuter campus type feel. The student body is little older and almost everyone works. Biology is a great degree. Did you know UMASS Boston now has an accellerated BSN for individuals who previously hold a degree? Their are some pre-reqs but definately check them out. I've taken courses there and loved it. Maybe see you in the accell BSN program? :) !
MsKaz 78 Posts Aug 17, 2008 You make UMASS sound so nice lol. Today I concentrated on my MGH application and tomorrow I will check out the UMass one.
