http://allnurses.com MA nursing issues - discuss and network with other nurses from Massachusetts. Discuss Massachusetts hospitals, Massachusetts nursing schools, or any other nursing issue concerning the state of Massachusetts. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:33:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/salem-state-college-439659-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:01:04 GMT Did anyone attend Salem State for their BSN? Any information about their admissions process and... Did anyone attend Salem State for their BSN? Any information about their admissions process and nursing program would be helpful. Thanks ]]> Massachusetts Nurses Emile http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/salem-state-college-439659.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/teas-test-439630-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:44:58 GMT hi all I just sat the teas exam at bristol plymouth in taunton this morning and am just wondering... hi all I just sat the teas exam at bristol plymouth in taunton this morning and am just wondering if anyone knows if South Easton will take those exams results for the lpn course or do I have to sit the exam again at that school? I won't be in the country when South Easton are testing and don't want to miss out on applying. Thanks ]]> Massachusetts Nurses misty720 http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/teas-test-439630.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/got-job-offer-439613-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:17:01 GMT I don't understand what just happened. After I interviewed, I was told by an HR person at Brigham and Women's they were going to offer me a job as an RN. So, I waited patiently and stayed in contact, but they seemed to be taking more time than usual and I couldn't understand why. Until today, the HR person called and said that they were no longer going to offer me the job. Is this common practice in the US? I think it was totally unprofessional and has caused me weeks of stress.

How can the department say we are getting things together to offer you the job and the next minute change their mind? I am getting so frustrated with the job market here that I am ready to leave and go back to Canada. I am an experience nurse and I feel like my skills are being wasted! I even turned down another interview because I thought I had this job. How can they play with peoples lives like this!

Anybody else have stories like this? ]]> Massachusetts Nurses Jmae http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/got-job-offer-439613.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/edinburgh-student-needs-439469-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:15:26 GMT Hi guys, i'm an Edinburgh University Student in my 3rd year of nursing and I have to find myself an overseas placement for this summer.

I'd love to come and experience nursing in Massachusetts but I've got no contacts out there and I can't seem to get any contact details for any heads of nursing at hospitals or universities.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Massachusetts Nurses Feoh http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/edinburgh-student-needs-439469.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/cape-cod-rn-439064-new.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:11:53 GMT I am an RN planning to return to my hometown of Falmouth to "settle down" with my husband. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. I am currently finishing a MSN in Nursing Education. I became an RN one year ago and have been working as a Psychiatric RN at a Psych hospital just North of Boston. I am currently making $29/hr + diff.
I am having difficulty finding out what sort of pay cut I am looking at when we move back to the Cape. I understand that I probably will not make as much $$ but cannot find info on starting RN salaries on the Cape and in Plymouth.
Does anyone know starting salaries at CC, Falmouth, and Plymouth hospitals?

Thanks so much! ]]> Massachusetts Nurses JESSGRN http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/cape-cod-rn-439064.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/mgh-cardiac-surgical-439057-new.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:57:40 GMT Hi! Not sure if anyone will respond to this, but I was just wondering if anyone worked at MGH in... Hi! Not sure if anyone will respond to this, but I was just wondering if anyone worked at MGH in the cardiac surgical ICU and what it's like and your experience? I'm interested in eventually working in the CSICU as it's something I'm interested in and kind of looking for a change. Thanks!



DolphinRN84 ]]> Massachusetts Nurses DolphinRN84 http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/mgh-cardiac-surgical-439057.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/mgh-salary-438893-new.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:01:47 GMT I am an experienced RN/BSN with 6+ yrs experience in a Boston hospital. I just got offered a job at... I am an experienced RN/BSN with 6+ yrs experience in a Boston hospital. I just got offered a job at MGH for approx $35/hr whch seems low for my experience level and compared to what I make now. Hours are better and it seems like a great place to work. Any opinions? ]]> Massachusetts Nurses sweettreat521 http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/mgh-salary-438893.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/emerson-na-cna-438233-new.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:58:20 GMT Has anyone out there done their CNA training at Emerson NA Training School? It seems to be the only... Has anyone out there done their CNA training at Emerson NA Training School? It seems to be the only one that I can find that offers CNA training on Saturdays and is close to the same price as the Red Cross Program. ]]> Massachusetts Nurses jngraham http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/emerson-na-cna-438233.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/high-paying-cna-438112-new.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:13:03 GMT Hi there....I am a CNA. I am looking to find where the high paying jobs are at in ma. I love what i... Hi there....I am a CNA. I am looking to find where the high paying jobs are at in ma. I love what i do and enjoy it but I think cna's deserve to get paid fot all the work they do. I know of one agency that pays their cna's $17 an hour but they are not hiring right now. Anyone know of any other agencies, hospitals, homes, etc. that pay good???

TO OTHER PCA'S, CNA'S, HHA'S: WHAT IS THE AVERAGE PAY YOU GET OUT THERE AND WHAT IND OF FACILITY TO YOU WORK IN?

answers are very much appreciated! :) ]]> Massachusetts Nurses noblefraser http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/high-paying-cna-438112.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/mcphs-rn-bsn-437407-new.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:00:57 GMT Anyone gone here, know more about their rn to bsn program? Sounds good but I have not heard anyone... Anyone gone here, know more about their rn to bsn program? Sounds good but I have not heard anyone say they have gone through the program. I am interested in it mainly because you can complete it in 16 months, and start in the summer, the college does not require a ton of random pre-req classess...it costs a bit more than I would prefer and is about an hour from me but if the school is good and the program is organized it would be worth it to me. TIA!!! ]]> Massachusetts Nurses 2bRN2010 http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/mcphs-rn-bsn-437407.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/questions-bunker-hill-437230-new.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:36 GMT Good morning, Currently in the third semester (pediatrics/maternity), the weekend and day... Good morning,

Currently in the third semester (pediatrics/maternity), the weekend and day programs are having very high failure rates on exams. On the midterm, as high as 75 - 85% have flunked the exam. Is this normal for third semester? What is the attrition rate for third semester typically? Thanks for your help. ]]> Massachusetts Nurses spudbunny http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/questions-bunker-hill-437230.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/average-salary-experienced-437098-new.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:59:35 GMT Does anyone know what the average salary is for RN's with over 2 years experience? I have experience in transitional ICU (step down ICU). Please advise. Thanks! ]]> Massachusetts Nurses heywazzupdude http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/average-salary-experienced-437098.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/telemetry-nursing-certifcations-436829-new.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:25:06 GMT Hello, After job seaching I noticed some hospitals want you to be telemetry certified? I was... Hello, After job seaching I noticed some hospitals want you to be telemetry certified? I was wondering if this is something you can get certified in after you get your basic RN and where to get it? Any information on this would be really helpful : ) ]]> Massachusetts Nurses butterflymel6 http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/telemetry-nursing-certifcations-436829.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/certifications-in-massachusetts-436650-new.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:31:18 GMT where can i get them in the boston area? or is the best way online? where can i get them in the boston area? or is the best way online? ]]> Massachusetts Nurses hopingtobeanRNsoon http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/certifications-in-massachusetts-436650.html http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/looking-little-advice-436300-new.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:06:15 GMT I have been accepted into the PN program at Mount Wachusetts and start in Jan.:yeah: I am... I have been accepted into the PN program at Mount Wachusetts and start in Jan.:yeah:
I am currently taking A&P I and love the teacher, I want to continue and take A&P II with him in Jan., the class is on saturdays,
I do not work, and my PN classes are Mon & Wed 8:00-11:00 and Thurs 6:45-3:00.
I am just wondering if anyone know's how Fund. of Nursing is? and if it will be too much? I am doing very well in A&P I, and just want to finish it.:specs:
I feel that I can handle it,:eek: and my teacher says to give it a try, he feels that I will be OK.:yeah:
He is a retired doctor and a wonderful teacher! If anyone has taken the PN program please give me your view!
thank you! ]]> Massachusetts Nurses HDfatboy http://allnurses.com/massachusetts-nurses/looking-little-advice-436300.html