[rnursing2002]

LOL....good one...
Allyson

[Sherrigillis]

Hello everyone. I'm Sherri, I'm a student nurse, I work at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick, I also just landed a job for a pediatric office in the adjoining Medical office on a perdiem level. Today was my first day and I had a ball. There is alot to learn, but the change is great. I would love to hear from someone that lives near my area. Sherri

[zoeboboey]

Originally posted by Sherrigillis
I would love to hear from someone that lives near my area. Sherri

Hah, in Maine "close" is half an hour! How is school going? Good luck with classes, feel free to Hi note me!

[lentil]

I'm new to the forum and would like some info from any graduates of Univ of New England. My daughter has been accepted to her second choice (Southern VT Col), but eagerly awaits mail from UNE.

Are there any grads of UNE out there who can tell us whether you're happy with your education or not? Specifically, did you feel as prepared for your job as your peers from other schools? Did you have to play catch-up once you landed a job? What do you feel about the curriculum at UNE? Did you pass the Boards on your first try? Second? Do you know the percentage of grads who passed on their first try ? If you're not a grad of UNE, what have you heard about UNE?

We'd appreciate any info you have. Thanks again, Susan and Jill

[zoeboboey]

Originally posted by lentil
We'd appreciate any info you have.

Hiya Lentil

I know nothing of UNE other than that the students I have met while they were doing clinicals seem awesome to me, very thorough and willing, "smaht" too.

If your dau should end up in Maine drop me a private message, maybe I can be tour guide for her! I'm about half an hour from the school.

Good luck!

[lentil]

Thanks for the info and the offer. Funny thing, she came home from work, opened her mail, and found her acceptance from UNE. Needless to say, she's thrilled! She received a hefty scholarship, but the tuition is still pretty steep.

Where do you work? Perhaps, she'll contact you and take you up on that tour.

Thank you,

Susan and Jill

[MelissaRN]

<font color=red>Hi, my name is Mel and graduated May 2003. I believe it was the Grateful Dead that said "What a long strange trip it's been". Well it certainly has been that way for me. It's been quite a ride. Looking back I've seen alot of personal growth which I cling to when I look around and see how much I still have to learn.

<font color=blue>My career goal is to one day get into OR nursing. The problem is that they need nurses with scrubbing and circulating experience before they'll hire. It's a catch 22 because in order to get experience you have to get hired, but you can't get hired without experience!! Does anyone know of any programs where you can get training for OR nursing?

[abbynormal]

There are or internships even for new nurses all over. Dartmouth Hitchcock in Lebanon,NH just advertised one. Try doing a web search of all the hospitals you are willing to travel to. Also go to career fairs and open houses, and network. Conferences and seminars are great for learning and scmoozing. You will find what you seek!

[RN77]

Hi all. I used to live in Maine, but moved 14 years ago, because of my husband's job. I loved living there and can't wait to go back. All of our family (his and mine) is in New England, including Maine. I worked at MMC for 12 years and loved it. I don't know what it's like now though. I'm sorry to hear that the Mercy Hospital school is closed. They sure put out a good nurse. We hope to retire to Maine (or at least NH or VT). The cold can't scare me away! Um, would someone please send me a big nose full of salt air? I really miss the coast! Gayle, did you happen to work in Skowhegan? My sister used to work there.

[TheNewDino]

just saying hello from Maine. Plan on becomeing a CNA (not sure where to get the training - probably Portland Adult Ed) then going to Behavioral Health at SMCC.
~Michelle