MacNinni

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1. Job opportunities for ADN new grad?

   MacNinni replied to soko2002's topic in Massachusetts

   You may want to consider doing agency work, once you have enough experience. It allows you to pick and choose what you want for a schedule, and specialty. Also, it pays better. Agencies offer health insurance, too, of course at a higher rate. One I r...

2. BSN vs. ADN income disparity

   MacNinni replied to romie's topic in ADN/BSN

   The nurse who told you green is green is right. It is experience that counts. If you think you have a problem, consider all the LPNs with YEARS of experience who do incredible work for so much less than the rest of nurses. Also, consider our teachers...

3. LTC patient injury

   MacNinni replied to Anne36's topic in Geriatric

   I'm not sure whether your question is for Grandma or yourself. If you think Grandma is being neglected, contact the local Ombudsman, the person who is an advocate for patients. Grandma's facility should have that number available to you. If you are c...

4. I'm cluless

   MacNinni replied to spanky999's topic in Emergency

   Some hospitals do the training: check with your human resources dept. Also, check with a guidance counselor at a local high school or community college. Good Luck

5. Community Colleges vs. Major Universities

   MacNinni replied to lilredbedhed's topic in General Students

   I graduated 11 years ago from a CC in DE. It was a great school, with a 100% pass rate. I was able to finish school without any debt at all. I have not gone on, as I am "mature," and do not feel the need. However, if I was young, I would be pursuing ...

6. Job opportunities for ADN new grad?

   MacNinni replied to soko2002's topic in Massachusetts

   PS. I have worked at Brigham & Women's, Faulkner, Cambridge, Whidden (Everett, MA), MetroWest Natick and Framingham, University of Massachusetts Memorial, etc. I have done all of these, except The Brigham, through local agency. And, over and over...

7. Job opportunities for ADN new grad?

   MacNinni replied to soko2002's topic in Massachusetts

   I am a New England nurse, with licenses in ME, NH, MA and CT. I have 11 years experience as an ADN. I have NO PROBLEM finding work anywhere. There is a nursing shortage. ADN or BSN is never discussed. MA pays the best. I could work 24 hours a day, se...

8. Restraint and seclusion in psych setting

   MacNinni replied to burnay76's topic in Safety

   Hi! I have worked for several years with teen, adult and geri psyche patients. I have found that all respond better to seclusion. When upset, the chaos of the unit about them is too much to handle. Of course, there is someone to provide 1:1 at these ...