Proud43

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1. I want to be an Oncology Nurse...

   Proud43 posted a topic in Massachusetts

   Hey, I just graduated in May,08 and have a goal to someday work with Cancer patients. Anyone else out there with the same aspirations? I also would love to work with Hospice. I hope I don't have to spend to many precious years gaining experience on...

2. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

   Proud43 replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

   I live in Western Massachusetts, and the starting pay is $28/hr, but add $1.25/hr for second shift, another $1.25 for weekends, and $2.50/hr for 3rd shift. I expect to get hired in my local hospital, but it probably wont be the shift or floor I want...

3. Waiting for NCLEX?

   Proud43 replied to 2bnursemeow1's topic in NCLEX

   I am studying for NCLEX now too, and will be taking a review course with Linda Silvestri, who authored a Saunders exam book. How is Kaplan? My course, starting next week is mon-fri from 8am to 4pm. I am assuming it will help me. Lets wait and see.