Berta

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1. Do you cover your books?

   Berta replied to Mudnuri's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I too covered all my books. I bought clear sticky/type covers at walmart. They worked great and you really couldn't tell they were covered. Plus, the covers remove fairly easy when I sold them back.

2. Help Please--where are the best salaries?

   Berta replied to Meerkat's topic in New Nurse

   New grad pay rate here in Massachusetts is $23/hr plus diff.

3. Are you working as a CNA during nursing school?

   Berta replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Students

   Hi, Being a CNA on a med/surg floor is one of the best things I did while in nursing school. I started at the end of my first year. It has given me the opportunity to see plenty of assessments, treatments, etc. My nurses know that I am in school, so ...

4. Cheapest place to find scrubs?

   Berta replied to studentnurse74's topic in Uniform/Gear

   [oops, duplicate post

5. Cheapest place to find scrubs?

   Berta replied to studentnurse74's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have used a company called Jack l. Marcus http://www.jacklmarcus.com and have have great luck. I'm a plus size gal and find there prices to be far better than the local uniform shops. They have plenty of solid colors and prints. Plus, free UPS shi...

6. Have Anyone Read This Book

   Berta replied to Fox's topic in Pre-Nursing

   The book was on our recommended reading/purchase list. I borrowed it from the local library. I did read it cover to cover and picked up a few useful tips, however, I wouldn't purchase it. Reading it once was enough. Berta

7. Anyone attend Brockton Hosp Sch of Nur?

   Berta replied to Boston-RN's topic in Massachusetts

   Have you applied to Massasoit?? I attend their nursing program and I love it. It's not that expensive. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have, feel free to PM me. Berta

8. working in MA as nursing student

   Berta replied to Boston-RN's topic in Massachusetts

   Hi, I am a senior nursing student. I am working on the south shore as a nurses aid. The pay isn't too bad. I make a little over $11. I had no luck trying to find a job as an aid by myself. I applied to all the local hospitals and got no response. Fin...

9. will i be the last student standing???

   Berta replied to snwflknurse's topic in General Students

   My final exam is Wed, Dec 22. YUCK>>>> I just want it over with..pleassseeee.... :angryfire

10. Just a quick ?

    Berta replied to blee1's topic in General Students

    We do one nursing process paper per semester. Each clinical day, we have a prep sheet that has to be turned in as well. Lastly, we have to to a IPR (theraputic communication) paper. So, I don't consider that too much.

11. Boston - CNA salary

    Berta replied to Averykat's topic in Massachusetts

    I don't know what the pay scale is in the immediate Boston area. I am a nursing student getting a little over $11 plus diff working on the south shore.

12. Massasoit

    Berta replied to fotografe's topic in Massachusetts

    I am a senior at MCC. YIPEE...Yes it is difficult to get in. Last year, when I got accepted, the had something like 500 applicants and took 50. How did I get in? I am not really sure. I am a solid B student, scored ok on the placement test, and had a...

13. Be honest - do you do all your required reading?

    Berta replied to klone's topic in General Students

    I gave up on doing all the assigned reading, it was just way too much. I just skim over the chapter and focus on what was covered in lectures.

14. The excitement is gone!

    Berta replied to rastanursern's topic in General Students

    Yep, same here. The thing I am dreading is the cost of daycare, studying, work, kids, housework, and the finances. If I think on it too much my head hurts. :rotfl: I am looking forward to finishing and graduating come May.

15. Any denver hospitals assist with interview expenses?

    Berta replied to nekhismom's topic in Colorado

    Wow, I have never heard of this. I assume they only reimburse you if you are accepting the job with them. What happens if you spend the money to fly out and don't accept the position? Are you out the money you spent? Sorry to sound stupid, but this d...