AlyRNtoBe

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1. IV push test?

   AlyRNtoBe posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I just received my nursing orientation schedule, and I have a med test & an IV push test. We weren't allowed to push drugs during my clinicals, and this is my first nursing job. I have no idea what to expect....any ideas? Thanks!

2. Hospital math tests during orientation?

   AlyRNtoBe posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone know what to expect in terms of the math test during hospital orientation? Do they do review or just pass out an exam? Any examples? I hate surprises, and I want to be prepared. Thanks!

3. VA hospital benefit question

   AlyRNtoBe posted a topic in Massachusetts

   Hello, Does anyone know if the VA is still doing tuition remission for nurses? Thanks!

4. MGH Institute of Health Professions

   AlyRNtoBe replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

   Hi everyone, One thing to keep in mind - your prereqs will need to end prior to the start of the program. The program is starting earlier this year (1st week in May), so hunt around for classes that end in April, otherwise I don't think you will be ...

5. MGH Institute of Health Professions

   AlyRNtoBe replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

   Hello, Yes, I live close to the city. I take the train to my hospital clinical & drive to my community clinical. Our med surg clinicals are all at MGH this semester. Last semester they were at MGH, BWH, and Hebrew Rehab. Other clinicals - comm...

6. MGH Institute of Health Professions

   AlyRNtoBe replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

   Hi everyone, I'm in the MGH ABSN program and I love it. It is intense, and you have to be motivated to do well. It's very fast paced (which you have to assume in order to be done in 13 months). The faculty is awesome, and very supportive. Be prep...

7. How Competitive are the Accelerated BSN Programs

   AlyRNtoBe replied to Linds1334's topic in Massachusetts

   Hi, There were almost 400 applicants this year for 50 spots at MGH IHP. At the Curry open house they told us that there are usually 250ish applications for 30 spots. Good luck!! There is a new accelerated program at UMASS boston as well.

8. Hospitals that hire new grads?

   AlyRNtoBe replied to MerdalRN's topic in Massachusetts

   Thanks, Amy!

9. Hospitals that hire new grads?

   AlyRNtoBe replied to MerdalRN's topic in Massachusetts

   Amy - do you mind sharing what the starting rate is for a new grad at the VA? Thanks!

10. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    AlyRNtoBe replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

    Hey guys, When did you get your award letter? I haven't received anything yet. I'm curious to see what it looks like. The first come first serve line in the email that we received makes me wonder what is going on...thanks!

11. MA hospitals w/ tuition remission?

    AlyRNtoBe posted a topic in Massachusetts

    Hi, I've heard that a few hospitals in MA provide tuition remission for nurses. Does anyone know which hospitals do & if so, what the programs are? Thanks!

12. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    AlyRNtoBe replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

    Hey guys, I thought the schedule was a little tricky too. Here is my take on it - we are in class on campus every Monday. We have a lot of online material/classes. We'll be on campus on Saturday per month. Are we really in clinical 3 days per wee...

13. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    AlyRNtoBe replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

    BSN - thank you! Yes, would love to chat about p/t work with you. Did you see that the MGH BSN page has new course description info? The last summer is clinical - 7 weeks of 32 hours per week. That should get us ready to work!

14. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    AlyRNtoBe replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

    BSN - that's awesome that you can work 16 hours still. I'm a little nervous about not working, but I don't want to take on too much (just yet, anyway).....once the program gets going & I know my schedule, I'd like to work p/t if possible.

15. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    AlyRNtoBe replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

    Is anyone planning to work at all during this program? P/T?