NewinMA

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1. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online

   NewinMA replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts

   when are u going for the orientation day? have u heard anything about payments ? i haven't got the BILL

2. Why is it so hard to make friends?

   NewinMA replied to NewinMA's topic in Massachusetts

   Thanks to all of you for the input ...I am convince now that it just takes time. I was just used to make friend almost right away where I came from but it seems like here in Boston (or I should say Cambridge) it takes a little more..Thanks again

3. What schools would you recommend

   NewinMA replied to MsKaz's topic in Massachusetts

   U shhould try Umass Boston, they have housing and a very good RN program and u can transfer credits from your previos Bachelors

4. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online

   NewinMA replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts

   I am also starting at Umass Rn to BSN and Sept....I'm pretty scared about managing full time job and online nursing course have guy heard anything about the amount of work demanded...?

5. Why is it so hard to make friends?

   NewinMA posted a topic in Massachusetts

   I :heartbeat my job and the place where I work. The only is that I can seem to make friends there....I know that I can still do my job and be professional but it seems like other RNs have "groups" and they go out and hang out of the hospital. I only...

6. What is Nurse:Patient ratio at your hospital?

   NewinMA replied to Ty-134's topic in Massachusetts

   varies b/t 3-5. Usually 4. Mt Auburn Hosp in MA

7. Looking for Onc or MedSurg in Boston. Why is this so difficult?

   NewinMA replied to LemonLimeRN07's topic in Massachusetts

   Did u try Newton-Wellesley ? I believe the are planning to open a cancer treatment center

8. Bhcc

   NewinMA replied to jeslyn9818's topic in Massachusetts

   For all the new nursing students @ BHCC do not buy all the books they ask u to. Fundamentals, assessment (the small one), drug boor and nursing diagnosis is all u need. Laboratiry book I look for the first time after graduation to lok up labs., but w...

9. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

   NewinMA replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in New Nurse

   my clasmates over 40 (50, 52, and 55) do not regret it at all and are currently working as new grads

10. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online update

    NewinMA replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts

    yes you need 6 credits from language or culture to graduate with the BSN

11. LPN Jobs/Rate of Pay

    NewinMA replied to teresita716's topic in Massachusetts

    I will advise you to go to NH.....it's true MA doesn't hire LPNs.

12. Bhcc

    NewinMA replied to jeslyn9818's topic in Massachusetts

    I graduated 2007 from the evening program.....the clinicals are in the evenings always and most people have a regular job during the mornings. All classes and clinicals start at 4pm. By the 3rd semester most people either cut down the hours they work...

13. joining Newton-wellesly Hosp soon!!!!

    NewinMA replied to icuinuk's topic in Massachusetts

    I currently work at NWH and i have to say that is a very nice hospital. Living in Newton can be VERY expencive but the hospital is closed to two highways so if you drive you can take those (parking is free). About 6 usen don't know much...i rotated o...

14. Is This Right For Me?

    NewinMA replied to ptspook1's topic in General Students

    I just graduated but let me tell you that I felt the same way especially during the first semester and during the psych rotation....I said if you enjoy helping people you should keep on going. Personally it helped me a lot to work as a CNA to feel mo...

15. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    NewinMA replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    OMG!!! I just find out I passed the nursing boards!!!I couldn't belive it !! I had to look at the word pass for like 5 min just to make sure before celebraring... Now the jon hunting.... Good LUCK to all of you....by the way I though the questions i...