Shadow31

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1. Sigma Theta Tau membership

   Shadow31 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   I just received my renewal in the mail. I will NOT be sending any money to them. I originally joined because of some of the "benefits" that they list on their website. I tried to use the career assistance program and never received any help. I believ...

2. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

   Shadow31 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts

   http://www2.massgeneral.org/jobs/home.htm

3. How's the Economy for RN's?

   Shadow31 replied to vetiver's topic in New Nurse

   I am also in Boston. Graduated BSN, with honors, in May 08. I am still looking for a position.

4. Name your poison

   Shadow31 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

   This is what got me through NS as well. I acually factored Starbucks into my school expenses! :wink2:

5. It's time.....let's talk support hose, shall we?

   Shadow31 replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

   I wear Jobst open toe full panty hose (don't want those little piggies squished all day). You can purchase them in different degrees of compression. The compression is gradual, being strongest/more in the lower leg for support and circulation and les...

6. Is Boston good for jobs for new grads?

   Shadow31 replied to dinah77's topic in Massachusetts

   Alexk49 are you referring to those ADNs with experience? I have a BSN and have applied to many, many hospitals in eastern MA; from Lowell to the Cape, even on the Cape. I graduated in May 08, with honors, did my preceptorship in CCU/CVICU and cannot ...

7. Is Boston good for jobs for new grads?

   Shadow31 replied to dinah77's topic in Massachusetts

   Short answer is "no". Boston is not the place for new grads at this time. There are many posts on the MA board that discuss the current new grad market in this area. This may change by 2010. All you can do is keep an eye on the market to see what ha...

8. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   Shadow31 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   This poll shows that 83% or so of us passed with 75q, isn't that what the national average is of those that pass the first time taking the NCLEX!?! I guess our not so scientific poll substantiates this. I took it this past Aug. I studied WAY too muc...

9. Doctor's Office Nursing Positions?

   Shadow31 posted a topic in Massachusetts

   I am a New Grad BSN and also new to the Boston area. I have been looking for employment for some time now and am considering medical offices. In my searches: Monster, Career Builder, Craigs List, etc., I have not notice any Dr.s offices looking for s...

10. My two least favorite words

    Shadow31 replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    "No Job" The words I have to say to my mother when she calls ....."No Mom, no job yet." (I just spent 4 years in school and can't seem to find a job even though there is a supposed "Nursing Shortage" )

11. New grad training programs

    Shadow31 replied to NonstopLearning's topic in Massachusetts

    I graduated in May with my BSN and still don't have a job. I wouldn't want to even think about trying to get a job with an ADN. Most openings that I have seen (>95%) say BSN required. I know that makes things harder, but I thought I would let you...

12. Where to get BLS/ACLS?

    Shadow31 replied to Shadow31's topic in Massachusetts

    One of these actually works for me. I really should be at the one you are attending, but got to your post too late. Please let me know what you thought of the class. Thanks for the info!

13. Where to get BLS/ACLS?

    Shadow31 posted a topic in Massachusetts

    I am in need of renewing my BLS and interested in getting my ACLS. I am a new grad (May of 08) from out of state and not currently working so I don't have an employer to go through. Can someone tell me where I can renew my BLS and how to obtain an AC...

14. New grads having trouble finding jobs

    Shadow31 replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May (with honors), licensed in Massachusetts in September, have been applying to every open position since the beginning of September, and I am still unemployed. I graduated with my BSN in Nevada and have heard from my former classmate...

15. hospital locations

    Shadow31 replied to Guest296136's topic in Nevada

    Look at Henderson, it is south of Las Vegas and only at 15 min drive by freeway to the Wynn depending on traffic and which end of Henderson you choose to live. There are plenty of appartments to rent and probably houses in this area. Keep to the "Gre...