colleenk63

Latest Activity

1. Umass boston RN-BSN online program

   colleenk63 replied to maine_rn's topic in Online Learning

   Your absolutely right!!

2. Umass boston RN-BSN online program

   colleenk63 replied to maine_rn's topic in Online Learning

   it's not as great as it sounds.. they have changed faculty numerous times! and have also changed the way they run the program.

3. Documentation altering/tampering...Is this the norm???

   colleenk63 replied to RollerRN's topic in Home Health

   I am just finding all this out about Home Care. I have recently given my 2 week notice without having a job! Although I understand that it is a business, I think some of these private "franchises" that call themselves home care agency's , make the pr...

4. Finding a Job- New Grad

   colleenk63 replied to nurseontheway's topic in New Nurse

   Yes, depending on where you are it is still pretty tough out there for new grads. I live in the Boston area and I got out of school in May 09. I worked in a local hospital through school in the ED. I also have over 20 yrs experience as an aide. I did...

5. Frustration & No RN Job Opportunities

   colleenk63 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in New Nurse

   I am not sure where you reside but, I have never heard of hospitals "firing" nurses every 3-6 months, that is just an absurd statement that I am sure has no basis in fact. I believe nurses who do get fired, do so for usually a very good reason such a...

6. still unemployed and still frustrated!

   colleenk63 replied to VM85's topic in New Nurse

   Congratulations! to you and good luck!! I have a job interview tomorrow at a home health agency which I did work in one for 7 yrs so I am excited just about the fact that I may have a job!!

7. still unemployed and still frustrated!

   colleenk63 replied to VM85's topic in New Nurse

   You need experience for agencies too. I have been having the same exact problem too, you are not alone. Massachusetts May 09 new grad

8. New Grad RN is a 4-Letter Word

   colleenk63 replied to sallynRN's topic in Massachusetts

   Yes, I agree. I too have thought twice about going on to get my BSN from UMass online. I still don't have a job and have actually started looking out of state and it is like this in alot of other states as well. VERY disheartening. Loans are coming d...

9. Lawrence Memorial/Regis College ASN

   colleenk63 replied to IrishMommy's topic in Massachusetts

   I am currently in my last semester at Lawrence/Memorial Regis college ASN program in Medford. It is an awesome program and I would suggest if you don't have to work full time then don't. I am in the night/weekend program which is usually 2 nights/wee...