fotografe replied to BenjaminShortBull's topic in SRNA
Well, the whole enjoy you time and learn your nursing certainly applies, but I think the book you should buy and scan, then maybe read relevant chapters as you encounter the cases in you ICU practice is Stoeltings Basics of Anesthesia. Covers the ba...
Yes Yes and Double Yes I am probably at the top of my class academically. I have had nothing but glowing evaluations on my clinical rotations. I had one clinical instructor who did not "take" to me and tried her best to give me an unsatisfactory ev...
fotografe replied to RENAISSANCE RN's topic in Massachusetts
I am doing the Rn-BSN at Wyoming becasue of the cost and the fact I could start after my first year of the ADN program. I will finish my BSN about 6 months after getting my RN. I heard a lot of positive feedback about the classes too. So far, so g...
I ended up choosing U of Wyoming. Cost was a big factor. Also, I was able to start after my first year of the ADN program. I should be done about six months after getting my RN. One course does require a local preceptor (COmmunity Health), but I ...
fotografe replied to RENAISSANCE RN's topic in Massachusetts
For CNAs Yes. For RNs with at least a year experience, yes. New Grads, I don't know. I have not seen any new grads on the floors but plenty of new (to BMC) nurses. Contact the units directly to see if they are looking for new grads. But as I poi...
fotografe replied to RENAISSANCE RN's topic in Massachusetts
I start my second year of the ADN tomorrow and finish in May 2007. I am also concurrently enrolled at U of Wyoming doing the online RN-BSN and am hoping to have that done by May 2008 (or sooner). Call up the people you met at BMC and see what is u...
fotografe replied to RENAISSANCE RN's topic in Massachusetts
I am working at BMC as a CNA while in school. During orientation, the nurse manager said that almost all of the new grad jobs go to those already working at the hospital in other capacities. She said that was true with the other Boston hospitals. ...
fotografe replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency
Not so true in my case. I had undiagnosed esophageal spasm for 25 YEARS! I woudl go to the er in so much pain I was sure I was having a heart attack. After years of taking NSAIDs for spinal pain. I finally realized these things were often triggeri...
Just took the sociology exam. Studied only the REA guide for about 8 hours total. (Over a few days). Got a 75/80 (50 is passing at most schools). Buy the REA guide and study the week before the exam.
The crocs worked for rme! I had unrelenting Plantar Fascitis for 6 months. Within a week of wearing the crocs, the pain subsided and I would say I was pain free in in a month. I then purchased some inserts for my regular shoes from the Walking St...
fotografe replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in General Students
Go to the faculty. They get free samples of the texts they use. Explain your situation and ask to borrow what you need until the $$ comes through. You may also look in the library (local branches too). THey sometimes have the books you need on re...