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1. Days you are glad you are a Nurse

   mgmotomom replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

   I had another one of those days two days ago. I unexpectedly wound up working a double and at 11:30p.m. when I finally walked out those doors I was still smiling. I had 3 separate patients who thanked me for being so caring, compassionate and good ...

2. Salary for New Grad

   mgmotomom replied to Rylee2008's topic in Rehabilitation

   is there a union at the facility? Sometimes that at least levels the playing field? I work in Western Mass. and make $28.27/h for day shift and $2/h differential for my weekends and

3. Days you are glad you are a Nurse

   mgmotomom replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

   When a patient I've been caring for for the past 3 weeks cries when it comes to saying goodbye at discharge. That's when I know I made the right choice in career.

4. Nursing school sucks!

   mgmotomom replied to utadahikaru's topic in General Students

   how about addressit ng the issue with the Dean of the nursing school if you truly feel that none of the nursing instructors are approachable about the issue.

5. So many people passing...post your best advice here!

   mgmotomom replied to sillygooseRN's topic in NCLEX

   The "good" pop up refers to the much talked about "Pearson Vue Trick" Have you heard of this?

6. New Grad Starting in Subacute Rehab

   mgmotomom replied to juststartinout's topic in New Nurse

   I too am starting out on a subacute rehab unit in a small community hospital. I worried about maybe commiting career suicide before I even got started but here's what I know. Those that think rehab nurses aren't real nures need to try it out for a ...

7. So many people passing...post your best advice here!

   mgmotomom replied to sillygooseRN's topic in NCLEX

   I took (and passed) my boards on June 25th, approx 5 weeks after finishing school. My best advice is this: 1) questions questions questions. I thnk I did maybe 300/day on average for a total of roughly 2000 prior to the boards. These questions wer...

8. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   mgmotomom replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Just to add my two cents, I took my boards (MA) on Friday June 25, 2010 8a.m. 75 questions and 50 minutes later I walked out of there wondering how on earth that assessed my competency as a nurse. It was a mishmash of the most random things that I ...

9. STCC 2010?

   mgmotomom replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts

   i think the question of work-n-gear in west springfield is still unanswered. the answer to your question, and what i have personally done, is purchase my scrub pants there as they are half the cost of the pants in the bookstore. make sure that they...

10. Is it illegal to force students who have financial aid to buy books from your school?

    mgmotomom replied to sweetiepie98's topic in General Students

    If i hear you right, they automatically put the amount of the "voucher" in your loan, regardless of whether or not you utilized the voucher at the school's bookstore? My loan also allows for a voucher at the bookstore but then clearly states that if...

11. STCC 2010?

    mgmotomom replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts

    As a general rule, you only need wear scrubs to clinical. There will be a handful of times where "clinical dress" (scrubs) will be required for on campus activities but faculty will be sure to let you know. You will need to wear your lab coat for e...

12. STCC 2010?

    mgmotomom replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts

    Congratulations to all of the new STCC nursing students. I, like Kat, am wrapping up my time at STCC within the next few weeks. Nursing school has been the best hardest thing that I have ever done in my life. Get ready to work harder than you have...