BostonRN84 replied to pugmom79's topic in Med-Surg
Massachusetts, state does not have a "safe ratio" law like California but where I work in Boston, ratios are very good as acuity is much higher compared to community hospitals.
BostonRN84 replied to pugmom79's topic in Med-Surg
6 or 7 on days???!!! That is very high and no offense, but once hearing that on an interview I would head for the hills regardless of this economy as I wouldn't want my safety and others, not to mention license on the line. I've been an RN 6 yrs now,...
BostonRN84 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts
Are you kidding? MGH administration HATES the word union (I should know as an MGH nurse). Having come from a unioned hospital prior, I see pros and cons of working for a unioned hospital as well as non-unioned. But, MGH has to be competative with ...
BostonRN84 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts
As an MGH nurse for a little over 3 years now, I can say this is a great opportunity for new grads desperate for experience regardless of the measly wage, but you get benefits and experience as a REAL nurse. It's a new grad residency program, not a ...