Briah

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1. Really freaking out

   Briah replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Massachusetts

   Octoberbride, check your email. :)

2. Patient Safety Act for safe staffing in hospitals

   Briah replied to herring_RN's topic in Massachusetts

   Thanks for the info. I remember reading about this a while back but really didn't know how to contact someone who matters!

3. Looking for Onc or MedSurg in Boston. Why is this so difficult?

   Briah replied to LemonLimeRN07's topic in Massachusetts

   St. Joseph's in Nashua had some positions listed with oncology xp preferred. If you can live north of Boston they're a pretty easy commute and nice place. Shoot me an IM if you want the recruiter's info.

4. Working as an Aide after you take your Boards?

   Briah replied to Shopgirl1's topic in Massachusetts

   I have been told by hiring managers that MGH will not let you work as a CNA / PCA once you have passed NCLEX. I don't know how the other hospitals in the city are with this.

5. Regis College in Mass

   Briah replied to mountaineer830's topic in Massachusetts

   Anyone starting the NP program at Regis this September?

6. EC Background check

   Briah replied to bjsmi27's topic in Online Learning

   Laurie, I have an October date for the NY site. I sent my application in back in April. Of those I've talked to lately it seems the wait is about 6 months everywhere except CA, which is longer.

7. 3 down 6 to go

   Briah replied to bellcollector's topic in Online Learning

   MedicGram- Try Fluids & Electrolytes made Incredibly Easy. I thought it was really helpful for NC2. (got an A) If you decide to get it though, don't pay full price. Check the libraries and ebay and amazon.com. You can save yourself some coin. I ...

8. CCU exp as a new grad

   Briah replied to Briah's topic in CCU

   I liked that book as well. Thanks for the good info. I may see if I can't get in as a tech while I wait for my NCLEX date. My concern though, would be that they wouldn't want to take me for that position knowing that after boards I'll be seeking an R...

9. CCU exp as a new grad

   Briah posted a topic in CCU

   I'm seeking some advice regarding how to get into CCU as a new grad. My advanced med/ surge rotation in school was in CCU and I really enjoyed it. I liked it much more than the med/surge floor. However, I've heard many stories of it being difficult t...