janetinherpalace

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1. Moving to Boston (MGH) - questions about in state licensing

   janetinherpalace replied to janetinherpalace's topic in Massachusetts

   Thank you Tina. I am not too picky at this point. I just want a job that is rewarding and full of education.

2. Michigan nurses--how long to receive license after passing NCLEX?

   janetinherpalace replied to swilds12's topic in Michigan

   I live in michigan and am curious about the nclex timeline. Someone told me last night it takes 6-8 weeks after graduation date to be eligible to take it- is that true? Also once I am eligible to take it how long does it take to schedule? I'm just tr...

3. Moving to Boston (MGH) - questions about in state licensing

   janetinherpalace replied to janetinherpalace's topic in Massachusetts

   Well ofcourse not- that's just how I was talking in a non-professional setting. I am very much aware of the egocentric behavior of all hospitals :) And yes I will be settling close to MGH.

4. Moving to Boston (MGH) - questions about in state licensing

   janetinherpalace replied to janetinherpalace's topic in Massachusetts

   Thanks- I don't know why so many people told me to take it there, and implied that it was easier that way. Thanks ladies.

5. New grad nursing portfolios for Boston- what is reasonable

   janetinherpalace replied to janetinherpalace's topic in Massachusetts

   Where I live, and from what I have heard, these are pretty common. Yes they only look at your 1-2 page resume, verify your license, and check references but people do actually use these to paint a picture and say "this is who I am". It is interesting...

6. New grad nursing portfolios for Boston- what is reasonable

   janetinherpalace posted a topic in Massachusetts

   I am curious about the use of nursing portfolios in the Boston area. What would you put in it and how would you have it bound? Anyone have pictures or an example of their own to share as a new grad? When you are a new graduate there is not really muc...

7. Moving to Boston (MGH) - questions about in state licensing

   janetinherpalace replied to janetinherpalace's topic in Massachusetts

   Thank you for the feedback- that is exactly what I was looking for. I do plan on flying out and taking it in Massachusetts - I guess I just need my state to provide my paperwork first post graduation so I can do so. I hear that can take a few weeks :...

8. Moving to Boston (MGH) - questions about in state licensing

   janetinherpalace posted a topic in Massachusetts

   My husband is starting a new position at MGH in 2014 as a physician. I am graduating a month before our move date and hoping to find a position close to where we will live. I know there are many great hospitals but obviously my first choice will be M...