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Med Chica: I'm glad to hear that there are others who absolutely do not have time to socialize. I kinda feel bad when co workers want to be chatty with me and all I'm trying to do is think of how...

I suppose I feel bad asking NA's to do things for my patients even when I know they should. Unfortunatly, we are generally always, 'down an aide today,' so I will typically try to do as much as I can...

Hi everyone! I'm a May 12' grad and am lucky to have landed a job as a per diem RN float for several different med surg floors in the hospital. I've been working on my own for about a month (I had...

This may be silly to ask, but does Massachusetts require any continuuing education credits when you renew your license? I'm a new RN, and haven't heard anything about this here. Does this...

Your detailed reply is very helpful, thanks for that. It's so hard to research areas when you don't have a realistic idea about the community. Any hospitals in Fort Worth you'd recommend? I know...

Thanks for your input not.done.yet! If there's any hospitals around Plano that you've had good experience with, please let me know. I'm trying to do as much research about this area before I plan...

I'm trying to research rental townhome communities in the DFW areas. I've come across many options and wanted to know your opinions. I found affordable rental areas in Plano: 1. West of I-75 and...

Hi and welcome! I was new to New England 6 years ago and had some of the same questions you do. I would seriously reconsider the Boston area unless you end up with a solid job offer only because...

what hospitals have you had experience with?

Thanks for your reply TheCommuter, what type of differences do you see with your adjustment? What do you recommend in making adecision about a hospital.

You are ready for this! You are the RN you've been working so hard to be for years in school. Now its your time to PROVE it! (you need to know this in your head) SCHEDULE your test and take the...

Thanks for your great insight not.done.yet. I really appreciate all of your comments. I'm curious as to whether northern Texas hospitals are beginning to unionize yet or not? Any suggestions?...

Absolutely. The rationales are the part of these books that are the most useful. You will certainly KNOW why certain answers are right and may not need to reread those rationales, but certainly the...

I'm considerring a move to Dallas area. I have 2 children ( 1st grade and 6th grade) and am looking into either the Frisco or Allen areas. Any advise about school systems and good family areas? ...

Shiningstar0602- You should definatly schedule your test. I had constant anxiety during school and had to consistently work my a** off to graduate. NCLEX is the summit. It's the last torch to light...

just came up today...so I guess its pretty fast! Thanks

Thanks CourtneyH. I got my quick results from pearson vue as a 'pass' yesterday, but I want to see it on the BON to know for sure. Thanks for the quick reply.

I was wondering how long it took before you were able to see your name on the BON website? I took my boards on 7/21 (saturday) and am hoping to get my license number this week. Curious when I should...

Thanks, I think that is what I need.

Hi all other future and current nurses! I wanted to thank all of you for your stories and inspiring encouragement about your NCLEX experiences. I really feel like this website is the reason I...

It feels so great to finally be where you should be after years of studying and constant worry. Congrats!!!

It seems like it should be simple enough to browse the Massachusetts BON to check a license status, but the website is no longer functional? Any ideas? FYI- I just passed NCLEX RN this passed...

What do you guys think of this study guide for NCLEX-RN? I really like the CD-ROM that came with it. You can develop your own testing formats. Has anyone used this book and CD and how does it...

thanks, I hope so.

Are heath insurance benefits better being in the nursing field? Wanted some real life opinions because in my current position (not healthcare related), the health insurance is super expensive and...