My family and I will be moving to Boston at the end of Summer 2022. We are unsure of where we are living so I am looking for advice on Boston hospitals as well as hospitals north and south of Boston. 

I have 6 years of ICU experience (Neuro and Trauma at Level 1s). Is it hard to find positions? Should I look into travel assignments to get a feel for hospitals or jump right into a permanent position? I also have my MSN in nursing education so are there any good nursing schools to affiliate with for adjunct positions? How is the pay in Boston versus outer neighborhoods?

Any helpful information is appreciated! Thanks!

Hi everyone! ?

I'm considering applying to Cape Cod Community College's nursing program, specifically the evening program option. I'd love to hear from recent graduates or current students about their experiences (no matter day or evening program).

I'm particularly interested in:

Schedule - how many days a week did you meet? For how many hours?

Overall program quality - How well did the program prepare you for the NCLEX and real-world nursing?

Evening program logistics - How manageable was the schedule? Did you feel like you received the same quality education as day students?

Clinical experiences - How were the clinical rotations? Which hospitals/facilities did you work at? Were the clinical instructors supportive?

Faculty and support - How accessible were the instructors? Was there good academic support available?

Job placement - How easy was it to find employment after graduation that didn't pay peanuts?

Any insights, pros/cons, or advice would be incredibly helpful. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

#CapeCodCC #NursingSchool #EveningProgram #MassachusettsNursing

I'm just curious to know if anyone has had to take this challenge exam? If so, how did you study/prepare for it? I only want help/guidance, no test questions/answers and no spamming of shady websites asking for money for study guides or test answers. Any and all information is greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance! (I did post this to the student forum on here back in November in the ADN/BSN section with no results, unfortunately.)

I have just been accepted to the Women's Health direct entry programs at Boston College and women's health/adult gerontology at MGH. I live in California and I'm having a very hard time deciding which program would be a better match. Due to the very small time frame the schools give to decide, I will not be able to visit before the deadlines. I was wondering if anybody in Women's Health at either school could describe the programs from a more personal experience? I know that each has their pros and cons, like BC's lack of a Bachelors Degree, farther from city center, but faster and less expensive/ MGH being more expensive, much longer in time frame, but closer to the city center? I would still love the city feel, but it seems that I'm deciding between a suburb with many undergrads or a very industrialized commercial location-- nothing that's actually in the heart of the city.

Does the 21 month BC program prepare you readily for being an NP? And would going for the dual degree at MGH increase my chances of finding a job afterwards?

I'm just wondering if MGH is worth the 115,000, or if it will hinder job finding chances later to not be awarded a BS in Nursing from BC before the Masters?

Any insight would be amazing, since both schools seems to be almost complete opposites of each other in every pro and con.

Thank you!

Still job searching and actually applied to a position at Brigham and Women's last week. Anyone know what 8D is? The description said it was a surgical ICU but other than that didn't really specify. They had like 4 positions open for nights (variable nights as they describe it). I also applied to 6E, 7EW a coupe of weeks ago- I guess its a cardiac surgery unit (which I'm interested in!) but haven't heard back yet. Anyone work in these units that can provide more information and any positions available. Thanks!

Any way... apparently my name came up on the DCF registry as being part of a protective services case, and now my application for licensure by exam is under review. With Good Moral Character, there is a list of items that the Board wants, but there is absolutely no information for individuals who show up on the Registry but have no criminal history. Does anyone know how long the review will take, or what they might want for documentation? I'm trying to pace myself studying for the NCLEX, and wonder if they will even let me? (I assume I'm listed as "neglectful" for "failing to keep the child safe", which I already feel sooo much guilt for, even though I was at work when it happened.) As additional info, I do currently work with children, and my history has never been a problem...

I am a nurse with 12 years of experience who just graduated with my NP. I am applying for jobs now and have a question about the steps at Brigham and women's. Since I am transitioning to the NP role away from bedside, do I need to start over at step 1? This would of course be a pay decrease. Thanks for any insight. 

Thanks!

I'm looking for advise on how to approach this current situation about getting a complaint reported to me to the Board of Nursing. So here is what got me this complaint: I work as a hospice nurse case manager. I was assigned an admission visit at a patient's home and so I called him to schedule a time but he flat out refused and said that he's fine and doesn't want to be seen. I called his daughter and let her know the situation and that I needed info for the admission which she was willing to help provide as much info as she can but a physical visit will be schedule in the next few days to follow up with him. I also added that if anything were to happen or have any other concerns to call us right away. My day continued and had other visits to be done but this particular visit documentation I didn't finish until the end of the day. My mistake was that I forgot to call the office to update them that patient refused a visit and I failed to document it. Before I had a chance to fix it, the employer found out about the documentation discrepancy and terminated me. the patient was unharmed, no med errors happened, and my mistake was failing to update the office about the visit and didn't document. The time between the incident and to when I was terminated was around 2 business days and one of those days I was on PTO. the agency company was the one who actually filed the complaint not the company I was actually working with.

Now I have a letter stating that they need my written description of what happened and other information like current resume, CEU's, job description, and other info. It also says that If I were to get a lawyer that I need to notify them within 10 business and If I were to pursue this on my own that I have 21 days to submit everything. So, has anyone else been in a similar situation and how have you handled? Do I need a lawyer? how do I write my side of the story without incriminating me? It has been 2 months since this happened to there are things I honestly have forgotten about that patient. I know I made a mistake with documentation but I'm honestly afraid of what might happen to my license. Help!! 

Does this sound like a good opportunity, and can I believe HR as to ratios? I know we are all impacted by COVID, but my fear is that I will be attempting to manage as many as 8 patients (given admissions from ER, etc.) I am also afraid because, by erring and choosing to start at SNFs, I have never had proper hospital training. I have had my license for 5 years but feel that I am nowhere near hospital nurse experience and knowledge. I was not ever educated as to Scope of Practice (in college or on the job), or to reporting Neglect or Abuse to the state, merely that I was a "mandatory reporter." I am educating myself as no one has ever had the time or inclination to train me or educate me properly. I just want to be the best nurse possible, take great care of patients, and know what to do in cases of abuse/neglect/bad staffing/etc.

Thank you for all your input.

Can anyone give insight on the hourly rates for MGH, BWH and BIDMC for experienced nurses with 5+years ICU experience? I'm unsure of how much to negotiate for without being unrealistic. Thanks!

I wanted to create this thread for folks who have applied to Massasoit Community College’s Nursing program for the Fall 2021 semester. How are things going for everyone?

Current and former students, do you have any feedback on this program for prospective students?

Thank you!

I was wondering if anyone could recommend to me schools to look into in Massachusetts.

These are the stats for the pre-requisites for Californian schools (i don't know if it's the same for schools in Massachusetts):

My science GPA (anatomy & physiology, microbiology, chem): 3.15

My non science GPA (english, communication, psychology, philosophy, statistics): 3.48

Current overall GPA: 3.59

TEAS: 86.7

HESI: 86.7

I am hoping to begin a Periop 101 certificate program in September.  I was wondering if anyone had any advice on which are the best places to choose for the clinical portion? Our school has affiliations pretty much all around MA.  Not working in the hospital currently, I am not in the loop as to good ones and ones to avoid.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thx!!

I am just waiting for my ATT to test for my NCLEX. I have been looking for jobs but haven't been seeing too many opportunities for new grad RN positions. I applied to Mass General's transition to practice program but have not heard back. Anyone have advice on great hospitals to work at as a new grad? I am totally OK taking a job as a nursing assistant in a hospital I want to be at and work my way up as well. Thank you so much.