Good luck with the boards. Yes that is very true--even though people are in house--staying on the recruiter is a must. I also learned that managers and recruiters have different agendas. I was offered the job by a manager--the nurse recruiter stepped...
I hear ya on this one! Recent graduate also. I do have a position at the hospital I work at. But I applied to several others and nothing. But like someone had mentioned to me. Union (not sure if it only applies to them) hospitals have to adverti...
Echiro replied to ladybugsea's topic in Massachusetts
Yes we did lose people. We lost 8 after nursing 2. Grades were below passing (73). Those spaces were then filled with wait list and LPN's. We had 4 that either didn't finish nursing 4 or didn't graduate because of their average. It's definitely no...
Echiro replied to ladybugsea's topic in Massachusetts
Good luck with Micro this summer both of you! Do you know who you have yet?? I am a recent graduate and Im enjoying some time off but also studying for the boards. Yes there is a lot of reading. I found it necessary to read everything. You wil...
Echiro replied to kamakasigirl's topic in Massachusetts
Start one up in the student forum. I'll follow you over!! Not to many people had the PDA's. The few that did had the meds in them and the tabers. I guess thats up to you. Most of the instructors do give handouts that go along with the powerpoints....
Echiro replied to kamakasigirl's topic in Massachusetts
Yes-there is a study guide that goes with your med surg books. Buy it!!! Got mine online. Sometimes you will see test questions from it--but it's good to study with. Always do the questions at the end of the chapters. I taped most lectures. Nursing ...
I understand where you're coming from. I just graduated with my ADN on May 20th. I know I have to prepare for the boards which Im doing the questions. But after two plus years of being at school being home is very hard. Not only for me but the fa...
Echiro replied to kenesha212002's topic in New Nurse
This is a great thread. Im going to be working a 32 hour position 11p to 7 am. I believe it will be rough in the beginning but hopefully it will work out. Just have to get into a schedule.
hi everyone, i graduated on the 20th from my local community college. this is such a great site. i've been lurking since i started nursing school 2 years ago. can't wait to put all of your input and ideas to use.