chriscolin

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1. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

   chriscolin replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

   I can't' believe the differences in salary across the country. Here in Massashcusetts starting salary for a reg. med/surg new grad position varies from 25/hr to about 30/hr not including shift differentials and you still get benefits. Time to move...

2. no critical thinking here

   chriscolin replied to chriscolin's topic in New Nurse

   We have a secretary but she is not there on the evening shift. I did take the EKG course and I passed the ACLS certification course as well. I can read a strip but I still have issues with the more advanced blocks. I had a great preceptor but she do...

3. no critical thinking here

   chriscolin replied to chriscolin's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks I wish it were so basic. They are alive but sometimes that's not good enough. I can't miss meds, I can't forget to schedule neruo checks or cardiology consults, post telemetry strips. If I miss these things other nurses get stuck with the work...

4. no critical thinking here

   chriscolin replied to chriscolin's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks, I was referring to L&D, in our area L&D gets only 1 pt. 2 at most and are trained for the postpartum floor. Also even on postpartum we are only given 2 pt's because technically you have 4 or more if you include the newborns. L&D h...

5. no critical thinking here

   chriscolin replied to chriscolin's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the reply, I knew this shift wasn't going to be easy. There was another new grad who started on thisi shift too, and immediately requested a shift to nights! But we can't all switch, I'm trying very hard to learn to manage time. But you ca...

6. no critical thinking here

   chriscolin posted a topic in New Nurse

   I am a new nurse on a small tele floor. I love the people I work with and the small setting makes learning a lot easier. However, I do end up with 4/5 pt. a night. I work the 3-11 which gets very busy with admits/discharges. Well, right now I feel li...

7. What you get for nurses week

   chriscolin replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   Our hospital had a barbeque for day/afternoon shift. Overnight shift got pizza and a dessert buffet. There were raffles and prizes. Not bad.

8. How many times have you cried???

   chriscolin replied to CareBayer's topic in New Nurse

   I had an 8 week orientation on a small tele unit which I love. Well I've been off orientation for 3 shifts and last night I barely held it together! The 2 nurses that came on the next shift just laughed and tried to make me feel better! Every nurse i...

9. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

   chriscolin replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts

   I only have heard chatter, but I think their base pay is low compared with other community hospitals in the area.

10. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

    chriscolin replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts

    I could be wrong but I think that's another way of stating what a diff. would be.

11. new grad job update

    chriscolin replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts

    I applied online then followed up with a phone call to confirm they received it. Then I waited about a week and followed up with a phone call to check the status of my application. At that point I ususally got put through to the nurse recruiter. Pers...

12. Best hospital on the North Shore to work at??

    chriscolin replied to squee-gee's topic in Massachusetts

    I just interviewed today at Beverly. Nice hospital. Union so base salary for new grad is 26.00 with 6.00 shift diff for weekend/nights, but they are hiring. Winchester will hire in the spring, great hospital. Holy Family will hire in spring, Melrose/...

13. new grads in boston hospitals??

    chriscolin replied to quincy24's topic in Massachusetts

    My classmate worked at the Brigham as an aid, only an ASN she was hired. So I guess there are exceptions to every rule, depends on who you know I think.

14. new grad job update

    chriscolin replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts

    I just graduated in December with my ASN. I've had 2 interviews on at NECM in Boston and the other at Beverly. Both have openings and are expected to make offers. About 1/2 my class has jobs, I think it depends on how flexible you are. Most are star...

15. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

    chriscolin replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts

    Beverly Hospital-26 base, 6.00 wknd/night diff! But only 1.85 for weeknight and weekend day diff. Not so great, but very nice staff and location if you live on the Northshore.