PdxDreamer

PdxDreamer specializes in Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Occ Health.

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1. Frustrated with NP Job Search, Need Help!

   PdxDreamer replied to PdxDreamer's topic in General Nursing

   I really appreciate all of the guidance that everyone has given to me. It's such a great resource to have so many experienced people available on this board. Having mentors is so important! I'll be going to an NP conference next week, so that will...

2. Frustrated with NP Job Search, Need Help!

   PdxDreamer replied to PdxDreamer's topic in General Nursing

   Hi JoPACURN. Thanks for the response! It left me a little confused about where to get experience though. I don't really know how hiring managers think, so I don't know if they care where the experience comes from, whether I get it doing NP work or ...

3. Frustrated with NP Job Search, Need Help!

   PdxDreamer posted a topic in General Nursing

   Will try to keep it short. CNA x 1 yr, Ortho RN x 1 yr, got my direct entry Masters, became Adult/Geriatric NP, have worked x 1+ yr as Geriatric NP, driving around all day in community doing house calls. Enjoy the job, but not the commuting and fee...

4. MGH Institute of Health Professions

   PdxDreamer replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

   I wear Peaches, Dickies, Cherokee scrubs mostly. Each brand has it's own fit, which is why I hate buying them online. I bought my first pair online and they were huge...you're right! The best places to go are the Work N'Gear stores (there's one in...

5. What Graduate Nurses Need To Know About Nursing

   PdxDreamer replied to Bugaloo's topic in General Nursing

   I just wanted to add that as a newer RN, I try to take the time to thank the nursing students on my floor when they help out. As a student, you always worry that you're doing something wrong or being judged, so it's nice to hear someone say "good jo...

6. MGH Institute of Health Professions

   PdxDreamer replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts

   I'm a current student at the IHP and you can wear any type you want, as long as it's teal. We all had different shades of teal in our first year, and each scrub brand makes a different "teal" color. They mostly don't want you to look too "sexy", wi...

7. Direct-entry MSN programs

   PdxDreamer replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi guys, I guess I'm the unofficial spokesperson for the MGH IHP program, since I don't see anyone else posting from my class. We had orientation for 2 days and basically we're going full throttle now. Classes are busy and fast paced, and we have...

8. Direct-entry MSN programs

   PdxDreamer replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi everyone, Diana here from Oregon. I moved back to Boston last week(well, my parent's house in Brookline) and I start MGH on Sept 6. I've been reading any books I can get my hands on because I'm pretty bored. I'm used to school all the time! I...

9. Direct-entry MSN programs

   PdxDreamer replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi everyone, It's Diana. I've been relaxing all summer and haven't checked the boards until now. It's awesome to hear from those of you who have started already. MGH begins on 9/7/05 I think!! Your stories sound so amazing - it's like you're le...

10. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    PdxDreamer replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think we start with one or two days, and we'll be placed around Boston, or in the vicinity of the city. No specifics yet, but we need to buy books, coat, scrubs, shoes, stethescope and bp cuff... I'm going to be totally broke for the next few ye...

11. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    PdxDreamer replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I finally found you guys here on this new site. We're playing online hide and seek! :chuckle Nothing to report, just finishing up my last few classes so I can relax this summer. I got my email from MGH and we start clinicals in October - 7am sta...

12. Summer/Fall 05-what are you doing?

    PdxDreamer replied to jhawk07's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm starting MSN in September, so I'm finishing up Nutrition and Chem II right now. I'll have June, July and August off. Just have to take a CPR for Allied Health employees and I'm done. Can't wait to take long weekends and ride my bike around the ...

13. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey Peachy you cracked me up with that "emoticonwhore" line... I totally abuse the priviledge on those things :chuckle See, there I go again! And BTW, don't get discouraged by the anti-accelerated posts on this website (on other threads). I made t...

14. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

15. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

    UMass Worcester called today for an interview (at 6:45am!) I was still hitting the snooze button here in the West I didn't have the heart to say no, so I agreed to an interview next week. Should I cancel and get the inevitable denial letter, or ...