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  1. BMC and MGH New Grad Residency programs?

    wildnursebrendan replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I only applied for ICU and ED residencies so I didn't apply at a ton of places. Heard back from absolutely zero of them. I think I look decent on paper and had a resume reviewed by someone who used to...

  2. Why working as an ED nurse so competitive?

    wildnursebrendan replied to ScaredRN's topic in Emergency

    I got a few offers right out of school but that was after about 50 applications all over the country. And no level 1 traumas. A couple Level 2 trauma ICUs interviewed me, and I ended up only getting...

  3. New grad nurse in Emergency Department

    wildnursebrendan replied to Miss_RN92's topic in Emergency

    New grad starting ED also. I was about to buy Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care they mentioned here, but can anyone tell me the difference between that and a CEN test prep book? I'm assuming Sheehy's...

  4. I need HELP! Texas Nurse residency program resume

    wildnursebrendan replied to Ria22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Everyone is looking for different things, but I was advised to take off job descriptions. They know what those healthcare positions do. My resume is just a quick 3 sentence intro, certs all in one...

  5. Bon Secours Job for Nursing School?

    wildnursebrendan replied to Teacher2Nurse21's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Secretary and coordinator are the same thing, and a "PCA" basically means CNA, at most hospitals it's the exact same responsibilities like EKGs, blood sugars, vitals, all that. They have to have a CNA...

  6. Help Me Name My Business

    wildnursebrendan replied to kimblebb2019's topic in General Specialties

    Easy. ConcieRN. Next

  7. Bon Secours Job for Nursing School?

    wildnursebrendan replied to Teacher2Nurse21's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats on the acceptance. School will be challenging and fun. As for finding a job while in school, the unit coordinator role might hold a little weight if you apply as an RN in that specific...

  8. Skills needed for ICU travel nurse?

    wildnursebrendan replied to wildnursebrendan's topic in Travel

    I wouldnt necessarily be seeking the sickest. Thanks, that sounds

  9. Skills needed for ICU travel nurse?

    wildnursebrendan posted a topic in Travel

    I have a question for anyone who has some experience as an ICU travel nurse: I am 4 months from graduation, and looking to get hired into ICU, and hopefully transition to travel nursing after 2 years....

  10. BMC and MGH New Grad Residency programs?

    wildnursebrendan replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes

  11. BMC and MGH New Grad Residency programs?

    wildnursebrendan replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey I know this post is 5 years old at this point, but I was wondering if BostonRN2013 found a new grad program or if anyone had any information about new grad programs in the Boston area. I graduate...

  12. Curry College ACCEL 2018

    wildnursebrendan replied to premedtobsn's topic in School, College Programs

    It is full time. I don't think there is a way to have a part time accelerated BSN program. Curry's is

  13. Where do you park your van?

    wildnursebrendan posted a topic in Travel

    *After posting this I did a search and found some good information in a few posts. I still think it would be nice to have just a list of ideas for places to park for quick reference if anyone wants to...

  14. Which would you take: Day shift on Med-Surg unit or Night shift in dream job?

    wildnursebrendan replied to Seastar135's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I still have 16 months until this decision but when that time comes I will be gambling and not settling for med-surg because I want ICU. I say go for it. But yea like the other person said, how much...

  15. New BSN graduate: job options other than hospital RN?

    wildnursebrendan replied to TravelGal33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm just starting nursing school but I've worked in a hospital for 6 years as a CNA and talked to a lot of nurses. What riverlands said is important. Most residency positions are available for nurses...

  16. CBD oil Medical Marijuana Products and drug tests during nursing school

    wildnursebrendan replied to Lilymoonstorm's topic in General Students

    Check out Kratom for sure. I've heard amazing stories and just recently a friend who started it and fixed his pain. And it's not psychoactive. As of now the feds haven't cracked down on it. Our drug...

  17. Not Applying to Nursing Residency

    wildnursebrendan replied to Meabso's topic in General Students

    What unit do you want to work on? ICU has a much steeper learning curve, so I definitely want to do a residency. But if I was going into med-surg I think I would be ok just from having worked as a CNA...

  18. My Quest for Soul Searching....

    wildnursebrendan replied to purpleapple428's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of ADN programs want higher GPAs or have lottery systems that wouldn't guarantee you ever getting in. Most of the 2nd bachelors programs also have high GPA requirements. The curriculum is so...

  19. Veteran w/BS-->BSN

    wildnursebrendan replied to tntsweety06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't done a ton of research on ADN programs but I had a bachelors in psych and am about to start an accelerated BSN (2nd bachelors program). The one thing I would advise is if you can badger a...

  20. Not Vaccinated-In Need of Advice

    wildnursebrendan replied to scouteb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You already got good advice from everyone. Just to reinforce the lack of risks in getting vaccinations, there are TONS of studies and meta-analyses of vaccinations with incredibly large sample sizes,...

  21. Unprofessional Students

    wildnursebrendan replied to xtina334's topic in General Students

    Everyone already covered how it's a terrible idea to complain about someone complaining about you. But I was thinking... When you get your first job as an RN you are probably going to get asked in the...

  22. Free Tuition Programs

    wildnursebrendan replied to GoofyFooter's topic in General Students

    I read your story in the link and that's definitely wrong what they did but you say in it "It was not in the contract per both recruiter and HR Mr. N stated it was guaranteed if one didn't pay the...

  23. Cannot seem to pass skilled portion of BLS

    wildnursebrendan replied to thatgirl37's topic in General Students

    If you are on your tiptoes doing compressions that isn't good body mechanics and it's not sustainable. The last code I was in in our emergency department I had to do compressions like that because the...

  24. Where do you park your van?

    wildnursebrendan replied to wildnursebrendan's topic in Travel

    I don't mind life without showering when I'm backpacking, but a spongebath in a Safeway bathroom just doesn't sound adequate between shifts. At least for my comfort level. But a membership to a 24...

  25. Memorizing drug interactions!

    wildnursebrendan replied to Banana nut's topic in General Students

    I don't even start nursing school for another month, but I've been working in hospitals for 5 years and just want to say you need to really consider looking at your attitude. Not because some people...