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  1. What schools would you recommend

    catamounts303 replied to MsKaz's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    UMASS Boston is a blast. It's situation right on the Ocean. They have their own Marina too which includes free sailing lessons to all students and faculty ! :) It's definately a city/commuter campus...

  2. Mass Bay- anyone know about their "points" system

    catamounts303 replied to wmnshealth's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Faye, The waitlist over at Mass Bay sounds rediculious. I'm sorry you've had to wait so long. Middlesex Community College in Lowell runs a nice part time Associates degree RN program. If your...

  3. Why is it so hard to make friends?

    catamounts303 replied to NewinMA's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey there Newin, I moved out here myself a few years ago and noticed the same exact thing. It's definately a New England thing. Don't be too hard on yourself just give it some

  4. 2nd degree BSN in the Los Angeles area

    catamounts303 replied to wyswm's topic in California Nursing

    On a slightly related topic I was wondering what its like to live in the LA area as a Nurse? I too will be doing an accellearted BSN program and have always wanted to move out to that area. Just...

  5. Nursing in NYC

    catamounts303 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I've been interested for some time in some of the hospitals in New York City. NYP, Mt. Sinai, and NYU Medical Center. I was just wondering what life is like for a new Nursing grad living...

  6. Do you have CNAs in your ICU?

    catamounts303 replied to bridgfor428's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work as a PCT in both a Trauma Burn ICU & Telemetry Unit. Our ICU is only 9 beds and it's just myself. Its a great job as I'm able to enter orders on the computer, buzz in visitors, page people,...

  7. Nursing and then Medicine: Wrong profession?

    catamounts303 replied to Apollorn's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi appollo I think male Nurses are actually widely accepted and if anything are very much in demand. Having an all female floor of RN's isn't always the best thing for many reasons. I'd strongly...

  8. flight nursing in the air force?

    catamounts303 replied to KR's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hi PACU, How are things going over at Westover? I'm starting an accellerated BSN program soon in Worcester and have been wanting to join the Reserves as an Officer for some time now. Let me know how...

  9. at work misery

    catamounts303 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    This question is in regards to dealing with a co-worker who is kind of the "unit bully" who everyone fears. And I've heard the old saying of "get tough or get out" especially comming from the...

  10. at work misery

    catamounts303 replied to catamounts303's topic in MICU, SICU

    thanks for the reply. what I wonder is will things be different & easier becasue I will be a BSN RN now? Maybe you have more ground

  11. Coping skills for dealing with trauma

    catamounts303 replied to VivaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've heard a lot of the midnight thinking, insomnia, racing thoughts, and just dread and exhaustion of going on shift again is PTSD. I always thought post traumatic stress was something that happened...

  12. lose the attitude

    catamounts303 replied to christen13's topic in MICU, SICU

    In our Trauma ICU we had this one complete nut whose been there for years who they simply won't get rid of. (went to Nursing school with the Manager etc) As a resault of the abusive and demeaning...

  13. propofol infusion syndrome

    catamounts303 replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    what happens in PRIS? The only real bad reaction i've seen in the ICU was Steven Johnson's.. Which was just devastating. Felt so bad for that pt &

  14. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    catamounts303 replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Blurr, I'm actually going through the same thing. These entry level NP programs are very selective and I'm actually ready to just enroll in a BSN program. I worked for over two years in a Trauma...

  15. PA vs. NP

    catamounts303 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi everybody, This looks like a great forum. I'm currently at the crossroads of choosing either PA or NP. I've been working in an ICU for awhile and some experience as an EMT. I was wondering if any...