karma482

karma482 specializes in pediatrics.

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1. getting back into hospital nursing

   karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Thank you SO much for the feedback!! this is really good advice. and congratulations to you for getting back into the

2. getting back into hospital nursing

   karma482 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   looking for some advice...I obtained my BSN in nursing 8 years ago. out of college, did 1 year med-surg at prestigious hospital in Boston. I learned ALOT there! then I had my children, and needed...

3. One more try

   karma482 replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Sorry, I just re-read your post, and saw you live south of Boston. I just checked Harvard Vanguard's website. They have a TON of LPN positions for flu clinics coming up. This is an EASY and GREAT way...

4. One more try

   karma482 replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I'm not sure where you live, but go to http://www.fallonclinic.com. They have a FT LPN position in internal medicine in Webster. Also, apply for the RN positions as well. They often hire LPN's for the...

5. Rethink my career path: PharmD VS PMH-NP

   karma482 replied to oohnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I say...if you were lucky enough to get accepted to pharmacy school, stick with it! I've been trying to get into a PharmD program since the year 2000, and chose nursing as a 2nd profession, and spend...

6. Extra eyes for a new grad- LPN

   karma482 replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   try fallon clinic. they hire LPN's for the RN positions that are posted online. good $

7. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

   karma482 replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi there.....i totally feel what you went through, because i am going through the same thing. I have been off orientation for 2 months now, and every morning i have to go into work i have a...

8. help!

   karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   yeah, we rarely get 4 patients during the day. it's almost always 3. i really haven't worked alot of nights, but from what i see, its usually 4-5 patients. that is one thing i am grateful of. i can't...

9. help!

   karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   med surg floor, high acuity. we get 3-4 patients in day, and 5-6 at

10. help!

    karma482 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    So I started my 1st hospital job in one of the most prestigious hospitals in MA about 3-4 months ago. Prior to this, I did an outpatient job x 1 year and 1/2. Everyone always says that you need...

11. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    karma482 replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The biggest piece of advice I can give you guys is get a job somewhere, even if it is NOT a hospital. I always thought that if i got a job in an outpatient clinic then I would NEVER get into a...

12. shadowing after interview

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    GOT JOB OFFER YESTERDAY!! been waiting for hospital job since 5/07! so

13. shadowing after interview

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    no, i have 1 year experience in pedi urgent care.

14. shadowing after interview

    karma482 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I had an interview with a great hospital in Boston and it went really well! they called me 2 days later to come in this friday to shadow a nurse on the floor x 4 hours and meet staff. does this...

15. RN job offer during the hiring freeze era??

    karma482 replied to MAnewgrad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I graduated 5/07 with a BSN in nursing and have been looking for a hospital job ever since (i do outpatient right now). I applied to every hospital in the state except Springfield over the past 2...