karma482

karma482 specializes in pediatrics.

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1. getting back into hospital nursing

   karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts

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

2. getting back into hospital nursing

   karma482 posted a topic in Massachusetts

   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 very specific hours, so I left and went into ambulat...

3. One more try

   karma482 replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts

   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 to make some extra $$$. I always sign up for flu c...

4. One more try

   karma482 replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts

   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 RN positions. I have a BSN and have been a RN for...

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

   karma482 replied to oohnurse's topic in 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 every day of my life regretting not getting better...

6. Extra eyes for a new grad- LPN

   karma482 replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts

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

7. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

   karma482 replied to I_Scream's topic in New Nurse

   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 full-fledged panic attack. i vomit every single morning and ...

8. help!

   karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts

   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 imagine handling more than 3 patients and feeling ...

9. help!

   karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts

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

10. help!

    karma482 posted a topic in Massachusetts

    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 hospital experience to really be a good nurse. Plus, I t...

11. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    karma482 replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts

    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 hospital. The opposite was true. I graduated with a BSN i...

12. Can't get a job :(

    karma482 replied to cheesecake89's topic in Massachusetts

    Pure luck to be honest. It seems odd that in the midst of the worst economy ever, is when i get the offer. i worked in a pedi outpatient clinic for the past year. I have applied to hospitals every week for like 2 years. i had over 47 applications in ...

13. shadowing after interview

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts

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

14. Can't get a job :(

    karma482 replied to cheesecake89's topic in Massachusetts

    Hi, I totally feel your pain. I graduated with a BSN in 5/07. had to wait 9 months to get an outpatient job. yesterday finally got 1st hospital offer ever since graduating. well worth the wait. offer is at mass general in boston. so excited!

15. shadowing after interview

    karma482 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts

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