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  1. Who were you in high school

    MBrickle replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    Live the dream!!! My cousin-in-law got laid off from an editing job at a magazine and took that as an opportunity to write her first novel last year. It went on to become a NYT best seller and she's...

  2. MS versus DNP

    MBrickle replied to phuretrotr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They are trying to do the same thing with APN's by making NP's get a DNP by 2015. All this means is that there is a push for a higher degree by a certain time. So, if you become a CRNA before 2025...

  3. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    MBrickle replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    We got nothing. However, for our birthdays we get a $50 check card, so while its not 'happy holidays' its more like 'happy you lived through another year with us.' I'll take it and look forward to...

  4. Shift work

    MBrickle replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! I really, truly need 8-9 hours of sleep to stay well, and while I admire those who can function on 5-6 hours of sleep routinely, I cannot. I work 3-4 night shifts in a row with 3-4 days off in...

  5. How far is your commute and how offten do you work?

    MBrickle replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    I drive about 80 miles round trip to work (3-4 days a week, including tonight during a massive snowstorm, yikes!) it takes me about 45 minutes to get there for my 11p shift, and in the morning I'm...

  6. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    MBrickle replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man, you're one of those moms..... Dude, I would be more concerned about giving Grammy whatever nasty germs were on your kids

  7. Job Offer, but I have reservations.....

    MBrickle replied to gerry79's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    $49k! Wow! I make that much and work alternating 24/32 hour weeks in pedi home care as a new grad! In my area (Boston), the average starting salary is probably around 80-100k. I look at it this way:...

  8. Medical Professional Institute in Malden, MA LPN Program

    MBrickle replied to deemarys's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I got my RN at BHCC for less than 10k. Do that

  9. The reality is home health care is where the jobs are.

    MBrickle replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Home Health

  10. Quadriplegic patient stomach issues

    MBrickle replied to Farmer at heart RN's topic in Home Health

  11. Which track?

    MBrickle posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have been trying to decide between NP and PA and for various reasons have chosen to go the NP route (I am currently an RN.) I have an interest in specialization (neuro and cardio specifically) and I...

  12. New RN.. Where to get work with no experience

    MBrickle replied to RNFinally12's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would also advise against getting your MSN. Get your BSN. From most things that I hear, a hospital a non-NP MSN does not make up for missing a BSN, especially if you have any hopes of getting into...

  13. New RN.. Where to get work with no experience

    MBrickle replied to RNFinally12's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know of several pediatric homecare organizations that are hiring new grads...namely Family Lives and Pediatria (both based in Shrewsbury, near Worcester.) The reality of it is, as a new grad, I...

  14. Who do you see in the OR?

    MBrickle posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi All! I'm looking for a bit of career information and am hoping someone can give me a better perspective since I haven't been able to find much info. After 2yrs in pedi home care, I am thinking...

  15. The right track?

    MBrickle posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi All, I recently posted re: information on which path to follow as I pursue my NP. After several months of reflection, and two years in pedi home care, I am toying with the idea of entering a RN-NP...

  16. Opinions please? Lifting vs lift

    MBrickle replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    LEAVE THIS CASE. PERIOD. My company requires the use of a lift for patients > 50lbs. I had a non-ambulatory, vented pt who weighed about 100-110lbs. Even though he was in the lift for transfers...

  17. Oral intubation kiddos in a home setting?

    MBrickle replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Private Duty

    I have never heard of this...and I would be concerned about working for an agency where your clinical director isn't a nurse or medical professional! I would imagine an infant wouldn't be discharged...

  18. Meeting the parent on a new (1st) case

    MBrickle replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Private Duty

    First, you have to be confident. I was a new grad, and told myself that if parents, with no prior medical experience, could become experts in their childs care, then I certainly could with a nursing...

  19. Injury on the Job

    MBrickle replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    Thought I would pop in and provide an update for anyone reading this thread looking for info. I was out of work for a total of six months. In Mass it took about three weeks for workers comp to cover...

  20. What is the appropriate career path?

    MBrickle posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In planning for my future in nursing, I have begun looking into becoming a nurse practitioner. I think I would really enjoy something in the hospital setting, and more specifically, I would enjoy...

  21. What is the appropriate career path?

    MBrickle replied to MBrickle's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have also considered the PA route...and I understand they can switch specialties with relative ease...I would also be afforded the ability to work in primary care if I decided to change paths....

  22. NP vs. PA Specialties

    MBrickle posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi All, I am a relatively new nurse (1.5 years) and am beginning to think about my future in nursing. As a career-changer, I currently possess an ADN, and two BS degrees in non-nursing areas. I live...

  23. LPNs living in the city?

    MBrickle replied to ag1986's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Boston is an incredibly difficult market. You could also try Franciscan Hospital (Pediatric LTC) which likely hires

  24. Will Donate Blood for New Grad RN job!!!!

    MBrickle replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There are some pediatric home care companies hiring new grads. Pediatria is one of them (www.pediatriakids.com). Pay starts at like $29/hour. At this point you need to take whatever you can get...no...

  25. Career mapping...advice from the experienced?

    MBrickle posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello all, I'm currently a pediatric RN (homecare) with about 2yrs of exprience, largely centered around trachs/vents. I've realized that I have reached a crossroads, but, through researching previous...