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  1. Is this what night shift really does to us?

    MBrickle replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think some people don't handle night shifts in the best way, in my opinion. First, if possible, I think it's really important to work all nights or all days. Its too difficult to swtich between...

  2. Injury on the Job

    MBrickle replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the input...I wanted to provide a bit of an update. First, WC has still not made a determination on my case but I have spoken to two lawyers and plan to retain one. Also, I have been...

  3. Injury on the Job

    MBrickle replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    The one constant I have read is that it is wise to get an attorney for this process. I have been in consultation with one, but will not seriously seek to retain an attorney until I get my WC...

  4. Injury on the Job

    MBrickle replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    I can't go through my own insurance for a work-related incident. I have no choice but to go through workers comp and it's up to them to authorize the specific treatments I need - like an MRI. The dx...

  5. Am I a qualified applicant?

    MBrickle posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello all, I am a new grad who recently began working in pediatric home health. I truly love working with children and have always had the goal of working in an ICU as I enjoy a challenge, work well...

  6. New Grad RN: Home Health or Wait it Out??

    MBrickle posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi All, I recently (last week) had my pinning and am now a graduate nurse, preparing to take the NCLEX. Like most other new grads, I'm formulating a methodical plan for job-seeking that consists of...

  7. Licensing question for a new grad in HH

    MBrickle posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi all, I recently graduated from school and passed the nclex. I was lucky enough to secure a PCA job for a chronically ill child before graduation, and since, have begun the process of getting hired...

  8. Licensure Question??

    MBrickle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I recently graduated from school and passed the nclex. I was lucky enough to secure a PCA job for a chronically ill child before graduation, and since, have begun the process of getting...

  9. New Grad RN: Home Health or Hold Out?

    MBrickle posted a topic in Private Duty

    Hi All, I recently (last week) had my pinning and am now a graduate nurse, preparing to take the NCLEX. Like most other new grads in this tough economy, I'm formulating a methodical plan for...

  10. Where to live in Amherst?

    MBrickle replied to annturn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I went to UMass for my first undergrad...I loved it, however, you must realize, it definately holds up its reputation as a party school... I lived in Puffton Village, but there are also "The...

  11. Bunker Hill Community College....

    MBrickle replied to Ellis02136's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was in the day program so I can't speak to the other programs (and yes, the are run differently) but for days you have a fundamentals course and a head-to-toe assessment the first semester. The...

  12. New Grad RN: Home Health or Wait it Out??

    MBrickle replied to MBrickle's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for the input. Yes, my concern in my experience level and him having such critical needs but the mother seems confident I could do it as she learned and so have his grandparents. To clarify, he...

  13. New Grad RN: Home Health or Hold Out?

    MBrickle replied to MBrickle's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you so much for all the input...it's very valued. My initial concern was being the only one there in an emergency situation, but the mother seems confident that I can do the job... Yes, this is...

  14. Bunker Hill Community College....

    MBrickle replied to Ellis02136's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats, guys! I just finished the program at BHCC (days) so feel free to ask if you have any

  15. Where are the New Grad Programs?

    MBrickle posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am about to graduate in May and I've noticed that many hospitals are beginning to bring back new grad programs. My question is this: where is information about these programs listed? I've looked on...

  16. New Nurse; New Country?

    MBrickle posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm entering my final year of nursing school in Massachusetts. Job prospects here are poor and I am willing to move anywhere to get some experience as soon as I graduate...I also spent a semester...

  17. Med/Surg Clinical

    MBrickle posted a topic in General Students

    So...tonight I began my med/surg clinical. It wasn't what I thought it would be. It's not on a med/surg floor, and I got the impression that we would mainly be doing med passes - no wound care, etc....

  18. Is it harder than you thought?

    MBrickle replied to mikeyjsc's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same boat...I started my first semester of an ADN program on 9/8. As far as the coursework - we start w/ fundamentals, ethics, legal, etc. and I find that information pretty basic - along...

  19. Anyone Applying to Bunker Hill for Fall '09?

    MBrickle posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I will be applying to Bunker Hill for this coming fall. Anyone else? I'm excited as I hear this fall is when the new allied health addition will be completed. I also heard that BHCC will be opening up...

  20. Anyone Applying to Bunker Hill for Fall '09?

    MBrickle replied to MBrickle's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats guys!!! I actually sent in my confirmation of acceptance to BHCC this afternoon! The confirmations are due on May 15th so you probably won't hear about your acceptance until after then (but...

  21. Anyone hear from Massasoit yet?

    MBrickle replied to MrsPeep's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Purpose, How do you know that BHCC had 900 applicants? Also, do you know how many students are accepted into the day program at

  22. Anyone Applying to Bunker Hill for Fall '09?

    MBrickle replied to MBrickle's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks!!! I'm very excited! Advisors shouldn't tell people stuff like that - it's too discouraging if they don't do that well and then they just convince themselves they won't get in. I honestly...

  23. Anyone Applying to Bunker Hill for Fall '09?

    MBrickle replied to MBrickle's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I GOT IN TO THE DAY PROGRAM!!!! YAYYYYYY!!! I just got the letter today! I have a previous bachelor degree (don't know if that helps), and ended up w/ a B in Human Growth & Development, A in...

  24. Student Nurse looking for positions over the summer?

    MBrickle replied to MassADNstudent's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    This might be a dumb question...but what is a

  25. Concern about the teas

    MBrickle replied to finnelzki's topic in General Nursing

    I felt that the math section of the TEAS study guide was SO helpful! It was a great refresher! I thought reading comprehension was pretty basic, and as far as science - if you don't know it now - you...