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  1. Direct entry graduate program

    carrie13 replied to Tealeaf72's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was accepted at Regis. My GPA for my BS degree in business was 3.7. I didn't end up going to Regis though - went to an evening ADN program

  2. please rate these programs

    carrie13 replied to Tealeaf72's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I attended the MassBay evening ADN program...Some instructors (both clinical and classroom) are better than others. But I'm sure that is true for all schools. Overall I think I got a good education...

  3. nclex meds

    carrie13 replied to JennyMac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I probably had about 50% of my questions on meds - mostly teaching and interventions for patients taking certain mediciations. Some were brand names I recognized or could figure out from the endings....

  4. I took mine March 15 and half of the exam are MEDS. help!

    carrie13 replied to kryssie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks pooey....thinking of you

  5. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    carrie13 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 75 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? i took a review course at school and used the kaplan and saunders reveiw...

  6. I Passed!!!

    carrie13 replied to MsDorsey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!!

  7. Tips For Studying Meds

    carrie13 replied to jls1117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    that sounds exactly what my questions were like. pretty much - the patient is taking a specific med. do you teach them to take it with meals, on an empty stomach, avoid sunlight, etc. I'll find out...

  8. Yes 75 Questions

    carrie13 replied to Anjum's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow - it sounds like we all had the same exam. Lots of unknown meds questions. I also had at least 6 select all that apply and 2-3 drag over to the other box questions. I couldn't use the ABC's for...

  9. Tips For Studying Meds

    carrie13 replied to jls1117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I could use some tips too. I took my NCLEX yesterday and had at least 1/2 of the 75 questions on meds. I studied meds by classes and could pick out the 'lol' 'pril' 'pam', etc. But some of the meds...

  10. I took mine March 15 and half of the exam are MEDS. help!

    carrie13 replied to kryssie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing! I took my exam yesterday and had mostly med questions with interventions for meds. A couple meds I've never heard of also.....I had no delegation and only a few prioritization....

  11. Safe Staffing Bill update

    carrie13 replied to mark hamel's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree DavidNurseEMT - I think this bill will result in a lot of cuts to the CNA and Tech staff. I've heard from many nurses that there is concern that the bill will bring nurses back to the "dark...

  12. Anyone attending MBCC in Metrowest!!!

    carrie13 replied to Kasm296's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Kasm - I am currently enrolled in the evening program. PM me if you want to talk more.

  13. Strange Situation

    carrie13 replied to May_baby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Write the letter just in case. You also might want to check their admission guidelines. I know my school required ALL admission items to be received by a certain date - transcripts, recommendations,...

  14. 1st Year Nursing Student In Need Of Advice...

    carrie13 replied to Jazzie0009's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a BS in business and am currently finishing up an ADN degree. I would personally go right for the RN. You can always work part-time as a CNA to gain experience while you are waiting to be...

  15. Hiring a BSN vs. ADN nurse

    carrie13 replied to Julie4804's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in an ADN program at a Community College. I also have a BS in business. All of the nurse recruiters I've spoken with do not have a preference ADN -vs- BSN for a general staff position...

  16. Accelerated BSN - Do employers really care where you went?

    carrie13 replied to kittypepper028's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I don't think most empolyers would care too much about where your degree is from. As long as you have the right experience for the position. However - I've heard that CRNA programs are...

  17. Question about BP

    carrie13 replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually had this same problem but in reverse. I was in the ER after a minor car accident and when triaged my BP was through the roof. The Dr wanted to admit me right away because it was coming up...

  18. clinicals + full-time job = ?

    carrie13 replied to cobra1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am in a part-time evening program and have managed to work my fulltime job as well as a part-time job while attending nursing school. Granted the part-time program takes a lot longer to complete...

  19. med/surg placement

    carrie13 replied to Michelle123's topic in General Students

    Hi Michelle, My first rotation was on med/surg also...actually all my rotations so far have been on med/surg except for pedi :). I don't know how it will be with your instructor and your program but...

  20. Becoming a Rx company Rep.

    carrie13 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a good friend that works as a rep for a major pharmaceutical company. He has a BS in Business and had no healthcare experience prior to getting this job. Was hired directly out of college at...