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1. Looking for white graduation dress (2nd hand).

   masstudent replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Nancy, You might try Macys (unfortunately, I don't think you can sort by price or color like you can at Target or Kohls), Target ($17 and up) or Kohls especially this week where many stores are...

2. PPD Testing

   masstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a few questions about PPD testing. I went to apply for a job at a major teaching hospital and before I can be considered for a job I have to first have a PPD test done. I am used to being...

3. ED Volunteer

   masstudent replied to Jason2311's topic in General Nursing

   I volunteered several years ago in a teaching hospital where they had me changing gurneys that might have blood or anything else, pushing gurneys. Most hospitals I know of require now that the...

4. shoes and sox or stockings

   masstudent replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Sharylnn I will look into

5. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

   masstudent replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Can someone explain what ppc

6. shoes and sox or stockings

   masstudent replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

   There are socks/knee highs especially that exist without a heel, they are like tube socks but I haven't found any that are compression gradient. They basically stay up due to the band at the top....

7. shoes and sox or stockings

   masstudent replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am looking for stockings/knee highs that don't have a built in heel. Does anyone know if they exist? I have a tiny foot and all the socks/knee highs I look at have the heel built in which would...

8. Unexcusable

   masstudent replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

   Beth, As others have stated great job. I agree that it doesn't matter what your job is in the hospital, all healthcare professionals should (are?) required to report abuse and take action. I am...

9. Diabulimia

   masstudent replied to NoWaNrN's topic in General Nursing

   Another thread about diabulimia with more information can be found at

10. Binder or notebooks?

    masstudent replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From one lefty to another, have you ever found the notebooks that are made specifically for lefties? I have never used one since I have gotten so used to the spiral binding being on the left hand...

11. Majoring in something non-science/non-nursing related

    masstudent replied to xLexax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My impression of second degree programs is most take people who have a wide range of majors in their first BA/BS. The point of a second degree program is for those of us who decided we wanted to be...

12. Full day CPR course--what to expect

    masstudent replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I just checked and it was indeed the AHA

13. Full day CPR course--what to expect

    masstudent replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    strange how a standardized class is still so different. we didn't have to roll a classmate onto their back from a prone position. the aha i thought got rid of abdominal thrusts when a person is...

14. Full day CPR course--what to expect

    masstudent replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I just took the AHA class on Sunday at my local hospital for healthcare providers and it was easy. Granted I have been certified in the past in CPR and just certified in the Fall at work in community...

15. UVM-Master's Entry Program

    masstudent posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, I am trying to apply to UVM's Master's Entry Program for people who have a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing. Does anyone know what term the program begins? I was guessing it...