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  1. Chaperone or not during exam

    masstudent posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know I am probably going to get a lot of heat about this question but I am going to ask it. I am a prenursing student and work ata local free clinic as a volunteer manager. I am having an argument...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. shoes and sox or stockings

    masstudent replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Sharylnn I will look into

  7. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

    masstudent replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Can someone explain what ppc

  8. 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....

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. Diabulimia

    masstudent replied to NoWaNrN's topic in General Nursing

    Another thread about diabulimia with more information can be found at

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. How old can the GRE be?

    masstudent replied to jemommyRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can someone tell me how schools can accept GRE scores that are more than 5 years old. I know a school can decide how old a class or test can be that they wiill accept but you can't get ETS to send...

  18. gre writing score

    masstudent replied to sallee13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Boy, I wish I had seen your post two days ago. I just took the GRE exam w/ the essays and I don't remember how many paragraphs my essays had, I think both had at least four so that is good. I am...

  19. Non-Nursing degree holder hopes to become NP

    masstudent replied to cspt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Carol wrote: "Thank you for your reply. May I ask where you are enrolled? I wonder about the in-state issue...whereever I school, it will be a new state for us, and I suppose it takes a year to become...

  20. Accepted to both RN & masters in Nursing...what to choose??? HELP!

    masstudent replied to surfergirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    After personally doing what I thought was a lot of research about direct entry master's programs I am a little confused. Most of the programs I have looked at offer either a MSN witha concentration in...

  21. Stupid question, but I need clarification for essay

    masstudent replied to lc3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    LC3, in my opinion, your quesiton about captialization is not dumb. Actually, your question made me pause, and go bakcand review my own essay. Peanut1 thanks for the

  22. Where are all the Direct Entry students???

    masstudent replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am currently applying to direct entry programs and have recently taken my pre-reqs as my local community college. Most places seem to be willing to accept cc classes. Many of the nursing programs...

  23. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    masstudent replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    bczito wrote: "nps/cns have been shown in various studies accross multiple specialties to provide comparable care to other health care providers (including md's). this actually suggests that perhaps...

  24. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    masstudent replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

  25. Your Worst Mistake

    masstudent replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I shouldn't respond to your comment and maybe your comment isn't directed toward my post about knowing the amount of morphine to give, but I know nothing about most meds and how much is the...