DolphinRN84 MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    Time to Float!

    DolphinRN84 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow Morettia2..what a nice story. :) Thank you for sharing. I guess something good came out of that "horrible" night. Job well
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    Time to Float!

    DolphinRN84 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I remember the first time I floated. I was a little nervous but everything worked out ok. I floated to a neuromed/neurosurg floor and it was alright, though I wasn't too crazy about it. I work...
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    i PASSED !!!!!!!! third time IS the charm !

    DolphinRN84 replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations Jon, RN! I've been keeping up with your posts. So glad you passed this time around. Hoping to read your posts in the "First Year in Nursing" forum :) Again,
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    Still work in hospital?

    DolphinRN84 replied to bbpp's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You will fine "mean" nurses anywhere you work..but the unit you worked at seems to have been toxic for you. I'm sorry that happened to you. If you have another job offer at another hospital I would...
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    How long did you wait.....

    DolphinRN84 replied to curetheworld's topic in General Nursing

    I took the boards back in July of '06- passed, but it took me 4 months to find a job...ended up starting work in Nov of '06 while all my other classmates started before me. Not sure how they landed...
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    How much is your pay?

    DolphinRN84 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I know a couple of people that work at MGH and yes..its 4 plus the 7 so it would be 11/hr differential for weekend night shift.
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    Anyone work critical care at the Brigham?

    DolphinRN84 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Anyone have any experiences working at the Brigham? Specifically in Cardiac ICU? I got a call from the Brigham since I gave my resume to the NM of the Cardiac Surgical ICU and HR left me a message...
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    Anyone work critical care at the Brigham?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wanted to give a quick update. I had the interview today. They actually called me an hour before the interview started to let me know where the interview was taking place...after they said they would...
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    Surgical vs General Medical Unit

    DolphinRN84 replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a surgical unit (vascular). IMO, though it may be alittle biased because I'm used to working in a surgical floor, floating to medical units seemed a little bit easier than my floor. We get a...
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    I was a victim of sexual assault.

    DolphinRN84 replied to wildmountainchild's topic in General Nursing

    (((((wildmountainchild))))) so sorry that this has happened to you. I wish you all the best. Know that you are not
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    Anyone work critical care at the Brigham?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well I called Brigham yesterday..and it looks like they are looking for nurses on their new medical step-down unit they are opening in June I believe...day/night rotation 36 hour weeks. I've accepted...
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    Anyone work critical care at the Brigham?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks! :) I also applied to MGH....I know I won't get it though...in the SICU for permanent nights...just applied now...MGH is on my wish list as well...I really want to work there...it seems like...
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    are they supposed to know this by now?

    DolphinRN84 replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the other posters. Different schools may just do things differently. I was in a BSN program..and honestly I don't remember when I first learned how to spike a bag of IV fluids but I do...
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    How much is your pay?

    DolphinRN84 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    Wow 8 weeks paid vacation?? What hospital is this? I work at a Boston hospital making 31.44/hr-almost 1.5 years experience- permanent
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    Were You a Nursing Assistant

    DolphinRN84 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was a CNA/PCA for 2 years before becoming an RN. It helped with some of the basic nursing skills, such as bed baths, glucometry, even learning how to draw blood and do EKGs. I'm glad I had that...
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    What is Nurse:Patient ratio at your hospital?

    DolphinRN84 replied to Ty-134's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yep..up to 6 patients during the day and that's with a tech. Not everyone has a tech working with them during the day so a nurse can have a max of 5-6 with a tech; max of 4 patients BY YOURSELF....
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    What is Nurse:Patient ratio at your hospital?

    DolphinRN84 replied to Ty-134's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I wish I could say the same..those are great
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    1st job over in 5 months

    DolphinRN84 replied to lveroflife's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it wouldn't hurt to apply for both..since you've only had 5 months experience. If you were to interview at another place, just explain that the first place didn't work out and maybe you can...
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    What is Nurse:Patient ratio at your hospital?

    DolphinRN84 replied to Ty-134's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work at Beth Israel in Boston and there has been some staffing issues there. I work permanent nights and our max is supposed to be 5-6 patients. Though I've had up to 7-8 patients when we are one...
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    Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    DolphinRN84 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Sent it! Hopefully some changes will be made. Nurses definitely deserve better working
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    Vacation! :)

    DolphinRN84 replied to MelBel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes it feels really nice! Enjoy your vacation! You deserve it.
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    I Took My Boards In MA This Friday - When Do You Think Pearson'll Post Quick Result

    DolphinRN84 replied to JGM2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!
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    I Took My Boards In MA This Friday - When Do You Think Pearson'll Post Quick Result

    DolphinRN84 replied to JGM2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I live in MA so you should be able to get your results today. When I took my boards, I took them on a Thursday and found out my results Saturday. Check them today! Good luck and let us know how you...
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    After the NCLEX

    DolphinRN84 replied to Christine1969's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes!!
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    NCLEX ended at 110 Questions this A.M.!!!

    DolphinRN84 replied to Jason-RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations new