MauraRN

MauraRN

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  1. Warning to New Grads

    MauraRN replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Angel, What state are you in? I am in Massachusetts or taxachusetts as it is not so fondly referred to. I have applied to community hospitals, teaching hospitals, rehab hospitals for med/surg,...

  2. Changeover- Worst Night of my life (vent long)!!!!

    MauraRN replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It may go smoothly if there have been no additions/subtractions to the MAR. If you as the nurse don't catch errors/omissions in meds or tx, it is a med error for you. So you have to check the...

  3. My DON is a Gem!

    MauraRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Valerie, thanks for the heads up on my pm. I did not know that it was disabled. I was given the avatar by a friend, in a hard copy. She thought it came from a movie too. Moogie, I agree with all that...

  4. My DON is a Gem!

    MauraRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That "forgetting to staff nursing on each unit" thing got old very fast where I was working. Come on, everyone makes mistakes occasionally, even the scheduler, but when it is a weekly thing, you know...

  5. Any Mass nurses going to NH for jobs?

    MauraRN replied to guineachick's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Southern NH is just as bad as MASS. Maybe if you can go as far north as Concord you might have more

  6. How do I get in ER!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MauraRN replied to Mrs leese's topic in Emergency

    Depends on where you live. I am in Mass, was an LPN in sub-acute care, have a Bachelor's in another field, in grad school for MSN, have ACLS, PALS, TNCC. I had a nurse recruiter hand carry my resume...

  7. How many of you are on prescription drugs for anxiety, depression, mental health?

    MauraRN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school instructors, in large numbers, have a tendency to be abusive, at least that was my experience. I have a BA in Political Science, and my previous profession, before nursing, involved...

  8. How can I put my credentials on a nametag without writing a book?

    MauraRN replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't mind us and our sarcasm. It is good to dream, and if you have your goals right in front of your eyes you are more likely to stay on track and achieve your goal. That being said, you might...

  9. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    MauraRN replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After over 100 applications, I had a nurse recruiter tell me that they are not hiring new grads and my 3 yrs as LPN in sub-acute care does not count, not real nursing. Stupid attitude and will...

  10. Warning to New Grads

    MauraRN replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is a very accurate description of so-called sub-acute care. I did 3 years as an LPN and our "sub-acutes" came straight out of ICU's in Boston, s/p CABG, total hips, laminectomies, neuosurg, etc....

  11. My DON is a Gem!

    MauraRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sue, I am so glad that you landed in such a nice facility. I agree with you on apicals for dig even tho here in MASS it usually is not done. I also like the early chem BG's esp for total feeds and...

  12. Massachusetts RN to BSN online?

    MauraRN replied to MiaLyse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ditto above posts. I am an RN in MA (jobless). I have enrolled in the Excelsior MSN program, but I had checked on the state schools too. UMASS Boston has resumed their RN-BSN online program, UMASS...

  13. Looking for RN position in Boston area

    MauraRN replied to skim410's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    See response to Kelly "New grads moving to Boston" dated Oct.

  14. New grads looking for a job in Boston

    MauraRN replied to Kelly314's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Ditto Silverdragon. I was an LPN in sub-acute care for 3 years, have a Bachelor's in another field, ran my own business for many years, have ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and lots of connections as a member of a...

  15. Full time workers and student... time??

    MauraRN replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with the above posters. Download the study/exam content. Purchase the practice exams. What I did helped narrow the focus; Before I began studying for an exam, I took the first practice test...

  16. Question for CPNE Conquerors

    MauraRN replied to Conqueror+'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Keep in mind the "NO nursing shortage situation." I am south of Boston and passed CPNE in MAY, NCLEX in July and can not get in a hospital other than med-surg per diem. I was an LPN 3yrs have several...

  17. hey hey hey NC7= an A

    MauraRN replied to smitty10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    HUGE CONGRATS!!!! Enjoy the steaks and

  18. Would you consider driving to Anchorage?

    MauraRN replied to thegreenmile's topic in Travel

    I drove from Boston, MA to Anchorage AK in 1976. It was a spectacular drive, we stopped for a few days in Kenosha, Ontario for repairs to our van, if you subtract that, it was 10 days of driving 18...

  19. I passed the CEN! :) Here's my study tips:

    MauraRN replied to JennyAS's topic in Emergency

    CONGRATS and thanx for the study tips. I just finished TNCC and have started on CEN. I agree about Jeff's modules; I am using Sheehy's newest edition, the TNCC manual, the ACLS and PALS manuals

  20. RN vs. LPN the war continues

    MauraRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The nurse with the experience should be the front runner in your facility. An LPN with 10 days experience should get more experience on the floor. BTW Mermaid, that facility in NB that you thought I...

  21. CPNE date - already!

    MauraRN replied to DebanamRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Very cool! I did St. Peter's in Albany and it was a great site. Nice city too, which is high praise coming from a Boston born and bred, LOL. Good luck, you will rock that

  22. How long did Excelsior take you start to finish?

    MauraRN replied to zmealey's topic in Online Distance Learning

    1 year, but I did have a Bachelor's in another field and did not need any other courses except the 1 credit Internet course. I worked full-time and took a couple of exams within a few weeks, then took...

  23. Could Excelsior be my answer? Need advise

    MauraRN replied to robert2010's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ditto Ivanh3. I did the EC program LPN to RN, worked as LPN full-time, did very well on all of the exams, failed 1st CPNE passed 2nd CPNE. That performance exam has little to do with nursing knowledge...

  24. This is where i am suppose to be,,,,,can u help?

    MauraRN replied to Amberlynnandbaby06's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ditto the above posters. Post some specifics about what state you are in, do you have any college courses under your belt, what do you need for pre-reqs, how long a commute to your local brick and...

  25. where to test for cpne?

    MauraRN replied to lidss's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I tested in New York state, failed in Syracuse in Feb 09, passed at St. Peter's Albany May 09. Syracuse requires you to go to one hospital on Saturday and a different hospital on Sunday, thus...