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Hi everyone, I am distraught over what, if anything, to do about my new situation. I just moved to a new state and started a new job in a specialized unit of 4 RNs, plus our RN supervisor. Another RN also moved from out of state and started the job with me 2 weeks ago. This fellow, new RN is constantly changing her stories of her background and reason for moving. One example of her fibbery is she told me she took her nursing boards back in the day of paper tests (nursys license check is dated 2007 - clearly computerized), etc, etc. I have not witnessed any harm in patient care (yet), but her pathological lying has completely undermined my trust in her and I do not feel safe working in such a small group with her. I dread going to work after only 2 weeks. Do I come forward with my concerns? Or do I wait for her to implode? Thanks for any advice.

Thanks Kerry!! I'll let you know how it goes. ... And BIG congrats on your new job! ddb19

Hi Kerry123, I am also a new grad in Mass considering a periop certification course on my own dime .... how did it go? Do you recommend the program? Thanks for any advice, ddb19

Hello, I can confirm, it worked for me too!! The "trick" was the only thing keeping me sane the last 48 hours! BTW, I'm in Mass. Good luck to everyone!! ddb19, brand-spankin'-new RN

Hey Arciedee -- I am having trouble with PM-ing. (??) Want to wish you congratulations!!! I'll respond more with PM (if I can get it to work!!) ddb19

Hi melmarie23 -- Well ... I already had a stethoscope and I opted out of the clipboard (haven't missed it) ... so essentially, all I ordered was the uniform scrubs. I believe it was around $120 for 2 scrub pants, lab coat & 2 shirts. (Since that time, however, there is a new vendor & the shirts are now going to be scrub tops.) So, I guess this is half a help to you! :) ddb19

Congrats melmarie23! You are in for a whirlwind experience, but very rewarding and definitely worth it. A couple of my cohorts have managed to work 1-2 days/wk. Honestly, I am not sure how they do it, as the program is quite demanding. Again, congratulations! See you in Hewitt, ddb19

Thank you for such a quick response. I have been checking my status daily and haven't heard a thing yet. I was worried that no news is not a good sign this late in the application process. Thank you again -- hope to see you there in January! ddb19

For those of you currently enrolled in the UNH Direct Entry program ... was everyone who was accepted called in for an interview? Thank you for any insight.