Berta

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1. Do you cover your books?

   Berta replied to Mudnuri's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I too covered all my books. I bought clear sticky/type covers at walmart. They worked great and you really couldn't tell they were covered. Plus, the covers remove fairly easy when I sold them back.

2. Help Please--where are the best salaries?

   Berta replied to Meerkat's topic in New Nurse

   New grad pay rate here in Massachusetts is $23/hr plus diff.

3. Cheapest place to find scrubs?

   Berta replied to studentnurse74's topic in Uniform/Gear

   [oops, duplicate post

4. Cheapest place to find scrubs?

   Berta replied to studentnurse74's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have used a company called Jack l. Marcus http://www.jacklmarcus.com and have have great luck. I'm a plus size gal and find there prices to be far better than the local uniform shops. They have plenty of solid colors and prints. Plus, free UPS shi...

5. Anyone attend Brockton Hosp Sch of Nur?

   Berta replied to Boston-RN's topic in Massachusetts

   Have you applied to Massasoit?? I attend their nursing program and I love it. It's not that expensive. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have, feel free to PM me. Berta

6. working in MA as nursing student

   Berta replied to Boston-RN's topic in Massachusetts

   Hi, I am a senior nursing student. I am working on the south shore as a nurses aid. The pay isn't too bad. I make a little over $11. I had no luck trying to find a job as an aid by myself. I applied to all the local hospitals and got no response. Fin...

7. Boston - CNA salary

   Berta replied to Averykat's topic in Massachusetts

   I don't know what the pay scale is in the immediate Boston area. I am a nursing student getting a little over $11 plus diff working on the south shore.

8. Massasoit

   Berta replied to fotografe's topic in Massachusetts

   I am a senior at MCC. YIPEE...Yes it is difficult to get in. Last year, when I got accepted, the had something like 500 applicants and took 50. How did I get in? I am not really sure. I am a solid B student, scored ok on the placement test, and had a...

9. Any denver hospitals assist with interview expenses?

   Berta replied to nekhismom's topic in Colorado

   Wow, I have never heard of this. I assume they only reimburse you if you are accepting the job with them. What happens if you spend the money to fly out and don't accept the position? Are you out the money you spent? Sorry to sound stupid, but this d...

10. Any denver hospitals assist with interview expenses?

    Berta replied to nekhismom's topic in Colorado

    What kind of interviewing cost are you refering to?

11. Mommies of pre-schoolers, need your advice

    Berta replied to WickedRedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am in the same boat. My kids are 9 & 4. I cannot afford to pay a sitter so that I can study. I have come up with a few solutions....I hope they help you. I find that trying to study while my kids are around is pretty much a big waste of time. T...

12. How to tell the difference between diaper rash, heat rash, and yeast infection?

    Berta replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in Pediatric

    Here's what my daughters pedi suggested for a stubborn diaper rash.... a mixture of maalox and corn starch. Mix it well and spread it on like frosting, nice and thick. I truly thought he was bonkers, but the darn stuff worked overnight. :rotfl:

13. Job alternatives to CNA- needed desperately??!!

    Berta replied to justkaren's topic in General Students

    I am a student too and work as a CNA at a hospital. One of the duties that I sometimes have to do is "sitting" with a patient. It is actually a position that the hospital hires people for and pays them about $9 per hour. All they do is sit in the roo...

14. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Berta replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    Ok...I'm gonna be honest...I'm gonna spend it all on ME, ME, ME. My next check I am going to make a huge donation to the public library that I have used as my study home. Also, thanks to them for having movies that kept my kids entertained so I coul...

15. Tell me the truth about being a CNA

    Berta replied to justkaren's topic in General Students

    Wow!! It makes me so glad that I refused to do CNA work in a LTC. Having said that....I am an RN student, currently employed as a CNA at a large hospital. I am working on a med/surg floor and truly love it. Yes, I am tired and a sweaty stinking mess...