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  1. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    ERICA57 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it depends, at least in part, on your location. I did this in Boston between 58 and 61 and encountered overt, frequent ageism in hospitals and on the part of preceptors here. Some people...

  2. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    ERICA57 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Myra, you can email me directly at [email protected],. I'm happy to share my experience such as it

  3. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    ERICA57 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With all due respect, prettymica, the fact that you have LPN classmates in their 60's only proves that some individuals are willing to take the risk of paying for retraining in late in life. It says...

  4. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    ERICA57 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, I would take the fact that health care programs admit older students with a grain of salt. That reality does not, in my experience, reflect the perspective of the working nurses who will...

  5. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    ERICA57 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just graduated with a BSN in December, and passed the NCLEX last week. I'm 61, and I have a vastly different take on this topic. The optimism and encouragement that virtually every poster expressed...

  6. Job Prospects for accelerated BSN grads

    ERICA57 replied to PennyS's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Most schools in Boston have clinical associations with the major hospitals, this is true of both ADN and BSN programs. I dont think an Accelerated Bachelors gives you any advantage over a traditional...

  7. Any Jobs for new grads/ newly licensed in Boston area?

    ERICA57 replied to omo jesu's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Ginger's Mom, I agree with you. The situation is just *unbelievably tough* for legal residents here in Boston, and adding anyone else to the mix is just unthinkable. Further, I do not see how anyone...

  8. How to gain experience!!??

    ERICA57 replied to NursingStudent12109's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I think getting a Patient Care Assistant job in a Boston hospital is a combination of timing, (if you happen to apply when there are openings) luck and connections. A couple of friends in my nursing...

  9. Good job for nursing student

    ERICA57 replied to Theresa82's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm at UMass Boston too! You DONT have to be certified to work as a nursing assistant. After one semester of clinical, UMass will write a letter documenting the fact that you're a nursing student. But...

  10. Problems with Blood Pressure Cuff

    ERICA57 posted a topic in General Students

    Could not figure out what was going on!! Today at clinical (and this has happened before too) , when I tried to inflate the cuff, the gauge did not move. Rather, the air I pumped in seemed to...

  11. Problems with Blood Pressure Cuff

    ERICA57 replied to ERICA57's topic in General Students

    So you're saying if the cuff insn't wrapped snugly enough, this dissipates the pressure within the cuff, rather than causing the gauge to rise. I think this may be my problem, since b/c of their...

  12. Problems with Blood Pressure Cuff

    ERICA57 replied to ERICA57's topic in General Students

    It was one of those portable measurement systems on wheels. Sounds like what you are saying is air was escaping from somewhere, yes? I just want to be able to diagnose the issue, so I can correct...

  13. Microbiology Course

    ERICA57 replied to MsKaz's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree with you..ultimately it all comes down to the teacher!

  14. Microbiology Course

    ERICA57 replied to MsKaz's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, it's true that you can't determine whether a professor is effective or poor simply by their academic affiliation. However, it's also true that administration (hiring practices, faculty...

  15. Microbiology Course

    ERICA57 replied to MsKaz's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I DO NOT recommend Mass Bay (for anything). I took many of my nursing prerqs there and the poor teachers vastly outnumber the good. Better to take Micro at Bunker Hill (if you can still register...

  16. UMass Boston rollcall

    ERICA57 replied to UMass_Boston_Armenia's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm starting clinicals at UMASS Boston in September too! Erica

  17. I need help finding a part time RN program

    ERICA57 replied to Cory1976's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The UMass Lowell part-time program is for nurses who already have an RN and want a

  18. UMASS Worcester GEP

    ERICA57 replied to cclem1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I researched both programs when I was deciding what path to take. Both are setup to be day programs..I'm not saying there are no evening classes, but the focus in both programs is intense study. I...

  19. UMASS Worcester GEP

    ERICA57 replied to cclem1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Does money make a difference? The 3 years of UMASS GEP are around 45K, the MGHIHP cost of attendance (see their website) is quoted at 88,000!

  20. Looking to enter Nursing

    ERICA57 replied to ks0304's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi: UMass Boston has an Accelerated BSN ....deadine is 2/1 for a next summer start. Less costly than the others to be sure. Cohorts for a number of the accelerated programs are small. Not true about...

  21. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    ERICA57 replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Tiny Tessa, did you go to school/do you work in RI or Boston? Where?

  22. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    ERICA57 replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi "HeartMA": I have been reading this thread with interest and dismay. I am scheduled to enter the BSN program at UMass this Fall, and I'm having second (and third and fourth) thoughts. At my age, I...

  23. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    ERICA57 replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for replying. Not sure what I'll do...as you already stated, it's a significant sacrifice (financial and otherwise) to go back to school. And I'm *already* in a field where it's difficult at...

  24. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    ERICA57 replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Haleysmum: Were you able to work as a PCA/CNA during school? Did you graduate with an RN or BSN? I'm supposed to start school this fall..but I'm having second (and third) thoughts .. Thank

  25. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    ERICA57 replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks so much Angie for taking the time to post these helpful replies. In light of the Massachusetts job situation..I have one more question I'd like your thinking on: I thought long and hard about...