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8 12's sounds pretty reasonable. I loathe paper charts. Read: I loathe trying to decipher crappy handwriting.

This is off topic, I know, but I can't help but read your thread title like Gollum "What has it got in its pocketses?" Anyway, I usually just have my phone, pens that don't write so well, and paper tape...and this old ring.

Oops! I'm sure Maine has nice hospitals too...:)

Don't know about pay, but I went to school in OR. Portland Adventist, OHSU, and Providence Portland are all great hospitals!

Happy Birthday and congrats! I turned 35 the day I received my NCLEX results, and finished grad school 3 years later. You're never too old to go for what you want, in fact you're probably more focused!

If you're in Boston and want to get a job, it does matter. The degree doesn't indicate how smart a person is, but in more and more places, a BSN just opens more doors.

I graduated from an NP program in 08, and had two short term jobs right after. I've been looking for a permanent position, without success for over two years. I have since gone back to an old (non-nursing) job in order to live and pay bills. I apply to lots of jobs, but all want 3-5 years of NP experience. I have had several interviews, but have not been offered a position. At this point, I have been out of practice for so long, I don't feel I could do an effective job even if I was hired somewhere. I've worked so hard for so long , and did really well in school, but have not found any success as an NP. I am totally discouraged and ready to walk away from the field completely. I see my dream going down the toilet.

I work for an ortho- shoulder group. How about "one nation under a bicipital groove".

I'm an ACNP on a neurosurg service, and spend about 40-50% of my time in the OR. My facility sent me to an RNFA program to get me up to speed, and it's worked out well so far. We have both PA's and NP's on our service, and we all (with the exception of 1 PA) do our time in the OR. I guess it depends on where you work.

Translation and Synthesis of Evidence for Optimal Outcomes Quantitative Research Methods Epidemiology and Environmental Health Legal and Ethical Issues Clinical Genomics Advanced Seminar Practice Management Informatics Do they really think I would pay good money (not to mention the time investment) for a ciriculum like this? And this is going to enhance my practice how? I thought this was a CLINICAL Doctorate:stone

Most NP's, particularly in inpatient settings, practice medicine (under the guise of "advanced practice nursing). I'm sorry , but simply calling the sun the moon, does not make it so. Just my .02

yeah, I've no doubt picked up some habits I'd have to break!! :biere:

Hi all. I'm looking for a little friendly advice. I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary in the SICU (graduated last year), and i'm wanting a change. The ER was my first love, and it's where i've always thought i'd be working after school. I have 2 questions, do you think it is too soon to make the transition to the ED with only a year of ICU experience, and what challenges might I face in this new practice environment. I have had an extensive orientation in the ICU, and although I am not under contract to stay, was wondering if I might be burning bridges by leaving after a year. Any input and thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi all!! I too will be attending MGH this fall, I can't wait!! I graduated with my BSN last year, in Portland OR (grew up in Boston, however). I have worked in the SICU at BIDMC for the last year. I am in the ACNP track, and have a strong interest in emergency medicine, but i'm keeping my options open. Anyway, i'm looking forward to meeting some of you this Fall. Enjoy your Summer!!

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