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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!!

Thanks for the replies, these sites had just what I was looking for.

I'm a recent grad working in critical care, and I am looking for a website that has reference ranges for some common lab tests, as well as normal values for cardiac pressure monitoring (PAP, SVR, EDVI, etc.). I am in the process of putting together a reference sheet to use when I'm having a brain fart! Any sites you can direct me to would be great. Thanks :)

UH.......not only no, but H-E-double hockeysticks, no!!!! :rotfl:

Me no understand, what is "breaks"!! 12 hour shifts take a little getting used to, but working only 3 days a week is sweet!!

I read all four parts (I work at the BI in Boston), and found it to be a great article. I am a new grad in a similar critical care program as the one at MGH, and could definitely relate to some of the things that Julia went through. Her preceptor sounded a little harsh though.

pun intended?? :chuckle

I PASSED!!!!!!!!!! Thank you guys for all of your encouragement, and prayers. :cheers: Time to go celebrate!!

Thanks for the encouragement you guys. It has helped. Even to know I'm not the only one in this boat has helped me feel better!!! Are you guys going to try to get the quick results from Pearson or wait for results from your BON? Well, I wish you guys the best of luck. BTW a good comedy sound great right now!!!!!

I went to school in Oregon, and applied for and landed a job in Boston, MA. (my home). When I started to look for jobs, I narrowed my search to hospitals with good websites. I was interested in working for a large hospital, so this worked out quite well. There were other hospitals that I was interested in knowing about, but I couldn't find out enough info on them online, so I decided to wait to check them out after I got into Boston. I found 4 or 5 hospitals that had great websites, including general info about the hospital as well as info about the nursing dept., the individual units, and current job postings. I applied for all the jobs that sounded interesting to me right online, and got email and telephone replies from the nurse recruiters within a couple of days. I set up interviews while still in Oregon. The day after I arrived in Boston, I had my first interview (and job offer later that afternoon). This is what worked for me, hope this helped. Best of luck!!

I was fortunate enough (or crazy enough ) to land a job in the SICU as a new grad. I start Aug 15th. Although I'm terribly excited to get started, I'm a little worried about the steep learning curve. I mean the SICU at a level 1 is no joke!! Any other new grads have this experience (or gonna have)? Let us hear from you!!

Just took a job in Boston, MA. I will be salaried at $57,000 a year + paid OT, which works out to about 27 and change an hour. Not bad for a new grad!!