Salamanda NP

Salamanda NP MSN, APRN, NP

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  1. Feeling called to nursing...some questions

    Salamanda NP replied to mgra328's topic in General Nursing

    You remind me of how I felt when getting my first degree - in Sociology. I was always an English and history girl, too - and terrible at math (which intimidated the heck out of me)! About halfway...

  2. Good idea to take micro and anatomy together?

    Salamanda NP replied to dangerkader08's topic in General Nursing

    I know you said you made your decision, but I wanted to weigh in, too. I took A&P II, Micro and Pathopysiology together two years ago and it was a rough semester. I basically did nothing but write...

  3. New Job Offer but bad situation with daycare (advice needed)

    Salamanda NP replied to joyfulone84's topic in General Nursing

    Just a suggestion, but are there any stay at home moms on bas who can help you out? It sounds like you really only need help two days - I'm sure one of the women on base would be willing to do that....

  4. Short online interview help desired. Please read.

    Salamanda NP replied to Mile21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Reply emailed to

  5. Personality Type and Nursing

    Salamanda NP replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    INFJ here! "I am an INFJ and I am actually really surprised to see so many INFJs in the thread. Obviously the sample size is too small to say there are a lot of INFJ nurses overall, but I always...

  6. does the med asst. program count as my pre reqs???

    Salamanda NP replied to reanbean's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds really incorrect to me. I would call someone else at the school and ask. I am pretty sure that you will still have to complete courses like A&P, Microbiology, etc. Also, have you done...

  7. second career, nontraditional backgrounds & ALL NURSES w/UNIQUE STORIES!-help r quiz!

    Salamanda NP replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in General Nursing

    how long have you been a nurse? 7 months Age? 29 gender? f What was your previous career? human resources Did you receive a college degree in that specialty? no - my degree was in sociology...

  8. Salem State Direct Entry Taking Vacation

    Salamanda NP replied to Musshier's topic in General Nursing

    It's faster than undergrad, meaning that you are learning at 2-3x the speed. For example, instead of 2-3 semesters of med surg (like an undergrad program) you will have one - but will be responsible...

  9. Salem State Direct Entry Taking Vacation

    Salamanda NP replied to Musshier's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to scare you, but I hope you bought travel insurance. I completed the Salem State DEP program and October is going to be a really really rough time to take a week off - assuming they...

  10. is Saunders the best guide for passing nclex?

    Salamanda NP replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did use Saunders,but preferred Kaplan (took NCLEX RN in Sept and passed 1st time). Good

  11. Curious high school student

    Salamanda NP replied to chaquana's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend going to the colleges website and looking at the dept of nursing. The website should answer all of these questions for you. If not, call the schools admissions office. Most nursing...

  12. Advice about job, please

    Salamanda NP posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all! I am a new grad (got my RN in September) who has been having a hard time with the job search like most other new grads right now. I know how lucky I am even to be working, but need some...

  13. Advice about job, please

    Salamanda NP replied to Salamanda NP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you both for the supportive replies. It's good to be validated and to get advice from my peers. L8RRN - I'm sorry you had such an awful experience in LTC, but am glad that you were able to get...

  14. Best Public Nursing Schools in MA

    Salamanda NP replied to kellyx218's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    As another poster said, you can't go wrong with any of the state school programs in Mass for nursing; they are all quite good. But, here's my experience with the schools I attended. I did my BS in...

  15. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

    Salamanda NP replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

    Maybe consider working in a pediatric doctors office? I'm a new grad in Mass and recently started working part time in a pediatric office. It's a great start, and is easing me into the role of a peds...

  16. Stressed R/T Needing a job AEB poor economy, lack of RN posistions

    Salamanda NP replied to southernbelle4lu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there. I got my RN in the beginning of September, and just got a job offer a few days ago. I have applied to jobs at every hospital within 50 miles, nursing homes, doctors offices, VNA's, hospice,...

  17. which public college is better?

    Salamanda NP replied to jessieeex0x's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I went to Salem State and thought it was great. It was a second degree program for me, so I don't have first-hand experience with the undergrad program, but I do know that reputation of the nursing...

  18. Should I take this job?

    Salamanda NP replied to Salamanda NP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the replies! I turned down the job yesterday after talking to several nurses who have been in the field for many years. Their advice (along with yours!) really helped. I'm lucky in that my...

  19. Should I take this job?

    Salamanda NP posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, I'm a new grad RN living in Massachusetts which has a pretty horrible job market right now. I have been looking since the end of August and have only gotten one response to my applications...

  20. PASSED!

    Salamanda NP replied to nonenino's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to jump in and say that I used Kaplan and feel that's what helped me to pass. The book really taught me to take tests better and to think about the questions differently. I highly...

  21. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Salamanda NP replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi SusanneCollins13. I live in Massachusetts. My license was posted almost exactly 24 hours from when I tested. The Pearson website actually still has my results as "not available at this time", which...

  22. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Salamanda NP replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all! Just wanted to let you know that I took the NCLEX yesterday at 2:00. It shut me off at about 115 questions and I left feeling like I was going to throw up - I was positive I failed it. I had a...

  23. Can someone help me clear up this whole HESI test thing? So confused

    Salamanda NP replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in General Students

    Oh, okay. Thanks for explaining the block thing. We are always tested on items that have not been taught on the Hesi. I am pretty sure that this is the norm. For example, on our Med Surg heis we had a...

  24. Can someone help me clear up this whole HESI test thing? So confused

    Salamanda NP replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in General Students

    Every school has different rules for the HESI. The lowest passing score I have heard of personally is a 850. At our school you must have a 900 to pass. I am not sure what you mean by block 2 - is that...

  25. Anyone else experiencing burnout??

    Salamanda NP replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    I think it's amazing to be a NS and not be a stressed out wreck of a person with no life whatsoever. But, since you can clearly manage, congrats! I am in an accelerated program where we cover a year...