BabySweetpea

BabySweetpea

Case management, hospice

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  1. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    BabySweetpea replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    Inpatient case management in Massachusetts is 100k plus, same for utilization

  2. Patients Viewing Nursing Notes In Real Time

    BabySweetpea replied to Tnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    This is a new law and I believe it goes into effect April 1st. I’m very nervous as I see so many

  3. Forced overtime

    BabySweetpea posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, can anyone tell me if this is legal. I work in Home Health. A case manager, Monday thru Friday 7 to 430. We are short handed and don't have an on call night nurse right now. So we, the day nurses,...

  4. Forced overtime

    BabySweetpea replied to BabySweetpea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No, I do mon thru Fri, 730 to 430. Then the couple on call shifts each week. Just hate it! And when we have a bad night on call we still have to do our shift the next day.

  5. Forced overtime

    BabySweetpea replied to BabySweetpea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Mostly the hospice patients with issues or death pronouncements. I rarely will go out for regular home care

  6. 265 questions and 48 hours later!!!

    BabySweetpea replied to devills99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :ancong!: very happy for

  7. True or False

    BabySweetpea replied to Sunshine97's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No diabetes, no lupus, but yes on the infection control. Good

  8. Those who failed on Kaplan are scaring many!

    BabySweetpea replied to KCR411's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Kaplan, scored high 50's low 60's on their tests and passed NCLEX in 75 questions. Kaplan was great

  9. Nclex today, freaking out. Only had 75Q.

    BabySweetpea replied to Jennybeans2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok, I dont know if there is any way to make anyone feel better while they wait for the results.... BUT.... I took my test last week, I had 2 math questions that I had no idea how to do, so we will...

  10. Ok, so where is the nursing shortage?

    BabySweetpea posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    So I have been applying as a new grad RN for a few months and I have had a few interviews... but no offers. They all say that they are only hiring 5 or 1 or 2 new grads.... whats the deal?????? This...

  11. New Grad interview experiences

    BabySweetpea replied to jogimada's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This was my killer... "You have 2 patients in need of care, which would you see first?" I said "the pt that was the least stable" Her: "They are both exactly the same and critical." Me: "they are both...

  12. Ok, so where is the nursing shortage?

    BabySweetpea replied to BabySweetpea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for the responses... Moving out of state is sooo not an option for me with 2 kids and an ex husband that wouldnt allow us to go too far. Good luck

  13. DHMC/Cheshire Medical Center Keene

    BabySweetpea posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, did anyone apply to the new grad intern program here? I had an interview and they said they would call by the end of April with a decision. Its May , I still have not heard back yet. The interview...

  14. DHMC/Cheshire Medical Center Keene

    BabySweetpea replied to BabySweetpea's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed for the ICU. What about you? Did you accept? I was really hoping to hear so I will know if I am going to take my boards in Nh or Ma since I am right on the border.... Now I'm depressed....

  15. Out of the mouths of babes

    BabySweetpea replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    My 6yo daughter fell at school on the playground and scraped her knee. She was sent to the nurse and the nurse squatted down and said "awww you have a boo-boo", my dd said "Nooooo, I have an...

  16. ATI testing NCLEX indicator?

    BabySweetpea posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone that had to take ATI testing in school found the testing to be a good indicator for how well they did on the NCLEX? I took my last ATI today, the big...

  17. ATI testing NCLEX indicator?

    BabySweetpea replied to BabySweetpea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks to all who replied. I of course still plan to study, I actually do about 100 questions a day!!! Augh.... My poor kids thought it would get easier when school was over,

  18. ACCEPTED to Nassau Community College Fall 08

    BabySweetpea replied to AnotherMaleFocker's topic in General Students

    I dont go there either, but also wanted to say CONGRATS!!!!

  19. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    BabySweetpea replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I dont care what medical conditions your family members have and dont see why we need to take 20 minutes out of our precious lecture time to discuss them openly as a class. WHO CARES! I'm not...

  20. What to expect first year clinicals?

    BabySweetpea replied to hopefornursing's topic in General Students

    You can expect psychological warfare!! As well as expect tears, nervousness, excitement, gag reflex, bags under your eyes and so much more.... (as well as what everyone else said). Sorry but one of...

  21. Strangest thing you've heard a co-worker or patient say?

    BabySweetpea replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Nursing Humor

    The other day I cared for a very elderly very confused man. He refused to put clothes back on and of course refused to stay in bed. As I was sitting with him trying to talk him back into bed he looked...

  22. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    BabySweetpea replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :lol2:I was in a room with 4 male patients in it. I had one man in the bathroom at the sink brushing his teeth, but I had to empty a foley on my other patient, but the urinal was in the bathroom on...

  23. Adult Critical Care Course/New grad

    BabySweetpea posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi everyone! I was hoping you all could help me with a question. I am a new grad, and just had a great interview for an ICU position. I will be an intern for 6 months, which sounded great and they...

  24. Trying to figure out schooling is making my head spin!

    BabySweetpea replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion the quickest route for you to take would be to seek out a community college in your area that offers an RN program. And yes, after you complete that you will be an RN with an associates...