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  1. Where to get BLS/ACLS?

    Shadow31 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am in need of renewing my BLS and interested in getting my ACLS. I am a new grad (May of 08) from out of state and not currently working so I don't have an employer to go through. Can someone tell...

  2. Sigma Theta Tau membership

    Shadow31 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I just received my renewal in the mail. I will NOT be sending any money to them. I originally joined because of some of the "benefits" that they list on their website. I tried to use the career...

  3. Doctor's Office Nursing Positions?

    Shadow31 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am a New Grad BSN and also new to the Boston area. I have been looking for employment for some time now and am considering medical offices. In my searches: Monster, Career Builder, Craigs List,...

  4. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

    Shadow31 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    http://www2.massgeneral.org/jobs/home.htm

  5. How's the Economy for RN's?

    Shadow31 replied to vetiver's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also in Boston. Graduated BSN, with honors, in May 08. I am still looking for a

  6. It's time.....let's talk support hose, shall we?

    Shadow31 replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    I wear Jobst open toe full panty hose (don't want those little piggies squished all day). You can purchase them in different degrees of compression. The compression is gradual, being strongest/more in...

  7. Is Boston good for jobs for new grads?

    Shadow31 replied to dinah77's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Alexk49 are you referring to those ADNs with experience? I have a BSN and have applied to many, many hospitals in eastern MA; from Lowell to the Cape, even on the Cape. I graduated in May 08, with...

  8. Is Boston good for jobs for new grads?

    Shadow31 replied to dinah77's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Short answer is "no". Boston is not the place for new grads at this time. There are many posts on the MA board that discuss the current new grad market in this area. This may change by 2010. All you...

  9. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Shadow31 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This poll shows that 83% or so of us passed with 75q, isn't that what the national average is of those that pass the first time taking the NCLEX!?! I guess our not so scientific poll substantiates...

  10. My two least favorite words

    Shadow31 replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    "No Job" The words I have to say to my mother when she calls ....."No Mom, no job yet." (I just spent 4 years in school and can't seem to find a job even though there is a supposed "Nursing Shortage"...

  11. New grad training programs

    Shadow31 replied to NonstopLearning's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I graduated in May with my BSN and still don't have a job. I wouldn't want to even think about trying to get a job with an ADN. Most openings that I have seen (>95%) say BSN required. I know that...

  12. Where to get BLS/ACLS?

    Shadow31 replied to Shadow31's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    One of these actually works for me. I really should be at the one you are attending, but got to your post too late. Please let me know what you thought of the class. Thanks for the

  13. New grads having trouble finding jobs

    Shadow31 replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May (with honors), licensed in Massachusetts in September, have been applying to every open position since the beginning of September, and I am still unemployed. I graduated with my BSN...

  14. hospital locations

    Shadow31 replied to Guest296136's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Look at Henderson, it is south of Las Vegas and only at 15 min drive by freeway to the Wynn depending on traffic and which end of Henderson you choose to live. There are plenty of appartments to rent...

  15. hospital locations

    Shadow31 replied to Guest296136's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I assume you are asking this question because your husband will be working in a casino? There is a hospital within 20 miles of any casino so your question is quite hard to answer. There are many...

  16. Is your loved one sick of hearing nursing stuff?

    Shadow31 replied to melisgood's topic in General Students

    My bf has a problem with my RN stories as well. I can be explaining that I had a pt with a temp of 99.0 and he goes running out of the room with his hands over his ears screaming "That is so gross!"...

  17. rounding a decimal on NCLEX

    Shadow31 replied to hotshot12345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Had one of each (round to the tenth and whole number). They make it clear. I did Kaplan as well and worried about it on the NCLEX when I was getting questions wrong for the same reason as you. The...

  18. Advice - Graduating Aug 08 and relocating

    Shadow31 replied to kjbsn2008's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Sent you an email....

  19. Am I "too old" to change careers?!

    Shadow31 replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

    I started my BSN at 32 and finished this past May, I'm now 36. I do not have children but there were a few in my class in their 30's who did and they completed school. The oldest in my class was early...

  20. Trying to get into school, but have bad grades from before

    Shadow31 replied to dylansmommy's topic in Nursing Career

    I did my research, talked to advisors and set a plan. I found out that the nursing school would not talk to me until I had my GPA up to 2.5, so I did it. It took 2 semesters of prereqs to get it done...

  21. Trying to get into school, but have bad grades from before

    Shadow31 replied to dylansmommy's topic in Nursing Career

    I went back after 13 years:bugeyes:. I too left my GPA a mess with 4 classes of Fs and an additional semester of Cs and Ds, my GPA was around 1.8! I had a hard time and had to petition the school to...

  22. Cell Phones With Cameras Allowed In Your Hospital?

    Shadow31 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am looking for a job in the Boston area .... and a cell phone. Since I am not working in a particular hospital at this time, I was wondering what general consensus is regarding the use of cell...