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 me where I can renew my BLS and how to obtain an AC...
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 assistance program and never received any help. I believ...
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, etc., I have not notice any Dr.s offices looking for s...
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 the lower leg for support and circulation and les...
Shadow31 replied to dinah77's topic in Massachusetts
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 honors, did my preceptorship in CCU/CVICU and cannot ...
Shadow31 replied to dinah77's topic in Massachusetts
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 can do is keep an eye on the market to see what ha...
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 this. I took it this past Aug. I studied WAY too muc...
"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" )
Shadow31 replied to NonstopLearning's topic in Massachusetts
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 makes things harder, but I thought I would let you...
Shadow31 replied to Shadow31's topic in Massachusetts
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 info!
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 in Nevada and have heard from my former classmate...
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 and probably houses in this area. Keep to the "Gre...
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 casinos in the outer areas of Las Vegas and Henderson. ...
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!" I think I have told too many no so pretty stories...
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 NCLEX is very clear; they are not out to trick you (l...
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 50's. If you really want it you will find a way ...
Shadow31 replied to dylansmommy's topic in Career Support
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 but this goes a lot quicker if you retake the clas...
Shadow31 replied to dylansmommy's topic in Career Support
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 get in explaining why my GPA was so low and what I ...
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 phones with cameras on the floor. I am looking to pur...