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sbostonRN

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  1. Speedy med pass

    sbostonRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new grad and I've been working on a subacute rehab unit at a LTC facility for 2 months now. I really love it and I'm well supported by my coworkers. On a typical day, my unit has about 36...

  2. Applying for jobs before getting the RN?

    sbostonRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello :) I just graduated today! Yesterday was my final, and I passed so today is technically my graduation day (even though pinning isn't until next week). I've been applying to a few jobs here and...

  3. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    sbostonRN posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello Maryland nurses :) I'm from the Boston area, graduating with my ADN in May. I applied for the JHH clinical nurse residency program and I just got contacted for an interview! I don't know when...

  4. RN to MSN, skip the BSN?

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Students

    I have an associates in Nursing with a previous Bachelors. I've been working as a nurse for a year now and am starting to think of options to further my education, since job options have been fairly...

  5. overwhelmed med/surg nurse

    sbostonRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a new med/surg nurse. I have about two and a half years experience in SNF and LTAC which I thought would make the transition to acute care easy, but I feel totally over my head. I'm in a...

  6. Are Hospitals hiring RN's with an Associates?

    sbostonRN replied to AlishaW's topic in Texas Nursing

    They do have a policy that you must obtain your BSN within 5 years of hire. But I was already enrolled in a BSN program, which probably did help me get hired. Soon after I got hired, they instituted a...

  7. Are Hospitals hiring RN's with an Associates?

    sbostonRN replied to AlishaW's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would not go to a for profit school when there are so many BSN programs out now. I got a hospital job with my ASN but I'm enrolled in a BSN program and I had 2.5 years

  8. Non-diapering nursing home patients

    sbostonRN replied to ASSEDO's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We don't even stock the incontinence briefs at my hospital. If a patient wants them, they have to bring their own but we don't condone their usage. We'd rather have them go on the bed pad and then...

  9. Industrial Piercing

    sbostonRN replied to jessadarling14's topic in General Nursing

    I unfortunately had to remove my tragus piercing for nursing school and it healed over by the time I graduated. It stinks, I know, but patients and families will look to you as a professional and it's...

  10. Dizzy during circumcision

    sbostonRN replied to RavensNation's topic in General Students

    Honestly I think it's a totally normal reaction to seeing something like that for the first time. I get grossed out by certain things and need to leave or sit down. Know your limits and don't be...

  11. Nursing versus medical technologist/clinical lab scientist

    sbostonRN replied to itsmerae's topic in Nursing Career

    And yes, it's much much less stressful than nursing. You do have to do a good job but you aren't responsible for life and death decisions

  12. Nursing versus medical technologist/clinical lab scientist

    sbostonRN replied to itsmerae's topic in Nursing Career

    I was a med tech before becoming an RN. I switched because I was bored and felt unchallenged. It's a good, stable career path though. In my lab we made slides, ran different tests using a variety of...

  13. Assessing Each Other??!??

    sbostonRN replied to FutureMaleOhioNurse's topic in General Students

    We practice assessments on each other with loose clothing/tank tops. Everything remains covered. I agree with previous posters that you don't know what's abnormal until you know what's normal. It's...

  14. gloves?

    sbostonRN replied to geerd's topic in General Nursing

    I usually like to keep a pair in my pocket for emergencies. Like if I run into a room and my fall risk patient is halfway to the bathroom and the glove box is across the room. But I don't use my...

  15. How is your schedule set?

    sbostonRN replied to Em843's topic in General Nursing

    We do self-scheduling at my current job, but like KelRN215 said, it's more like a "wish list". I am able to request off any days I have class or other plans and generally haven't had any issues...

  16. What is your degree in other than nursing?

    sbostonRN replied to nija315's topic in General Students

    BS in Biology with a minor in Psych and

  17. How often are you called off?

    sbostonRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I've only been called off once in 6 months and it was for a shift I had picked up. Usually nurses can call the staffing office and be asked to be placed on the "first off" list. So while nurses get...

  18. Which job? Need advice.

    sbostonRN replied to diamond_girl's topic in Nursing Career

    I would give it time. Your boss knows you want FT status so it's just a matter of time. Is there a lot of turnover on your current floor? What is considered benefits eligible? You may only need to...

  19. burned out

    sbostonRN replied to NrsAmanda's topic in General Nursing

    As I said in my previous post, I just started back to school for my BSN (2.5 years as an RN). In one of my classes we're learning about barriers that nurses have in obtaining their BSN and one often...

  20. burned out

    sbostonRN replied to NrsAmanda's topic in General Nursing

    I waited two years before starting back for my BSN and am happy with that decision. I was able to feel grounded in my new career before jumping head first into a new program. I live in the northeast...

  21. LTC to hospital.

    sbostonRN replied to she85's topic in General Nursing

    I went from a snf to ltac hospital and am now on acute care. It's possible. If you have a rehab hospital in your area you might have more luck

  22. work and going back to school, how do you do it

    sbostonRN replied to andreead's topic in General Students

    I went from being a medical technologist to a nurse and it was and is the biggest regrets of my life. I know you may not care to hear why so you can pm me if you care. Working while going to school...

  23. What the heck have I gotten myself into??

    sbostonRN replied to rng2013's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It does get better and you'll remember this feeling and be supportive to other newbies. There will always be tough days but sometimes I look back on my shift and think "wow I can't believe I did all...

  24. Part time Nursing shifts

    sbostonRN replied to Amber307's topic in Nursing Career

    I work med/surg and work four 8-hour shifts per week. Almost all our nurses are part time, either 24 or 32 hours with a mix of 12s and 8s. It's a nice schedule that allows a good work/life balance. I...

  25. Peg tube feeding splashed on my face

    sbostonRN replied to sosvenezuela's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As someone else said, it's not blood or even urine. It's akin to someone throwing up on you. As long as it didn't get in your mouth or eyes, I wouldn't worry too much. But next time tell your...