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sbostonRN

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  1. Working opposite shifts from spouse...

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a great interview for a position that would be a fantastic opportunity for me. The environment seems really supportive and it would be much more challenging than my current job. The interview...

  2. a better way to collect u/c sample from foley catheter?

    sbostonRN replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, kelly clamp the catheter part, close to insertion site, preferably above the balloon port. That's how I've done it in the past, although we don't do this

  3. a better way to collect u/c sample from foley catheter?

    sbostonRN replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have an aspiration port on the foley catheters we use. I use the same method you described, removing the bag, swabbing the end of the catheter tubing, and waiting for it to drain into the...

  4. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    sbostonRN replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    My previous career was as a Medical Technologist in a clinical lab in a hospital. It helps me now because I know more about significance of lab results, and I also got to work with many doctors and...

  5. Post interview jitters. It's long, I'm sorry...

    sbostonRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!

  6. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

    sbostonRN replied to peacelives10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated nursing school last year so while I don't consider myself a new grad anymore, I do remember what it was like. The stress, the panic at the thought of not being able to find a nursing...

  7. Where to live in Amherst?

    sbostonRN replied to annturn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    When I went to UMass I lived in Squire Village in Sunderland. It's on the bus line to campus and about 10 minute drive away if you want to drive. Very quiet, remote, not much within walking distance...

  8. RN job in LTC/rehab

    sbostonRN replied to mmc51264's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with Catch22 - I work at a LTC/rehab and the job descriptions are almost the same. The only thing that I can do that they can't is push IV meds (rarely happens) and sign the paper sending...

  9. Interesting medical books from a patient's/family's perspective

    sbostonRN replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I've never read it but I'm interested in reading it soon: "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova. It's about a woman who suffered early onset Alzheimers and the effect that it had on her and her family. It's...

  10. How many Hours per Week do you work

    sbostonRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I'm scheduled for 40 but I typically work closer to 50 because my job is next to impossible to finish in 8

  11. Nurses Day Gifts

    sbostonRN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    We just got our nurse's day gift...we got a clipboard that lists "10 reasons it's great to be a nurse" on one side. I actually really like it and though some nurses complained, I was happy with it :)...

  12. ASN vs BSN

    sbostonRN replied to amulhe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I'm a nurse with an ASN (and a BS in another field) and I would strongly suggest you go for the BSN if at all possible. I chose to get an ASN for a variety of reasons: need to work full-time,...

  13. how do nurses wear nail polish?

    sbostonRN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I recently started getting shellac nails every couple of weeks and I love them. They look nice and professional. I haven't had a problem with them chipping or lifting up at the edges, and I get them...

  14. switching shifts?

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Backstory: Fairly new nurse working in subacute rehab full-time day shift. I have a very large patient load and have been looking for a new job with better ratios and I'm also looking to transition...

  15. Advice needed on first RN job

    sbostonRN replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    If that were to happen (quitting after a few weeks) you don't even need to put it on your resume. It's a PRN job and you can always keep it for the extra paycheck. However you don't want to turn...

  16. Any jobs at hospitals that don't require a certificate/degree??

    sbostonRN replied to pookiecupcake's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was applying to nursing school I worked as a patient observer at a large city hospital. I basically sat there and monitored patients who were on suicide watch, had eating disorders (to make...

  17. Job search question

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently looking for a new job and have been applying for part time positions even though I really want full time hours. Most hospitals don't have many (if any) full time positions open, so I'd...

  18. ACLS

    sbostonRN replied to kujomonster's topic in General Nursing

    I took the ACLS course right before I graduated. It was a good time to take the course because I had just finished my cardiac lectures and was able to ace the mega code. The instructor was actually...

  19. New Resident Admissions process

    sbostonRN replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our admissions liason is very good about telling us how many admissions we're getting on a particular day. If the admission comes after 2:30, evening shift is responsible for the initial assessment....

  20. ADN...is it worth the time?

    sbostonRN replied to ginaw623's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It all depends on your area. Best of luck to you! I chose to go the ADN route so I could work while attending school part-time (at the time there were no part-time second degree BSN programs in my...

  21. Fun Questionnaire for Nurses

    sbostonRN replied to sarah16493's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) What type of nursing licensure do you have? Please check or type your title. _RN__ 2.) How long have you been a nurse? A. Less than one year B. 1-3 Years C. 4-6 Years D. 7-10 Years...

  22. ADN or BSN?

    sbostonRN replied to ginaw623's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was in the same boat and went with the ADN program. It took me about 3 years part-time because I worked through it. The good thing about my choice is that I was able to work full-time throughout...

  23. Does anybody use sterile technique anymore?

    sbostonRN replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    We use clean dressings in my facility. Rarely I will use a sterile gauze as the first piece against a wound, depending on the area it's in (such as a spinal wound or a head wound). I use sterile...

  24. breaking into homecare

    sbostonRN posted a topic in Home Health

    I am a newer nurse with just under a year experience working as an RN at a SNF/LTC. The patient ratio is high and I have been feeling burned out lately, hence why I'm looking for another job. On...

  25. breaking into homecare

    sbostonRN replied to sbostonRN's topic in Home Health

    Is OASIS similar to MDS? In the rehab I work at, we have to tailor our notes and assessments based on diagnoses, and certain things (that result in higher reimbursement) are important to include to...