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sbostonRN

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  1. How long did it take you to get a job?

    sbostonRN replied to Luvsunflower's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I also graduated in June and started my first RN job in June soon after I passed the NCLEX. I did not find my job through a posting - I found the facility (a LTC/SNF) through a Google search of the...

  2. Foot in the door

    sbostonRN replied to cally527's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try to get a job working in patient care. I worked at a hospital for 5 years before & during nursing school, but in a laboratory position where I didn't work with nurses or patients. You want to...

  3. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    sbostonRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I posted on the other thread as well. I think the difference between this generation and a generation ago is due to a number of factors. First, nurses are more overworked than they were a generation...

  4. 30 bucks an hour starting salary???

    sbostonRN replied to pat8585's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Starting salary for hospitals in Boston is $29-30 for new grads. But it's nearly impossible to actually get a job with no

  5. Nurse Shark Cartoon

    sbostonRN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is my favorite allnurses cartoon so far! Though my patients do tell me their heparin/Lovenox/Arixtra shots hurt less when I give them compared to other nurses. So I guess it really is a "little...

  6. Is 'scope of practice' not taught in school?

    sbostonRN replied to kids's topic in General Nursing

    In my ASN RN program we took a short 2-credit class that was all about nursing ethics, legal issues, scope of practice and other issues like that. We were given a copy of the nurse practice act then....

  7. Ramifications of taking benzo to deal with stress of job?

    sbostonRN replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested to hear comments about this as well. I take Ativan occasionally for panic attacks as well, started in nursing school. I also wanted to let you know you're not alone

  8. Writing a sufficient nurses note

    sbostonRN replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Basically you want another nurse to be able to go back and have a clear picture of what went on with your resident on that particular day. Did they start or continue on any antibiotics? Any...

  9. Writing a sufficient nurses note

    sbostonRN replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Your MDS nurse is a great resource for this question! You'll want to make sure to mention any assessments about why they're in the facility. Like, for a post-op TKA, you'll write if they use the...

  10. New grad renewing license?

    sbostonRN replied to PinkNBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your BON but if you passed NCLEX in 2012, you shouldn't need to renew it. it will tell you the exact expiration date on your license though. I passed NCLEX in 2011 so I have to renew my...

  11. what items could you not go a nursing shift without?

    sbostonRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee (tried to make it thru a shift without it once - crashed by mid-shift!), red pen, black pen, yellow highlighter, scissors, alcohol wipes, PDA with drug guide, Pulse oximeter, stethoscope, mini...

  12. Is it bad that I accidently contaminated pt. urine?

    sbostonRN replied to Spring235's topic in General Students

    Usually when a sample is contaminated it's very obvious from the number and types of bacteria that it is contaminated rather than infected. The lab generally suggests to re-submit a cath

  13. New Nurses Precepting Students/New Hires?

    sbostonRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have less than a year experience and have trained/oriented two new grads on my unit so far. They've both been very successful and I love being able to share my new knowledge with them. The...

  14. Lost license?

    sbostonRN replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    My mom was a nurse who got in trouble for stealing drugs from her employer. She got caught, got fired and her license was suspended. After she went to rehab, the suspension was lifted but the same...

  15. I love my job, but...

    sbostonRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the pay is really REALLY low I am grateful to have a job in this economy, especially since it's very hard for new nurses in my area. But I get paid $6 less than area hospital's starting wages at...

  16. skilled unit in rehab facility...questions

    sbostonRN replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Rehabilitation

    NotFlo said it perfectly! I work day shift on a skilled rehab floor. I use the census sheet my facility prepares and that works for me, it's just a list with the room number, name and a long line...

  17. education question

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN with an ADN and about 8 months of experience working as a nurse. I live in the Boston area and it's a very competetive market for nurses. I want to make myself as marketable as possible...

  18. Regis/Lawerence Memorial Collge ADN Nursing

    sbostonRN replied to frible001's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You might have more luck looking on the Massachusetts forums. I went to LMH/RC and graduated last May from the evening/weekend program. The program has a great reputation in the area. Class times...

  19. Giving PRN meds- need some clarification

    sbostonRN replied to nikkicb2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I completely agree with everyone else. I will occasionally give a PRN narc 15 minutes early if it's close to change of shift or if the patient is going to physical therapy, but that's rare. The one...

  20. ADN new grad... jobs/base pay?

    sbostonRN replied to Moecato's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    This thread is depressing to me. I knew I was getting paid crap but I didn't think it was THAT bad. I keep telling myself once I make it to a year or two I'll be able to leave and go make more money...

  21. have you been hired on the spot?

    sbostonRN replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired on the spot at my current job. My husband was nervous because there was no salary negotiation or talk of benefits at the interview, but I'm a new grad ASN with no experience, so I was...

  22. SigmaCare

    sbostonRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We have Sigmacare for our EMar and ETar. I am a new nurse so I don't have a ton of experience with Mass DPH surveys but we went through one last summer with Sigmacare and things went great! The...

  23. VA Hiring Process

    sbostonRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm really interested in starting the application process for a VA position close to my house. But I definitely don't want them to contact my current employer before I even go on an interview! What...

  24. ADN new grad... jobs/base pay?

    sbostonRN replied to Moecato's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Expect between $21 and $24 per hour. That is how much I was offered at several different LTC facilities around

  25. Catheterization Expiriences

    sbostonRN replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    I was very flustered the first time I found a prolapsed uterus. If you do find one, stay calm! Definitely don't be afraid to ask for help from a nurse or CNA to help hold legs, run out and get more...