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sbostonRN

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  1. New job...daily essentials?

    sbostonRN replied to danielle vines's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I use hemostats clipped to the side of my scrub top to hold two rolls of tape - paper and plastic. In my pockets I have: highlighter, Sharpie, two or three pens, bandage scissors, flashlight, iPod...

  2. Massachusets new grad residency 2012

    sbostonRN replied to PassionateRN2011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New England Baptist reinstated their program this past winter 2011, not sure if it will continue. Mass General had one with the opening of their new building but again, not sure if it will continue....

  3. New Grad RN with no job and HUGE dilemma

    sbostonRN replied to froggy8's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your old boss knows the risk he's taking when rehiring you. I think if he's willing to take that risk then you should go for it. I mean, it's a job - why be unemployed if you don't have to be?...

  4. OPINION: Would you accept this job offer as your first job?

    sbostonRN replied to Sammie_R_N's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I usually do like my job. It's busy and hectic but I love being a nurse. There are some days when I feel totally overloaded but most are good. I work on a subacute floor in a nursing home. 95% of...

  5. OPINION: Would you accept this job offer as your first job?

    sbostonRN replied to Sammie_R_N's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How acute are they? I work on a rehab floor and have 18-21 patients at a time. The patients are considered more rehab/subacute though so different staffing rules apply. It all depends on the...

  6. Nursing Safety: Patient ratio in Subacute Rehab

    sbostonRN replied to a4amal's topic in Rehabilitation

    With an admission that complex, I wouldn't have gotten out on time either. In fact, I rarely get out at 3:30. Usually I get to work at 7 AM (I used to get there early but I got lazy), get my cart...

  7. May Graduate--Applying for jobs

    sbostonRN replied to sj73201's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I started applying in January before I graduated this past May. The pros: I got my resume and cover letter tweaked to perfection. The cons: It was a waste of time otherwise. I got ONE callback...

  8. Is it illegal to initial when.....

    sbostonRN replied to onthemark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work on a skilled floor in a LTC and have 15-20 residents each day. There are certain treatments that I delegate to my competent CNAs like many of the previous posters. Our CNA's are top notch and...

  9. LPN/LVN Salaries in Ma

    sbostonRN replied to Jillian01520's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work as an RN in a LTC/SNF but I know the starting salary for new grad LPN's as well. eastern MA, $21.50/hour for new grads, not sure how much it goes up from

  10. Do MA facilities hire ADN nurses?

    sbostonRN replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It's a BSN that's the key. No one cares about your BS, MS or even PhD in another field. If it's not in nursing, they don't care about it. It's sad but true

  11. Do MA facilities hire ADN nurses?

    sbostonRN replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No problem! I think people underestimate SNF's as valuable places to learn (I know I did before I worked here). I manage 15-20 patients a day with wound vacs, G-tubes, IV antibiotics, fingersticks,...

  12. Help me get through this!!!! Tough first nursing job

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

    I would definitely have a sit down with your supervisor or DON and talk to them about how stressed your feeling. Ask about any advice they have for time management and really stress that you need...

  13. Do MA facilities hire ADN nurses?

    sbostonRN replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just graduated with an ADN and have a previous BS in Biology. I had a fairly difficult time landing an interview, and am still having trouble finding my way in to a hospital with 4 months...

  14. RN school graduation gift to self? What did you promise yourself?

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

    I promised myself a tattoo when I graduated, which I didn't end up getting. Then I promised myself new living room furniture when I got a job, which I also didn't end up

  15. Eight months of experience and new job question

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

    I would stick it out since you seem to have an end date in mind anyways. Start applying for jobs when you're close to having your BSN. You might get a better recommendation from your subacute...

  16. What is in your opinion the best shift for new nurses to work?

    sbostonRN replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work 7-3 and I love it. The med pass is a LOT heavier on days than it is on evenings, at least in my facility. But 3-11 gets most of the admissions (about 75%). But we do a lot of discharges. I...

  17. PTO accrual

    sbostonRN replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I get no vacation time for the first year of employment. I start accruing it once I hit my one year anniversary. I do get sick time and 1 personal day a year until I hit that one year mark

  18. Apathy in nurses and students

    sbostonRN replied to freki's topic in General Students

    I would love to join the ANA but honestly, it's way too darn expensive! That's the only reason I haven't joined. I realize there is a discount for new grads but even with that, it's too expensive...

  19. Is this common in nursing facilites?

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

    I work in a similar facility and would definitely suggest keeping your options open! Definitely take the job for now, because 8 hours of pay is better than 0, even when you're working 10. Just stay...

  20. Giving meds crushed in applesauce

    sbostonRN replied to anastasia158's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and we have many patients who take their meds in applesauce. The cup size is only a 30 mL med cup, so it's only a couple of bites anyways...not too much for most people in my...

  21. Giving meds crushed in applesauce

    sbostonRN replied to anastasia158's topic in General Nursing

    That is the "book way" to do it. If for some reason you were not able to administer every pill to the patient, you'd want to know what you gave. Not think "hmm I gave half of this cup that includes...

  22. When to apply for jobs?

    sbostonRN replied to DL-SNUP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can start early but don't be prepared to get anywhere. I graduated this past May and started sending out resumes in February. The great thing about that was that I got my resume really refined...

  23. What Do You Think You Needed To Learn in School, But Didn't

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

    I would have liked to learn how to insert an IV. Many of my clinical skills that I've learned the first few months on the job were just not available in nursing school. I had maybe 40 patients TOTAL...

  24. What kind of Stethoscope do you have?

    sbostonRN replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Littmann Classic II and it's just OK. It was given to me as a gift from my boss when I started nursing school and I like it, but I still have trouble with apicals and breath sounds, so I...

  25. What do you bring to work?

    sbostonRN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On my person: Sharpie, 2 black pens, 1 red pen, yellow highlighter (for narc book), scissors, PDA (iPod Touch) with drug guide and other references, alcohol wipes, hemostats with tape (I hang that off...