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sbostonRN

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  1. thank you email after interview

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

    Since you're only talking about a matter of hours, I would send one email on Monday after your shadowing opportunity and thank her for both things. Good

  2. Gaining weight

    sbostonRN replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I gained a lot of weight during nursing school...a LOT! Mostly unhealthy eating, high levels of stress and not having time to exercise. I was taking 10 credits per semester, working 45 hours a week...

  3. "Wait for the nurse"

    sbostonRN replied to brido's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If they are nurses, it should have their title on their badge. At my current doctor's office, they staff RN's to take medical histories and do basic assessments (vitals, weight). Not sure what else...

  4. Sad day

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was looking in the obituaries for a former patient who I heard had died recently. While looking for her obituary, I found five others for patients I've taken care of in the past few weeks. Some of...

  5. Know of a good afternoon workout for a new 7a-3p RN?

    sbostonRN replied to itsdebraanne's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Congrats on landing your first job! I think it's ok to do whatever exercise you enjoy. You will get used to being on your feet and it's not so bad after awhile. I am on my feet all day long, working...

  6. another scenario

    sbostonRN replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital we have to get orders for everything, and that includes letting patients go to the dayroom by themselves, go to the other unit on the same floor, or go downstairs or outside. It's...

  7. New Grad pre-NCLEX

    sbostonRN replied to adowland's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I got my first job as an RN in a SNF as an unlicensed new grad. Interviewed about a week before I was scheduled for my boards and passed on the first try. They were going to let me work as a CNA...

  8. When did you....

    sbostonRN replied to HopefulNurse2011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Took me about 6 months at my first job. Then I changed jobs and it took me another 6 months before I felt confident doing that job. The learning never

  9. No long distance for patients?

    sbostonRN replied to MunoRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Same policy at our hospital. They can use a phone card if they want to use the phone to call "long distance" but I usually suggest a prepaid cell phone. We sometimes make the call from the nurses...

  10. Losing hope

    sbostonRN replied to ualskyguy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try to get any experience at all! I'm starting my BSN program next month (at UMass Lowell) and am hoping that the BSN, along with the experience I'm currently getting, will help me get into a Boston...

  11. Nurses: How often do you...

    sbostonRN replied to doxielover304's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    1-How often do you actually see people die? And share your experiences with that if you will please. I've seen two people die, and have had to pronounce a few others. When I worked in a SNF, all of...

  12. Best City to Work/ Have a Career in

    sbostonRN replied to Junebug0710's topic in General Nursing

    Boston is a great city for nurses and medical professionals. I work outside the city right now, and am getting my BSN so I can work at one of the big Boston hospitals some day. Pay starts around...

  13. ASN Program Regis College / Lawrence Memorial Questions

    sbostonRN replied to Sarah96's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You might want to ask your questions in the Massachusetts forum, or maybe one of the admin can move this topic :) I think the acceptance rate is around 20%. It's fairly difficult to get into this...

  14. Bio Patch with PICC line dressing changes?

    sbostonRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our dialysis nurses (in-house) use biopatches on their HD catheter sites, but we do not use them on regular accessed PICC or central lines. Our kit includes one mask, sterile gloves, alcohol swab,...

  15. Would phlebotomy skill be helpful to get a job as an RN?

    sbostonRN replied to hilee119's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed for a research position and phlebotomy was a significant component of the position. So it does depend on the position. Hospitals probably have people who will draw labs for the nurses,...

  16. I don't hear much about Liability Insurance anymore...

    sbostonRN replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    Just got my renewal notice today actually. I always carry liability insurance...it is $108 for the year, a small price to

  17. Interview and jury duty obligations.

    sbostonRN replied to AlaskaHopeful's topic in Nursing Career

    If it was a vacation, I would mention it. Since it's jury duty, I would mention it when you get the offer letter. Good luck and hope you don't actually have to do jury duty

  18. Advice? RN-BSN or MSN?

    sbostonRN replied to coopman712's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am in a very similar situation and gave this one a lot of thought. I have a BS in Biology and have been an RN for just under 2 years. I ultimately decided to get my BSN and I start classes in the...

  19. missing narc

    sbostonRN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's easy to miscount meds like that in LTC. One time I found two pills in one pocket! I think it was Ativan. Notified my supervisor who had to notify the pharmacy - bet someone there got in...

  20. Starting in Long Term Care - are you stuck there?

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

    LTC is great experience. Try to get experience on their skilled unit if they have one. I worked there for a year and transitioned to a LTAC hospital, where I'm currently getting med/surg and tele...

  21. What info do I need about new job??

    sbostonRN replied to Student Mom to Three's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Every time I change jobs I discover something that I didn't think was important until I had already started. For example, my current job requires corporate approval for any vacation request over 1...

  22. Post-Interview

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

    Hoping for the best for you! I am waiting to hear back about an interview too and I'm so

  23. Help! New nurse with questions!

    sbostonRN replied to calliemarie30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with previous posters - there is no nursing shortage. But things do seem to be improving, or maybe I just think they're improving because I have gotten the magical experience that everyone...

  24. Paper charting

    sbostonRN replied to sasrn0988's topic in General Nursing

    We have an extensive flow sheet so I tend to not document twice. In my narrative I document their vital signs, progress towards discharge, if they worked with PT/OT, and a focused assessment. If...

  25. Nursing School Patient Loads

    sbostonRN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    During my last semester we generally had one patient for total care (including meds on one day). My instructor gave me two in my last semester because he thought I could handle it. I was in an ADN...