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sbostonRN

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  1. Interview yesterday

    I had an interview for my dream job yesterday, in an intermediate care unit in a major hospital. I think it went really well, both my interview with the manager and the peer interview with a Staff...
  2. How much do you owe in student loans?

    DH and I used to have about 130K combined. That's two bachelors degrees and my ASN. We've paid off a good chunk of them using the snowball method and have about 40K left, which should take us about...
  3. My phone keeps going off at work...

    We have a "no cell phone" policy. If you are caught with your cell phone at work you're fired on the spot. It's not even supposed to be in the building. However I have an iPhone and sorry, but it's...
  4. Navigating Doctors Idiosyncrasies

    At my hospital, I've gotten to know the doctors over the past 9 months. Most of them WANT to be notified of even the smallest change, and there is no "nursing judgement" needed. Others, we don't...
  5. I've had that happen before and didn't get the job. I think they just like to be up front and let you know that the pay is based on a table rather than being negotiable. Good luck with the job! Must...
  6. Kindred in Boston area

    I'm a nursing student who is graduating with my ASN in May. I found out recently that my employer who I've been loyal to for 5 years will not hire a new grad with an ASN degree (but they did welcome...
  7. Is subacute rehabilitation same as LTAC?

    No they are not the same thing. Subacute rehab floors are generally in LTC (nursing homes). They are shorter stay than the LTC floors, anywhere from a few days to a month. When I worked in one, we...
  8. are you happy in the state your in?

    I like Massachusetts but only because my entire family lives here. If I had no family I would probably move somewhere else as I hate the politics here, and I hate the cold weather. Also it costs a...
  9. Is an Associate's degree a waste of time?

    I don't recommend that anyone get an ADN anymore. Especially if you live in a high-demand area with a lot of hospitals or nursing schools. I had a previous degree in Biology and thought that my...
  10. Considering Becoming an RN

    3-day workweeks are definitely not a guarantee. I would love it if I could work for an employer that offered 12-hour shifts but none of them are hiring near me. So I'm stuck commuting 45 minutes 5...
  11. Question for experienced nurses: do you broach the topic of benefits during an interview? My DH works in a different industry and typically has 2-3 interviews for a job, so he usually discusses things...
  12. Long Term Acute Care-New Grad

    I am not an acute care hiring manager so I can't say this for certain, but I do work in LTAC and it is pretty darn acute! I have patients on tele, do phlebotomy, IV insertions, wound care/vacs, blood...
  13. Organize my home desk

    I'm interested in hearing tips too! I have a binder/portfolio where I keep copies of my license, transcripts, NSO insurance policy and CEU certificates. I have it organized with tabs. Also in here is...
  14. Clinical Laboratory Scientist or RN

    I worked as a Medical Technologist for 5 years before becoming an RN. It was interesting but my degree was in Biology so I didn't have any options for mobility between hospitals/labs unless I wanted...
  15. salem state direct entry or asn?

    I am hoping to start my BSN this fall
  16. House is the worst for inaccuracies. I love the show but it's crazy that the doctors are all expert nurses, radiology techs, lab techs, nurses, as well as working in every dept of the hospital! I...
  17. Did I settle am I hurting my career?

    You're definitely not settling! LTC can be really wonderful. Each facility is different so do your homework before choosing a facility. Check their scores on the Medicare ratings website and do a...
  18. The good thing about having a previous BS? Almost all of my pre-requisites are already completed! I have 27 credits of nursing classes and some exemption exams to take, and that will be all I need...
  19. I have a previous 4-year degree in Biology and it didn't help a bit to help me get a job. Everyone told me it would give me an advantage (maybe it helped a small amount), but it didn't help that I...
  20. 8 months in ER; go back for BSN or MSN?

    I was having the same struggle because I have an Adn with a previous BS. I eventually chose the BSN route for many of the reasons you cited. I felt that my options for the MSN were limited because I...
  21. Subacute rehab nurse to Med/surg nurse

    Try to move to an LTAC if you have a reputable one in your area. I went from subacute rehab to an LTAC as a stepping stone to acute care. I was really surprised at how much harder it was and how...
  22. ADN New grad. Everything is BSN preferred.

    I am an ADN grad too, and I was able to find work in a nursing home (on a skilled floor) and in a LTAC. Try LTAC or Rehab hospitals, they hire ADN grads quite often. Many others in my class found...
  23. What do you love most about your floor/specialty?

    I work in a LTAC. My favorite thing is that I get to know the patients over the weeks or months that they are in my care. I see them come from needing ICU-level care with tubes in every orifice, and...
  24. Anyone working during Nemo?

    I had to work yesterday but got out at 3:30. Luckily I was able to drive home from Haverhill, about a 30 mile drive. I was VERY lucky to have this weekend off but if they asked me to stay I would...
  25. 4 weeks notice?

    My facility policy is 2 weeks. I've never heard of 4 weeks for ant non management position. Even my DH is s mid-level hotel manager and gave 3 weeks at his old