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sbostonRN

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  1. Stethoscope

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

    Littmann lightweight or classic II. I got mine when i started school and still have it. They aren't too expensive in my opinion. Around $50 to $70 for a basic

  2. Ativan and Oxycodone

    sbostonRN replied to rosemariev's topic in Patient Medications

    It depends on the patient. I have given both together and totally snowed the patient (never did that to him again!). And sometimes it's the right blend to help them relax and provide pain control. If...

  3. Medication Question;

    sbostonRN replied to RN_Madam's topic in Patient Medications

    I would substitute all the time when I worked in LTC. Now I would never do that in my current hospital. There is way too much policy and procedure and I'd definitely get in trouble for

  4. How much do nurses make?

    sbostonRN replied to firefly101's topic in General Nursing

    In Mass the cost of living is high (Boston area). Pay for new grad RN is about $26 to $30 an hour. A 4 year degree doesn't make more than a 2 year degree but it does make it easier to get hired. I...

  5. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    sbostonRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility we have a few wound nurses. They work 9-5 Monday to Friday. They assess all new admits, see each wound patient once a week (or more) and see pts in the outpatient clinic. That is my...

  6. In general discussion about Acuity by unit

    sbostonRN replied to adnrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I work in acute rehab/LTAC and the patients are fairly acute but the reason it's hectic is that they're ICU-level sick bug with a ratio of

  7. Question about job shadow and interview

    sbostonRN replied to kirafish7's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had an interview like that, only the interview was before the shadow. I brought both a suit and scrubs and was given a changing area in the locker room. Good luck at the interview. It's a great way...

  8. Holiday Gifts for PCT's

    sbostonRN replied to PinkNBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I probably won't get them anything. There are a few I love but many who are terrible. I wouldn't want to be choosy about who gets gifts. I am working Christmas so I'll make some food for

  9. LTAC vs MedSurg in hospital

    sbostonRN replied to IMOKAY's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I work in an LTAC and I'd prefer if the specialists were in-house! The attendings still order consults all the time, only it's more complex to get the paperwork to them. Most specialists come 1-5...

  10. GRE: how bad is it really?

    sbostonRN replied to KBICU's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was wondering the same thing. How long are you giving yourself to study? I'm wondering if i should try to schedule it before Christmas or if that's not enough

  11. RNs: How much vacation time do you get?

    sbostonRN replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    3 weeks of "vacation time". 6 weeks of time when you include all the other personal days and holidays. I work most of the holidays because I like the extra pay. Now getting any of that time off...

  12. New grad LTAC job

    sbostonRN replied to RN1822's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    At my facility, it's 4-6 on days. 5-6 on eves (with an admission sometimes) and 6-7 on nights. I love the days when I get

  13. Very little witnessing going on with drug wastes on my floor!

    sbostonRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient Medications

    Most people at my job do not witness wastes. I am one of the few that do. We have carpets in our hallways (where the Pyxis is), so the nurse usually draws the whole vial of med, then squirts out the...

  14. IV infiltrate :(

    sbostonRN replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Big hugs I know how you feel...a similar thing happened to me, only the pt's family caught it and reported it. I felt terrible as you do. Be thankful it was NS and not Vanco! A hard lesson but a good...

  15. Depression with psychosis student

    sbostonRN replied to beegee85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I think you can be a nurse with any sort of illness. Just be aware that nursing is a very stressful profession so make sure you take care of yourself. Continue seeing your...

  16. Do you have a set schedule?

    sbostonRN replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    I generally work a two week rotating schedule. I have either Monday or Friday off, depending on which weekend day is included in my rotating schedule. I do work all day shift though (7 to 3) and I'm...

  17. Pulled from floor by "Men in Black"

    sbostonRN replied to mikala3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good luck to you! I hope you don't have to testify. I had to testify once when I was a security receptionist in the dorms back in college, because I witnessed a fight. It was so stressful and...

  18. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

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

    No I wouldn't become a nurse if I could go back and do it again. Maybe I would've done a direct entry program but going back for my ASN was a big mistake. It cost me way too much money, too far too...

  19. RN to BSN or RN to MSN?

    sbostonRN replied to melodie04's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've had the same dilemma for the past year and a half since I became a nurse. Still trying to decide. My BS is in Biology and I know that I won't want to go back to school once I finish. One...

  20. Anyone who works at MGH?

    sbostonRN replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It's my dream to work at MGH as a nurse too. I worked there for several years in a non-nursing role and as a new grad, was told to leave and get nursing experience and then come back. Getting in as...

  21. To those who want to leave nursing

    sbostonRN replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I love this post. I have wanted to post many times about quitting nursing. I gave it a few weeks and I'm starting to like it again. I don't think it will ever be something I can call my "passion"...

  22. For those working OR who have worked in LTC

    sbostonRN replied to Epona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck at the new facility! Yes, you're right that money isn't everything

  23. Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

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

    I have a "more to love" body too :) I like the Wink tops - they are feminine and curve in at the waist so they don't fit like a tent. I personally love unisex pants because I find the women's cut...

  24. Further your education?

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

    It depends on where you live. I live in the Boston area and it was very difficult (but not impossible) to land a job with an ADN. I did manage to secure a position (twice) but my options are limited...

  25. Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

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

    Wonderwink tops - love the inner mesh pocket. Cherokee unisex bottoms with side cargo pockets and back pocket. I like the drawstring - hate elastic