HappyPediRN

HappyPediRN

Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA

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  1. STABLE question.

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Nicu...I'm not doing anything right now. Trying to break into the field and thought taking these classes would

  2. I finally have an interview at my first choice! Need good thoughts/prayers please!

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I thought the interview went really well. I won't know until tomorrow or Monday at the latest. I loved it as much as I thought I

  3. I finally have an interview at my first choice! Need good thoughts/prayers please!

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been keeping my fingers crossed and saying lots of prayers that a particular pediatric facility would contact me for an interview. They have one RN position open and I'm sure lots of applicants....

  4. Did you study for your NCLEX...?

    HappyPediRN replied to DanielleJ_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Danielle, NurseKatie08 and I went to the same school and both had to take HESIs. I did very well on them and if I'm not mistaken so did she. Taking two each semester really helped focus for the NCLEX...

  5. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    HappyPediRN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    NURshell, I think it is around 24.50/hour but I'm not 100%

  6. EEEE! I got an interview at a pediatric rehabilitation facility!!

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been keeping my fingers crossed and saying lots of prayers that a particular pediatric facility would contact me for an interview. They have one RN position open and I'm sure lots of applicants....

  7. Did you study for your NCLEX...?

    HappyPediRN replied to DanielleJ_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No, I didn't study. I graduated May 17th and took the NCLEX July 2nd. I used the NCLEX 3500 cd and answered some of the questions two days before the exam, but that was it. I did not crack a book or...

  8. Pediatric LTC

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    I live in MA where there are few pediatric LTC facilities. I have an interview for one next week and it is at a facility that accepts the most medically complex pediatric patients, including patients...

  9. Have you had to do anything morally wrong?

    HappyPediRN replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    Truthfully it sounds like you should post these questions on a parenting forum, not a nursing

  10. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    HappyPediRN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi. I still don't have a job but have a couple of prospects and interviews coming

  11. Following up on application with nurse manager.

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I submitted an application for a position about two weeks ago. I called human resources today to follow-up and the administrator told me she forwarded my resume to the hiring manager and should hear...

  12. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    HappyPediRN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Oh Taina sweetie I really feel your pain. It is absolutely all about who you know. If you can easily access Cambridge, there is a place called Youville Hospital right on Cambridge Street. They're a...

  13. Following up on application with nurse manager.

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking more of calling. I haven't had an interview

  14. Out of school 3-4 months and still no job!!!

    HappyPediRN replied to kcsb12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi KC. I feel your pain. I've had my license three months and still do not have a job and have very few prospects in the foreseeable future. By any chance do you live in

  15. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    HappyPediRN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Um, YES, totally! I've had my license for three months and have not yet found a job. I graduated second in my class with all kinds of awards and honors and had experience at three hospitals as a...

  16. Pediatric LTC

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I live in MA where there are few pediatric LTC facilities. I have an interview for one next week and it is at a facility that accepts the most medically complex pediatric patients, including patients...

  17. Pediatric LTC

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Dawn. Would you be able to please elaborate on your experience? Was it the loss of their childhood in a way due to illness that was sad, or are you referring to lack of family interaction,...

  18. Mystery stethoscope piece

    HappyPediRN replied to SuperMom_adnstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a piece that wraps around between the bell and diaphragm but it's made of plastic and is actually a light to check pupils. Here's the link if you're interested:...

  19. Everyone's laughing except me.

    HappyPediRN replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I would have shot back "I guess I should sign you up for the course too then since you verified the placement was correct." It's just a doctor. Don't ever let yourself feel degraded for one...

  20. Nursing Jobs

    HappyPediRN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm sorry hiddencat. The economy is horrible here right now. UMass in Worcester is on a hiring freeze, St V's/Worcester Medical Center hasn't had a new position in AGES..the only two hospitals that...

  21. Why do patients abuse nurses?

    HappyPediRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like what you really need is a hug. Big huge hugs to

  22. Nursing Jobs

    HappyPediRN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi hidden...the glut applies to ALL of Massachusetts. I've applied to every acute hospital in MA except for the extreme western part of the state and haven't had any luck. There just isn't a lot of...

  23. Can't find a cosigner...

    HappyPediRN replied to scrubbleuffagus08's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, try a Teri loan (teri.org) or a CitiAssist loan. I had difficulty going through Sallie Mae but had no problem with these two loan

  24. Detox against their will.....

    HappyPediRN replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    By the way, they're usually they're already wasting our tax money the second they roll through the door, starting with the $700 ambulance

  25. Detox against their will.....

    HappyPediRN replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    When your ER deals with so many frequent flying drunks that they have to assign one whole section (4 beds) just for them then maybe you'd understand how it feels. To know that four beds have to be...