Carrig RN

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  1. Nurse residency-should this be mandatory?

    Carrig RN replied to linguine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry to hear that. It's a shame they made you miss out on some valuable learning experiences. On a happier note, the skills you can gain pretty easily, I believe. It's just a matter of repetition...

  2. Did your nursing class get a 100% NCLEX Pass Rate?

    Carrig RN replied to Catch22Personified's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most of my class has passed, first try, with 75 questions. I've only heard of one so far who did not pass. We had around 100 people in our class,

  3. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Carrig RN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Depends on what your pop-up said. If it said something about needing to contact your BON, it means you passed. It could also say your results are on hold, in which case you won't know until you can...

  4. anyone willing to look at my resume

    Carrig RN replied to missE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't receive it. Can you try

  5. anyone willing to look at my resume

    Carrig RN replied to missE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would be happy to

  6. Nurse residency-should this be mandatory?

    Carrig RN replied to linguine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The thing about practical skills is, they are available to all nursing students, regardless of the type of program. I was assertive in my nursing student practice and got experience starting IVs,...

  7. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    Carrig RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I applied on Feb 2nd and received a phone call for an interview a week later. It can't hurt to apply but I don't know if all of the positions have been filled or not. You never know if they will take...

  8. MCPHS Boston BSN 2011

    Carrig RN replied to enghe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm not actually sure, it says 12-18 credit flat tuition. Perhaps that is for the year and I misread. As far as checking private messages, click on My Account and there should be a drop-down menu...

  9. MCPHS Boston BSN 2011

    Carrig RN replied to enghe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You're welcome. I did a little bit of research into the school this morning (I'm looking for places to do my MSN) and it is expensive (about 25,000 per semester). It appears they have some prestigious...

  10. MCPHS Boston BSN 2011

    Carrig RN replied to enghe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I don't know much about the school itself but I do know the area. I went to school at Northeastern which is right up the street. It is within the city limits and not terribly far from downtown. It's a...

  11. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

    Carrig RN replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Boston, MA Graduated with BSN: 12/10/10 Offered Job: 2/14/2011 Passed NCLEX:2/17/2011 Start Job:

  12. .45% NSS usage

    Carrig RN replied to stram87's topic in Critical Care

    When I did my preceptorship on cardiac surgery ICU all the patients were on maintenance of 1/2 NS. That was the physicians' choice. I see no reason for that nurse to be speaking with you like

  13. How to explain how hard you have to work in nursing school

    Carrig RN replied to guest10's topic in General Students

    Our passing standard at my nursing school was 80. RIDICULOUSLY hard. Miraculously, as it was a second degree program, we had a really good retention rate, only losing about 20% of our class. In...

  14. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    Carrig RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks, CCL

  15. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    Carrig RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Got a phone call today from MGH telling me I passed all my background checks and references. I will be starting in April. I can't wait to start my nursing career at such an awesome institution. Also,...

  16. Help please- New Grad Resume for surg/trauma ICU

    Carrig RN replied to smk723's topic in MICU, SICU

    smk723, if you would like I can send you my resume to see what it looks like. I had a nurse recruiter take a look at mine and critique it when I was applying for

  17. Job Prospects for accelerated BSN grads

    Carrig RN replied to PennyS's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I graduated from an ABSN program in Virginia this past December and my advice to you is to go to a school that has clinical affiliations with the hospitals you want to work for in the future. If you...

  18. ncsbn test review, has anyone used it?

    Carrig RN replied to Robublind's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used NCSBN review for content review and did all of the quizzes and tests, then the week before I used Saunders CD for questions over and over again. I recommend using the alternate question types...

  19. What would you have done differently in school to help get hired?

    Carrig RN replied to RunMT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would have worked as a PCT/CNA during school if I had it all to do over again. I commuted an hour each way during my accelerated program and it was very difficult to find time to study, let alone...

  20. Accelerated BSN Programs For Those Who Want To Move Into Nursing

    Carrig RN replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I applied to nursing school about 18 months after graduating with a BS in finance. My program had a real mix of recent grads and career-changers. I don't know that one is preferred over the other as...

  21. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    Carrig RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am a new grad, and while I bring inexperience to the table, I think I also bring an enthusiasm for nursing. Each nurse who works at the bedside brings a unique perspective on what nursing is to them...

  22. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    Carrig RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi kartia911, I have also accepted the position at MGH for this internship. While the $11.44 is very difficult to live on in Boston, I believe that the experience we will get is truly incomparable,...

  23. OMG! pop-up did changed just this afternoon

    Carrig RN replied to chillin4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  24. Any one who just passed the NCLEX? Please share your experience and study tips.

    Carrig RN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    During my last semester of nursing school I completed the LaCharity Delegation and Prioritization book. Since then, I used NCSBN as a content review and completed their modules and used the Saunders...

  25. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    Carrig RN replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just checked my Quick Results and I passed. Now just waiting for that license number to pop up from the Mass