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  1. Allied Health Admission Test at Quincy College

    edogs334 replied to ctenor's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I took it over a year ago and also found it to be pretty basic. Some of the math questions were more challenging than I thought (because I hadn't touched long division since 6th grade), but I still...

  2. Were You a Nursing Assistant

    edogs334 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was a nursing assistant (patient care tech) in an ER before going to nursing school. I was also an EMT before that. Although I didn't really get to see what traditional (med/surg) floor...

  3. Lower cost of living in NC? Whaddya mean? :>)

    edogs334 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yeah, seriously, some things in Massachusetts seem to be cheaper than down

  4. MA hospitals w/ tuition remission?

    edogs334 replied to AlyRNtoBe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I've been researching the same thing myself, since I want to work at a place (after graduation) that will reimburse (or even better, remit) tuition for graduate school. I'm going to have a lot of...

  5. Lower cost of living in NC? Whaddya mean? :>)

    edogs334 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm originally from MA, and a lot of conservatives in that state nickname it "Taxachusetts." MA sales tax is about 5.5%, last time I checked. It's kind of ironic that NC is considered one of the...

  6. For all the rejects out there...

    edogs334 replied to snookiepie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm still in an initial licensure nursing program, but OP's post reminds me a bit of my experience applying to nursing programs. I applied to three state schools (in my home state) along with a few...

  7. Anyone else sick of the snow?

    edogs334 replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Some of my family is in Michigan and they said it was about 10 degrees tonight. It's just around 40 degrees right now here in NC, and Monday it was sunny and 67. It's my first winter here, and I'm...

  8. Why do Male Nurses Complain about Scrub Color & other Inconsequential Issues?

    edogs334 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Men in Nursing

    The school I go to has been quite good about designing clinical uniforms that most students (male or female) would feel comfortable wearing. The only thing I've taken issue with (and it's a minor one...

  9. Why do hospitals still have day/night rotations?

    edogs334 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a nursing student, but I've always been wondering: why is it still (or was it ever) necessary for many hospitals to schedule nurses (esp. new grads) for day/night rotations? I was a night...

  10. Why do hospitals still have day/night rotations?

    edogs334 replied to edogs334's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the helpful replies everyone- much appreciated. Maybe working a day/eve/night rotation (w/4 weeks of each shift) wouldn't be so bad, but like I said, I just can't imagine doing the 2 weeks...

  11. Question guys...what field of nursing are you going into?

    edogs334 replied to kgh31386's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I guess for now (since I'm only a nursing student), the options are wide open, but I feel inclined to say ER, ICU or bust! I've worked as an EMT and an ER Tech, and couldn't see myself working on a...

  12. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    edogs334 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I find it kind of silly that some people still might still think that one's sexuality might be a factor in terms of what profession one chooses. In the unit where I worked (as a PCT), none of the...

  13. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    edogs334 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I find my experience to be quite a contrast from al7139's. It was usually some of the female patients who had a problem with me doing EKG's, starting foleys or helping them with elimination tasks...

  14. RN's challenging the Paramedic and/or EMT-Intermediate Exam in MA

    edogs334 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know people have a lot of varying opinion on this subject, but since I just found out about this a few days ago, I thought I'd share it with people anyways (that is to say, anyone who is at all...

  15. Poll: As a male in Nursing school, my goal/desire is to work in this area....

    edogs334 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Although my career goals may change, right now I want to aim for being either a critical care transport nurse or an

  16. Any RN's gone the Paramedic route prior to Nursing?

    edogs334 replied to MedicGirl33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There's an RN on this forum who's screen name is SweetoothEMTP (I believe). She (I think it's a woman) sometimes frequents the Massachusetts section of allnurses.com. From her posts, it sounds like...

  17. RN's challenging the Paramedic and/or EMT-Intermediate Exam in MA

    edogs334 replied to edogs334's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Reading my initial posts from 3.5 years ago kind of makes me want to put my tail between my legs. I have since graduated from my first school, worked as an ER Tech for a while, and am now in a BSN...

  18. Anyone starting SP07 RN associate degree at BHCC?

    edogs334 replied to babylove7477's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi there, In all likelihood, you need to get the "Healthcare Provider" level of CPR certification before starting the program. I had to get this certification before starting my program down in...

  19. PCT training in MA

    edogs334 replied to soxfan80's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you live in Eastern Massachusetts, I would check out Bunker Hill Community College's program- they actually teach you "acute care" skills in addition to the skills that nursing home CNAs use:...

  20. MGH Warning

    edogs334 replied to pmednurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    MGH just added a posting on their HR website detailing their exact hiring requirements for new grads. I was unable to copy a valid link, but if you go to http://www.massgeneral.org/jobs, click on...

  21. Anyone heard from UMDNJ yet?

    edogs334 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Has anyone who applied to the Accelerated BSN/MSN program (for fall '07) heard what their application status is? I have not yet heard from the Office of Student Affairs, and would be interested to...

  22. Anyone in my predictament? What are your chances of getting in?

    edogs334 replied to rujason79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    A lot of what I'm about to say may have already been said. If you already have a bachelor's degree in something else, scout out as many 2nd degree BSN programs as possible. Get your GPA up to at...

  23. discouraged

    edogs334 replied to beba42's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Yes, it is mostly about who you know. That's a horrible fact, but its true in a lot of cases and it's not fair. Be as persistent as you can be. Keep contacting the HR dept for the hospital for...

  24. Anyone heard from UMDNJ yet?

    edogs334 replied to edogs334's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I just contacted one of the admissions people this past week. They said that, as an applicant for the fall 2007 program, I wouldn't be hearing anything until the end of

  25. CNA jobs: Hard to find?

    edogs334 replied to emo1807's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi emo, I am an Emergency Department Tech at a major teaching hospital in Boston. Unfortunately, I would say that, yes, it is hard to find a job as a hospital CNA- especially if you don't have...