GuatericanNurse

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  1. MGH New Graduate Critical Care Program Information

    GuatericanNurse replied to gunrock's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey!! So I have been a new grad since May of 2009 (no job yet...) and I have been looking everyywherreee. I have even applied to a new grad program in providence. I really really want to get accepted...

  2. CNA hourly pay rate?

    GuatericanNurse replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work at Children's Hospital, I don't know if 15 is standard for everyone. I started when I was a senior in nursing school, so I never received a CNA license. Also I stated on my resume that I am...

  3. anyone else a new grad nurse from spring 2009 and no job?

    GuatericanNurse replied to caroline147's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I too am patiently waiting. I graduated in May of 2009 with my BSN but I have been working at a hospital as a CNA since Oct 2008. Even with being a nurses aid on an inpatient floor at a major hospital...

  4. What should be in a Interview Profolio

    GuatericanNurse replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

    portfolios are a good idea! it definately impresses your interviewer and it makes you looked organized and prepared! I have one and I gotta say that when I handed it to my interviewers, they both kind...

  5. Night Shifters... How do you do it?

    GuatericanNurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work mostly night shifts (7pm-7am) and my little trick that im trying right now is taking melatonin pills. its a hormone that controls your sleep cycle. it helps me sleep during the day if...

  6. adjusting to night shift

    GuatericanNurse replied to fhockeychick504's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work mostly night shifts (7pm-7am) and my little trick that im trying right now is taking melatonin pills. its a hormone that controls your sleep cycle. it helps me sleep during the day if...

  7. adult patients at Chidren's

    GuatericanNurse replied to rnsusan's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    as a CA at Childrens, having adult patients isnt uncommon. From my observation, the nurses that take care of adult patients dont complain, and dont even really think about it much, they just take care...

  8. Children's Hospital ICU's

    GuatericanNurse replied to ittybabyRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, the ICU's are very very nice. there are a couple. 7 south is a med/surg ICU with maybe 34 (??) or so beds, again all with private rooms and sliding glass doors. many times that I have walked...

  9. New England Baptist Hospital- YAY or NEY ??

    GuatericanNurse posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    So as I sit in my room at 2 in the morning procrastinating my studying for the NCLEX, I began to apply for RN positions. I live right in Boston and I currently work as a PCA at Children's Hospital and...

  10. CNA's and Tube Feeding: What's Your Facility's Policy?

    GuatericanNurse replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    i work as a cna at a childrens hospital, and we are definately not allowed to do any feedings via tube. just the RNs... we can bottle feed them but thats about

  11. help picking between two jobs

    GuatericanNurse replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    can i ask where in NE you are located? I am in MASS and finding a job is

  12. HESI

    GuatericanNurse replied to dillarduniversity's topic in General Nursing

    my school (an acclerated 3 yr BSN program) used the HESI for absolutely EVERYTHING, and i HATED IT! for every NUR corse, instead of our professors making up the final exam we would go into a computer...

  13. New England Baptist Hospital- YAY or NEY ??

    GuatericanNurse replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    not yet..still waiting to hear from

  14. New England Baptist Hospital- YAY or NEY ??

    GuatericanNurse replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    very true...very true... i am way too gullible it seems

  15. New grad being asked for Specialty Certifications

    GuatericanNurse replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    i have never heard of something like that...maybe its because of the location you are in. I am in Boston, so I don't know if it differs depending on which region you are in. Maybe they want to know if...

  16. CNA hourly pay rate?

    GuatericanNurse replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    15$ in Boston,

  17. how do you get NA's to help more? (those that want to do the minimum)

    GuatericanNurse replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    oh my ELPRUP, that is AWFUL that they fired you because of something that seems so trivial! Did they favor this CNA or something because what they did does NOT seem right. Please tell me where this...

  18. Looking for info/advice on NURSING SCHOOLS in BOSTON

    GuatericanNurse replied to kait454's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    just DO NOT go to the MCPHS program in Boston...it is falling apart. CRUMBLING. two more professors just left the school. THAT MAKES A TOTAL OF....... 5 professors who left in a span on one school...

  19. Nursing Assistants in MA

    GuatericanNurse replied to RNFinally12's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I got my job at Childrens Hospital only because I was lucky. I had just finished my Pedi rotation at childrens and i loved it so much that I applied for a few positions. Luckily enough, someone called...

  20. Newton Wellesley Hospital

    GuatericanNurse replied to wackyj2000's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    yea, i also called a few weeks back and they told me that the new grad program is on Hold. I am not sure what that means but the lady did NOT seem friendly so I didnt feel the need to bother her...

  21. Newton Wellesley Hospital

    GuatericanNurse replied to wackyj2000's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I called a few days ago and asked them what the situation was with their new grad program, but they never mentioned anything about just internal applicants. They said that they are still fishing...

  22. MCPHS Spring 2009

    GuatericanNurse replied to CLLB585's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    To those going to MCPHS Boston campus for nursing, beware. It seems like you all are going to be in Worchester, which is good. Ive only heard good things from that campus. And their NCLEX pass rate...

  23. MCPHS Spring 2009

    GuatericanNurse replied to CLLB585's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I hope you are all going to the Worchster campus...cuz MCPHS Boston campus is a nightmare. I am in my final year. I graduate in May and I cannot wait to escape. I used to be a student ambassador for...