NurseNighting

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1. University of Massachusetts Lowell

   NurseNighting replied to my3kids's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I am currently attending UMass-Lowell (UML). I notice that the posts here are from a few years ago and pertained to the undergrad program. My experience has been very different from those portrayed...

2. What would you have said to this CNA

   NurseNighting replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   i agree. write her up! there is no excuse for that kind of verbal attack and racist comment. that being said, what you experienced is probably a typical systemic problem. if you are that busy then...

3. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

   NurseNighting replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Congrats Mex. It is so exciting to be on your way! I have decided I am changing from the school I originally accepted. I begged another to take me back even though I had turned them down - they have...

4. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

   NurseNighting replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

   help!! so i have been accepted at a few schools and thought i had my mind made up about which np program i was choosing. but now i am finding myself sitting here with all the little...

5. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

   NurseNighting replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I got in too. All 4 schools! I can't believe it! I need to pick fast - but have a pretty good idea of which one I will choose. I am so relieved. Like youknowwho above, I was persistent too. Even went...

6. Airborne or Droplet?

   NurseNighting replied to Aneroo's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I saw on CDC website a couple days ago that standard, contact, AND droplet precautions should all be used for Swine Flu. If this is an issue for you at work, I would certainly verify this and check...

7. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

   NurseNighting replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I got in to 2 so far, 2 more to go!! I heard today about the 2nd school. I don't know why the others are taking SO LONG!! I am going to have to make a choice soon on the 1st two, but still don't...

8. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

   NurseNighting replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Congratulations!! That is terrific!! I had an interview at one of my schools today. It went

9. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

   NurseNighting replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

   i saw that some here are wait-listed. when reading up on admissions for my daughter's college aps i read a great great book called the college hook. i think i remember it had a while chapter on...

10. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    NurseNighting replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I know exactly how you feel Youknowwho. The minute I had everything done I started to go crazy. I always plan my schedule about 6-12 months ahead and I am just in limbo till I know exactly where I...

11. NG tubes

    NurseNighting replied to Emilysmom2, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You should be careful to read up on your hospital's policy and procedure if you are not certain. Steps can vary from facililty to facility and state to state. At my hospital, everything is online,...

12. HELP: I need to know what is the highest degree I can pursue in nursing??

    NurseNighting replied to Tiffany09's topic in General Students

    from the way i understand it, the dnp focuses on learning to use research, while the phd focuses on conducting research. so, in nursing, if you want to do intensive/extensive research you need to...

13. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    NurseNighting replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    CardioTrans - did they call themselves the "late decider"? If so, how did you interpret that. This whole process is like being in an episode of Twilight Zone!!

14. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    NurseNighting replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Finally progress!! Had interviews and they went well. Another school will mail letters mid April, just a couple more weeks!! I felt for so long that I was completely stuck with nothing happening....

15. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    NurseNighting replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am waiting too. Applied to 4 programs here in the Northeast and should hear by mid April at lastest I guess. This wait is driving me insane! I feel like my whole life is in limbo until I can...