watersamy

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1. MGH IHP ABSN Summer 2018

   watersamy replied to Nursebellz's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   There are a few schools that offer classes either online or condensed classes for shorter periods of time that are outside of a regular semester. If you live in the Boston area check out Quincy...

2. MGH IHP ABSN Summer 2018

   watersamy replied to Nursebellz's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Looks like they've extended the deadline again to March 1st. Don't know what that means to those of us who haven't been notified

3. Im so freak out about the entrance exam at Greater Lowell Tech !!!

   watersamy replied to vitiana's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Just an FYI if anyone is interested. I've found that the best site for ordering books is www.dealoz.com This site actually searches every other website online and returns the prices for each site so...

4. Job and salary outlook for a new grad with an associate degree?

   watersamy replied to somethingsodistant's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Its tough out there for new grads right now whether or not you have your BSN. If finances are an issue 2 year community college route is the way to go and once you're gainfully employed, pursue an...

5. Fake nursing/CNA licenses or what?

   watersamy replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   you need to also consider those CNA's who started working while they were in nursing school, but never actually finished nursing school. One clinical semester would have qualified them to work as...

6. How do I break into Pediatric Nursing - RN with 1yr exp.

   watersamy posted a topic in Pediatric

   I'm an RN with a BSN & 1 year of nursing experience. I'm looking to break into pediatric nursing. I've been applying to absolutely every pedi or infant care job I can find in my area and then...

7. Unionized Massachusetts NPs?

   watersamy replied to Chris Caulfield RN NP-C's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   NP's working at any mass state hospital & centers are also covered by union under their own salary range and make more than

8. ADN vs. BSN in Boston

   watersamy replied to slucas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I couldn't justify the cost of the BSN program either. I went the ADN route, was working at a rehab hospital as a CNA and they promoted me to an RN the minute I passed the NCLEX. I'm now enrolled at...

9. Newly single mom....will nursing still work for me?

   watersamy replied to nahla1204's topic in Nursing Career

   I once worked with a nurse who had 5 children, all under the age of 12. She worked 2 - 16 hour shifts on the weekend only so that she could be home with her kids during the week. Working in a...

10. New RN.. Where to get work with no experience

    watersamy replied to RNFinally12's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try the rehab hospitals, community hospitals and nursing homes. Community hospitals will post positions with "BSN preferred" vs. "BSN required" which gives them wiggle room. Spaulding Rehab in...

11. New Graduate Assisted Living

    watersamy replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congratualtions! Working in an assisted living facility may not be the perfect place for an RN just starting out but it is a definite step up from unemployed and inexperienced. Am I correct in...

12. Medical Professional Institute in Malden, MA LPN Program

    watersamy replied to deemarys's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm glad it worked out for you. Unfortunately not many people qualify for enough financial aid to cover most of that tuition, at least not those who have a spouse at home who makes an average salary....

13. Medical Professional Institute in Malden, MA LPN Program

    watersamy replied to deemarys's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    $24,000 for an LPN program is a hell of a lot of money when you can take the same program at your local community college for around $5,000. Heck, you can taken an RN program at your local community...

14. Am I making the right decision?!!

    watersamy replied to Amro421's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you need to work you're better off going the LPN route and then work part-time while getting your ADN and sitting for the NCLEX so that you can work as an RN. I would then take classes part-time...

15. 12 hour shifts...dangerous?

    watersamy replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I used to do 12s on the weekends. Loved it. I also don't mind 16s. When i have a day off I almost always pick up an additional shift and pull a 16 hours shift before my day off. Its a great way to...