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  1. Will a mandate requring RN's to obtain BSN's contribute to a shortage?

    watersamy replied to mttzakr87's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ok, I am going to put my two cents in. Havin been enrolled in a 4 year BSN program, leaving after 2 1/2 years and then later going to an ADN program I can tell you that the only difference between...

  2. Regis College RN-BS-MSN Program

    watersamy replied to watersamy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you Jennifer0512, you've succeded in making me much more excited about the program. I'm in the process of finishing up my application now and I'm planning on taking a couple of classes there...

  3. Regis College RN-BS-MSN Program

    watersamy replied to watersamy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello everyone, I'm going to be applying to their RN-BSN-MSN program. I've already met with someone at the school and I've already completed all of my pre-reqs and 2 of the bridge classes. For...

  4. Do they check to see if you have your BSN/Masters degree ?

    watersamy replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

    Just an FYI, every HR office will check to see if your RN license is current and up-to-date. When they check this on the BON site, it will list the name of the school where you completed your RN...

  5. Western Massachusetts Hospital?

    watersamy replied to cayenne06's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats on finding a job. State Hospital RN jobs do not pay as much as independent hospitals do. Their salaries are more like LTC facilities pay. From what I've heard, their RN I positions start...

  6. Prerequs this summer??

    watersamy replied to ryanalice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    North Shore Community College offers both classes during the summer. Unfortunately they only have one summer session and the classes don't end till August. They currently have last year's schedule...

  7. New BSN Student, Feeling Helpless :(

    watersamy replied to SuniRN's topic in General Students

    Calm down, take a deep breath. As long as you're a licensed registered nurse the hospitals won't care what school you graduated from. Put your effort into doing well at school and possibly finding a...

  8. Grade Inflation in Nursing School

    watersamy replied to Rhapsody86's topic in General Students

    I definately picked the wrong school. We had to work our butts off just to make a

  9. ? if you've recently taken the NCLEX RN in MA

    watersamy replied to CaptScrubs13's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Good luck cayenne06 - you're one of the very, very few to have a job lined up. Finding a New Grad RN jobs in MA is like winning the

  10. has this happend to you?

    watersamy replied to BigMama3's topic in General Students

    I agree with DixieRedHead: - take it and run before they change their mind! Unlike regular college courses where a D- is passing, nursing classes have higher standards. So run like the

  11. ? if you've recently taken the NCLEX RN in MA

    watersamy replied to CaptScrubs13's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    this is how it worked for me. Finished required NCLEX review, went to the school to have paper stamped, had picture taken and mailed both the BON paperwork and Pearsonvue that evening, got my ATT in...

  12. Do Nurse Practitioners Get Paid More?

    watersamy replied to HawaiianStudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In the Boston area, you get your BSN and then go thru a Masters program with a concentration in Nursing Practices, whether pediatric, women's, family health, etc. You need to complete 600 hours of...

  13. Need advice on nursing!! College student answer please !

    watersamy replied to Nycstudent24's topic in Nursing Career

    you may also sign up to volunteer at your local hospital or nursing home. This will also give you an idea if you would enjoy working in a hospital

  14. Can Someone Explain Per Diem for me?

    watersamy posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I need someone to explain how "per diem" works. I was originally told that these are non-benefited positions and as such they pay much more per hour than the same position that is benefited. It also...

  15. Help! New grad RN in CA with probationary license

    watersamy replied to marky_mark's topic in Nurses Recovery

    just saw this on this site. thought I would send it along in case you're interested. Its in CA, its a pediatric RN new grad residency program. RN Residency - Loma Linda University Children's...

  16. 61yr old LPN, should I get RN?

    watersamy replied to Grannyof6's topic in LPN to RN

    You are never too old to learn something new. I would look into LPN-RN bridge programs at your local community colleges, some colleges also have weekend/night programs so that you can work part-time...

  17. Taking NCLEX on Monday!!!

    watersamy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm still waiting for my ATT. Can't wait to take the exam and get it over with. Good Luck! I'll be praying for

  18. Help! New grad RN in CA with probationary license

    watersamy replied to marky_mark's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Frankly, I think your inability to find a nursing job has got more to do with today's economy than with your DUI conviction. There are new grads out there that graduated over a year ago that are...

  19. a 4.0 GPA does not help

    watersamy replied to adriano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can understand your pain. I finished 2 1/2 years towards a BSN at one college only to learn that I could not go on (cannot repeat a class - needed an 80 and I had a 79). I didn't let that stop me, I...

  20. questions about choosing a nursing school

    watersamy replied to ephemeral's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The most important aspect of a school is the ability of its nursing graduates to pass the NCLEX-RN. Check out the Mass nclex rates at this site National Council Licensure Examinations (NCLEX) by...

  21. LPN or Medical Assisting

    watersamy replied to faithfl's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    DEFINATELY go LPN. LPN's are much better trained than Medical Assistants and, therefore, the pay is MUCH higher. As an LPN there is more flexibility with job opportunities (day/afternoon/night/weekend...

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

    watersamy replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was recently at MGH and took a look thru their newsletter and saw pictures of the "graduates" from this program. There were lots of RN's here that were stating they got accepted in this program and...

  23. Good LPN to RN online program

    watersamy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Need Help! Does anyone know of a good LPN to RN online program that they can

  24. Excelsior Nursing Program?

    watersamy replied to RelentlessOne's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm also interested in Excelsior. I will be taking my LPN exam next month. I do have a question for those of you who have done Excelsior. Do you have to do clinicals? Can you test out of...

  25. Good LPN to RN online program

    watersamy replied to watersamy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've checked into Excelsior, my concern is how to do the clinical components. I'm afraid I won't be able to find my own perceptor. I've already completed and passed the 3 clinical semesters required...