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  1. Good LPN to RN online program

    watersamy replied to watersamy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in

  2. Another one, or two, bite the dust!!!

    watersamy replied to clandestine-approach's topic in General Students

    It really saddens me to read some of these comments. Keep in mind that although 75% may be passing at some schools, it takes an 80% to pass at others. Although I am happy for any student who passes...

  3. Failing 4th semester....feeling like a failure

    watersamy replied to Leesha's topic in General Students

    Actually when you think about it, any other profession or major at any college will let you repeat classes as many times as you have to, why not nursing? why should it be two strikes and you're

  4. New name for nurses who are men

    watersamy replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    ok, here's my two cents. I think all RN's should be called "Nurse Practitioner's" after all, we all practice nursing do we not??? and existing Nurse Practitioner's should be called "Advanced Nurse...

  5. Do MA facilities hire ADN nurses?

    watersamy replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Boston hospitals will hire an RN with an ADN as long as you are enrolled in an RN-BNS program. A lot of their postings will include language that specifies

  6. PHARMACOLOGY HELP!

    watersamy replied to EMMIESMOM's topic in General Students

    Try the Davis' "Pharmacology Success"

  7. discouraged with my critcal thinking

    watersamy replied to patty554's topic in General Students

    Use the Davis's success series nursing books - they're great with helping with critical thinking and rationals. Use the "Fundamentals Success", or Med-Surg Success, etc. They have a whole like of...

  8. Not sure what to do, or if I should do anything.

    watersamy replied to Just_Dez's topic in General Students

    Just let it go. (if you do get a little special treatment - kiss it up to god...every little bit

  9. HELP - I have only passed 1 out of 4 tests.

    watersamy replied to devinhrtn's topic in General Students

    Use the Davis's success series nursing books. such as "Fundamentals Success" or "Med-Surg Success" etc. They were my lifesaver. They're great with helping with critical thinking and rational...

  10. Final Semester Nursing School Failure...What do I do now?

    watersamy replied to JensAlmostAnRN's topic in General Students

    Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I heard that if you've already completed 3 semester of Nursing you qualify to sit for LPN state

  11. Schools that don't require the TEAS.

    watersamy replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    As far as a know the ADN program at Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing School in Medford does not request a TEAS

  12. Book buying tips

    watersamy replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Students

    I highly recommend www.Dealoz.com for buying textbooks. This site searches ALL other online booksites (including amazon & ebay) and will return all prices for either renting or buying testbooks...

  13. Kicked out of nursing school. Now what?!

    watersamy replied to HWG312's topic in General Students

    I'm not going to judge. For now, what's done is done. Why don't you try a radiology

  14. IV certification class for LPNs in MA

    watersamy replied to Ladicapricorn841's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Where did you find the IV course in NH? I've looked at some community colleges and the only thing I've found in Mass is phlebotomy certifications that take a full semester to complete. How long...

  15. Salary of Nurses and NPs in Salem, MA

    watersamy replied to Lady11's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just thought I would add my two cents in. Shaugnessy Kaplan is now Spaulding Rehab, they were bought out not too long

  16. ALERT Regis College Direct-Entry Program--need to find our own NP preceptor!!! HELP

    watersamy replied to peachez10's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    jahra: are you referring to their RN-BS-MS program at Regis? I understand that in order for an ADN to get their BS there they need to take both the bridge classes and the MSN curriculum classes...

  17. Lawrence Memorial/Regis LPN to RN Bridge

    watersamy replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    A friend of mine did that program about a years ago. It took her a year and she absolutely loved it. She said that the teachers were very helpful. Its a tough program but it can be done if you put...

  18. Getting into States Schools in MA

    watersamy replied to kristinafaith's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Keep in mind that most nursing schools will not accept anything lower than a C in any science class. retake what you can. I would apply at all the schools that you wish to and take it from there....

  19. BSN vs direct-entry Nursing program

    watersamy replied to sutanuka's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    As far as I know most schools will not give you a second bachelor's - the direct entry is the way you need to

  20. Regis College student FNP needing preceptors. please help!

    watersamy replied to dot84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    just wondering if you've had any luck at finding an NP perceptor for this

  21. NEED ADVICE- what to do?

    watersamy replied to Starfish1's topic in General Students

    Personally, I think I would go on the interview (not mention the summer program) and not make a decision until I received a formal job offer. The 8 week program sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime...

  22. Regis College student FNP needing preceptors. please help!

    watersamy replied to dot84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you so much for this information. I'm actually already working as a Nursing Assistant at an acute rehab hospital and will have my ADN in December. I will be starting my classes in the...

  23. Regis College student FNP needing preceptors. please help!

    watersamy replied to dot84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    have you tried contacting public health hospitals? I know that Mass Hospital School in Canton (which is kids/adol only), Tewksbury State Hosp, Taunton S.H., Chelsea Soldier's Home all have nurse...

  24. To CNA first and add on...or just go for PCT program?

    watersamy replied to cdaugherty's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    definatley

  25. Why cant I transfer from one nursing program into another?

    watersamy replied to preparing4thefuture's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you will not be able to transfer from a 4 year nursing program to another 4 year nursing program without losing at least one year, but you will be able to transfer to a 2 year ADN program, hold onto...