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  1. Anyone from Regis College?

    watersamy replied to lablad's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm interested in applying to their RN-BS-MS program (pediatrics) for the spring semester. Is there anyone who can give me some information as to how tough it is? How many people did you lose after...

  2. Regis College RN-BS-MSN Program

    watersamy replied to watersamy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Is there anyone out there that can give me any information on this

  3. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

    watersamy replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Would anyone care to update this thread with up-to-date new grad salary information on all Boston hospital along with any rehab and community hospitals? It's nice to be able to have this data...

  4. Uniform Advantage!

    watersamy replied to purple_rose_3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Love them, love them. Their prices are great and I love the variety. I also love getting the holiday prints off-season so that they're under $10 for each scrub

  5. Med/surg new grad positions

    watersamy replied to *Peachy*'s topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Beverly hospital is actually holding a job fair, tomorrow June 17th 9:30 to 11:30 and 1:30 - 3:30 - good luck to

  6. How do I respond to a poorly written request to be a nursing student?

    watersamy replied to BrentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad that you decided to answer her questions about the nursing program versus critiquing her english & grammar. Once her application is in, then base your decision on materials submitted and...

  7. How to gain experience!!??

    watersamy replied to NursingStudent12109's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    you can take the exam right thru your chapter of the american red cross. They have lots of locations - here is the link for the massachusetts testing - I'm not sure exactly where you're from...

  8. Kindred in Boston area

    watersamy replied to sbostonRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try the New England Rehab Hospitals. They take new hires and have lots of openings all over the

  9. Magnet status? Hospitals choosing BSN new grads. Important!!!! over ADN??

    watersamy replied to mirc88sl's topic in General Nursing

    A BSN is definately the way to go. It makes you more competative in the nursing job market. Unfortunately it comes at a high price - debt! I would consider the ADN route and once you have your RN and...

  10. 1st Sem. of RN program, applying for cna/pca jobs - no luck so far

    watersamy replied to Sabr&Shukr's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    keep trying. It took me a year of applying with 3 clinicals completed before I landed my first CNA

  11. Any suggestions?

    watersamy replied to Kim k's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Lawrence Memorial/Regis College in Medford, MA has an evening/weekend division. They have an excellent program with a 98% NCLEX pass rate. I would also look at the local community colleges, a lot of...

  12. BSN vs. MSN in Boston?

    watersamy replied to 21police's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would suggest getting into a ADN program, that would only take you an additional year . After that, you can work as an RN while getting your BSN (online at UMass Boston) - Its much more cost...

  13. Help: Can't find a CNA job!!

    watersamy replied to Sunshyne20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It took me a full year to find a CNA job in a Rehab hospital and I was in my 3rd clinical semester in Nursing school and no experience. Try a rehab hospital in the area, they're a little easier to...

  14. differences between PA and NP?

    watersamy replied to magichospital's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe that an NP can work independentaly but a PA must work under the direct supervision of physician. Also, here in Mass - the salaries are the

  15. Hiring for strike

    watersamy replied to netglow's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This is Tufts Medical Center in Boston. The nurses are scheduled to go on strike this coming week if demands (non-financial) are not met. The issue is forced overtime, forced transfer of nurses to...

  16. how hard is it to find a job?

    watersamy replied to cantwaittograduate1's topic in General Students

    If its something you truly love...go for it. My advice is to start applying for CNA jobs at hospitals in your area. I would also suggest taking the CNA exam after you've completed your first...

  17. Rating classes and/or teachers

    watersamy posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello everyone before I sign up for any nursing class I ususally check the teacher's out on http://www.ratemyprofessors.com I have a few friends who are also nursing students for both BNS and MSN...

  18. Rating classes and/or teachers

    watersamy replied to watersamy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I understand what you mean. Its just that some teachers are terrific at teaching and others have no business teaching at all. I would like to stay away from the latter. Nursing school is expensive...

  19. Study Books help, advise, suggestions? second semester

    watersamy replied to Starfish1's topic in General Students

    I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND "Med-Surg Success" - any of the "Success" books are great - If it wasn't for this book I don't know if I would have made it thru my second

  20. Soon to be new grad :)

    watersamy replied to sbostonRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have a friend who worked as an LPN in an MD's office at MGH. She recently got her ADN and was told that MGH will not hire any nurse without a BSN. She lucked out though because they she did finally...

  21. I need help on a career change question do I go for NP or something else

    watersamy replied to KevD11's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You're absolutely right April. More and more NP's work in hospitals and emergency rooms. The pay is anywhere between $70K and $105K in the Boston are. Its a great profession. The smaller local...

  22. Updated pay rates for LNA/CNA in Boston hospitals?

    watersamy replied to ldybugg24's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Winchester Hospital pays $12 per hour for CNA's with a $3 shift differential for the overnight shift. It's true, you need your BSN to apply to a Boston Hospital. Also, when you apply at other...

  23. How to gain experience!!??

    watersamy replied to NursingStudent12109's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you're a nursing student who has completed her first semester of clinicals, you qualify to take the state CNA exam that's given thru the american red cross. You won't have to take an additional...

  24. Are there any jobs around for new grads??

    watersamy replied to sarahmb's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    try one of the state hospitals, they still hire new grads in either RN I or RN II positions.

  25. Winchester Hospital CNA class

    watersamy replied to misswillow's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Another idea would be to contact local nursing homes. Marion Manor in Boston used to offer free CNA training as do many others. Some will also pay you as you