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  1. pay scale for boston RN's?

    kfarinato replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have worked at a hospital on the north shore (MA) as a CNA for 5.5yrs, and they are not hiring new nurses. Even at nursing homes they are looking for

  2. Is it true about the poo?

    kfarinato replied to gaia1214's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have worked in healthcare for 10 years, mostly in an OR, but some on the floors. The worst "poo" story I have is from the OR. When a patient is undergoing a resection for an obstruction and you...

  3. pay scale for boston RN's?

    kfarinato replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    After reading this article I really feel that I will never find a job as a new grad. Depressing for sure! Massachusetts is barely hiring experienced nurses, let alone newer

  4. OR Nursing Assistant Question

    kfarinato replied to Joe1984's topic in General Nursing

    Wow you are lucky! I wish I could do all of that in my OR. I was an Anesthesia Tech before nursing school for 3.5 years, then I needed more flexibility with scheduling and went to work as a NA on the...

  5. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    kfarinato replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Still no jobs in Massachusetts, everyday I go to the 100+ statewide hospital websites and nothing has changed. Maybe one or 2 postings a week that say they MIGHT consider a new grad. I have worked in...

  6. Waiting for ATT number

    kfarinato posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The MA BON received my application yesterday and now I play the waiting game for my number from Pearson Vue. I am extremely anxious, and hope I did all my paperwork right! How long does it usually...

  7. Interview at Fertility Clinic

    kfarinato replied to kfarinato's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for all the resources. I missed my interview today due to car trouble. I was able to call ahead of time and reschedule, but I have been crying off an on all day about

  8. Interview at Fertility Clinic

    kfarinato replied to kfarinato's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for your tips, I did not realize how negative infertility sounds until you pointed it out. I will be cautious with the word choice. I am going to pick up the book and read it before my...

  9. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    kfarinato replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I LOVE when patients or my family tell me I'm bossy. My husband is noncompliant with his diet and he gets a tad grouchy and tells me I'm being too bossy when I inform him how important fiber and water...

  10. So You Want To Go To Nursing School? (circa 1960's 1970's)

    kfarinato replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

    I wish I went to a nursing school like that, sounds like a wonderful (but challenging experience). The bed making form brought back memories, my CNA course 12 years ago was taught by and "old school"...

  11. Just passed my RN boards!!!

    kfarinato replied to jschut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Its a wonderful feeling isn't

  12. Clinical Associate

    kfarinato replied to kristinahcna's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Clinical Associate in a hospital. It's basically a CNA, with EKG and phlebotomy thrown in. Other facilities may call it a PCT, or Tech. All mean the same. I am now a CA in the operating room...

  13. confused...legal to not feed patients?

    kfarinato replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    There was an article in AJN September 2009 titled "Stopping Eating and Drinking" about this. It was a wonderful article, and very much an eyeopener to the physiologic process of the loss of desire to...

  14. January NCLEX Study Group!

    kfarinato replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED!!! Just waiting on the BON

  15. January NCLEX Study Group!

    kfarinato replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just did as many as I could get my hands on without buying a special

  16. January NCLEX Study Group!

    kfarinato replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I took the NCLEX this am. Had 75 questions, mostly SATA, infection control, and prioratization and it only took me 30 minutes or so. Even though I told myself not to do it I tried the PVT and I...

  17. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    kfarinato replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RN2b143- to answer your developmental milestone question- our instructor taight us 2-4-6-8-10-12 head-shoulders-knees-toes (no head support at 2 months, sit up with some assistance at 4 months, crawl...

  18. January NCLEX Study Group!

    kfarinato replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you it sounds like you did well! I was getting 75-85% on the nclex 3500 tests so I hope thats good enough. An Ativan at 8pm is what I plan on doing tonight, I don't think I'll sleep otherwise...

  19. January NCLEX Study Group!

    kfarinato replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you feel that NCLEX 3500 helped? Thats what I used (test is at 8am tomorrow so its too late to do anything about

  20. Help I;m starting nursing school monday!

    kfarinato replied to maddymc55's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just graduated from LM/RC Days in December. I highly recommend Med Surg Success and Saunders Comprehensive as study books. I don't know about the night program, but I did not buy all of the books...

  21. Let me hear your raves

    kfarinato replied to Kyla.ann's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite day as a student was when I was doing my maternity rotation and I had a family ask me to come in and visit them the next day. It felt awesome considering I didn't put thier son's diaper on...

  22. Are private loans worth it?

    kfarinato replied to ekgoodwi's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am grateful for my education, I am preparing to take the boards on the 12th and as I review I realize how well prepped we are. I do not have a job yet, but in the past (when the economy was better)...

  23. Are private loans worth it?

    kfarinato replied to ekgoodwi's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Personally I would go somewhere else. I took out a combo of Federal and Private loans and from my experience with Private loans I wish I hadn't. Sallie Mae is the only company that lends in MA and...

  24. January NCLEX Study Group!

    kfarinato replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm doing 150 a day and also reviewing labs and diseases that I have a tough time

  25. January NCLEX Study Group!

    kfarinato replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The dvds are just video, but I have the books too and they have q's. The only thing is as with any study guide some of the info is a tad outdated, but the nclex is too when you think about