JSBoston

JSBoston

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  1. Perception of Problems Faced by New Graduates and the Ideal New Graduate Employee

    JSBoston replied to Daffodils2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a charge nurse, so I can't answer for myself, but I hear many experienced nurses speak out time and time again about new BSN's compared to new LPN's or ADN's. New BSN's do not have the same...

  2. Already taken the NCLEX? Quick (really) question.

    JSBoston replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt like Kaplan was the most like the boards in my opinion, but all of the others are great

  3. Former LPN wanting to be a PCA

    JSBoston replied to CherokeeChick's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why not hospice care? One on one pt care, little to do with doctors, work on your

  4. Question about job duties as a LTAC RN

    JSBoston replied to NeekNurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Oh yes. You will learn a LOT about wounds! LTAC's are also the 'dumping grounds' for the area hospitals. We get people with very large histories and many who really LOVE their pain medications. One...

  5. Looking for RN position in Boston area

    JSBoston replied to skim410's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Take a look at all the area hospitals, there isn't a lot out there for jobs... I'm trying to find a new job as well! Start applying... there are a lot of LTAC's too, craigs list for private duty or...

  6. Too soon for MSN?

    JSBoston replied to IzzyTheRN08's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've noticed many schools want 1-2 years of experience. Why don't you continue what you are doing, research schools, prepare for entrance exams and also become certified in your area... that will also...

  7. Should I go for my MSN while noone is hiring?

    JSBoston replied to zefutebolera's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Personally, if I were you... I would wait. Work on getting a job in an LTAC (GREAT work experience, I work in one until I can get an acute medical position) or nursing home/sub acute floor......

  8. Question about job duties as a LTAC RN

    JSBoston replied to NeekNurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I work in one, and I do frequent IV starts, I used to work in Labor and Delivery and starting IV's on the sick elderly is MUCH harder than healthy pregnant women! But it gets easier. We do have a lot...

  9. Framingham State College in MA and other MSN questions

    JSBoston posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey everyone, My name is Julie, I'm new to the site. I am a BSN interested in a MSN in eduction. I've been researching schools for next fall. I am more interested in a school with faculty and...