gerry79

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  1. Older nurses jealous of new young nurses?

    gerry79 replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish that I had the knowledge and experience of the older nurses! I worked with an experienced nurse (30 years) during my ICU clinical last week and she was

  2. Safe Staffing Bill update

    gerry79 replied to mark hamel's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Great

  3. Medical Assistant Or LPN?

    gerry79 replied to vonsay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Salary comparison in my area (Boston,MA): RN 25th percentile $60,059, median salary $65,000, 75th percentile $71,000 LPN 25th percentile $39,000, median salary $41,000, 75th percentile $44,000 MA...

  4. How many May graduates?

    gerry79 replied to summersbreeze's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so happy for you all! It seems like my day will never come:o But December will be here before I know it. Good luck on the boards to

  5. Would nurses support MA licensure?

    gerry79 replied to LorraineCNA's topic in General Nursing

  6. When do you plan to retire?

    gerry79 replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    This probably doesnt count as I am not yet a nurse (7.5 months left) but I am retiring from the Coast Guard in October 07 after 25 years (will be 42). Then I will start my nursing career. Hope to work...

  7. how long is your commute?

    gerry79 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    90 miles one way. Gas bill each month

  8. navy "doc" needs info on going LVN/LPN

    gerry79 replied to Gdoc_2/5's topic in Government, Military

    Check with the Board of Nursing. In California IDC,s were allowed to challenge the RN NCLEX and Quad zero's were allowed to challenge the LPN Nclex. They have since changed this as IDC's are no longer...

  9. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    gerry79 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Just my opinion but we all know what a grind that nursing school can be so the BSN title is earned and should be displayed. I dont want to stir up the emotional, age old, tired BSN vs ADN debate...

  10. Medical Assisting

    gerry79 replied to ddianneepooh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently a Independent Duty Hospital Corpsman in the Coast Guard, and currently a nursing student. My Coast Guard duties allow me to perform many tasks which are non nursing such as suturing,...

  11. nurses vs. dental hygenist salary

    gerry79 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in General Nursing

    I guess because of the dynamics of the indusrty dentist can pay hygienist more than hospitals (and doctors offices) can pay

  12. nurses vs. dental hygenist salary

    gerry79 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in General Nursing

    In my area new grad hygienist make about $8.00 an hour more than new grad RN's ($27.00 RN $35.00 Hygienist) of coure this does not include RN shift diff. I may be wrong in my assumption but hygienist...

  13. Nursing shortages? Not in my area!

    gerry79 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Seems to be a ton of jobs here in Mass. Went to a job fair yesterday and was wooed like a rock star even though I dont graduate until

  14. Losing money being a nurse

    gerry79 replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we are a society of consumers who spend billions on unneeded and often frivolous items. On the flip side there are very responsible people who are beaten down by ever increasing gas prices,out of...

  15. To study group of not to study group...

    gerry79 replied to Student_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I tend to study alone. I must read the information multiple times before I understand it. It has worked for me thus far. Try the study group. See if it works for you. Good

  16. NCLEX pass rates for your school?

    gerry79 replied to Robin61970's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school has a 92% pass

  17. Received an "F" for a "B"!

    gerry79 replied to Anjann's topic in General Nursing

    Was the policy stated, and in writing before you started the program? Every semester we have a dosage calc test and you must get an 80. If you fail after two tries then you are out of the program....

  18. How much did it cost for your ADN?

    gerry79 replied to JennaC's topic in Nursing Career

    $3,500 per semester (4 semesters) not including

  19. Panic attack over Chemistry

    gerry79 replied to fuerza757's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As others have stated chemestry is a tough class. Almost kept me out of nursing school! It took me several years to gather the courage to take chemestry and I survived (B-) The math portion was the...

  20. Should BSNs be paid more?

    gerry79 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    Well in my ADN Program we are required to write a paper and do a presentation each semester. Until nursing education is standardized, in my opinion it should be, this debate will never end. Not so...

  21. Starting Salary

    gerry79 replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for the reply BOSTONNURSE! Do you work days, evenings, or nights? And if you do what is the

  22. Quincy College students/grads?

    gerry79 replied to MASSRN2B's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, and welcome! I attend the part time RN program at QC and am in my second semester (started Jan 05). I have children, work full time, and find the program challenging. The first semester was...

  23. I Passed Nclex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    gerry79 replied to vcannon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!

  24. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    gerry79 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Polled 13 of the doctors that I work with and the results were: 11 for the money One for the money and title One altruistic. I know, a very small sampling. But I was surprised that 95% of the doctors...

  25. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    gerry79 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    NurseMeme I am happy that nursing is part of your being. I would venture to say that you provide excellent patient care, and are passionate about helping those in need. But today people are of the...