gerry79

gerry79

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  1. New admits at shift change

    gerry79 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I do not understand the patient flow dynamics of the ED, but often wonder why at change of shift there is the urgent need to get the patient to the floor while the patient had been sitting in the ED...

  2. UMass RN-BSN online updates please

    gerry79 replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No, just an active RN

  3. UMass RN-BSN online updates please

    gerry79 replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well things are going ok thus far. I am taking nursing research and Spanish and I must say it is a bit tiring. I am in semester 3 of 5 and cant wait until its over. Do you have your gen ed classes...

  4. Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

    gerry79 replied to ldshaw's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats!!! I am impressed that you did it while on active duty. I did the same and it was not easy!!!!!! Are you going to stay in, try to become an officer, or get

  5. Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

    gerry79 replied to ldshaw's topic in Government, Military

    I know that California does. Check the Board of Nursing in the state you are going to

  6. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    gerry79 replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The manager on my floor said the same. She stated that she did not have the budget to hire any new grads since for the first 4 months the hospital will be paying 2 nurses to do the job of one...

  7. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    gerry79 replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Please keep the faith. You will land a job soon. What I don't understand is that at the hospital I work at (Beth Israel) there are tons of positions opened for experienced nurses, but they seem to not...

  8. Dealing with Judgement for going to Excelsior

    gerry79 replied to Amber07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Its almost the same as the ADN/BSN debate. But the bottom line is that once you pass the NCLEX you are an RN. Many traditional nursing school students have failed the boards so please dont think that...

  9. new grads in boston hospitals??

    gerry79 replied to quincy24's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    From the time you start

  10. Is there ANY department in nursing that I can avoid cleaning up poo?

    gerry79 replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Try the OR. The patients are sleep the majority of the time they are with you, and poop very little (it does happen though). I can deal with poop, I just have a hard time dealing with sputum (Trach...

  11. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    gerry79 replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    They are going to open another unit on 10 in September I was told. Good luck in your job

  12. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    gerry79 replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wont the Brigham hire you????? I know they have openings on 10ab. Are you a BSN or ASN

  13. umass Boston Rn-bsn Online!!

    gerry79 replied to NayNaeRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It can be done in 2 years. I hope to finish in two years since it seems as if I have been in school

  14. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    gerry79 replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Mass General and BMC have instituted a temporary hiring freeze. Although I am not sure why I have heard that both facilities are over budgeted. The Brigham and BI are still hiring, but are primarily...

  15. umass Boston Rn-bsn Online!!

    gerry79 replied to NayNaeRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am currently starting my third semester of the program. I have not found it difficult at all. The instructor are flexible with turning in assignments, and in my opinion, its better to sit at home...

  16. What you get for nurses week

    gerry79 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Of course there are strings attached :) There always are. I must continue to work for the hospital for one year (which I planned on doing

  17. What you get for nurses week

    gerry79 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I got a $4250.00 scholarship to continue my nursing education (BSN).

  18. Nursing Students, prepare to get a job!!!

    gerry79 replied to kitten0509's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Although I did not have a problem getting a job after graduation (graduated in 07), experience is the key for nurses in the present job market. I have recently turned down offers from other hospitals...

  19. Nursing Students, prepare to get a job!!!

    gerry79 replied to kitten0509's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Great advice! For those who are graduating in 09 try to get your foot in the door. Its hard (but not impossible) to get a hospital job without knowing the manager. For those who aspire to work in a...

  20. S/P Cardiac Cath question

    gerry79 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I have never had patient complain of 10/10 s/p cath. They may have had 10/10 back pain from lying on the hard table for a period of time, but not pain at the cath site. From what you described you...

  21. Direct-Entry students in MA - Licensing

    gerry79 replied to arciedee's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    A coworker who is also in a direct masters program (MGH) just took and passed her boards. I will ask her about it. Or maybe you can contact your school as they fill out the needed info for the...

  22. A.D.N. or B.S.N... what do you think?

    gerry79 replied to Hello.Nurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes employers do actually help pay for school. I was just granted a $4200 scholarship by my employer to continue my education. Also I received $2500 for tuition reimbursement this semester, and $1700...

  23. Are there any nurses who actually enjoy their jobs?

    gerry79 replied to hollyjolly's topic in General Nursing

    I must say that I do enjoy my job. Sure, it has its days, but I honestly can say that I enjoy

  24. To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

    gerry79 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I work at a non union hospital in Massachusetts and although my pay has not doubled, it has increased by $7.00/hr in a year. We work in close proximity to a union hospital and benefit greatly from...

  25. What is the RN pay for New Nurses in your areas?

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

    In my area (Boston) 28-30/hr not counting shift