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  1. Is it appropriate to contact the nurse manager?

    studentmom77 replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Although I do not have experience as a nurse manager I was management in the business world for a decade or so before changing careers. Interviewed and hired a lot of people. For my two cents...

  2. Should I Accept this Job Offer?

    studentmom77 replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Rent a car and start looking for an apartment in the area. Public transport doesn't seem like a realistic option. At least where I am from it is no where near reliable and you won't have a job after...

  3. Transferability of skills learned in dialysis

    studentmom77 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi I am essentially a new grad, I got my LPN in 2011 continued right on and got my RN in 2012 and I am now working through my BSN online and will complete it in 5/2014. Since I have been continuously...

  4. Transferability of skills learned in dialysis

    studentmom77 replied to studentmom77's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks, glad to hear there are nurses who by-passed the med/surg route. I think you are both right, it can be hard to change specialties but it can also be easy. Probably depends on the market, the...

  5. Have a panel interview for DaVita Dialysis this Thursday and need help!!!!

    studentmom77 replied to jes07's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Great thanks so much for the info! So do you think you got the job? Let us know if you do, fingers crossed for

  6. What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

    studentmom77 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Nursing Career

    I know this is an old thread, but I don't see a better place for my question. I have never made a habit of calling out, I haven't in two years and I hear what everyone is saying here, if you are sick...

  7. Have a panel interview for DaVita Dialysis this Thursday and need help!!!!

    studentmom77 replied to jes07's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    So how did it go? I am a new grad too, I just took the Hr long survey for Fresenius a couple of days ago and have my fingers crossed for an interview, but I haven't interviewed ever for a nursing...

  8. Is the hour long questionnaire from Fresenius a good sign you may get interviewed

    studentmom77 replied to SWRNUSA's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    So did you get an interview? did they hire you? I took the survey 2 days ago and am dying to hear back. I really think I will like dialysis, if you have been hired will you share your experience so...

  9. Poop in nursing

    studentmom77 replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

  10. What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

    studentmom77 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN

    Originally Posted by Isitpossible im in an RN program, and my professor stated that the difference between RN and LPN is: LPNS cant assess, hang iv's or do patient teaching... I think it depends...

  11. How soon can I get my RN?

    studentmom77 replied to JaceyA.'s topic in LPN to RN

    Everyone above is correct, you must complete an RN program to sit for the RN NCLEX. I did my LPN last year and bridged right into an RN program since I had already completed my prereqs, and I will...

  12. What is your current LPN salary

    studentmom77 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Brand new grad, 1st job haven't even started yet, 21.75 in western MA on 2nd shift. No

  13. Whats your specialty?What are the Pros and Cons

    studentmom77 replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    So excited to see this thread I was thinking about asking the same question, I am a student and although I am very early in my academic/career I really don't know where I want to be in 5-10 years. I...

  14. Becoming a nurse: college questions

    studentmom77 replied to megang's topic in General Students

    Definately finish the program you're in you never know what life is gonna bring. Then there is a 2nd bachelors program at Umass Amherst, don't know if thats anywhere near you, I happen to live here in...

  15. Putting diagnoses in priority order? Help!

    studentmom77 replied to LisaMarie82688's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks VickyRN that is what I thought too, but it's so easy to over think these things when it's new to you. Your agreement makes me feel much more confident about my case study. Thanks a

  16. Putting diagnoses in priority order? Help!

    studentmom77 replied to LisaMarie82688's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Disregard the previous, I thought about it some more and decided to put risk for infection before mobility since at the time I saw her she was still in the hospital setting where keeping her pain&...

  17. Putting diagnoses in priority order? Help!

    studentmom77 replied to LisaMarie82688's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I came here looking for the same help.. for yours ineffective airway clearance r/t inflammation and presence of secretion is definately #1 if they can't breath nothing else matters. Maybe someone can...

  18. **Graduation June 2011 :)...Advice for NCLEX PLEASE

    studentmom77 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    IDK I am graduating in June as well, I've met a number of former grads from my program though and they all say that school exams are way harder than the NCLEX and not to sweat it so I'm not going to,...

  19. CNA's want to share salary info?

    studentmom77 replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Mass. LTC 12.04 starting, no benefits or shift diff. 6 resident assignment unless there is a call

  20. student assigned pt with respiratory MRSA

    studentmom77 replied to jane850's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the real reason to use precautions is to protect the other pts. many of them are immuno-compromised and much more likely to catch anything than you are (assuming you are healthy) always keep...

  21. New RN Subacute postion Boston ma

    studentmom77 replied to RNsweets's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I am curious if you took the position, I will be finishing my LPN program in June and I am very curious about Kindred since they hire LPNs. I hear that I would see and learn a lot more there than...

  22. Looking for ways to finagle my way into ADN program ...

    studentmom77 replied to anpvk7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the other posters and indeed programs are very strict about how many students per instructor are allowed in the clinical setting so appealing is pointless and could even give your program...

  23. CNA job at a bran new hospital...and feel sad for the new grads

    studentmom77 replied to Thirdwatch's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That is everything, some people still don't believe it's not what you know but who you know. Pretty sure those are the folks crying about the lack of

  24. I hope someone can help me, IVPB intake calculation

    studentmom77 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I really hope someone can help me, I have a quiz tomorrow and thought I knew what I was doing but now I'm not so sure.... It seems simple enough to calculate intake of IV fluids but I am confused...

  25. Should I become an lpn first or just go for ASN?

    studentmom77 replied to Will-B's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The only other thing to consider is applying to both, that's what I did. The ADN program is insanely competitive at my community college they get about 200 apps for 42 spots. I was on #15 on the...