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  1. Anyone get into an NP program with the minimum GPA?

    sMoLsNurse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So, my GPA is pretty low after being an idiot my first few years of college. I have the minimum and my grades have improved dramatically. I'm planning on raising my grade as much as possible before I...

  2. Chamberlain Economics

    sMoLsNurse posted a topic in Chamberlain College

    Just finished my final for Economics and bombed it. Had such a hard time in the class. Does anyone know what the passing grade is for the class? I was told a D by the student services. I'm just...

  3. Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    sMoLsNurse replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    Is it strange that the OP hasn't responded with anymore details? There's quite a few logical posts regarding some things that probably need some clarification... and yet

  4. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    sMoLsNurse replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A old 97 year old with bad dementia once screamed, "your mother was a wh**e and you'll be one too"! I almost died laughing. The look on her face was

  5. Nurses Week 2015 Freebies

    sMoLsNurse replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine just went to DD in Massachusetts yesterday and got her free coffee (although you an only get an iced dark roast). So it's definitely

  6. Hospitals hiring new grads these days?

    sMoLsNurse replied to nurselia's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Beth Israel-Plymouth (formerly Jordan hospital) hires new

  7. Nurses forced to work as aides

    sMoLsNurse replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Coming in and being a tech in my hospital happens often. I actually don't mind it at all. I can do a really thorough skin check for the nurse I'm working with. I also help any of the nurses that are...

  8. When should I start a family?

    sMoLsNurse replied to nyc2011's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm 29 now and in an ADN-BSN program. These thoughts cross my mind all the time as I'd like to get into an NP program next year, but I'd also like to get pregnant this year. My husband is gone half...

  9. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    sMoLsNurse replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rn of 1 year (prior lpn w/ 3 years) Ma Float position in large acute hospital 29.61/hr, 1.90diff evenings, w/e diff

  10. Chamberlain College of Nursing-FNP...accepted!!!

    sMoLsNurse replied to BeeGeeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Is anyone from Massachusetts doing the FNP? I know they weren't accepting Ma residents for awhile, but I'm not seeing anything on the website that states that anymore.

  11. Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    sMoLsNurse replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    My vice is an almond joy iced coffee from a local coffee shop called maylous. Too

  12. Theme song to your Nursing career?

    sMoLsNurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Hey all, I'm taking the Nclex tomorrow, and studying/reviewing last minute things. I jumped on allnurses for a bit of a break. So here's my question.. What is the theme song to your nursing

  13. Does anyone know what this involves?

    sMoLsNurse posted a topic in Chamberlain College

    [h=2]RN Proficiency Process for RN to BSN & RN-BSN to MSN Program Options[/h]The following courses are eligible for proficiency credit: [*=left]NR-443: RN Community Health Nursing...

  14. Medical Professional Institute in Malden, MA LPN Program

    sMoLsNurse replied to deemarys's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I went to QC for my RN and MPI for my LPN. MPI is awful. I'm pretty sure tuition is up to 24k for their 1 year lpn program. That's way too much. Their nclex pass rates are really low. Many people...

  15. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    sMoLsNurse replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Started my LPN at 25 and finished it at 26. Began my ASN at 27 and finished at my current age of 28. I just started my BSN and will finish at age

  16. A concerned LPN!

    sMoLsNurse replied to gil3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't look at it as having 35-38 residents, but look at it as how many things are to be done on that shift. Typically there aren't a lot of meds or treatments to be done. I would make a list of...

  17. Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

    sMoLsNurse replied to bambam123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm sorry but taking an RN job for 10/hr is bad for the nursing community. Basically by taking it your showing that nurses will accept awful pay for such a responsible position. It's a "slippery...

  18. why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    sMoLsNurse replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you're all just being trolled. He literally has changed his icon from a vain "selfie" to one of those "troll face" drawings. Methinks he is pleased with the outcome of his

  19. Medications on NCLEX 2014

    sMoLsNurse replied to kelbell22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it at the end of February and only had generic names. It through me off a bit, but I had literally 4 med questions. So it wasn't a big

  20. I'm going to a Job Fair. Thoughts??

    sMoLsNurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I applied for a job online, but it was for a job fair. I received an email today giving the job fair info. It also said: -For this job fair we are only looking for the positions and requirements...

  21. I'm going to a Job Fair. Thoughts??

    sMoLsNurse replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Update: I have received two calls from this hospital for two different positions after going in for the job fair and applying online for various positions. So maybe it helped? The HR woman said they...

  22. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    sMoLsNurse replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ma 27/hr day shift 7a-7p, weekends= $5 diff, weeknights = $7 diff, weekend nights= $9 diff 3 yrs LPN Exp, new grad RN (adn) Rehab

  23. How long will it take for my license number to be issued?

    sMoLsNurse replied to Vallywillis's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I think it took mine about 6 or 7 business days to show up on the MaBON

  24. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    sMoLsNurse replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Did you receive pell grants for your college education? Many people would consider that to be a "government handout" as

  25. Where are all the nurses?

    sMoLsNurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was just recently hired at a rehab hospital, but literally sent out over 100 applications in massachusetts. Three years of LPN experience and recent RN grad. It was