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1. Still work in hospital?

   bbpp posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I had worked for hospital for several months and had been treated very strangely there. I worked very hard to achieve good care of my patients. As a nurse with one year experience, I did make some...

2. blood transfusion consent

   bbpp posted a topic in General Nursing

   I transfused one unit blood without checking the consent. The patient was unresponsive and hct was low. I rushed to give blood and forgot to check consent. What is the consequence? I am so scared. My...

3. visiting nurse vs. hospital nurse

   bbpp posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I just heard from a friend that a nurse who does visiting nurse gets $40/hr. The hospital pay rate I know is around $27/hr. I don't understand why some nurses prefer hospitals instead of being a...

4. should I change to another career

   bbpp posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I have been a RN for one year. I feel very stressed working as a RN. Any mistake even minor can take away my job. My nurse manager gave me such a hard time for any mistake I have made. I cannot say I...

5. I really don't like Boston

   bbpp replied to bbpp's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Jessica, thank you for your valuable information. I am very interested in the hospital you mentioned. I am working on my BSN now. This fall is my second semester. I will finish my BSN next Spring. I...

6. I really don't like Boston

   bbpp replied to bbpp's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Thank you all for input. I am working on moving to Boston now. I got a lot of encouragement from your input. I will work in any hospital 20 miles around our apt.. I don;t know which part of the...

7. I really don't like Boston

   bbpp posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   But I have to go there because my husband found a better job there and already started his work. I read a lot of posts here about new graduates struggling in finding a job. I am surprised. I am in...

8. RN pay rate without benefit

   bbpp replied to bbpp's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Thank you for your reply. I would work anywhere around Boston (center, downtown, or suburb). I will communte. I worked as a RN for six months and 12 months as nurse intern in ICU. Is this experience...

9. RN pay rate without benefit

   bbpp posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Our family will relocate to Boston. My husband has health insurance, so I am interested in the RN pay rate without benefits. The housing expense is very high in Boston, so I have to make a little bit...

10. Took Nclex today and it was Horrible

    bbpp replied to krystal1982's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bet for $1 that you will PASS. I have the exact same feeling as you. I got 76 questions. A lot of medications, teaching and priority questions which I feel I know nothing for. I did look up the...

11. new nurse graduate's concerns about Nclex

    bbpp replied to bbpp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much!! Good Luck to you! I believe you will PASS it very

12. Took Nclex today, Computer shut off at 76

    bbpp posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think I did it very bad. I checked the books and found out I am sure I missed 6 questions already, no to mention those I am not sure. These 6 questions are easy after I checked out the answers. I...

13. new nurse graduate's concerns about Nclex

    bbpp posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, Every one: I am in Tennessee. I just graduated from the RN nursing school. I will take Nclex in March. I am wondering if any one here knows the following question I am so concerned about. 1. If I...

14. new nurse graduate's concerns about Nclex

    bbpp posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi, Every one: I just graduated from the RN nursing school. I will take Nclex in March. I am wondering if any one here knows the following question I am so concerned about. 1. If I fail the first...

15. New nursing graduate asks about Nclex

    bbpp posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Does any one here know about this informmation: If I fail Nclex-RN in Tenessee, for how long I need wait to take the second one? What is the maximum times to take Nclex-RN and what is the time limit?...