CiaMia

CiaMia BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP

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  1. Be honest! ABSN MCPHS Worcester fall 2015

    CiaMia replied to FutureNurseR9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    How are the exams formatted? Multiple choice or short answers? Multiple choice; NCLEX-style questions right from day 1. I heard some students do CNA as part-time, while studying, would you advise...

  2. Which is a better learning experience for RN position?

    CiaMia replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Medication Administration Program (MAP) here's a link if you're interested!! I guess as the RN you would be training/examining the staff, overseeing the med books/HCP orders etc and maybe in the...

  3. Which is a better learning experience for RN position?

    CiaMia replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I can answer about MAP training! I've been MAP certified since 2008. Basically it's a very - VERY - rudimentary training here in MA for staff members at state-funded residential programs/day programs...

  4. Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    CiaMia replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    This is such an important thread! Most of the direct entry programs I looked at (full disclosure, I absolutely plan to go the NP route and did from the start) *WILL NOT GIVE YOU A BSN* when you get to...

  5. nursing school THAT hard?

    CiaMia replied to happytypingirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it also depends on what model of nursing school/program. Accelerated post-bac BSN? WAY more "hard" than taking pre-reqs. If I were doing this as a traditional student it would be different,...

  6. Be honest! ABSN MCPHS Worcester fall 2015

    CiaMia replied to FutureNurseR9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    But, what are you study tips that you've been using? I am a visual learner so I will definitely be using the concept maps to my full advantage. What other tips can you give? Watch the skills videos!...

  7. RN-BSN

    CiaMia replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm in their post-bac ABSN program! I don't know anyone offhand who did the RN-BSN but can ask

  8. RN-BSN

    CiaMia replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    MCPHS does have RN-BSN - it's online (with the exception of orientation!) :-) (and for clinical requirements, it seems like you find a placement and they approve it... though they may be able to...

  9. Be honest! ABSN MCPHS Worcester fall 2015

    CiaMia replied to FutureNurseR9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    What advice do you have for surviving N1? Do the reading, especially for concepts you don't understand - it seems like a lot, but there WILL be overlap. Don't rely on the power-points, because not...

  10. Be honest! ABSN MCPHS Worcester fall 2015

    CiaMia replied to FutureNurseR9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Also I used to work with a grad of the Worcester ABSN and she liked

  11. Be honest! ABSN MCPHS Worcester fall 2015

    CiaMia replied to FutureNurseR9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm in the ABSN program at MCPHS' Manchester campus! The Boston program is traditional 4-year and entirely separate, so I wouldn't worry too much if you've heard bad feedback about it. The ABSN grads...

  12. Hospitals hiring new grads these days?

    CiaMia replied to nurselia's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The Elliot in Manchester NH hires new grads also! I'm there for clinical cos my program is in Manchester (sigh -- silly MCPHS only doing ABSN in Worc/Manch!), and the unit staff are AMAZING and SO...

  13. MCPHS Accelerated Nursing- Worcester, MA 2014

    CiaMia replied to vbnes1126's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I think it's a good thing!! I didn't get asked to go for one, and when I asked during the admissions process they said that not everyone went for an interview (so not getting one doesn't mean anything...

  14. MCPHS Accelerated Nursing- Worcester, MA 2014

    CiaMia replied to vbnes1126's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I got in!!!!! But am going to Manchester haha. So excited to

  15. MCPHS Worcester Fall 2014 ABSN

    CiaMia replied to reptar0nice's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Quick question! How did they let you know you were accepted? I've been working with them for the fall also, but even though I had my application in well before the deadline, my undergrad was in the UK...

  16. MCPHS

    CiaMia replied to CiaMia's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks Ellaballet! I went to an info session, turns out Worcester was the right way to go (I already have a degree) so after speaking with the admissions advisors on both campuses, I'm in that...

  17. MCPHS

    CiaMia posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi everyone!! Quick question -- I had a call from the admissions office this morning as apparently you are not supposed to apply to multiple campuses (campii??) -- oops!! So now I have to decide...

  18. MCPHS Accelerated Nursing- Worcester, MA 2014

    CiaMia replied to vbnes1126's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks Ellaballet! I actually just submitted today; crossing my fingers! how are you liking the program so

  19. MCPHS Accelerated Nursing- Worcester, MA 2014

    CiaMia replied to vbnes1126's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Quick question! How fast was the decision time for folks after submitting applications? Seems like an interview was

  20. Prerequisite Grades

    CiaMia posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello, wonderful MA/Boston-ites!!! I have a question. I am wrapping up my prereqs -- but my academic record is not perfect. I got a C in A&P 1 and in Micro (I have been taking classes accelerated...

  21. Prerequisite Grades

    CiaMia replied to CiaMia's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Oh, I'm so glad someone can relate!!!! It's so discouraging, for sure That's amazing you're taking classes through Harvard Extension, for sure it must be more difficult (but you'll have a really...

  22. med passer a good job for student nurse?

    CiaMia replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, definitely can be legal... in MA the Red Cross oversees, does training and keeps a registry of all MAP (Medication Administration Program) certified staff. I'm MAP trained, and the RN I work with...

  23. Question regarding Nursing Pre-Req's (Science courses)

    CiaMia replied to tenaciouskz's topic in General Nursing

    Are you planning on applying to more than one place? They all may have different answers.

  24. Seeking advice from current RN's

    CiaMia replied to jdchisolm68's topic in General Nursing

    Is your BSN course one that has (organic) chem prerequisites? I'd say definitely get those done even if the degree only has requirements on the bio side :) Any Psych courses are always useful too, I...

  25. Do Hiring Managers Ever Call To Notify Of Not Getting The Job?

    CiaMia replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed -- good luck, keep us posted! *Fingers