CiaMia

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

Neuro/NSGY, critical care, med/stroke/tele

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  1. Head to Toe Assessment

    CiaMia replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Students

    I have to confess I cringed when she told the patient she was going to go ahead and "take your pulse and assess your respirations" -- but then she said in an aside NOT to tell the

  2. MCPHS absn spring 2018

    CiaMia replied to rurn92's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    They don't interview everyone - some of my cohort were interviewed, but I was not. Good

  3. MCPHS Worcester Absn Fall 2017

    CiaMia replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    We used them all. You can rent or get used, which helps a

  4. MCPHS Worcester Absn Fall 2017

    CiaMia replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    For the first semester, yes pretty much 8:30-5 with I think one half day and/or late morning while other people had

  5. MCPHS Worcester Absn Fall 2017

    CiaMia replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Usually not until you are at orientation or right before -- plan on 8a-5p M-F for N1 (first

  6. MCPHS Worcester Absn Fall 2017

    CiaMia replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There is med math and calculation exams throughout the program, though the book I think is used for N1 (first

  7. Tufts Medical Center

    CiaMia replied to MarineRN1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Been following that whole situation in complete... I don't even know. Disbelief? Resignation? Disgust? Doesn't quite cover it. I want to go tomorrow; anyone else

  8. Med/ surg nurse to patient ratio

    CiaMia replied to aloha16's topic in General Nursing

    Community hospital- on med/surg tele floor: 1-4/1-5 on days, 1-5/1-6 on

  9. Full/part time?

    CiaMia replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    That's strange. I had a 36hr/week job and it was definitely benefits eligible. Where exactly are you seeing

  10. MCPHS Worcester Absn Fall 2017

    CiaMia replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    https://www.mcphs.edu/-/media/files/mcphs/sites/wwwmcphs/spring-next-steps/worman/wm_bsnbooklist.pdf?la=en this is the most recent book list I believe. I don't think they change too often, and I think...

  11. Hiring at Major Hospitals (non accredited program grads)

    CiaMia replied to FutureHolisticRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    (Misinterpreted - my mistake!) I would think for the Magnet facilities as long as the BSN is accredited it should be okay. May be wrong

  12. How many hours a day do you study?

    CiaMia replied to AspiringNurse0223's topic in General Students

    So the 1-year ABSN programs are really typically 14-16 months (4 semesters). I'm a survivor haha. My program was heavy on front-loading. Our first semester we took... 18? credits at once. In general,...

  13. Revoking Your Own License: How to Remove Your Name from the Board of Nursing

    CiaMia replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Reminded me of this thread: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/can-you-cancel-1082850.html Definitely an interesting conversation. It's so true about there being so much information...

  14. School Nurse Haiku

    CiaMia replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    These are amazing!!! I'm not a school nurse BUT rotated in an elementary school for part of my community health class and loved it. I hope it's okay to chime in! Vision screenings with Pictures...

  15. Pearson Vue Trick: Is it accurate? Do you know anyone who paid using their CC and passed?

    CiaMia replied to HeyViv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone has to submit billing info now (under the new format), that IS the test - result is if you get charged or not. So it sounds like you didn't actually do it. (But congrats for

  16. New grad programs in MA

    CiaMia replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Are you thinking hospitals specifically? The only one I know of in the Boston area that hires ASN-prepared nurses is BMC. Education | Boston Medical

  17. MCPHS Worcester Absn Fall 2017

    CiaMia replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    [ATTACH=CONFIG]24605[/ATTACH] From a syllabus. So, your overall GPA has to be above a 2.7, and the minimum passing grade for any particular class is

  18. MCPHS Worcester Absn Fall 2017

    CiaMia replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, definitely -- I believe a passing grade was >78%.

  19. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    CiaMia replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    There are people on this thread who have said they accepted schedules with regular Saturdays in order to go to church on Sundays. If it's that important and meaningful and important, by all means...

  20. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    CiaMia replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    I have had this conversation multiple times in my own practice with my rabbi, and with a beit din (rabbinical court), and have read extensively on the subject because I am passionate about it. The RN...

  21. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    CiaMia replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not talking about the value of people's lives or the ability to do lifesaving work. I'm talking about the logistics of getting TO work and being able to perform your job acceptably with whatever...

  22. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    CiaMia replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    But the thing is, it does. Depending on your community, your rabbinical figure's ruling and how comfortable you personally are with more liberal interpretations of halacha, it absolutely could be a...

  23. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    CiaMia replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    How on earth do we know what "means" they used when having that conversation with management or HR?! What grounds are there for saying it was unethical?! Making their availability clear and having...

  24. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    CiaMia replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Religious/observant Jew here. Couple of things (I apologize, I only made it through the first half of the pages so far but wanted to jump in. - I worked acute care. After...

  25. MCPHS Worcester Absn Fall 2017

    CiaMia replied to Asiyah.futurern's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    At least a few hours week, I think -- maybe ~8-10? There are breaks, yes! The most significant being in the