BettyBoop01

Have you regretted it? How much to break your contract? I am interviewing for a position that comes with a 2 year commitment and I am fine with that, but at this point in the interview process I dont want to bring up all the questions about what the ...

I have searched and found a lot of old threads but was wondering if anyone could offer any up to date info. Do you like working there? How is the starting pay? What state are you in? How are the benefits? Did you think the training was sufficient?...

Just looking for opinions and experiences. TY

What state are you in and how much do new grads make/start at there?

Well there you have it, becoming an RN was officially the biggest mistake I have made thus far in my life. I am throwing in the towel and going back to my former career if they will have me. I had a good paying job, plenty in my retirement savings, m...

Tried that, it didnt work out. I ended up with renters (chosen with a "thorough screening" from the property management company I paid) who didnt pay and a lot of damage I ended up footing the bill for. It took 6 months of nonpayment to get them out....

Definately the poor staffing. They are cutting the secretary hours, cutting the cnas, and giving the RNS more patients. So now we have more patients and less help. And then on top of the added workload, you had to answer the phones, put in orders, et...

My floor you could float right off orientation, and it was traumatizing. It was also not safe.

Do you like your current job? Just curious.

I need to vent. I have been applying for jobs since early October. No calls back really for all of Oct, Nov, & Dec. I also have a current job, in which I am not happy. I have been applying to everything near and far in hopes of finding something/...

Of course you can! Tech experience is so helpful! You graduate in May, but then you will be studying for the boards. You can work as a tech while searching for an RN job and it will certainly be worth having on your resume. Try to get a tech job on t...

What type of surgical floor? Is it general surgical? Or like Ortho? GI? Bariatric? Plastic Surgery?I worked on a general surgical floor, with scheduled and trauma surgeries. I love surgical, very rarely do we get patients on precautions (they go to m...

If I were you with your experience I would just apply right to the dialysis clinics. They offer pretty extensive training from what I have read. The two big ones are Fresenius and Davita. Can't hurt to try!

Would you rather commute an hour and a half each way (knowing your shift starts at 530am) and pay all the gas prices and wear and tear on your car, or rent an apartment (which will cost a little bit more) and be away from your spouse for 4 nights a w...

The least expensive hotel room I found was 64 a night, so for 3 nights that is almost 200 a week. It is a remote area, not much going on I am shocked there isn't anything cheaper. I am going to try priceline, I have not used it before. I do not real...

How much does it cost to park at MGH? How much to commute via the T? I really think overall it would end up costing you. But sometimes you have to take what you can get until you can get what you want.

Purposely understaffing to boost profit.

Switch to nights then, it will be sooo easy. You will get paid more and you can shop online while all your patients sleep. Ignorance is bliss. Carry on.

Optimus RN Sorry I missed your post. I did interview for the position. They were supposed to let us know one way or another if we got it in " 3 weeks or so" . Still have not heard anything. It was a tough interview.

I think less than 12 bucks an hour is offensive. That being said, they will most definately fill every spot because of the new grad glut in Massachusetts. I bet it will be really competative too and tough to get into. If you are unemployed, this wou...

I know in my case I stopped coming in for OT after being burned too many times. If you offer to come in for 4 hours, you get dumped all the patients the day nurses dont want any more. You end up doing WAY more than your fair share and then staffing b...

Are you an RN already? Or LPN? Or neither? If you are an RN I would go with UMass Boston RN to BSN it is online. If you are not an RN yet, then I would do this: You should do the Joint Admission Program, which is a 2 year Associates at a community c...

All you can do is try! Give it a whirl, give it at least 6 months and then reevaluate. If you are not happy go back to the OR. Follow your heart! You will always regret it if you don't.

It is easier to find a job when you have a job! I'd start sending out apps and going to interviews, once you have something in an area you might like better, then thank everyone for the opportunity & experience, give your proper two week notice a...

Can you move closer? Get a small studio or a roomate.