SailorVee93 ASN, RN

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    Studying for NLN Pharmacology Challenge Exam

    SailorVee93 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi all! I'm currently attending an RN-BSN program in MA. One of my courses regards Pharmacology. We have the option to either pay to take a pharm class or pay to take a challenge exam to earn the...
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    Studying for NLN Pharmacology Challenge Exam

    SailorVee93 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi all! I'm currently attending an RN-BSN program. One of my courses regards Pharmacology. We have the option to either pay to take a pharm class or pay to take a challenge exam to earn the credit for...
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    Possibly moving to Boston after I get my ADN in Virginia, will I get hired?

    SailorVee93 replied to Caroline Sheppard's topic in General Students

    Hi @Caroline Sheppard! I will say that I do believe you will be able to find a job as an RN here in Massachusetts. I live on the eastern side (Boston) and have worked with ADN/new grads at my...
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    ?'s evening LPN/RN Programs in Mass?

    SailorVee93 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Salem State has a part time LPN to BSN
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi kjs! I actually made the same exact assumption as you. Being new to Massasoit, I had to go register for class in person. I also did the orientation online. I didn't know about course registration...
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi my fellow future classmates! Please make sure to get all of the necessary materials in by their respective deadlines. The administration is basically waiting to hear back from all of the currently...
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi kjs91, Have you considered looking into being a Unit Secretary/Coordinator? Although you will not receive any experience with direct patient care, you are able to see how things work from an...
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    how to get entry level health care jobs

    SailorVee93 replied to aabdelhadi's topic in Arizona Nursing

    In my personal experience, I would suggest that you try to work in psych. I know it is not a popular field, but I was not certified when I got my first job at a psychiatric hospital. I ended up on the...
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi everyone! This is for future reference and for anyone who may need to get this done: If you need to be certified or recertified for CPR/AED, Carney Hospital in Dorchester offers the cheapest...
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    My rubric was roughly at a 60.5 before the personal letter/statement. With the letter, my final rubric score was between 63.5 and 66.5 (very rough estimate). I just checked my mailbox. I got my large...
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    @Jamie try to look at your unofficial transcript or your transfer credit. It will list your major on
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    I feel the same way! I need physical proof,
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    @kjs91 Thank you! I checked it; now it feels official! I'm so excited to be on this journey. I am throwing out good and hopeful vibes for everyone else on this
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    kjs91, I woke up to the same email. I guess we're officially classmates now :) How were you able to check your status? I couldn't check DegreeWorks. I had to look at my unofficial transcript in order...
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi LPNfutureRN, Welcome to the thread! I applied to day RN program as a new/transfer student. You are lucky enough to have access to Degreeworks; I'm going to have to wait for an answer via snail...
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    Massachusetts approved RN to BSN

    SailorVee93 replied to eye2change's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi eye2change, There are many schools in Massachusetts that offer programs to help you advance your degree. Here are just a few that friends have told me about: UMass Boston and UMass Dartmouth both...
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi kjs91, The woman at my info session said they accept 56 students for the day program. When its time to have a new evening cohort, they accept 32 students to that program every 3 years. I didn't...
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all! I also applied to MCC. My very rough estimate for the rubric puts me between 63.5 - 66.5 points. My individual adjusted score on the TEAS is 76.7, although I wish I retook it before the...
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    Massasoit Fall 2018

    SailorVee93 replied to ForeverStudent4Life's topic in School, College Programs

    I think you need to request for this discussion to be moved to the Massachusetts nursing section. You'll probably get a lot more posters and comments in that area
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    Mass Job Market...

    SailorVee93 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I live in the eastern part of Mass and I can say that you can get jobs in nursing homes over here. You just need to make sure it contains a rehab floor/unit since that's the experience you'll need...
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    ADN Program with already completed pre-reqs?

    SailorVee93 replied to aanugwom's topic in General Students

    The best advice I can give to you is for you to either find classes that will boost your GPA or suggest that you retake some of the courses you've already taken. Majority of the time, retaking some...
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    RN-BSN programs in Mass

    SailorVee93 replied to TREndzetta's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It applies to any Mass State college/university. I believe it will only work if you are transferring from your ADN program to an RN-BSN program (the same goes for if you are transferring from a...
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    RN-BSN programs in Mass

    SailorVee93 replied to TREndzetta's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    UMass Boston is 2.5 years and 100% online. I have heard that Framingham State has a full time (1.5-2 years) and part time (2-2.5 years) program that is hybrid (both online and on-campus courses). From...
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    ADN vs. BSN in Boston

    SailorVee93 replied to slucas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    First off, I would like to say that I hope my posts have not offended anyone, be they reader or responder. It was never my intention to write my posts in that manner and I hope they have not been read...
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    ADN vs. BSN in Boston

    SailorVee93 replied to slucas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    BostonFNP and KelRN215: I have had several job offers in many Boston area hospitals, of which I chose to decline due to schooling and scheduling conflicts (they were willing to hire me with my...