RN_SummerSeas MSN, APRN, NP

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    Is hospice on the down swing?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Nash3222's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There can be 24 hour care in hospice, it depends on many things. I worked in a SNF as a staff nurse and a hospice nurse. Where I live there are so many SNF's and sadly there are few I would put a...
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    37.50/hr ( but position is salary).....

    RN_SummerSeas replied to babynurse73's topic in Home Health

    I am not sure where you all are from, but A. a new nurse would NEVER make that here (not even a BSN RN) in home health or a hospital. B. There is a huge difference between home health and...
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    Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to TonyaM73's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I looked at all of these options and opted for the RN to BSN at University of Massachusetts Boston (I am doing a local cohort) but they offer it online. It is only 5 NUR upper level courses and is a...
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    Job and salary outlook for a new grad with an associate degree?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to somethingsodistant's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I guess that is good to know, sort of, since you can't really say and we don't really know...LOL!!! But I am sure it gives those longing for a hospital position hope!! I would say that alone is a...
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    New Grad, No experience so no work

    RN_SummerSeas replied to ArlyneIvette's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Have you had your resume looked at? Sometimes that is the biggest issue in landing an interview. Or the cover letter. I have had several interviews in which HR told me the first line of the cover...
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    New Grad, No experience so no work

    RN_SummerSeas replied to ArlyneIvette's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I wouldn't say most new grad jobs are gone, I am still seeing them...different schools graduate at different times of the year as well. Some folks have to wait to take or retake NCLEX. Keep looking,...
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    New Grad, No experience so no work

    RN_SummerSeas replied to ArlyneIvette's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Where are you a new grad from? Did you get an ASN or BSN? Hospitals want BSN, some even want that plus experience. When I passed my NCLEX (ASN) I worked on a sub-acute unit in a TCU. Clinical...
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    Job and salary outlook for a new grad with an associate degree?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to somethingsodistant's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am an ADN Grad on the Cape from 2012, NCLEX 6/2012. I did private duty CNA while in school 11/2011 & moved right into per diem RN slot upon NCLEX completion (private duty home care), TCU RN...
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    Chamberlain online FNP

    RN_SummerSeas replied to MommyandRN's topic in Chamberlain College

    Hi, I too am looking at this program. I don't understand what you mean by this: "the only concern I have was they made admission so smooth, and they may try to make the class to hard to pass. I am...
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    kindred in mass

    RN_SummerSeas replied to butterflysky's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I realize this is well over a month old, wondering if you took the position or not? The pay, depending where you live, is Ok as long as they offer differentials for my shift, which included EVERY...
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    Community Based Acute Treatment CBAT

    RN_SummerSeas posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am a new nurse (graduated 5/12, NCLEX 6/12) I am currently the program nurse at a residential educational facility for children with severe trauma histories and acute mental illness, they are not...
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    My thoughts on Mental Health Nursing

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Elladora's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't even understand your response here...the person posts an upbeat response about nursing being about caring and you are talking about
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    My thoughts on Mental Health Nursing

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Elladora's topic in Psychiatric

    Depending on the facility you will have psych patients on IV's, vents, and deal with emergencies as well. Psych patients can need O2 and desat quickly, they can have wounds, heart issues etc. Some...
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    Resigned From Long Term Care

    RN_SummerSeas replied to interceptinglight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Obviously, that is the ONLY reason I stay there. As soon as another job pops up I am OUT. The place is dangerous, unsafe and my license is on the line daily. It is not fair to the employees and...
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    Resigned From Long Term Care

    RN_SummerSeas replied to interceptinglight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hate my job in LTC, granted I am sub-acute so it is slightly better than just LTC but one nurse for 24 people is out of control-especially in that unit. I walked into a mess yesterday at 3pm-yet...
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    Nurse on Cape Cod looking for advice...

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    LOL!! SInce I am looking for hands on you would DEFINITELY make more, they pay by experience for floor nurses! Travelers definitely, it is in Middleboro but I know the woman who runs the dept. and...
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    cape cod nurses

    RN_SummerSeas replied to catladynurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi to all! OP are you not working by choice? BSN grad you can get hired at CCH of FH, Just look through the open positions on their website and see what there is. LTC does take new grads (especially...
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    Will Donate Blood for New Grad RN job!!!!

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There are LTC and homecare jobs left and right when I look (daily) where are you searching? Many homecare won't hire new grads (I am a new grad as well). I ended up taking a position in LTC on a...
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    new position...salary question

    RN_SummerSeas replied to tmartin46's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Have you tried looking up the company in Glassdoor to see if someone has posted salaries? Otherwise do an internet search on salaries for that position in similar settings you can usually find a good...
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    Nurse on Cape Cod looking for advice...

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I am a newer RN and live on the Cape, I know nurses that commute, it depends if you want to do the drive and how far. I know Travelers insurance is hiring experienced nurses for their workmans...
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    Resigned From Long Term Care

    RN_SummerSeas replied to interceptinglight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I realize this is a very old post but there is a huge point missed here, the reason the RN yelled at you (which is completely ignorant) is because ultimately the blame falls on HER. As a nurse in an...
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    NCLEX Passed; My Kaplan Story

    RN_SummerSeas replied to mcasborn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Scores mean a lot to many people and your Kaplan scores are VERY high. My Kaplan (also my nursing instructor) wanted our scores to be in a specific range but not as high as...
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    Lpn route or RN route?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to NVega's topic in General Students

    For an RN? I went to a community college and took MANY online courses. I disagree with you , but to each their own. I am a lowly community college nurse I
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    Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to TonyaM73's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I plan to do an NP program at some point so I will have to explain about the 3.0 GPA or look for schools who will accept a 3.0 GPA. I had no idea about the GPA until I had already applied and
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    Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to TonyaM73's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There are some good posts on here with curriculum information etc. But depending on what your degree is going in there may be a few pre-req's to take. There are 7 core nursing courses and then...