RN_SummerSeas MSN, APRN, NP

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    I failed my NCLEX...what do I do now?

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

    I think the absolute closest thing to the NCLEX is the Kaplan course, the online assessments look just like the NCLEX and the questions are set up exactly like the NCLEX. We used ATI in school and to...
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    Kindred Transition & Rehab...any info??

    RN_SummerSeas posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just got a job with Kindred in Wareham, I have read tons of awful stuff on here about Kindred. I had 2 days of orientation-the paperwork, videos, policies etc. and I start tomorrow for 3 weeks of...
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    Kindred Transition & Rehab...any info??

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RN_SummerSeas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It is a shame that so many LTC facilities are so...not good! I am so getting long term care insurance! My daughter plans on being an orthopedic surgeon and not having kids so she can take care of me...
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    Kindred Transition & Rehab...any info??

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RN_SummerSeas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Eagle Pond is Kindred as well, I am at Forestview which is in Wareham. Lol, and I heard that Eagle Pond was supposed to be great from someone just the other day! I interviewed at several LTC...
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    Assertive Desperate Professional In-need of EMPLOYMENT!! (ADPIE) ;)

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am not too familiar with that area but look around online I have seen so many postings I am sure there is something great for you in your area. I like simply hired, careerbuilder, etc. Good...
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    Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to TonyaM73's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most people aren't going to finish in 6 months if they are working, have families etc. Some might but realistically many will take at least a year some more. When it gets to those lengths there are...
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    Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to TonyaM73's topic in Online Distance Learning

    People who worship WGU will defend every mechanism of their action. While there are good points about the school there are several bad as well. "Truth" obviously got tired of defending their...
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    Assertive Desperate Professional In-need of EMPLOYMENT!! (ADPIE) ;)

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi! What area of
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    Starting WGU RN-BSN program Sept. 1st Anyone with me?!

    RN_SummerSeas replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    They did mine and I was not too happy, I have to repeat courses because they don't "match" WGU's pretty upset since I was quoted from my first transcript in the spring that I only had to take...
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    Starting WGU RN-BSN program Sept. 1st Anyone with me?!

    RN_SummerSeas replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    I am slated to start 9/1 but am doing some transfer eval appeals so I am waiting on that...hope you all got great evals and not many
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    ISU vs WGU

    RN_SummerSeas replied to Theone40's topic in Western Governors University

    I am not sure what ISU is but I applied to WGU b/c of the ability to self pace and the CCNE accreditation. Just be forewarned that they may tell you all your courses transfer and you only need the 7...
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    Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to TonyaM73's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you are a new grad all you need to do is write a letter stating why you are not working, that is what I
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    Any disadvantages to WGU? Considering the program

    RN_SummerSeas replied to vladi50's topic in Western Governors University

    OP Good luck in the rest of your
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    Starting the RN-BSN Program Wednesday!! Biochem question...

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RN*mommy's topic in Western Governors University

    Well maybe your A&P courses were not as intense as ours, my axe to grind is mine, don't like it? Ignore. Simple. If its so old to you why respond? Just
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    Any disadvantages to WGU? Considering the program

    RN_SummerSeas replied to vladi50's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU IS too good to be true-they change requirements & add on classes you already passed, complete BS! Plus if you want to get an MSN elsewhere-not all schools accept WGU transfers. Keep...
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    Starting the RN-BSN Program Wednesday!! Biochem question...

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RN*mommy's topic in Western Governors University

    Really? That's pretty harsh IMO, the objectives for WGU's biochem are ALL fulfilled in any decent A&P I & II course as it is almost ALL bio w/barely any chem. stupidest course ever-any RN...
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    News article claims Nursing shortage is on the rise in MA.

    RN_SummerSeas replied to cally527's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have seen no ASN ones. Good Samaritan does it ever 8 weeks I believe, Tobey does it, St Luke's does it-St. Luke's even has new grad ed program-I am unsure how long the SC programs are or how often...
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    News article claims Nursing shortage is on the rise in MA.

    RN_SummerSeas replied to cally527's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Not if you apply for one of those awesome "new grad" positions that I have seen tons of-for BSN's, 8-12 weeks training depending on the hospital then bid into your new position. Pretty sweet
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    help for a new grad!! Please & Thanks!

    RN_SummerSeas posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am a new A.S.N. graduate, passed my NCLEX in June got a job but it was a "hands off" agency and I basically drove people around and did non nursing work (NOT what the job description said, it looked...
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    help for a new grad!! Please & Thanks!

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RN_SummerSeas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks
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    help for a new grad!! Please & Thanks!

    RN_SummerSeas replied to RN_SummerSeas's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, thanks for the info! I interviewed in wareham today & was offered the job (pending drug tests & CORI of course) i think on the sub acute unit but they call it Transitional Care...
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    Is the non-hospital job situation any better?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to MermaidRN57's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I search a bunch of sites simplyhired is great, career builder, monster, or I google! I have found so many different types of jobs but very few interested in an ASN new grad! Good luck to you I am...
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    News article claims Nursing shortage is on the rise in MA.

    RN_SummerSeas replied to cally527's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No one wants to hire RN's w/out a BSN and therefore your shortage (in my area) so there are PLENTY of RN's DYING to work but we can't b/c no one wants us!
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    Is the non-hospital job situation any better?

    RN_SummerSeas replied to MermaidRN57's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am not sure how it was then but there seems to be TONS of jobs for BSN RN's, in and around BOS as well as other parts of the state. Lowly ASN that I am can't find anything Start applying I am SURE...
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    Starting WGU RN to BSN program August 1st

    RN_SummerSeas replied to teacherturnedRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks for the tip, I am waiting on the "final" eval of my transcripts and if all is the same as I was quoted on the phone I only have 7 NSG courses and nutrition. I hope to start as soon as I am...