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  1. ASN vs BSN

    MissM.RN replied to amulhe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi there - I was in your exact position 1 year ago. Was thisclose to going to a Massachusetts community college for just the ADN/RN, when a friend who works at MGH said "wait, you're not in a BSN...

  2. Maine Medical Center

    MissM.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Maine RNs! I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what they like/dislike about working for MMC. Is it new-grad friendly? Their website says they have an internship program for new grads interested in...

  3. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    MissM.RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi everyone, Does anyone know if MGH is offering the critical care residency again, or any type of new grad program? It seems like there aren't many new-grad programs in Boston, but I could be wrong....

  4. Maine Medical Center

    MissM.RN replied to MissM.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much Dragonfly! I will be graduating this summer from UMass Boston (BSN program). My husband is from Maine, so it would be great to go back home for

  5. Success!

    MissM.RN replied to Damask's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    YAY! I'm really happy for you Any advice for those of us still in school, who would LOVE to have the same thing happen for us?

  6. New Grad program at FAHC

    MissM.RN replied to WantstogotoVT's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, would anyone who currently works at FAHC be willing to reply with the good/bad of FAHC? Is it relatively new-grad friendly? How competitive was their graduate nurse residency program?...

  7. Anyone find CRNA School EASIER than made out to be?

    MissM.RN replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Completely agree with netglow, you're going to have to do med-surg, neuro, whatever bedside nursing for a few years otherwise no one will respect you (this is what I've heard, I'm obviously a...

  8. Umass Boston

    MissM.RN replied to JessicaV24's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @de2013, I have three semesters left of my absn. our clinicals thus far have mostly been whidden hospital (where they are not allowed to administer any meds), VA in west roxbury, and boston medical...

  9. Umass Boston

    MissM.RN replied to JessicaV24's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, though I wish I wasn't. Every few weeks I dream about dropping down to traditional status. It is insane. Even though I get good grades, I think the pace is too fast and we're not getting good...

  10. Just Took The dreaded TEAS test

    MissM.RN replied to Star1278's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Agree with previous posters - if this test was difficult for you, then you might want to reconsider nursing altogether. Exams in nursing school will be the hardest you have ever taken - no joke. And...

  11. UMass Boston January/Spring 2012

    MissM.RN replied to SailorVee93's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    szy-claire, unfortunately jaz_bos is right. Clinical courses never transfer, especially those from comm college (where it's usually Nursing I, II, III, and IV) to 4 year BSN (where it's usually...

  12. Umass Boston

    MissM.RN replied to JessicaV24's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Jessica - Welcome to Boston! You might already know this, but Boston is a really tough job market for new grad RN's. If I were you (just my ) I would rule out any ADN program for now, until the...

  13. RCC & BHCC Nursing Applicants, Acceptance and Denials

    MissM.RN replied to HopefulFutureRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Hopeful, Well, I have to first suggest to you that an ADN will be difficult (but not impossible) when applying for jobs in the Boston area. At this point, a BSN is practically required if you're a...

  14. No one will hire a nurse with only a Associates???

    MissM.RN replied to CNA1991's topic in General Nursing

    Hi CNA1991! Your counselor is probably trying to help, but in the end isn't really helping! I agree with many posters, it completely depends on your region and hospital networks. Do what I did -...

  15. Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    MissM.RN replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    Completely agree with you xtxrn and pedshopeful! I cringe when I think about the wasted credits and money that my school is making me do just to get the BSN, and then I cringe even more when I think...

  16. Getting a hospital job

    MissM.RN replied to IreneK's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Irene! I think you are smart about getting a hospital job now, as a student, so bravo! I think it really depends on where you live. You can probably tell from my username (hehe) that I'm in Boston...

  17. Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    MissM.RN replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    Hi Sleepsound! I have to say, in metro-Boston or Brockton I think it would be best to go to UMass for BSN (whichever campus you want). Brockton Hospital's program is either a diploma or ADN, and most...

  18. Nursing as a 2nd career

    MissM.RN replied to Cherzilla's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there, Sorry to say, but I completely agree with the other posters. I bet you live around Boston/Cambridge (me too!) and believe me, there is absolutely no shortage of RNs. To make matters worse,...

  19. LOST Accreditation

    MissM.RN replied to d419's topic in General Students

    Herashis: Many hospitals will not hire you unless you attended an NLN approved school of nursing, regardless of whether or not it maintained board of nursing approval. I would talk to your classmates...

  20. Starting Accelerated BSN Program

    MissM.RN replied to christable's topic in General Students

    Hi Christable, Well, to tell you the truth I would not go to an ABSN program, if I could do it all over again. I'm in one now at Umass. I find the pace to be reasonable, but ABSN students always seem...

  21. Do MA facilities hire ADN nurses?

    MissM.RN replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Sorry to be disappointing, but like the previous poster mentioned BSN is pretty much required around here. Partners hospitals (if not everyone) will not even accept your application if you're an ADN...

  22. Help! Can't get a job...or even a call back...

    MissM.RN posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have been trying to get a per diem or part time hospital job in Boston since May. I'm a BSN student but still, not a single email or call back from HR about positions like... CNA/PCA unit secretary...

  23. Help! Can't get a job...or even a call back...

    MissM.RN replied to MissM.RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks Erindel! Update: I did finally get a call back for a unit secretary position. If my references check out (and I'm sure they will) then I think the job is mine, thank goodness. To anyone else in...

  24. How did you find a job as a new grad?

    MissM.RN replied to rn_yogi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Amisidai! I too am in an ABSN program (kinda wish I wasn't...but oh well) and my best advice to you is this: part time weekend work at a major hospital network in your area. It sucks, but it's what...

  25. New Grad RN looking for a job in Boston, MA

    MissM.RN replied to RNJM2011's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi New Grad! Congrats on passing boards!! I may not be the best person to help (since I'm still a BSN student) but here's what I know about the Boston job market. It's hard for any new grad, but...