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  1. I was fired today (I think??)

    mama.RN replied to joannalpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, that's awful! I know exactly how you feel. I was "fired" once similarly, but when I asked for clarification was told that I had called and quit. Yikes. In your case as in mine, sounds like you...

  2. Thought I would have a job by now. Getting depressed

    mama.RN replied to SWRNUSA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't lose hope yet, it took me almost a year to find a decent job after two false starts at awful positions. There is no shortage, hasn't been in awhile. I should say that there is no longer the...

  3. Nurses week gifts from employer

    mama.RN replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    Nuthin'.

  4. I Ask For "Nothing".

    mama.RN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    Very nice

  5. RN as patient in own hospital

    mama.RN replied to shazzrn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is all just so wrong in so many ways, no question about it. I would report this person in a

  6. New Graduate Assisted Living

    mama.RN replied to Chapo84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would never administer meds that I did not personally prepare or that were prepared ahead of time. Doesn't matter if you are operating as a med tech or if families sign contracts. There is no way...

  7. Pregnant and just lost job!

    mama.RN replied to INFINITEERN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sounds like possible wrongful termination.....google for more info and it's probably worth consulting an attorney.....this is what I found by googling "wrongful termination and pregnancy": "Wrongful...

  8. Discouraged

    mama.RN replied to dOsso's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If hospitals are your thing, try community hospitals well outside of the city. You will probably have an easier time the farther out you get. So, instead of in Boston (almost impossible to find a...

  9. Infection Control CEU's?

    mama.RN replied to RNsRWe's topic in Infectious Disease

    State Approved Free Nursing CEUs with Unlimited Access for 19.99 a

  10. I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

    mama.RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I highly recommend office nursing, I'm in a clinic and work approx 9-4 five days a week, no weekends or holidays

  11. Is the non-hospital job situation any better?

    mama.RN replied to MermaidRN57's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work in an office north of Boston with little experience...found it by word of mouth but it was also on craiglist. Required a few years of experience, but I applied anyway and got lucky. You can...

  12. first interview as an RN...nightmare job

    mama.RN replied to SammyRN2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I took a job as the only RN in a busy practice as a new grad and have loved every minute of it, all while doing all the things you mentioned. You really learn to think on your feet, prioritize,...

  13. Cover letter for interview...is this right?

    mama.RN replied to santina44's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I might be missing something, but I'm not clear on why you'd be bringing a cover letter to an interview. As you said, you've already been asked to interview. I thought cover letters were only for...

  14. Timing of titer following vaccines

    mama.RN replied to DawnJ's topic in Infectious Disease

    For Hep B, a titre should not be done sooner than 1 to 2 months after the third/last

  15. New RN grad moving to Boston area

    mama.RN replied to Jjdewing's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try community hospitals and nursing homes outside of the city. Google to find the highest rated nursing homes, stay away from Kindred if you can. Very few jobs overall for new nurses in the Boston...

  16. Test stopped at 85 questions, im spazzing out!!!

    mama.RN replied to LovelyBetty's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it about a year ago, and it shut off at about 84-85 and I passed. I remember that it seemed like there were a ton of SATA and a good number of difficult questions. The questions get more...

  17. ER RN, need OncNurse advise re: returning to work post I-131 for thyroid ca

    mama.RN replied to ByTheLake's topic in Oncology

    Don't know if this might help you. Doesn't speak of working directly with children and pregnant women, but might give you a good idea based on what they do advise. When I was about to get radiation...

  18. Anyone have any experience good or bad with international textbooks?

    mama.RN replied to Deuceswild1's topic in General Students

    I used a few international textbooks and saved lots of money. Only difference was they were paperback, which was actually a good thing as they were lighter to carry around to class, etc. I got mine on...

  19. Question: Where are the nursing jobs?

    mama.RN replied to chuckster's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do a search on simplyhired.com for "new grad rn" and it comes up with a list of jobs all over the country for new grads. Here is a link to the search, not sure if it will work: New Grad Rn Jobs |...

  20. Website suggestions?

    mama.RN replied to Pat2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I like simplyhired.com the best. You can set it up with certain parameters for your job search and it will notify you by email when positions are listed which meet your criteria. It actually searches...

  21. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    mama.RN replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got a job in an office setting as a new grad....it is a very small specialty practice. I LOVE it. However, I am getting paid about 5 dollars an hour less than in hospital or LTC. But, definitely...

  22. What am I doing wrong??

    mama.RN replied to conniesmth's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hang in there. Took me about a year to find a decent job. Did start at a couple of others, but they were terrible. Anyway, I agree you should now try expanding your search and consider a move if...

  23. What was your GPA when you got accepted into nursing?

    mama.RN replied to disnurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    4.0 in nursing prereqs and 99th percentile on TEAS test GPA for prereqs that were transfer credits from previous degrees (roughly 3.0) didn't transfer along with course credit Got into one of 30 spots...

  24. What's Wrong with My Resume?

    mama.RN replied to bstewart40's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Agree with most comments above. No one really uses "Objective" section anymore. Not sure if this would help you, but on my resume I did have a "Skills" section, but made sure it was packed with...

  25. Family Lives Starting Salary, more info...

    mama.RN replied to yp1624's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    yes, that's RN pay. i interviewed there as a new nurse and was offered a job. they seemed like decent enough people. so, they provided me with the different RN rates, but don't know about LPN rates....