Boston-RN

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  1. ATI testing prediction

    Boston-RN replied to Autumndove's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there. I just got back my ATI results. Where on it does it indicate your chances of passing? I was told if you did better than 60ish on a particular catagory that was a good indicator of your...

  2. ACLS and BLS certificates?!? and more ???s

    Boston-RN replied to KaraBear1121's topic in General Nursing

    Most nursing programs require you to get your BLS (aka CPR) class done prior to start of clinicals. ACLS is advanced and some employers offer it or you can pay to get it on your

  3. I PASSED NCLEX-PN Thank you all!!

    Boston-RN replied to Drysolong's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats.....what helped you study the most. I graduate June 22nd and wish to take the exam ASAP and am starting to get worried about how to study.....Please share, what worked for

  4. Summer 2006- What are you taking?

    Boston-RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I'll be finally finished w/the PN program and taking my LPN-RN bridge requirements A&P II & Chem....the others are already done....Yeah and hopefully get into the bridge program in January...

  5. Any PN students here?....

    Boston-RN replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey there...in a 10 mth program w/ 6 weeks left ....YIPPIE Good Luck to

  6. Confused about using the Pyxis mediction machine..

    Boston-RN replied to Bala Shark's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If it's allowed, you should bring the MAR with you to the machine.....all the MAR's I've dealt with have both and you could just reference your MAR sheet for both

  7. new LPN, new in rehab unit...advice pls.

    Boston-RN replied to purie's topic in Rehabilitation

    I don't have advice because I'm 6 weeks from graduating but I also accepted a position at a rehab facility w/ subacute pts but I don't start until after graduation. Please let me know how it works...

  8. Nurses Aide Certification or other jobs during BSN school

    Boston-RN replied to sumdae's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    A ton of nursing homes will actually hire you and train you for the CNA license, I don't know exactly what the catch is but you do have to work for them and I believe it's full time during the week....

  9. Possible move to Mass

    Boston-RN replied to Pam RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey there, Danvers is a nice area as well as Salem. The north shore is nice. As far as the housing costs. Definitely higher than Chicago but from what I hear the salaries here are higher too. OR...

  10. How long would you wait to follow up?

    Boston-RN replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    Also what I hear works great is dropping a thank you note after the interview. Obviously wouldn't apply for this time around but if you have to interview in future that is something to keep in mind....

  11. Poop Chute Paranoia

    Boston-RN replied to slogoing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yeah at least you're not the one getting it.... After the first person poops all over you you'll realize its not that big a deal. Good luck and may the commode be with

  12. Have you traveled with your child/ren?

    Boston-RN replied to Meerkat's topic in Travel

    I was just wondering the same thing....IdahoNurse what does your hubby/son do? Does your hubby take care of your son while you're

  13. A&P Summer 06'

    Boston-RN replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also starting A & P for the summer I from 5/25-6/28 and II from 7/7 to 8/10 Good Luck to all......I'll be finishing up the practical nursing program and taking those classes to bridge into...

  14. discouraged educator

    Boston-RN replied to 19Claire59's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hey there, It's encouraging that you're seeking advice. I am a nursing student so I can relate to the other side of your dilema. What the other poster mentioned about finding out which ones people...

  15. Anyone take LPN program just to make it easier to become RN?

    Boston-RN replied to cindy0624's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That is also exactly what I am doing (along with at least 1/2 the students in the LPN program I'm in now) Less waiting and you can work in

  16. pay rate in Ma.

    Boston-RN replied to TamaraG's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There are nursing homes that are offering new grads just south of boston $20/hr to start. There are only a handful of hosptials that hire LPNs but the $$ is better in

  17. LPN Quincy College Pre Entrance Exam HELP

    Boston-RN replied to KERMMIE's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey there, I'm in the F/T LPN program there now. I took the NET w/out studying and did OK but I know others that had to take it multiple times because of the math. The math is fractions, decimals,...

  18. Best way to determine death has occurred?

    Boston-RN replied to mitchsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dsplendid was correct....I had this same question come up last semester. Brainwaves / electrical impulses in hospital setting (24hrs) absence of resp / pulse in home

  19. Pre-made Medication Cards?

    Boston-RN replied to mainestudent's topic in General Students

    I bought them but we're required to write up our own on the ones we have to give. Although I agree with the theory if you write it you will retain it better but if you're anything like me after...

  20. Curry, Scores and any other help :)

    Boston-RN replied to Bluefriend's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    She was looking into the accelerated BSN because she already has a Bachlors. We're both in the LPN program now-f/t 10 months (because we had no prereqs done and 1.5 yr waiting lists) and this fall we...

  21. Curry, Scores and any other help :)

    Boston-RN replied to Bluefriend's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey there, A good friend of mine applied to the Curry College Accelerated program and took GREs and got a good score (not sure the #'s) but because the program is SOO competitive people with their...

  22. reference letters for nursing sch applications

    Boston-RN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am applying to several nursing schools and some of them require a reference letter from someone. For those of you successfully accepted that had the same requirement I was wondering - Who did you...

  23. New Grad will be 5 months pregnant.

    Boston-RN replied to NYC44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know if it differs from state to state but FMLA is for any medical condition for any person. It stands for Family Medical Leave Act and it's put in place to make sure someone doesn't lose...

  24. pregnant while in school or during first year?

    Boston-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming this thread has been previously posted but I couldn't find it through the search but I want to take a poll....preferably from someone who has experience with either situation (or both :)...

  25. pregnant while in school or during first year?

    Boston-RN replied to Boston-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the imput. I have 6 months left in school so even if we get pregnant right away, I would only be 6 mths at graduation. It's just I'm 31 now and we want 2 and I know it's not bad to...