Boston-RN

Boston-RN RN

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  1. unions, mandatory & $$$$

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

    I would double check if it is mandatory because I didn't think belonging to the union was but I'm not positive and as an aside, if you ever do have to pay dues - they're tax

  2. doctor with unprofessional personal life

    Boston-RN replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ditto

  3. 2 yr wait list-what to do until then? Suggestions?

    Boston-RN replied to Goodyear's topic in Nursing Career

    get CPR certified get all your shots etc....these need to be done before you can start

  4. Vaccination & Titers question

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

    Hello again Erikalynn, I posted a reponse to this question on the MA section too but I called Quincy College w/ the same question and was told as long as the series was started that was fine. With...

  5. How do you handle a weak stomach?

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

    I am starting school in sept too and this is a concern of mine....not the sight or touch it's the SMELL that I think will break me.... Thinking of it as dirt that smells a lot like poop wont...

  6. Quincy College LPN program Grads/Current students

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

    I had this same question and was told as long as the series was started that was OK. With each additional shot you just need to bring in something saying the additional shots have been

  7. Worried about math in LPN school

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

    My LPN program requires a college math class and our Fun. of Nur. class has a Med Dosage book on the book list.....I start in sept

  8. Which Hospital in Mass?

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

    Great post and response...I'm a future nurse in MA and was wondering the exact same

  9. I Passed Nclex Lpn Today

    Boston-RN replied to dawnregit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ditto that

  10. how did you pay the bills during school? Hubby freaking out!

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

    I'm in the same boat, minus children. I am taking out supplemental student loans. I will still be working p/t only but I used to be the breadwinner..... Loans, Loans and more loans but it will be...

  11. Ordering scrubs online

    Boston-RN replied to Butterfly3001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have used jascouniforms.com and was very happy with their price and the speed of thier

  12. Co-sleeping?

    Boston-RN replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unforntunatly this happened to someone I know. Fell asleep w/ baby on his chest and suffocated the child. 12 days

  13. Safe Staffing Ratios for Massachusetts?

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

    I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or not. I am new to the field and live in MA and plan on staying here. I would love to get some honest opinions of those in the field without the spin. I seems...

  14. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    Boston-RN replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    I have a tungsten E2 pda - davis drug guide, tabers, lab/diag values w/ nursing implications and procedures

  15. Quincy College LPN program Grads/Current students

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

    I got all my books on half.com and they were pretty cheap compared to other places. I got my uniforms at jasco and save approx $60 from the McGills list. Yeah I got my award letter a while back. I...

  16. Applied, Accepted, Registered for classes- what happens now?

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

    Hmmm....I had orientation with list of books, equipment, uniforms, cpr class, health form for shots

  17. So... best PDA software?

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

    I just bought Tungsten E2 $205, 512 add'l memory $59 and I got the davis drug guide, tabers med dict., lab values guide and a procedues guide from skyscape ($142 combined). I start in september so I...

  18. Safe Staffing Ratios for Massachusetts?

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

    as a student nurse in MA, this is good to see What's with the "patients first" ads against staffing ratios? Can anyone explain

  19. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    Boston-RN replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    good

  20. Club LPN / Fall '05

    Boston-RN replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello All.... I am also an LPN student starting Sept 7th!! Can't wait... I'm 31, married w/ a dog...no kids yet, holding off until school is done. Also planning the LPN to RN bridge after the LPN...

  21. which PDA should I buy??

    Boston-RN replied to lccougar02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey there...I have picked through the boards for months and finally settled on a Tungsten E2, it's the follow up to the Tunsten E. It doesn't have many bells or whistles. I found it on buydig.com...

  22. Quincy College LPN program Grads/Current students

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

    OK I'm just about all set to start...well kind of. I signed up for a CPR class at brockton hosptial for $40, I got all my books online from half.com (except the drug, med dictionary and lab diag book)...

  23. Is LPN program worth it?

    Boston-RN replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm doing the LPN program first as well. No waiting list, no pre-req and there's no waiting list for the bridge program either. There are pleny of jobs for LPN's in my area. Good luck w/ your...

  24. What was the cost of your LPN school

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

    $5200 per semester, 3 semesters....$300 per semester for books, $200 for inital equipment and uniforms....total for LPN program approx $20k-$25k.... No waiting list, no pre-reqs and no waiting list...

  25. Quincy College LPN program Grads/Current students

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

    Just an update.....I already got my equipment and uniforms I purchased from jasco uniform. How quick!! Very pleased w/ the service. I ordered most of the books from half.com, they seemed pretty...