Boston-RN

Boston-RN RN

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  1. Cardiac Nurses....have you ever....

    Boston-RN replied to Boston-RN's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for the response. I was actually asking more of "have you ever done" not so much of "should I". OK I'll have to give the whole story again.... The pt has hx of rapid afib...can go from 90...

  2. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

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

    Yes there is. I don't know exactly the way the rule is written but a good rule is to follow what your policy and procedures are. I'm sure all the policies are JACHO compliant and therefore covering...

  3. CPNE.....proctoring

    Boston-RN replied to JanWrotenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have to agree with Eric on this. I just finished up EC and I had a ton of questions regarding the "online" degree both at my current employer and my new employer. Some people that have never heard...

  4. It's easy: Tamper with things and EXTEND your STAY!

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

    I agree, some patients are TERRIFIED to leave the hospital where everything is done for them. I always tell my patients, you need to start doing some things for yourself because the call bell does...

  5. What should I wear when shadowing a nurse?

    Boston-RN replied to pshs_2000's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask the unit manager or whoever you are coordinating with to ask what their policy

  6. ACLS check off

    Boston-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK so I got the AHA ACLS Heartcode anywhere CD and I have completed the computer portion and have my printed certificates. I am getting ready to call and set up the "skills check off" portion of the...

  7. Where can I find Lisa Arends study guides?

    Boston-RN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The thing I liked most about them was that they followed the EC study guide outline and yes I don't think I'd pay more than $10 for them. That is not ALL that I studied (except for NC7 her disk is...

  8. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    Boston-RN replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I graduated as an LPN June 06, started EC Sept 06, graduated Oct 19 07, took NCLEX Oct 31, interviewed at Beth Israel in Boston on Nov 12th on the Cardio Thoracic Surgical Floor and got the job offer...

  9. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

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

    Hello, I recently had an interview with BIDMC (still waiting to hear) and I was told that for 150 new grad positions they had over 4000 applicants and had a hard time even placing the PCT/CNA's that...

  10. Where can I find Lisa Arends study guides?

    Boston-RN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go to ebay and type in excelsior CD and hers are the ones with the cartoon angry nurse with the needle....I used them for the program and have nothing but good things to say about the nursing concepts...

  11. Lots of reactions to the flu vax this year

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

    and people think I'm paranoid for not getting one.....never got one and never plan on

  12. CPNE Application Submitted!

    Boston-RN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Depends and an emisis basin is all that is needed for the CPNE (a few small doses of ativan on top

  13. CPNE Application Submitted!

    Boston-RN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats....gives me flashbacks. You'll be

  14. No longer MAnurseHopeful

    Boston-RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed my NCLEX-RN. I came to this board back before I knew for sure that I wanted to be a nurse and got great information at this site. The good the bad and the ugly....just was I was looking for...

  15. Nclex Books!

    Boston-RN replied to texaschic888's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Saunders book for both my PN and RN and I have to say for the RN that I took a week ago the questions were VERY similar to the ones on the actual

  16. Quincy College - clinical hrs. question

    Boston-RN replied to rnu09's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Is this the LPN or the RN program? Also the state mandates a certain amout of clinical time, just make sure that this requirement is

  17. No longer MAnurseHopeful

    Boston-RN replied to Boston-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for all the congrats.....I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders (for now of course) Such a good feeling, it's finally sinking in. The BON finally listed my...

  18. meds on nclex- generic or brand name?

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

    I took the NCLEX today....the names are both generic and trade and I don't think they will ever change that....fear

  19. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

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

    I've been called worse....... It all depends on the context and I normally have other things that are ticking me off or occupying my time more than what nickname someone called me. Sorry, just my...

  20. Other nurses taking over your patients without asking?

    Boston-RN replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    From a fellow assertive personality she may not realize she's offending you and she may truly believe she's helping. Let her know (in polite but clear terms) you'd like to keep the wheel next time...

  21. RN to BSN with Excelsior...Only 4 tests + 3 clincals???

    Boston-RN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It all depends on how many gen eds you have. There are 7 nursing classes/exams (don't think there are any clinicals but I requested an answer to that question). The total credit requirement is...

  22. Saunders Vs Kaplan

    Boston-RN replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For the NCLEX-PN I used saunders for content and Kaplan for strategy and I plan on doing the same for NCLEX-RN next month I'll let you know how it works

  23. question regarding hiring

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

    It depends on the state Mass is already like that...no graduate nurse

  24. What would you do re: cutting back on hours

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

    All that and more money......our night shift gets 30%

  25. Incompetent nurses

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

    The one post was one to