Boston-RN

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  1. NCLEX-RN compared to NCLEX-PN

    Boston-RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, I just finished the LPN to RN bridge program and am starting to study for the NCLEX-RN. I'm going through the Saunders guide and really am not seeing a big difference from LPN to RN except...

  2. ?Union?

    Boston-RN replied to penguin2's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Nope, not all....but if you check the Mass Nurses Assoc. there should be a list somewhere I

  3. what do you say when thanked?

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

    The other posters nailed it already.....not too many options And remember those thank yous when you have a rough day and feel

  4. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Update

    Boston-RN replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Glad to hear the good news. Did you just use the pharm/nutrition books from the program? How many questions? Multiple choice? Did you find it basic knowledge or very detailed? Where they worded...

  5. How late are people staying on Sunday at CPNE?

    Boston-RN replied to PedsRN&momto5girls's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yup in my group I was done by 10am and there was one person there that had to make up 3 PCS's so you never know....Prepare for the worst hope for the

  6. Passed Cpne !!

    Boston-RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, I just got home from the CPNE in Schenectady, NY. I passed with no repeats. I am normally a person pretty confident at work, testing and with my skills for the most part. I was still very...

  7. giving report??

    Boston-RN replied to JCG1041's topic in LPN to RN

    I think I attached it. If not send me a PM with your email and I'll email it to you. I actually only attached one because the other was not as great as I remembered. Hope this one helps. EDITED OK I...

  8. Passed Cpne !!

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

    marisela01 i used a combination of books. for nc1 i used the recommended texts and feel i wasted a lot of time reading duplicate info. i started with the free content guide for each exam. i used...

  9. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online update

    Boston-RN replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Nice....sounds like the place for

  10. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online update

    Boston-RN replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    So I don't need to apply and get accepted to the RN to BSN program, you just sign up for classes? How do they know you have met the requirements for the

  11. California Frustrates Me

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

    If it's in option then......There's always EC then work for the VA. As an EC grad you can work for the VA in any state (so I'm told) because they don't have to adhere to the same

  12. giving report??

    Boston-RN replied to JCG1041's topic in LPN to RN

    I have a good sheet from work that I'll scan tomorrow as I don't have a blank one now with me.... but off the top of my head you would essentially give: Name/room number/age/gender/code...

  13. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online update

    Boston-RN replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello, I just finished all my requirements for my LPN to RN program and am due to graduate in October. Then it's off to UMBoston I decided. Glad to hear the NLN tests aren't so bad. Are the...

  14. Starting Clinicals: How to Get Off on the Right Foot?

    Boston-RN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming you'll have an instructor? - be prepared, know what you're supposed to know before you get there - be physically prepared have your supplies books etc what you need - be alert when you...

  15. Did anybody know

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

    It only takes a day or 2 to post but it still takes a couple weeks for them to update your status and

  16. Passed Cpne !!

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

    I just passed the last of my ASN requirements. I passed the CLEP Intro to Soc and Analyzing and Interpreting Lit today........aside from the NCLEX-RN I am DONE DONE DONE DONE DONE.... I enrolled...

  17. Clarification please...

    Boston-RN replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Any updates or changes EC makes to any exams/tests are done on Oct 1 on any given year. On the exams they are normally very subtle or non-existent but it's posted that the study guide will be in...

  18. EC A&P How many weeks did you study?

    Boston-RN replied to rh39's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, the practice scores base it for 1:1 (unscaled). The actual exams are scaled. I found this out after a couple exams. When you get your score after you test it shows how you did in each area....

  19. This may be an already-discussed topic but.....

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

    I used only her CD for NC7 for 6 days and passed with an A...I used her disks for all the exams but not JUST the CD's, I've always complimented them with some other back up (especially the EC practice...

  20. Appointment with College Network tomorrow

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

    I have to say I have a friend that choose to do college network and it was very expensive but he did get done with all the NC exams in approx 5-6 mths. I bought all the recommended EC textbooks and...

  21. EC A&P How many weeks did you study?

    Boston-RN replied to rh39's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used A & P the easy way (not incredibly easy) ISBN 0764119796 exclusively and studied for approx 1 month but I had already taken A&P1 at a CC and had already taken human body with my LPN...

  22. How Does Your Facility Identify Code Status?

    Boston-RN replied to al7139's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My facility also has pts wear blue bracelets for DNR and a list at the nurses

  23. Nursing Concepts Conferences through EC

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

    I think they only recently became available. Of all things that helped me with EC was the practice exams a lot cheaper than the conference but what ever helps is good and NC3 and NC5 were the more...

  24. Recent LPN Graduate Seeking Clarification on Excelsior

    Boston-RN replied to nurse2bethatsme's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The best advise I can give is send in your transcripts for eval then you will know for sure but unless they don't meet the requirements for that course they should be accepted. And there's always...

  25. Glad to be LPN first

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

    Hello, I became an LPN first and I did start a bridge program (excelsior) just months after graduating from the LPN but I'm still glad I did the LPN first. I have been able to work full time and get...