nurs2014

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1. PTSD after losing a patient?

   nurs2014 replied to nurs2014's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice, I will definitely apply some of the tips for coping with my emotions, thanks again!

2. PTSD after losing a patient?

   nurs2014 replied to nurs2014's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't intend to insinuate that I am actually suffering with PTSD resulting from my experience, only that I feel traumatized by the event. I will definitely choose my wording more carefully in future posts, thanks for your advice.

3. PTSD after losing a patient?

   nurs2014 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello Nurses, I'm a new nurse with less than a year's experience and just lost my first patient. I work in a skilled nursing facility and have the opportunity to bond with my patients since they are long-term residents. This week one of those patient...

4. Anyone apply to Bristol COmmunity College nursing for 2013?

   nurs2014 replied to teddie23's topic in Massachusetts

   The lab/clinical rotation is two days a week, it may be Tue/Wed or Wed/Fri it varies, and they are for 6 hour sessions (7-1 or 1-7) that is why the schedule shows seven days a week. The 1200 for books is the majority of the books for the entire progr...

5. Anyone apply to Bristol COmmunity College nursing for 2013?

   nurs2014 replied to teddie23's topic in Massachusetts

   Clinical locations vary, but plan on being in a nursing home, or rehab location. I should probably add to my list of things to expect... The school (BCC) has gone "green," meaning they do not print handouts, handbook, or various other printed informa...

6. Anyone apply to Bristol COmmunity College nursing for 2013?

   nurs2014 replied to teddie23's topic in Massachusetts

   Congratulations future nurses! I am finishing up my first year in the nursing program, and can offer you a few tips. 1) there is a math competency test day one of the semester, you must pass with an 85 or better. The program offers a refresher course...

7. Anyone apply to Bristol COmmunity College nursing for 2013?

   nurs2014 replied to teddie23's topic in Massachusetts

   So sorry the letters haven't even gone out yet! I received my letter in early March last year! I'm in the class of 2014... In reading all your posts, I am reminded of the anxiety that builds waiting for that damn letter to arrive! Good luck to all of...

8. Massasoit community college adn fall 2012

   nurs2014 replied to CMA_TO_LPN's topic in Massachusetts

   I received my acceptance letter, which is really good news for someone on the "wait list" because I was also accepted into BCC's nursing program, which is where I'll be going next fall! Congratulations to all those who got into the program, and good ...

9. I got my letter today!!!

   nurs2014 replied to mandydustinkeaton's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congratulations! Enjoy the great feeling! I know how hard I worked to get into my ASN program, so go celebrate! :cheers: cheers!

10. I got ACCEPTED!

    nurs2014 replied to RM27's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm In southeast Massachusetts, going to Bristol CC!:w00t:

11. Got my acceptance letter today!

    nurs2014 replied to ShesAcuteNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congratulations! I love seeing so many posts about acceptance letters! I got mine and my feet haven't touched the floor since! Enjoy the ride

12. Just accepted and not sure the next steps..

    nurs2014 replied to Scrubs_girl's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congratulations! My school requires us to pass a math compentency test for nursing within the first month of classes. I'm using "Davis's Basic Math Review for Nurses" ISBN-13: 978-0803620568 It's very easy to follow. :yeah:But if you're not REQUIRED...

13. I got ACCEPTED!

    nurs2014 replied to RM27's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congratulations! I was accepted into my program as well (only ASN), what an awesome feeling to make the class! :cheers: Good luck in your program.

14. Massasoit community college adn fall 2012

    nurs2014 replied to CMA_TO_LPN's topic in Massachusetts

    BCC is Bristol Community College (Fall River) I live between Brockton & Fall River so the commute is the same for me in either direction. I received my letter on 3/10. BCC had the same Feb 1 deadline, that's why I think May is too long to find ou...

15. Massasoit community college adn fall 2012

    nurs2014 replied to CMA_TO_LPN's topic in Massachusetts

    Mid-May?! That's CRAZY! I was accepted at BCC and was forced to put a $200 non-refundable deposit down for my seat, there is a mandatory orientation May 3rd where they want $40 uniform deposit, $50 drug test fee... at this rate I guess I'll be stayin...