Boston RN

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  1. Med Error Advice...

    Boston RN replied to brockclan3's topic in General Nursing

    The negative --> you administered medication without checking the bag (Yikes). The positive --> you'll NEVER do that again! I believe this error will make you a better nurse going forward. Good...

  2. LTC nurses having to do CNA work all day

    Boston RN replied to Kac718's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep! I know exactly what you are talking about. All of the above poster's are correct. They may be difficult to find, but yes, there are great LTC facilities with great CNA's out there. Don't bother...

  3. Case Management Exam 2017 Tips

    Boston RN posted a topic in Case Management

    EXAM: There were 180 exam questions and you are allowed 3 hours. The questions and answers were very straight forward. There were no "select all that apply", "all of the above" or "none of the above"...

  4. New grad sinking fast

    Boston RN replied to Sheika34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are struggling because your nerves are getting the best of you (been there). It's a process, you will get there. Print out your post and tuck it away. Read it again in 6 months, I bet you will be...

  5. Should I go back to school?

    Boston RN replied to Butterfliesnroses's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have a supportive / helpful husband......GO FOR

  6. Case Management Exam 2017 Tips

    Boston RN replied to Boston RN's topic in Case Management

    The changes were already made to the exam in 2015, I think. I don't believe they will be changing it again for many years. The 2nd edition is aligned with the current CCM exam. Best of Luck

  7. Case Management Exam 2017 Tips

    Boston RN replied to Boston RN's topic in Case Management

    NP - no need to procrastinate haha, it is easier than you think! Good

  8. MSN or MSHS

    Boston RN replied to purpletzz's topic in Case Management

    Hi purpletzz, I tried to respond to your PM but you appear to be unable to receive

  9. Nurses and bullies...

    Boston RN replied to nightingale4me's topic in General Nursing

    OP - I read your post and knew exactly what you meant, you really didn't have to list examples to validate your post. It was also safe to assume that you did not mean the entire nursing profession. I...

  10. Should I quit? Idk what to do!

    Boston RN replied to vc01ca's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should take the pay cut and get your BSN while you are staying with your Mom (cheap rent haha). You never know, after graduation you may receive a promotion with a better salary - along...

  11. Will I have a social life in nursing school

    Boston RN replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Of course you will have a social life - Most people work full-time and take care of kids in addition to nursing

  12. Where can I get male only patients?

    Boston RN replied to Firas5's topic in General Nursing

    Veterans Administration (VA) LTC residents are predominately

  13. Please I need HELPPPP! I failed NCLEX-RN five times.

    Boston RN replied to angel15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan Qbank worked great for me, also for a number of my friends. I saw a lot of the same questions on NCLEX as

  14. Please I need HELPPPP! I failed NCLEX-RN five times.

    Boston RN replied to angel15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree 100% with the poster who said "you are probably over-thinking!" You must be feeling very discouraged, but you will get there. Here is some advice..... 1) purchase Kaplan's online RN Qbank (not...

  15. New grad private duty pay

    Boston RN replied to Yasmin RN's topic in Private Duty

    Hello, No - $26/hr is not a bad starting pay for a new grad with zero

  16. Advice on comfortable shoes

    Boston RN replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Nursing

    ASICS sneakers and Akesso nursing

  17. Case Management Exam 2017 Tips

    Boston RN replied to Boston RN's topic in Case Management

    Hi Brittany, I just sent you a PM. I am just seeing this message now - so sorry. Did you take the

  18. A stye in your eye *semi-vent*

    Boston RN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry if my comment came off as harsh, that wasn't my intent. I am drawing from my own experience - from a nursing and management perspective. Just be careful, sometimes the co-workers who appear...

  19. A stye in your eye *semi-vent*

    Boston RN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    So you made a mistake, we have all been there and that's how we learn. It appears this mistake was not severe because you only received a "note" from management. What is most disturbing for me, is...

  20. Case Management Exam 2017 Tips

    Boston RN replied to Boston RN's topic in Case Management

    Hello - check your

  21. Sleeping on job?

    Boston RN replied to Nursing617's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked several LTC facilities as a new nurse and was subject to sleeping staff many nights; some in empty beds, some curled up in chairs with blankets in patient rooms - DON didn't care,...

  22. Case Management Exam 2017 Tips

    Boston RN replied to Boston RN's topic in Case Management

    The book is excellent. I learned the terms/concepts first from buying the online practice questions (for 7 days), it was about $60, so when I reviewed the book, I was already familiar with the terms....

  23. Is it true, that if you don't like being a CNA, you won't like being a nurse?

    Boston RN replied to tmurph704's topic in General Students

    Absolutely untrue, if you end up disliking bedside, there is nothing wrong with that. I have worked along side many who did not like it, and you would never know it because they were outstanding...

  24. Failed my 3rd attempt for NCLEX PN

    Boston RN replied to bhuikko11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You will get there - don't give up! Schedule another appointment ASAP for a month out and get yourself good study guide. Kaplan online question bank (Qbank) worked best for me. Practice the questions...

  25. Graduate for 7 years but still not taking the NCLEX

    Boston RN replied to Annmarie023's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan's online Qbank (question bank). Good