Nurseismade RN

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  1. Can I still work as a PCT in MA if I passed my boards?

    Nurseismade RN replied to CalypsoRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    this happened to me...but thankfully I was paid cash out for accrued vacation and ET. The hospital could not hire me as RN as there was a hiring freeze. I did not even get a chance to tell them..but...

  2. question about IV push

    Nurseismade RN replied to Navarre's topic in First Year After Licensure

    agree with all the posts......my dear...you must look this up each time you give IV meds. At my hospital, we have a standard sheet that is always updated and tells us how to mix our IV's.....and...

  3. lab values

    Nurseismade RN replied to LyndseyER's topic in First Year After Licensure

    lyndseyER here is a one way I found useful, however on the nclex i must say the focus on my test was more on prioritization, critical thinking and teaching. glad to say I did pass w/75q. last year....

  4. Role Call! RN to BSN online students........

    Nurseismade RN replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi kimrn7261 keep us posted...I am very interested in u of

  5. new grads in boston hospitals??

    Nurseismade RN replied to quincy24's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    as quoted in OPP, the city hospitals will hire you after one years nursing experience.....that's so much cheaper than going for BSN....and you are being paid for that one year's experience....I am...

  6. Nemc

    Nurseismade RN replied to sbkd09's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I worked there as a student nurse tech (float).......prior to that I was a unit coordinator...... I found most of the floors to be good floors....there were some really ****** nurses on one floor...i...

  7. Do any area hospitals hire new LPNs?

    Nurseismade RN replied to 3sodapop's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    also New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton.........great place and the learning experience is great. They hire new grad LPN's. The only thing that LPN's do not do is hang blood and IV pushes and...

  8. Only 19 shifts for new grad orientation Med/Surg??? whhaaaattt

    Nurseismade RN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I had 4 weeks orientation, which included 1 week of classroom:bugeyes: however even with a full patient load....I always had help if I needed it.......I actually liked being off orientation as I was...

  9. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

    Nurseismade RN replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    read all the OPP......my hospital in mass got rid of the 12 hour shifts....I personally am not a morning person so I love my 3-11:30p. I work 32 hours by choice....in the summer can hit the beach...

  10. Nursing Home for New RN?

    Nurseismade RN replied to egipitian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow....working 5 days in a row in nursing is really tough....wish you

  11. What's harder? NS or your first job as new RN?

    Nurseismade RN replied to scastillo1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Once you have completed the dreaded nursing school part:bugeyes: you will love nursing. at least I do...however.....nursing school prepares you somewhat...but the first year of nursing is where you...

  12. fun thread! funniest or silliest thing you have done at work so far!

    Nurseismade RN replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    the silliest thing I've done is while changing the tubing on a normal saline IV...while still hanging I removed the old spike and received a mini

  13. "Big Money"

    Nurseismade RN replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did not become a nurse for the money.......that's the first thing everyone says or thinks when I tell them I am a nurse. Before nursing I made what I thought was okay money, around 17 an hour. When...

  14. How much is your pay?

    Nurseismade RN replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    new grad evening shift at a Long term medical acute hospital....$28.75 per hour during the week and $30 per hour on weekends.

  15. thoughts on doing LTAC as new grad?

    Nurseismade RN replied to file03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    it's a good door to put your foot through:chuckle with great respect to your boyfriend's mom....30+ years wow!!!! however the hospital setting has changed especially LTAC. One reason is that hospitals...

  16. thoughts on doing LTAC as new grad?

    Nurseismade RN replied to file03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    working in a long term acute care hospital is challenging......I just started working in one...this is my second job...graduated in june 07...passed the boards July... my first job was not...

  17. Anyone work critical care at the Brigham?

    Nurseismade RN replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    That's the beauty of already having a job....when looking you don't feel pressured.... I hope you are offered the position at MGH......but if that does not work out....like you said you are already in...

  18. Anyone work critical care at the Brigham?

    Nurseismade RN replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i do not have any experiences at BWH (on my wish list).....but wow what an opportunity......you are young with already 1.5+ yrs exp....seems like you are ready for the challenge....all the best to...

  19. are they supposed to know this by now?

    Nurseismade RN replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    just to add my 2 cents...I graduated from an ADN program, I call these programs boot camp for nursing:bugeyes: Even though I was signed off for IV meds in school, it was not until I was an RN working...

  20. How did you pay for nursing school?

    Nurseismade RN replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from a 2 year ADN program. I worked part- time in a hospital first as a unit coordinator, then student nurse tech 30 hours (for the benefits) evenings and some overnights. I received...

  21. Changing jobs the first year

    Nurseismade RN replied to sleepyjane's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In the US Rehab in a long term acute care hospital is challenging......I just started working in one...this is my second job...graduated in june 07...passed the boards July... my first job was not...

  22. Its official--I have deleted my NCLEX tabs from my computer

    Nurseismade RN replied to racing-mom4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I passed the boards in June.....still have not deleted my saunders/davis/pharm/kaplan and more yet. maybe I will after your post or I need

  23. 1st job over in 5 months

    Nurseismade RN replied to lveroflife's topic in First Year After Licensure

    so sorry it did not work out.......but do not worry nursing is a career where you can easily find work regardless of how long you were at your previous job. :):nurse:The hospital I now work at hires...

  24. I've lost confidence,0 time management skill

    Nurseismade RN replied to shortlittleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    try long term acute care hospitals......I just started working in one...this is my second job...graduated in june...passed the boards w/75q....but my first job was not challenging. I love it......its...

  25. 2007 grads: where did you get hired?

    Nurseismade RN replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wow!! Red high heels on an interview....and you got the job.....