Nurseismade RN

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  1. Settle this please...

    Nurseismade RN replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Rehabilitation

    Just wanted to say "ditto".... to TheCommunter's post...and to add I think it is like med-surg...but better in that you get to really know your patients as they are in the hospital longer. just

  2. Im a new PHN!!

    Nurseismade RN replied to youknowho's topic in Public, Community Health

    Well all, I did take the LTAC hospital position........I started orientation last monday....The orientation is very detailed class room setting... This hospital is all computerised so learning the...

  3. new grad job update

    Nurseismade RN replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    NEMC Sucks!!!!! used to be a great hospital......... Think twice before accepting......worked as a tech there for a year.... the nurses all talk about each other and complain......I was a...

  4. New grad-start job next week

    Nurseismade RN replied to sleepyjane's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thank you for this post....I too start orientation in an acute rehab hospital this Monday.....so all the tips were helpful.... just wondered since you posted this in August, how has it been? and do...

  5. Kaplan Course Book or Saunders Comprehensive Review?

    Nurseismade RN replied to cracker jack's topic in General Nursing

    for strategy....KAPLAN....for content w/rationales....SAUNDERS = pass Nclex....I passed with 75 qestions.....but even if you pass with 265..it's still all

  6. Which Community College ?

    Nurseismade RN replied to ERICA57's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You are so welcome Erica.....one last tip (okay maybe not)....do not lay your eggs all in one basket.........apply everywhere you had listed in your first post....and then some....I heard Brockton...

  7. Which Community College ?

    Nurseismade RN replied to ERICA57's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I believe they are transferable.....I took micro at Quincy college....it was fine. Some of my class got jobs at the hospitals they were techs at.....some had a hard time finding the "perfect...

  8. Anyone starting SP07 RN associate degree at BHCC?

    Nurseismade RN replied to babylove7477's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree with this post, for "Healthcare Provider" level of CPR certification, I went to Carney Hospital when I first entered the ADN program 2 years ago....the certification last for 2 yrs.....So I...

  9. Which Community College ?

    Nurseismade RN replied to ERICA57's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I do not mind at all...............to get into the program, RCC requires that you complete all of the prereqs......but the coreqs can be completed during program...NOT RECOMMENDED....program itself is...

  10. Which Community College ?

    Nurseismade RN replied to ERICA57's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I believe they are all competitive..........I am 51 and graduated from Roxbury CC in June 2007 with ADN. Passed RN boards in July with 75 Quesions... RCC does not have a wait list like some of the...

  11. Can Adn's Be Public Health Nurses?

    Nurseismade RN replied to henryswife's topic in Public, Community Health

    just to add...and confirm....I graduated in June as an ADN RN....Boards July,..... August, working in a community health center as their adult med nurse. But I miss Bedside....and felt I was loosing...

  12. Im a new PHN!!

    Nurseismade RN replied to youknowho's topic in Public, Community Health

    I know it's been several months....Congratulations!!!:monkeydance: so how long were you in the hospital setting???? And do you like community???? This part is to all who post....... I actually need...

  13. NCLEX RN stopped at 76

    Nurseismade RN replied to luna770's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats RN!!! and all the best for the

  14. HEALTH INSURANCE for USA

    Nurseismade RN replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    Hi to all I didn't look at other posts all the way back.....but I actually choose my jobs based on the insurance offered....sad I know....but here in USA.....even though the employer contributes....we...

  15. wearing crocs at work

    Nurseismade RN replied to english_nurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi there, I am originally from England and have lived in the USA for over 25 years......sold real estate for years now an RN. I used to wear crocs and loved them.....found an alternative that is even...

  16. Just started my first nursing Job in a Community Health Center!

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

    Hi prituba, it's me....I agree with the above post. make her feel good by giving her praise for really training you....and then let her know that you feel you are ready to do the actual vaccines,...

  17. I want to do something else

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

    I am a new grad and work in a community health center in Boston....I think you would like it.....it's busy but a very different kind of busy...and everyone really respects the nurses. I work mon-frid...

  18. Cheap Book

    Nurseismade RN replied to labellepooh78's topic in LPN to RN

    I liked... campusi.com....It finds the cheapest book for

  19. How long did nursing school take for you?

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

    including prereqs......3 years. I am an RN with Associate.....start pay $26 per hour. I am very happy and

  20. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

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

    realistically.....you must be including week end and shift diffs....nights even.... starting sal for new grads in boston range between $23-28 per

  21. 75 questions this time...did I fail?

    Nurseismade RN replied to BGmedsestra's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    eh my hamster who I loved was called hammie.......anyway....I am sure you have passed....have

  22. 75 questions this time...did I fail?

    Nurseismade RN replied to BGmedsestra's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure you passed.....have

  23. did any new grads go straight to community health care

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

    I thanked you Pbelle because I am a new grad working in a community heath center, and even though I like it...was still deciding if I should venture out for a hospital position...your last two lines...

  24. 2007 grads: where did you get hired?

    Nurseismade RN replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I passed the boards July 17th.....but hospital jobs for new grads was slim pickings and most of those were already gone. I ended up interviewing at a community health center where I did my OB rotation...

  25. New grads....where do you work?

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

    I guess my position fits under "other". I am now in my fourth week as the adult medicine RN in a community health