PdxDreamer

PdxDreamer specializes in Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Occ Health.

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1. Frustrated with NP Job Search, Need Help!

   PdxDreamer replied to PdxDreamer's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I really appreciate all of the guidance that everyone has given to me. It's such a great resource to have so many experienced people available on this board. Having mentors is so important! I'll be...

2. Frustrated with NP Job Search, Need Help!

   PdxDreamer replied to PdxDreamer's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi JoPACURN. Thanks for the response! It left me a little confused about where to get experience though. I don't really know how hiring managers think, so I don't know if they care where the...

3. Frustrated with NP Job Search, Need Help!

   PdxDreamer posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Will try to keep it short. CNA x 1 yr, Ortho RN x 1 yr, got my direct entry Masters, became Adult/Geriatric NP, have worked x 1+ yr as Geriatric NP, driving around all day in community doing house...

4. MGH Institute of Health Professions

   PdxDreamer replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I wear Peaches, Dickies, Cherokee scrubs mostly. Each brand has it's own fit, which is why I hate buying them online. I bought my first pair online and they were huge...you're right! The best...

5. MGH Institute of Health Professions

   PdxDreamer replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I'm a current student at the IHP and you can wear any type you want, as long as it's teal. We all had different shades of teal in our first year, and each scrub brand makes a different "teal" color....

6. Direct-entry MSN programs

   PdxDreamer replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hi guys, I guess I'm the unofficial spokesperson for the MGH IHP program, since I don't see anyone else posting from my class. We had orientation for 2 days and basically we're going full throttle...

7. Direct-entry MSN programs

   PdxDreamer replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hi everyone, Diana here from Oregon. I moved back to Boston last week(well, my parent's house in Brookline) and I start MGH on Sept 6. I've been reading any books I can get my hands on because I'm...

8. Direct-entry MSN programs

   PdxDreamer replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hi everyone, It's Diana. I've been relaxing all summer and haven't checked the boards until now. It's awesome to hear from those of you who have started already. MGH begins on 9/7/05 I think!!...

9. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

   PdxDreamer replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I think we start with one or two days, and we'll be placed around Boston, or in the vicinity of the city. No specifics yet, but we need to buy books, coat, scrubs, shoes, stethescope and bp cuff......

10. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    PdxDreamer replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I finally found you guys here on this new site. We're playing online hide and seek! :chuckle Nothing to report, just finishing up my last few classes so I can relax this summer. I got my email...

11. Summer/Fall 05-what are you doing?

    PdxDreamer replied to jhawk07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting MSN in September, so I'm finishing up Nutrition and Chem II right now. I'll have June, July and August off. Just have to take a CPR for Allied Health employees and I'm done. Can't wait...

12. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Peachy you cracked me up with that "emoticonwhore" line... I totally abuse the priviledge on those things :chuckle See, there I go again! And BTW, don't get discouraged by the anti-accelerated...

13. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

14. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    UMass Worcester called today for an interview (at 6:45am!) I was still hitting the snooze button here in the West I didn't have the heart to say no, so I agreed to an interview next week. Should...

15. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    PdxDreamer replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't gotten a call, but living on the west coast, I don't know how they'd expect me to get there for an interview. The application was due on March 1. If they do call, I'll just decline. MGH...