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  1. scabies

    shmassrn replied to caseymn's topic in General Nursing

    Scabies are not very contagious after first treatment - first treatment is usually considered curative unless some special circumstance like Norwegian scabies. However, linens can be a vector of...

  2. Fastest & Easiest RN-BSN program online?

    shmassrn replied to Hdyoungrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I highly recommend UMass Boston's RN to BSN program. It is all online and the workload is very manageable. Best of all, it is also a brick and mortar school with a good reputation, so it doesn't...

  3. Extra Supplies For Nursing School

    shmassrn replied to molly.hershman's topic in General Students

    Extra penlights - when yours dies, you'll need a back-up. Also, lots of singles and change for vending machine dinners and parking/tolls. Knee-high compression stockings. Mini notebooks for your...

  4. Advice re: Phd?

    shmassrn posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Everyone, First of all, I am new to allnurses.com (I just registered)! However, I remember searching and reading some posts while I was in my ADN program several years ago and have always...

  5. Advice re: Phd?

    shmassrn replied to shmassrn's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi iteachob, Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my post. You've given me a clearer picture of what the courses may actually be like. I am definitely leaning towards applying to the...

  6. Advice re: Phd?

    shmassrn replied to shmassrn's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi GrnTea, I definitely appreciate the advice. I can see how people get lured into the online programs. The program I intend to apply to is the state university in my state which has a good...

  7. How long did you study before taking NCLEX?

    shmassrn replied to Bouncyball's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used ATI throughout nursing school and then did about 200 questions per day for a couple of weeks before testing. Honestly, I don't think that the prep was necessary, though that may depend on how...

  8. Penalty for leaving

    shmassrn replied to mysnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree with the previous posts. I would stay to fulfill the contract. It may seem like an unbearable amount of time now, but you will be better off if you finish what you started. Nursing is a...

  9. Am I being too sensitive?

    shmassrn replied to Morainey's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly, I can appreciate how you might feel a bit bothered by this, but I concur with the other posters who have stated that their conversations are most likely not about you at all. It can take a...

  10. Newly Weds and Nursing School

    shmassrn replied to TWebster24's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations!!! My husband and I got married in between semesters when I was in nursing school. I think no matter what you're doing, the first year of marriage can be challenging and is quite an...

  11. RN to MSN advice please

    shmassrn replied to Nurse_RaRa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree with the previous poster regarding the recommendations. Also, do not let that one piece of the puzzle delay your goal - I'm sure the school would be willing to work with you to figure it out....

  12. Seeking info on Chamberlain College of Nursing

    shmassrn replied to llg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a colleague who obtained her BSN from Chamberlain. She said it took her three semesters and the quality seemed average overall. For what it's worth, I obtained my BSN online from UMass Boston...