Spinmass

Spinmass ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-B

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  1. Schedulewise...any advice??

    Spinmass replied to lbt88's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We have had schedulewise for about 3 months and so far I am mostly happy with it. That being said our ratio is 1:3 with one nurse unassigned who can basically bounce between staff and help with...

  2. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    Spinmass replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    I actually made out pretty well. I got Starbucks most of the week, ice cream for the week, lunch one day and then a camelback water bottle

  3. Tips for Cannulation?

    Spinmass replied to Amandurr's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I haven't had issues locating new AVF's but I have had difficulty locating new AVG's especially deep in the thigh or upper arm, I will listen around the area and then mark out a path that I can...

  4. New grad first job-Is this the norm in nursing??

    Spinmass replied to Hopefulnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    I started as a new nurse in HD, the company I work for provided a thorough training program. I truly enjoy my job but it is very fast paced and busy. Several nurses that I graduated with have had...

  5. What's In A Name Badge?

    Spinmass replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I worked for a hospital several years ago that only allowed RN on the badge unless you were "credentialed" staff and then you got a different color badge with your degree/certs listed. where I work...

  6. How long after interview did you receive job offer?

    Spinmass replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Holy old thread revival ! I would check the spam folder for the email address you provided. I was in the same boat you are and then found the email sitting in my spam

  7. Ahhh, dialysis nurses, have you forgotten your first love?

    Spinmass replied to Guttercat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    So while your getting all nostalgic and remembering the good ol days, I am just starting dialysis and appreciate the link for the video. I will be sure to use more Khan academy

  8. Mass Job Market...

    Spinmass replied to WCSU1987's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The western part of Massachusetts with the exception of BayState in Springfield seem to be more apt to except ASN. As you move east it gets harder but there are still plenty of jobs available. My...

  9. Help...devasted

    Spinmass replied to Mrsnurse2b10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Study the teas book and take the teas

  10. Nclex application

    Spinmass posted a topic in General Students

    Good Afternoon, I graduate this May and am a little confused about the application process to test. To sit the nclex in Massachusetts I know I need to sign up with Pearson view and with the BON...

  11. Nclex application

    Spinmass replied to Spinmass's topic in General Students

    I have four classes and a final left. As of yet they haven't mentioned anything. I will follow up tomorrow with them, however I am not optimistic that they will help us. Last time I mentioned the...

  12. Nclex application

    Spinmass replied to Spinmass's topic in General Students

    No they didn't talk about it yet. I will follow up with them, I was just looking to see if anyone here had some insight. Thanks for the

  13. CPR on the floors

    Spinmass replied to Sallysame's topic in General Nursing

    Being a BLS instructor and routinely working pre-hospital codes I can tell you that I have seen very poor cpr skills among those who do not routinely "use" the skills; wether through a mock code or...

  14. Be sure to know your call schedule!

    Spinmass replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Not good. Forgetting he was on call was bad..... Going in after drinking was just plain stupid and

  15. Anderson review vs Kaplan review

    Spinmass posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good morning, If all goes as planned, and it should, I will be graduating in early May! My school has contract with Anderson for an optional review class however the class is not scheduled until the...

  16. Anderson review vs Kaplan review

    Spinmass replied to Spinmass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the replies, Anderson I believe is a local company in

  17. dry erase board and marker at nclex

    Spinmass replied to combinate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Interesting, thanks for the

  18. dry erase board and marker at nclex

    Spinmass replied to combinate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As long as all goes well I will be taking my nclex early summer. Why are people tallying the total # of SATA questions they are getting? Is this a test taking

  19. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Spinmass replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear you are on the

  20. Nursing "students" have no rights, no protection ... but...

    Spinmass replied to standupspeakout's topic in General Students

    Holy what the ***k was that I just

  21. Nursing Watches

    Spinmass replied to TexasRosiee90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cheap is better for work. It's gonna get beat up and

  22. Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    Spinmass replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Many times these companies post similar ads in many different fields. I.E. Under nursing, engineering, business etc trying to attract any student willing to take the job. I wouldn't even have given it...

  23. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    Spinmass replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not against asking about proper storage, however it seems that when you say you do have a gun clinicians become concerned more about the gun then the child... At least out my way. Further the...

  24. I feel nursing is more of a calling than anything else

    Spinmass replied to Tarrus Eliuds's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Funny, most of the students that are failing our program tell me that nursing is there calling and that they will find a way because of that. Needless to say many

  25. If you've graduated Quincy College advanced placement ADN - I need your advice

    Spinmass replied to Angelito's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I think you are just matriculated into the full time ADN program that is starting year 2. At least that is what I was told at the end of last semester. Last I heard we were gonna be in class Monday...