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  1. failed my BSN, graduated with ADN, now starting to apply for RN to BSN

    qcnursingstudent posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi everyone, My nursing school journey has been extremely rocky. I started off at Umass- Boston in their traditional BSN program right out of high school. I struggled tremendously with the program. I...

  2. I am freaking out!

    qcnursingstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Tonight was my third shift on my own. I am a brand new nurse with basically no experience. At my facility, we have report sheets already made that lists the resident, room number, code status and how...

  3. I am freaking out!

    qcnursingstudent replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the encouragement! It's going to rake me a long while to become confident. Right now I'm just nervous and feeling scared. I've literally only been a nurse for 3

  4. I am freaking out!

    qcnursingstudent replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    It was definitely a learning experience! The patient wasn't unresponsive. He was lethargic but I was able to arouse him with stimuli. I feel like that was such a huge mistake and I feel horrible for...

  5. Complete surprise, in a good way, LTC experience so far

    qcnursingstudent replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sure will! My nurse educator said it'll take time to get use to but if I need extra help I need to speak up or they'll assume I know it. I start orienting on the floor on Saturday so we'll see how it...

  6. Complete surprise, in a good way, LTC experience so far

    qcnursingstudent replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So glad I found this post! I just graduated in May and obtained my license in July. I just got my first nursing job ever and I will be going on the floor on Saturday. My DON said I will start off on...

  7. first job!!

    qcnursingstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    My boss called me today to officially offer me a position. She told me my base pay is $22, $2 differential and an extra 50 cents for working weekends. This is my very first RN job. I never had any CNA...

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

    qcnursingstudent replied to Angelito's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    That seems like an advantage then. 12 % for ATI?! Not sure how I feel about quizzes though. I'm just glad I'm done with that program since it was so

  9. first job!!

    qcnursingstudent replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    It's Massachusetts and I'll be starting on the long term care floor at a nursing home. Maybe that's a little below average? Oh well. As long as I'm a job I'm happy. I need the experience

  10. Interview

    qcnursingstudent replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice! I didn't get this interview. I was denied when she reread my resume and found out I am a new grad but I had another interview Monday and am now

  11. Interview

    qcnursingstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an interview on Tuesday and I'm wondering if I should have my letters of recommendations ready to give to the interviewer or should I just wait for her to ask me for them at a later time? I k...

  12. failed my BSN, graduated with ADN, now starting to apply for RN to BSN

    qcnursingstudent replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Even better news! I just got my first job offer and I'm in the process of applying at UMass Dartmouth. I'll update on when I hear about

  13. interview tips!

    qcnursingstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have my first registered nurse interview coming up on Tuesday. Its for a nursing home. I don't have any experience other than my clinicals and working as a pharmacy technician. What tips can you...

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

    qcnursingstudent replied to Angelito's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Oh sorry you're right 9 to 130 wish. I confused my clinical start time. I had clinical from 330 to 11 my last semester. There's a new dean now so appeals might be different especially since people...

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

    qcnursingstudent replied to Angelito's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just graduated the full time RN program In May and passed the NCLEX in July. I only worked weekends for a total of about 20 hours. Class times vary depending on Which professor is teaching. Medsurg...