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  1. New building design – looking for examples, thoughts, likes/dislikes

    ladybugsea posted a topic in School

    My district is in the planning stages of a new 7-12 building (we currently have separate 7-8 and 9-12 buildings). I have been invited to meet with the architects tomorrow to discuss health services. I...

  2. New building design – looking for examples, thoughts, likes/dislikes

    ladybugsea replied to ladybugsea's topic in School

    Thank you all for your input, it is helpful and I appreciate your

  3. Online RN to BSN - how to chose school?

    ladybugsea posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I am having a hard time deciding on an online RN to BSN program... I think I am over thinking this, does the school really even matter? So far I have narrowed it down to URI, SNHU, and UMass Boston....

  4. URI RN to BSjust

    ladybugsea replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in School, College Programs

    I was told to expect to spend 20 hours per week per

  5. SNHU Online RN to BSN Program

    ladybugsea replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info, xobritney! Glad to hear they are interesting. I already took stats previously and have a BA/MS so I should be going right into the nursing courses. Trying to figure out if two...

  6. SNHU Online RN to BSN Program

    ladybugsea replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in General Nursing

    Froggybelly - how was it taking two nursing courses in one term? Were they both similar in

  7. What do you wear to work?

    ladybugsea replied to asp40's topic in School

    I am also a new school nurse. I subbed over the past school year and wore business casual with a lab coat on top (to be recognized as the sub nurse). Like you, I don't have a lot of work clothes and...

  8. Can RN work as CNA in MA?

    ladybugsea posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Is this allowed? I know I've seen threads on this topic in the past, but I'm not having luck using the search and google and checking the BORN. I thought I had read here that it was not allowed in...

  9. Northern Essex Community College (NECC)

    ladybugsea posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm starting this thread as a 'buddy group' since there are a few NECC students and grads here. It would be nice to be able to share information and help each other out! Not sure if this belongs in...

  10. 'White' Crocs??

    ladybugsea posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Does anyone know if the 'pearl' colored Crocs are 'white' enough to be white uniform shoes? I looked at a pair last week and they seem gray. I'll be starting my clinicals in September and don't want...

  11. Will IBCLC help me get into LDRP?

    ladybugsea posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been thinking about sitting for the IBCLC exam this summer (I'm a LLL Leader and new RN, so all I need is the 45hrs lactation specific education). I need to decide ASAP because deadlines are...

  12. So sad. :(

    ladybugsea replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You are not alone. I passed seven months ago today, and still nothing. I did find some LTC options back in Sept, but I was holding out for med-surg orientations in January. But it seems most...

  13. Can RN work as CNA in MA?

    ladybugsea replied to ladybugsea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Binkie - I don't want to work as a CNA! MA hospitals are pretty much only hiring internal candidates to their new grad programs. Many of these hospitals weren't even able to hire all their CNAs...

  14. Can RN work as CNA in MA?

    ladybugsea replied to ladybugsea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks. I just don't see how I'm going to get a job in this market unless I'm already working for a hospital that will hire new grads again this winter. I have heard a rumor about one hospital in MA...

  15. 2007 NCLEX pass rate by school

    ladybugsea posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2terminal&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Researcher&L2=Physical+Health+and+Treatment&L3=Nursing+Statistics&L4=National+Council+Licensure+Examinations+(NCLEX)+by...

  16. Where to license??

    ladybugsea replied to ICURNGUY's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wow, thanks, that's good to know. I was hoping to get something in Jan/Feb when preceptors are free again and some hospitals claim they 'may' run orientations again. But with so many new grads still...

  17. Where to license??

    ladybugsea replied to ICURNGUY's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Austin - I agree with Octoberbride 100%. Unless you have an amazing connection, it would be a much better bet not to come to MA. Octoberbride - where did you learn about the 2-year job forecast?...

  18. What if I don't go to work?

    ladybugsea posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated in a state where there are no jobs for new grads (relocating is not an option). What will happen to me if I don't get a job in the next year or two? Will I have to take a refresher...

  19. What if I don't go to work?

    ladybugsea replied to ladybugsea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    jbeau - that's funny, I just heard from a Children's nurse the other day that they are on a hiring freeze. Have you been able to get some

  20. What if I don't go to work?

    ladybugsea replied to ladybugsea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    October - I feel your pain! I was just talking to a classmate today, saying that I don't think we're going to find work this year. It's amazing, I had absolutely no idea it would be like this. I...

  21. What if I don't go to work?

    ladybugsea replied to ladybugsea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A few of my classmates are really angry at the school, feeling like they pulled the wool over our eyes. But I don't blame the school, they can't predict what it will be like two year later when we...

  22. Looking to enter Nursing

    ladybugsea replied to ks0304's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you can do the BSN program, that would be the way to go. Many people have to do ADN due to having to work, families, etc (I did and got a fabulous education for cheap). I know someone who went to...

  23. What if I don't go to work?

    ladybugsea replied to ladybugsea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The hospitals are technically hiring, just only their internal candidates (CNAs, secretaries, etc; most of my classmates in this situation have been hired). I don't know what others are doing, one...

  24. AWHONN Staffing Guidelines Please check this out:

    ladybugsea replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's what I thought, thanks! Stress on the

  25. AWHONN Staffing Guidelines Please check this out:

    ladybugsea replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dumb question: how do you say AWHONN?