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  1. Salary negotiations

    Shopgirl1 replied to sleepyjane's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would say that in Boston it's hard to negotiate a starting salary. There are so many people for such few jobs, that if you were lucky enough to get an interview AND the job, I would feel very...

  2. CNA training: Some questionable behavior

    Shopgirl1 replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness, I've seen people chart at 8 and 12 for flow sheets, but never DAYS!!! I just cannot believe that! I have worked as a CNA prior to becoming a nurse, and my hospital would never permit...

  3. Shoes!

    Shopgirl1 replied to skittles1933's topic in General Nursing

    I've tried Dansko's and I found that because they are so hard, my knees and hips would kill by the end of a 12 hour shift. However, Calzuro's are fantastic! A lot of the OR nurses where I work wear...

  4. July 9

    Shopgirl1 replied to Shopgirl1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :biere:YYaayyy....congrats StarznskyRN...thats wonderful! Doesn't if feel wonderful being a RN!!!

  5. July 9

    Shopgirl1 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to everyone else taking their NCLEX-RN boards on this day!!!! I am Let's pray that we all

  6. 75 questions...

    Shopgirl1 replied to GradNurseAng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations CNS48!!!! WOOHOO

  7. [B] does it really take the full 24hrs??!![B]

    Shopgirl1 replied to NayNaeRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there! I know in Mass it take a full 48 hours for your results to be posted! I just found mine out this morning...yaayyy...I'm a

  8. 75 questions...

    Shopgirl1 replied to GradNurseAng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons::balloons:ME TOO!!! I just found out!!! YYYAAAAYYYYYYY

  9. 75 questions...

    Shopgirl1 replied to GradNurseAng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YYAAAYYY Congrats girls! :balloons::biere: Mine isn't posted yet, but soon I hope! I am going crazy

  10. CNA while going through nursing school? good or bad idea?

    Shopgirl1 replied to Tealeaf72's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi there, CNA pay is definitely over 10/hour. I live in Western Ma, and work at a small community hosptial, and the base pay is 10$. Places closer to Boston are going to definitely pay more. And, if...

  11. what's worse the anxiety before the exam or waiting for the results?

    Shopgirl1 replied to NurseEmily22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ugh, like everyone else the anxiety is killing me! I feel very confident that I pass with 75 questions, but like everyone else, I think about questions, and answers that I got wrong. And meds that...

  12. 75 questions...

    Shopgirl1 replied to GradNurseAng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there, I took mine yesterday too, and got 75. Mine sounded just like everyone elses I had TONS of teaching, meds that I've definitely NEVER heard of, and around 7 select all that apply. I also had...

  13. CNA while going through nursing school? good or bad idea?

    Shopgirl1 replied to Tealeaf72's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Without a doubt, it is the best thing for you. Nursing is one of those jobs that you either love or hate, and it's best to determine that before you start the program and realize that this is not for...

  14. July 9

    Shopgirl1 replied to Shopgirl1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ugh, tell me about it! These two days of waiting are the worst! Can't wait until tomorrow when we can all

  15. Help!! Need to find practice questions for priority where do I go??

    Shopgirl1 replied to NurseEmily22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try using Prioritization, Delegation, Assignment by Mosby. Its all med-surg questions, and is really great! It helped me a lot, and I took my boards today! Heres the link from Barnes and Noble, and...

  16. July 9

    Shopgirl1 replied to Shopgirl1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Justme123 I think the book definitely helps with prepping for this test! It may not be the exact same questions, but it still helps you to think in that manner. I am certianly glad that I used it!...

  17. Question About Loan Repayment

    Shopgirl1 replied to SassyLassie's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi there, I'm pretty sure that MGH doesn't offer paying any loans off for their employees. As for the rest of the Boston hospital's, I'm not sure. I do know however, they will pay your tuition if you...

  18. July 9

    Shopgirl1 replied to Shopgirl1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi All, so I took my boards today and got 75 questions. I am feeling somewhat okay about it, but still stressed? How about anyone

  19. July 9

    Shopgirl1 replied to Shopgirl1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hahahaha...don't worry, I'm right there with ya! I am SOOO ready to be done with this and be an RN. I'll let you know tomorrow how I think the book matches up with the actual

  20. July 9

    Shopgirl1 replied to Shopgirl1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Justme123, did you end up getting that priority book? If so, how did it help

  21. Omg I Passed W/265? Still In Shock

    Shopgirl1 replied to *RubySlippers*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YYAAAYYY Congrats! Hopefully I can say the same thing on Wednesday!

  22. Name MA Hospital and Starting Salary

    Shopgirl1 replied to jrv100's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The experience at MGH has got to amazing, I can't wait to start working as an RN

  23. Here's a stupid question.....

    Shopgirl1 replied to Justme123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ugh...no kidding, talk about being over whelmed! Meds stress me out, how can we ever remember certain meds for certain diseases, the class, side effects, teaching..AAHHHH... hahaha I am so ready to...

  24. Here's a stupid question.....

    Shopgirl1 replied to Justme123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there! This is a book that we were required to buy back when I was in school. It's all about priority and delegating, and has proven to be very helpful with NCLEX prep. Here is the link from Barnes...

  25. Name MA Hospital and Starting Salary

    Shopgirl1 replied to jrv100's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Mass General: $25.50 starting $7 for nights $5 for evenings $4 for weekends Rumor has it there is going to be a market raise in the near future, upping the base