Does anyone know?

Jun 30, 2009 11:09 AM

by rnffemtguy

If it's a law in NY that an RN needs a year of med/surg experience before working in an ER/ED? I've searched the subject and seen the question asked before but no solid answers....

GOMER42 · Jun 30, 2009, 11:20 AM

Re: Does anyone know?

I doubt it

noni06 · Jun 30, 2009, 11:27 AM

Re: Does anyone know?

nope, my friend got a job in the ER at a hospital in brooklyn right after graduation.

ohmeowzer RN · Jun 30, 2009, 12:09 PM

Re: Does anyone know?

no.. no such animal... i think it is recommended, but i know lots of new grads in the ER

nessajune21 · Jun 30, 2009, 12:40 PM

Re: Does anyone know?

I don't believe it is a law, but I've seen stranger laws...
http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/new-york

AmityRN · Jun 30, 2009, 04:58 PM

Re: Does anyone know?

I doubt its a law. It may be a requirement at some hospitals

rnffemtguy · Jun 30, 2009, 10:51 PM

Re: Does anyone know?

Thanks everybody, I kinda figured I'm being fed a line of B.S., now I know....

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