BrooklynRN26

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1. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

   BrooklynRN26 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, this topic really stirred people up. I wonder why so many became so defensive? The original post was merely a request for information and guidance. Let us all remember that we are here to help one another, not berate and become defensive with...

2. If you don't work at the bedside, where do you work?

   BrooklynRN26 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

   Home Care Planner working for a home care company. I work within a hospital with social workers and discharge planners to assess pts for home care and plan their services.

3. Working for Metropolitan Jewish Health System

   BrooklynRN26 replied to enigma2441's topic in New York

   The open house didn't specify new grad or not...I just showed up! I believe home care RN starts at about 73K or so.

4. Working for Metropolitan Jewish Health System

   BrooklynRN26 replied to enigma2441's topic in New York

   Hi LovelRN, A Home Care Planner usually works in a hospital setting working with pt's who've been recommended for home care by their MD's. We interview the pt and assess them for home care. Based on that assessment, we develop a basic plan of care ...

5. Frustrated New RN looking for first job

   BrooklynRN26 replied to PSK09's topic in New York

   Metropolitan jewish health systems will hire new grads. Apply online and attend one of their open interview days. Dress well and be passionate about your career as a nurse. If u have any other skills or background, show them off and if u speak a seco...

6. Can you help me, please?.......

   BrooklynRN26 replied to rajan2's topic in New York

   Metropolitan jewish health systems will hire new grads. Apply online and attend one of their open interview days (I believe they have an office in the bronx). Dress well and be passionate about your career as a nurse. If u speak a second language ...

7. Working for Metropolitan Jewish Health System

   BrooklynRN26 replied to enigma2441's topic in New York

   MJHS is a healthcare system that offers an array of services in short/long term home care, adult day care, assisted living, palliative care, hospice, etc. Check out their website @ mjhs.com.

8. New grad needs a job badly!!!

   BrooklynRN26 replied to caroline88's topic in New York

   I went to an MJHS open house. Speaking to them in person made all the difference; I applied online too and never received a response. If you already applied online, go to one of their open interview days (they are listed on their website). Dress w...

9. Working for Metropolitan Jewish Health System

   BrooklynRN26 replied to enigma2441's topic in New York

   They will hire new grads if they feel you are a good fit for the position. I'm a new graduate and after searching for almost a year, I went to an open house and was offered the two positions I mentioned in the post above. I had previously applied o...

10. Any new grads start in a position other than acute care?

    BrooklynRN26 replied to BrooklynRN26's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks for the info.

11. New grad needs a job badly!!!

    BrooklynRN26 replied to caroline88's topic in New York

    Also check out Metropolitan Jewish Health Care. They dont usually hire new grads, but they hired me! Good luck!

12. Any new grads start in a position other than acute care?

    BrooklynRN26 replied to BrooklynRN26's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks for the positive feedback. You are both right. I will use this opportunity to learn and grow as a nurse and to count my lucky stars!!

13. Any new grads start in a position other than acute care?

    BrooklynRN26 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I graduated Dec 2009 with my ADN and finally landed a great job! I am so thankful!! I'll be working as a home care planner within a hospital facility for a healthcare company that offers many pt services (including long-term care, home care, hospic...

14. New Grad Jobs

    BrooklynRN26 replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    Stay positive! The hospital where I did my externship didn't hire me due to budget restrictions, but a friend of mine was hired at the hospital where she was working. Do your best to impress and stay positive!!

15. How much $$$ do you get after taxes?

    BrooklynRN26 replied to FutureRNelizabeth's topic in New York

    Thanks, Dreamon. I am excited and feel totally blessed. I do feel for all the unemployed nurses out there. I know its hard and my prayers are with you all. Good luck everyone!