jhowannaRN

jhowannaRN specializes in Sub-Acute care unit, geriatrics.

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1. LTC Salary for new grad RN

   jhowannaRN replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric

   I just started my job in an LTC facility here in LI, NY. Since our facility is under a union i was offered $30/hr for 3 mos that I am under probation. After 3 mos my salary will increase to $34 and after a year it will be $35. Not bad! as a new nurse...

2. SO am I the only one who loves LTC?

   jhowannaRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric

   I just started my career with LTC. Still under orientation and I was in LTC for 1 week and I never thought I will love my job so much that I don't wanna leave my residents anymore. But this week I will be on the short term for my orientation. But aft...

3. IV certification in Long Island, can you suggest an institution who conduct this?

   jhowannaRN posted a topic in New York

   Hi im back and now i have a job YEY! Being a new RN I need to have an IV certification (The facility will not cover it for now so I need to do it on my own). I already saw Molloy's and Adelphi. Can you suggest other agency/institution who conduct thi...

4. HELP! Molloy College, RN refresher course. need some inputs?

   jhowannaRN posted a topic in New York

   I've been a member here for years now and this site helps me a lot with everything until I passed my NCLEX-RN. But all the hardships is not ending yet. I am a foreign graduate batch 2007 with no hospital experience at all due to all the review for li...

5. North Shore LIJ, 2nd interview is a good sign?

   jhowannaRN replied to jhowannaRN's topic in New York

   I sent you a PM. Thank you so much!:)

6. North Shore LIJ, 2nd interview is a good sign?

   jhowannaRN posted a topic in New York

   I already had my interview with the Nurse Manager 2 weeks ago and now the HR scheduled my 2nd interview with her for the new units that they will open this summer. Is this a normal protocol of the system? Is this a good sign? She said training will s...

7. Pls. give me some pointers for my job interview in a Psychiatric facility next week

   jhowannaRN replied to jhowannaRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Thank you so much for replies. This is really a big help. It is a very big adult facility, they have inpatient, outpatient and residential. I am not sure yet what position they would offer me but i applied for nurse I since I am a new nurse. hopeful...

8. Pls. give me some pointers for my job interview in a Psychiatric facility next week

   jhowannaRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi just got a call today for a job interview at a Psychiatric facility here in NY. I am so excited for this interview coz I always want to be a Psych nurse. I just want to know what are the things that I need to know. and what are the possible questi...

9. Admissions RN in LTC. what are the responsibilities?

   jhowannaRN posted a topic in LTC Directors

   Hi I was offered an Admissions, RN position in a health care facility (NY). I will be for interview on Friday so I want to prepare myself for this. What is the main responsibility of an Admission nurse in an LTC? What are the questions that I should ...

10. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    jhowannaRN replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX

    September is already done and I am so happy to see that September group did it! Congratulations to all the September 2009 RN's and LPN's. We all did it! I am still waiting for my license and hopefully after that I can start applying for a job.

11. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    jhowannaRN replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX

    :hpygrp: CONGRATULATIONS MH and everyone else who pass the test. Is today the final day for September? So glad that we are 100%:nmbrn:. So happy for all the new RN's and LPN's.

12. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    jhowannaRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    PVT worked for me. Took my test last Sept 15 and i got the pop up then on Sept 17 i got my quick results and it says "PASS" yey! so happy to be an RN!

13. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    jhowannaRN replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX

    i haven't been here for a while. i was busy trying to enjoy my rn days without a job. lol:d but with what ive read so far.. we have new nurses for the remaining days of september, congrats everyone! and also i am praying for all those who will take i...

14. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    jhowannaRN replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX

    YEY!!!!! Congratulations Callie! Im so happy for you.. Great week for everyone! :nmbrn::clpty:

15. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    jhowannaRN replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX

    Thank u so much bluebird! I know u can do it! You've prepared hard and u will be rewarded yey can't wait for that moment for u..