Giggles55

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1. New Grad...1st Job...Nursing Home=HELP

   Giggles55 replied to GatorRN2010's topic in Geriatric

   I understand exactly where you are coming from. I have been working at a LTC facillity for the past 3 months as a Charge Nurse and this is my first job out of school. Like you, I was concerned because I was being thrown into a leadership role with ...

2. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

   Giggles55 replied to myrose's topic in New York

   Yes that is exactly true. Didn't realize my statement made it seem like I was going to NY to take the NCLEX in order to receive the NY license. Sorry if that mislead anyone that is getting a NY license and not currently living in the state. I took my...

3. New RN Graduates

   Giggles55 replied to P.Clement's topic in New York

   I have seen mentioned several times that the job market for new grads in NY is bad, but even worse for new ASN grads. I graduated with an ASN, but I do have a BS in Biochemistry. Out of curiousity, how do you think hospitals look at that? Is an ASN...

4. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

   Giggles55 replied to myrose's topic in New York

   Thanks so much for your insight! I am so glad that you mentioned the Lenox Hill externship because the ones that I found at other hospitals are no longer accepting applications. You're totally right about hospitals being able to be picky. Guess I ne...

5. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

   Giggles55 replied to myrose's topic in New York

   Well I'm not getting a BSN, but I have my bachelors in a different field. I don't know if that will make a difference. I have noticed that a lot of hospitals state "BSN highly desired or preferred." The city hospitals seem to be a little more open...

6. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

   Giggles55 replied to myrose's topic in New York

   I don't come on here that often, but I'm really glad I found this thread. I too would like to move to NY once I graduate. I'm originally from NY. Unfortunately, I've been in Miami for the past 2 years. In my opinion, the only good thing to come o...

7. I think we need a second degree student section...

   Giggles55 replied to touchhealth's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree completely! When I was reading your post it's like you read my mind! I JUST got accepted into an accelerated ADN program, but I'm having the same financial aid issues and chose the ADN program over a BSN program mostly b/c it's cheaper and I ...