Ronin185

Ronin185 has 4+ years experience and specializes in CEN.

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1. RN to BSN at Excelsior?

   Ronin185 replied to Ronin185's topic in Excelsior

   yeah , iknow kind of how it runs, was curious if i can do the majority of CLEP and /or exams. i am a better self study student...lol. and i am on a timeline, also, do they still require a video? for the latter nursing courses? thanks much

2. RN to BSN at Excelsior?

   Ronin185 posted a topic in Excelsior

   Has anyone attempted to do excelsiors BSN program, i am an excelsior alumni from the ADN program. Honestly I have been slacking to go back ,trying to get the motivation. Just want to clep ad take exams as much as possible since i am on a self imposed...

3. Thinking of moving to NYC

   Ronin185 replied to yeyaRN's topic in New York

   i was oriented for 6 months since i was a new grad. nurse with experience is usually 2-4 weeks depending on how experienced they are. at my place you cant just throw someone in there...lol but from what i see for job openings there are plenty of ed f...

4. Thinking of moving to NYC

   Ronin185 replied to yeyaRN's topic in New York

   i worked as a paramedic for 16 years before getting hired. it took me 8 months to land the job. It was hard because i was a new grad and some thought my school wasnt " a true nursing school" so there was some hesitation. all in all it worked out for ...

5. Thinking of moving to NYC

   Ronin185 replied to yeyaRN's topic in New York

   i knoe of some places in florida that are comparable to living in the city. If its something you want to do then do it! its a great place to work . The money is better here than in other places, ive heard Cali is even better and pt loads are lighter,...

6. All who tested in Albany, where did you stay?

   Ronin185 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior

   i went to albany med and i stayed at the garden inn, it was awesome i didnt even have to go outside. But it was a beautiful time of the year. i went in october 08, and i used the excelsior rates. Took amtrak from nyc. all in all its what you make of ...

7. Thinking of moving to NYC

   Ronin185 replied to yeyaRN's topic in New York

   Hey ,yeya... i actually work at Lukes and they hired me as an ADN and i work in the ED. They also pay for housing for full time employees so rent can be doable in NYC. although i have lived almost my whole life in the outer boroughs, the city is WA...

8. What's the time frame between cpne/graduation

   Ronin185 replied to frankie,RN's topic in Excelsior

   Great job. i was bored out of my mind when i passed. listen if they told you and congratulated you at the facility......YOU DID IT!! If you are bored you can start your resume and start making a plan of attack for looking for a job. Take some time to...

9. winthrop hospital position

   Ronin185 replied to DLRN's topic in New York

   I was also interested in going to apply to winthrop, i currently work in the ED of a busy level one in nyc, the commute is killing me and winthrop would be awesome. My wife had our daughter there and was impressed by the L&D staff. curious about ...

10. Advice for ED Nurse on orientation

    Ronin185 replied to inkedRN's topic in Emergency

    i totally understand what you are going through, i was a paramedic 16 yrs with CC transport and 911 experience. i was hired as a new grad in october and after the basic hospital orientation my ED orientation started in mid november. its a 6 month ori...

11. New Grad, Tough Job Market

    Ronin185 replied to SAMRN01's topic in New York

    my advice to you. i am a new grad in the process of getting hired,( drug test , pharm exams, etc) you need to get a job and get that magic 1 yr of experience. i have 16 yrs pt care in ems as a paramedic but that wont get you anywhere up here. i had ...