Swilliams-RN

Swilliams-RN has 7 years experience and specializes in Psych, Detox, Rehab, Med Surg.

Latest Activity

1. Criminal background checks

   Swilliams-RN replied to tjones85's topic in Criminal

   In NYS you have to go in front of the Dept of education BON which is different from the DOH

2. Ford Motor Company

   Swilliams-RN replied to NHCNurse's topic in Occupational

   I will be starting at the ford plant here in Buffalo it is my understanding that Ford does not hire nurses directly because they don't see the need for them in their budget so the use a contracting or local agency for nursing services. if you start t...

3. Being Bullied

   Swilliams-RN replied to sarahhg's topic in Relations

   I hate when people act like this she probably thinks you are an inexperienced nurse that doesn't know anything and that just because she is an NP she is the know it all. I would speak with my nurse manager about this don't approach the NP on your own...

4. do you think a degree/ education is ever a waste?

   Swilliams-RN replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

   No the attitudes employers and some employees have around here towards those that don't have theirs

5. Opinions on Buffalo NY hospitals

   Swilliams-RN replied to kgribs's topic in New York

   The VA would be good as would ECMC you would see alot of exciting and new (especially at VA) things and learn alot from both. The patients here in Buffalo aren't bad to me it's the people you work with. Alot of the people here are miserable sit and c...

6. do you think a degree/ education is ever a waste?

   Swilliams-RN replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

   Yes the no BSN snob is very prevalent around here

7. do you think a degree/ education is ever a waste?

   Swilliams-RN replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

   Im going through that thought process now as I decide whether or not to go for my BSN. Im not sure about other areas but the pay rate for an RN & BSN are the same or $1-2 difference. That's alot of debt and time to incur for that amount. Everyone...

8. NYC and Buffalo RN pay

   Swilliams-RN replied to 3kids's topic in New York

   ECMC is between 25-28/hr depending on what specialty & experience, it is also a county hospital so the pay is lower but the benefits are excellent. Outside of government jobs you are looking at 26-30/hr and thats with an AAS or BSN

9. Criminal background checks

   Swilliams-RN replied to tjones85's topic in Criminal

   I know timing is a factor and any school will accept you (because they want your money) but it is up to the BON I went through this experience personally I had 2 felonies from when I was 19 (writing bad checks, one of the charges was grand larceny) I...