kika72

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1. Any new grads out there...

   kika72 replied to KJM-RN's topic in New York

   I agree! I also passed the NCLEX in February and finally got 3 interviews with 2 job offers and it all happened in one week!! Don't give up and if you can, try to land an interview before the next wave of May graduates take their NCLEX...there will b...

2. Where are the new grads in ICU?

   kika72 replied to kika72's topic in SRNA

   Thank you Meebugg21!!! I am still looking for ICU and I won't give up! Got 2 offers across country in med-surg, but my dream is ICU and I will persevere! If anyone hears or knows of any jobs in ICU, ANYWHERE...please let me know. I have applied to nu...

3. Where are the new grads in ICU?

   kika72 replied to kika72's topic in SRNA

   Thank you all so much for your replies! I really appreciate your guidance and suggestions. PMFB-RN - I know I'm a bit late in the game in regards to residency programs. The reason is that I had a different plan! I thought I was too late for a career ...

4. Where are the new grads in ICU?

   kika72 replied to kika72's topic in SRNA

   Thank you NurseKrieger and ahSICURN. I really value your suggestions and advice. I know it takes time and experience to become a confident nurse and I am ready to take that time to learn. I was just wondering if that time can be used in ICU and not ...

5. Where are the new grads in ICU?

   kika72 posted a topic in SRNA

   Hello Everyone! I have just graduated from nursing school with a BSN and I'm currently studying for NCLEX. Since nursing is my second career and I'm already 40 years old, I was wondering where are the hospitals, cities or states who hire new grads in...

6. NYU Medical Center Nurse Residency Program

   kika72 replied to lilnat03's topic in New York

   Hi Pete! I wanted to ask you if you're a new grad or you're already a nurse. I'm graduating in December and planning to take the nclex in February and I read on the website that they are accepting applications even if you're still in school. I have a...

7. NYU Medical Center Nurse Residency Program

   kika72 replied to lilnat03's topic in New York

   Thank you so much for the heads up flee43! How do you like California? Is the job market good over there? I have just started the application process, so I'm getting the documents together etc. so I'm also trying to figure out where do I want to be, ...

8. NYU Medical Center Nurse Residency Program

   kika72 replied to lilnat03's topic in New York

   Hi flee43! Congratulations on your NYU Langone residency! You made it through the crucial steps and I'm sure you will get a position as soon they start hiring again! I'm starting the process myself and I was wondering if you could give me any pointe...

9. My first year of nursing :)

   kika72 replied to katielam616's topic in Med-Surg

   Thank you for such beautiful posting! As I'm approaching graduation in December and starting to fear what my first year in nursing will look like, reading this was definitely a breath of fresh air! Among so much negativity, It's always good to also h...

10. Applied for new NYU FNP program may 2012?

    kika72 replied to Esnooopy's topic in NP Students

    Congratulations Esnooopy!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!! I knew you were gonna make it and please keep us posted on the program. You're gonna do great and, as you probably remember from your undergrad, NYU is a great place to be at!!

11. Applied for new NYU FNP program may 2012?

    kika72 replied to Esnooopy's topic in NP Students

    Oh wow Esnooopy! I had no idea there were only 20 spots for the FNP program! They just started it this year and since they are offering undergrads the possibility of transitioning straight into a master program, they said the FNP can't do that becaus...

12. Applied for new NYU FNP program may 2012?

    kika72 replied to Esnooopy's topic in NP Students

    nurseaig - honestly, the only reason you think Suny Downstate is more selective is because it's cheap and everyone wants to get in. Period. I actually have a few friends who graduated from undergrad at Suny D and 2 are currently in the WHNP and FNP p...

13. Applied for new NYU FNP program may 2012?

    kika72 replied to Esnooopy's topic in NP Students

    Esnoopy - Best of luck in your application process and keep us posted! I'm currently in the NYU accelerated nursing program and I will be graduating in December. I absolutely love it and I would recommend it to anyone. The College of Nursing has come...

14. What hospital would you recommend for a graduate nurse?

    kika72 replied to Caline's topic in New York

    Hi D_lohvRN, I will be graduating with my BSN in December and I have to say that after reading your post I'm a little discouraged. Do you mind if I ask you from which school/program did you graduate from? I'm spending a lot $$$ right now for my educa...

15. Need some help: NYU spring 2012 application

    kika72 replied to dangerkader08's topic in New York

    NYU gives you a $2,500 scholarship every semester and then there are also many other scholarships you can apply for. The rest is all federal and personal loans. I know it's a lot of money and sometimes I get nervous thinking that when I'm done I will...