RNgalUSA

RNgalUSA specializes in Spine Surgery.

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1. Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

   RNgalUSA replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

   I read online that the HPLRP is $40,000 a year for up to 3 years. Are you saying it is $40,000 total for the 3 years?

2. AORN periop 101 study guide

   RNgalUSA replied to o2BRN's topic in Operating Room

   Did you find any information that was helpful? The exam was difficult, questions were posed differently than in the modules, confusing info, etc. My friend and I both failed by 3 points, and we didn't even take it at same time/study together, but we ...

3. 33 years old BSN new grad for 8 months

   RNgalUSA replied to RNgalUSA's topic in New York

   When did you graduate? What have you been doing so far? Yes, I applied like nuts. Getting rejected every time. I had an interview in February , which I interviewed with 5 people in one day. I didnt get that job. Eventually I had to get a job in home...

4. new grad RN BSN no experience

   RNgalUSA replied to RNgalUSA's topic in Government

   Hello, So as of June 29th I was hired as a perioperative nurse in NYC. I'm very lucky to have nabbed it. It was getting pretty depressing. Lol So I guess in 10-12 months I'll start talking to the Air Force recruiter, or I think the Army is 6 months. ...

5. 33 years old BSN new grad for 8 months

   RNgalUSA replied to RNgalUSA's topic in New York

   Hello all! Well, I'm fortunate to be able to give an hospital employment update, I was hired for the NYP OR! Finally! Thank you for the job seeking advice. I'm glad I was patient. I did like a month of home care before I got the call for NYP.

6. NYP Pharm Exam

   RNgalUSA replied to auchiepie's topic in New York

   I just took it about a month ago. Really nothing to worry about. Just literally follow the study guide they give you exactly. I passed with like a 94%!

7. NYP Pharm Exam

   RNgalUSA replied to auchiepie's topic in New York

   How was the OR specific one? I take it next week (June 9th). I wish there was practice exams or something. At least in nursing school, you knew what answers they wanted or knew what sources they wanted it from. Any advice is appreciated!!

8. 33 years old BSN new grad for 8 months

   RNgalUSA replied to RNgalUSA's topic in New York

   Thanks! 👍

9. 33 years old BSN new grad for 8 months

   RNgalUSA replied to RNgalUSA's topic in New York

   JWEMT , right now I'm working with a temp agency sort of thing that does home care. Doesn't feel safe tho, the office sending me out to cases has no idea about nursing, starts complaining to me about how long infusions take, when I'm making sure it's...

10. new grad RN BSN no experience

    RNgalUSA replied to RNgalUSA's topic in Government

    Thanks jfratian! okay I hear you. I really appreciate the info. I was told to talk to a few different recruiters before I make any decisions anyway. May I ask how long you were a nurse before you applied to the air force? If you don't mind me ask...

11. new grad RN BSN no experience

    RNgalUSA replied to RNgalUSA's topic in Government

    I guess what I am looking for ; is there anyone that is currently or previously been in the Air Force as a NURSE or Medavac/med tech??

12. new grad RN BSN no experience

    RNgalUSA replied to RNgalUSA's topic in Government

    Thank you jfratian, BSN, RN for the information and advice! I currently am still bar tending but also started working with a temp home care agency. I also will most likely get this job that is at an Addiction rehab clinic working with people detoxin...

13. new grad RN BSN no experience

    RNgalUSA replied to RNgalUSA's topic in Government

    Thank you for the advice jeckrn! Yes the recruiter is an enlisted recruiter. I have been talking to recruiters since last year before I graduated. the Healthcare reserves recruiter said you need one year of civilian RN experience to become an RN of...

14. 33 years old BSN new grad for 8 months

    RNgalUSA replied to RNgalUSA's topic in New York

    HOH11225, thanks for asking I recently got a job with a temp nursing agency that does home care. They've been sending me to Staten Island , I live in queens. I got to take what I can get. Would love to get experience in a surgery center or with a pla...

15. New York Presbyterian/Columbia (NYP Email) New Grad

    RNgalUSA replied to jlc128's topic in Job Hunt

    I had went to their new grad meet and greet in November, after filling out their requisite questionnaire. I received and automated email saying that I was a top candidate etc, however there are many candidates, ... There was nothing at the current ti...