Cait720

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1. Columbia Presbyterian Parking

   Cait720 replied to NYRN1357's topic in New York

   Nurses do get a discounted rate but I don't think students do. And for any of the lots, you either red to swipe an ID card or have a parking permit. You're better off looking for deals at other garages in the general area.

2. How does New Grad or nurses decrease their tax?

   Cait720 replied to kobebryant's topic in New York

   Buy a condo/house. Property taxes will make up 1/3-1/2 of your monthly payments, depending on what area you're in, and they're tax deductible. Contribute to a 401k, that money isn't counted in your taxable income. Other than that, there isn't a whole...

3. New Grad in NY looking for advice

   Cait720 replied to cgrav44's topic in New York

   You definitely need your license first. I graduated in May and recently started my first job at NYP. NYU is closed at least until February, per nurses I know who recently left there for positions elsewhere. And that is their best case scenario. Sandy...

4. NYP Columbia Orientation

   Cait720 replied to kakc16's topic in New York

   I am a new grad but I got my job through a good friend who has been there a very long time. That's pretty much the only chance new grads have right now to get a job there. And even after the manger wanted to hire me, it still took some doing to convi...

5. NYP Columbia Orientation

   Cait720 replied to kakc16's topic in New York

   It's M-F 8-4ish for 2 weeks of classroom then up to 12 weeks on 3 12 hour orientation shifts per week, length depending on previous experience. You start orienting on days and then switch to nights at some point, when depends on your unit.

6. New Grads at Albany Medical Center

   Cait720 replied to Cait720's topic in New York

   It took about a month for me to hear from tem, maybe 5 weeks. So don't give up! Make sure you're looking for postings tht say "new grads welcome to apply" or something along those lines.

7. How to become a private duty nurse in NY AND is it something for new grads?

   Cait720 replied to kelmkids3's topic in Private Duty

   In NY right especially if the OP is in the NYC area, there aren't always jobs to be found for new grads. And its doubly difficult for a new LPN, and even ADN RNs. Often people have to move (if they are able to) or wait 1+ years to find something, los...

8. New Grads at Albany Medical Center

   Cait720 replied to Cait720's topic in New York

   Hi, nycnursey. I did have experience as a patient care assistant while I was in school. I was able to do a phone interview and then I went up to AMC to do a 2 hour job shadow. I did end up turning down the job because of the low pay. I went to school...

9. Moving to NYC, need advice!

   Cait720 replied to RRB2223's topic in New York

   The above posters are completely correct. I am a new grad with my BSN. I graduated in May summa cum laude, had experience working as an aide in the city where I attended college, did the clubs and all that during school, and I know nurses in several ...

10. Are there any NY RNs working with a felony conviction?

    Cait720 replied to dreamyRN's topic in Criminal

    My mother is a nurse with almost 30 years of critical care experience here in the NYC area. She lost her job 2 years ago after being arrested for DUI. She has since gone through rehab and remained sober and she was never actually convicted, because o...

11. New Grads at Albany Medical Center

    Cait720 replied to Cait720's topic in New York

    11RN, thanks so much for answering! That makes me feel a little more confident about this. Do you know anything about the medical cardiology unit (D4N) or post cardiothoracic unit (C8), by any chance? And what do you think about the Albany area? nurs...

12. New Grads at Albany Medical Center

    Cait720 posted a topic in New York

    Hi, guys. I'm currently considering taking a job at Albany Medical Center. I live outside NYC right now but I'm moving because of the terrible job market. I was just curious if any other new grads are/will be working there? If so, what do you think o...