nursewr

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1. first RN paycheck?

   nursewr replied to nauticaburt561's topic in General Nursing

   Well I got my first paycheck yesterday.... It was a really good one!! I deposited in my bank (because direct deposit wasn't activated yet as new employee)... I was toooooo tired to spend any!!! 12 hour shifts. Lol. But I plan on making up for that th...

2. Got my dream job as a new grad !!

   nursewr replied to nursewr's topic in Job Hunt

   But GPA upon graduating was a B 3.3

3. Got my dream job as a new grad !!

   nursewr replied to nursewr's topic in Job Hunt

   Why are you worried? Employers don't care about your grades... At least not hospitals! They want you to pass nclex!

4. What make-or-break things get you hired

   nursewr replied to Miewn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I don't know why you were advised that community college would be an easier way to go ... Community colleges in NY are just as competitive because of the price. And they are good programs. But it is not impossible for you to achieve your goal. I did...

5. first RN paycheck?

   nursewr replied to nauticaburt561's topic in General Nursing

   Cute topic... I will be getting my first paycheck in April...I'm looking forward to spending some money on myself and treating my husband to something special, as he sacrificed greatly for me on my journey.

6. Montefiore- Interview Process

   nursewr replied to nursern12's topic in New York

   Congrats. And there is def union law that they must post position internally for a period of time... Monte is NYSNA (union).. (And 1199).

7. question about post op mastectomy

   nursewr replied to rosy3's topic in NCLEX

   2.. Because that's immediate post OP... Teaching patient this exercises is not priority

8. Starting Salary [new grad]?

   nursewr replied to clandestine-approach's topic in ADN/BSN

   NY (westchester county) $36/hr starting

9. How many job interviews before you get your first nursing job?

   nursewr replied to celtickimba's topic in Job Hunt

   One application, one interview got job

10. My job hunt experience so far...

    nursewr replied to kimmy20's topic in Job Hunt

    I happened to luck up.. One interview, one month after nclex, got offer 2 days after interview, in my dream job nursery/postpartum and got the job ! Keep trying you'll get it soon!

11. It's official orientation starting April 6th

    nursewr posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a new grad that landed a position in OB so excited, as it's my first love. I will be doing postpartum/nursery. Any advice from some seasoned nurses for a newbee

12. Got my dream job as a new grad !!

    nursewr replied to nursewr's topic in Job Hunt

    For me I didn't keep in contact with unit managers etc. I just developed good relationships with my clinical instructors and they spoke to people on my behalf. That's what worked immediately for me. I've learned people will tell you many things and s...

13. Accepted students NYC schools,advice please!!

    nursewr replied to Squidelle's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Negatron.. Very true about repeating courses. Quite a few schools I know only take one science repeat out if all sciences. (For grade purposes)

14. Open Houses 2014

    nursewr replied to Maacanto's topic in New York

    OP did you ever find a job, curious. I graduated from same school as you in December.

15. Accepted students NYC schools,advice please!!

    nursewr replied to Squidelle's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Your micro grade is low, most schools want C+ or higher, at the lowest a C, even associates programs. I graduated from associate program and my program u need C+ or higher, but people getting accepted have much higher than that. Retake your micro to ...