Hosp experience in Long Island? new grad RN ?s NSLIJ?

[jetson]

hi there. I finished up RN school a month ago and am waiting for authorization to take nclex. my wife and I are moving from the midwest to Long Island - hopefully in the general area of Port Jefferson, Northport, Glen Cove.

I would be very appreciative of any insight or experience you can offer - either as a new grad RN, or as a nurse whose seen the new grads go through the hospital: what are your impressions? any advice about the better hospitals for a new grad to work for?

From what I can find online, the NSLIJ hospital system seems to hire new grads...I can't tell how they're treated once hired however...Do you have any direct experience or awareness of the system's reputation? &/or are all the NSLIJ hospitals separate and distinct entities? I'm looking at Glen Cove, Huntington, North Shore Univ.

I would also appreciate any insights about hospitals in that part of Long Island. The ones I could find online include St. Charles and Mather in Port Jefferson, Brookhaven Memorial in E.Patchogue, St. Francis in Roslyn.

Any and all replies greatly appreciated. It's tricky to get a sense of things from so far away...Thanks sincerely, jetson

[NewTexasRN]

Billythekid, how's it going right now? I know you said in a previous post that you are in the NSLIJ Critical Care Fellowship. I'm very interested in the program and would love to apply. I've heard both good and bad, but I want to learn.

Thanks.

[Z_RN2B]

Hello :wink2:,

I'm in the process of interviewing for the Critical Care Fellowship at NSLIJ.

Does anyone have any feedback on the CCU at NS Manhasset?

So far the Health System and the Fellowship sound great.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[elyxr]

Hi, I was wondering does St. Francis hire new graduate Associate degree RN's who are looking to continue their education? Thanks.

[elyxr]

I'm in the fellowship at NS right now... and having a terrific terrific experience... it is possible that some people might have an issue with a preceptor of course, but some issues are inevitable. I've found almost everyone I have come in contact with, starting with the nursing educators to the nurse manager on my floor to most of the staff including my preceptor, to be willing to do everything in their power to make the fellowship experience a great one. What they're looking for is someone with a pleasant disposition who gets along with their co-workers and with a strong desire to learn and better their pt care. Not everyone fits into this mold, so it is possible the fellowship might not be a good fit for everyone who applies. Good luck and be ready to learn alot!

I was just wondering which hospital are you doing the fellowship at, and how did you apply? I am interested in the critical care fellowship program, however I believe it's not at all the participating hospitals, right? Also, are you a BSN or ADN, and did you have previous experience. Thanks any help would be greatly appreciated.