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Hello, I am considering moving from NYC to Florida for personal reasons. I am currently working in a surgical step-down unit, and am interested in hospitals around the Port St. Lucie area. If...

Hello everyone, I am a new grad nurse starting my first job on a surgical step-down unit, 7a-7p. The unit is relatively new, and smaller compared to other units in the hospital (7 beds). From what...

OP - how did this interview process turn out for you? I am curious because I am also a new grad, and will be working on a surgical-step down unit as well...

I graduated from an ADN program in NYC this past spring, and recently began my first job at Manhattan hospital. There are hospitals that will hire ADNs, but, as with the rest of the economy, you...

In NYC, I personally know that Beth Israel, Wyckoff Heights, New York Downtown Hospital have hired new grads. Columbia-Presbyterian has a New Grad-specific job posting every season, and North...

I graduated with my ADN in May and passed NCLEX the following month. I just received an offer from my nursing school's hospital affiliate. Many hospitals in our area (NYC) require, or strongly...

Thank you for your insight! I am actually interviewing for a part time position - I am a new grad, and this role is in my unit of choice. However, I need to weigh the financial reality vs. my long...

loriangel & GM2RN - Thank you for your explanations! Makes much more sense, now. :)

'Employment At Will' is more of a legal term - meaning that either the hospital can terminate the position or the employee can choose to quit, without any liability to either party. Regarding the...

Hi all, I have heard of 'part time' RN positions in hospitals where you work the full time shift load for a certain amount of time in a pay period, then then part time shift load for the remainder...

I believe that some new grads aren't cognizant of how healthcare is not immune to what is going on in today's economy. Their career advisement centers should be very frank with them about the...

Stick to your guns. You did the right thing. From a liability perspective, it was necessary that you had to perform that assessment. What would have happened in a worst-case scenario? You would have...

i would have to respectfully disagree with you. Nursing is a respectable profession - if it happens to pay less and get less credit than an MD - does not make it any less respectable. Believe in what...

I took A&P I and Fundamentals of Nursing concurrently during my first semester, and A&P II and Med-Surg during my second semester... Though it was difficult, it is definitely doable! I would highly...

Congrats honeycutts!!!!!! I am so thrilled for you!!!

Hello all, Hope everyone is enjoying the last few weeks of summer! Has anyone heard from their peer advisor, yet?

Welcome, Backtonursing09! I know it has already been recommended by other members, but I highly recommend the NLN Review Guide... I had been out of school for nearly three years before I took the...

I'll be using my iPhone...

Hi dtabaria, Welcome to the thread and congratulations on getting in! The orientation today was mainly to show us how to log in and register online for Fall classes. It's pretty self-explanatory,...

Hi Alex, Thanks for the info! I'm going to see someone at the office today to get the sizing and order info - did they email you about the fitting? I'm now a bit nervous that I've missed out on...

Has anyone received information about uniform fittings or order instructions? I haven't heard anything about them, but received an email today reminding all incoming students to place their uniform...

Hi everyone- It's been awhile since I last checked this (was away on vacation). Honeycutts - I'm hoping and praying for you! Kreyolqueen - Welcome and congratulations!! I will be attending...

Hi everyone - I got an email from the school concerning a Health Assessment/Checkup prior to the start of class. Does anyone know if there is a fee for this assessment, or for any immunizations? I...

Triple A's - Congratulations!!!!!! :D

bp2244- congratulations!!!!! i know you quite the decision to make, but hopefully we'll get to meet this Fall! :) Triple A's- hang in there! i am keeping my fingers crossed for you... when do you...