Anyone been to Montefiore in Bronx, Ny?

dance4life · Oct 5, 2013

Seerzly? Sent home? Is it your average sort of difficult ICU test that we all have to take occasionally(and study up for) or some ball buster? Thx.

They will send you home if their nurses don't like the way you smell too. Pun Intended lol! So why not?

I think there tests are just like any other tests us Travelers take to get a job. But, no their Education staff does not give second chances.

BluntForceTrauma · Oct 5, 2013

They will send you home if their nurses don't like the way you smell too. Pun Intended lol! So why not? I think there tests are just like any other tests us Travelers take to get a job. But no their Education staff does not give second chances.[/quote']
Are you sure the don't give second chance? It says in the orientation info you are expected to make at least a 70%. And if not, an immediate second chance is given.

Traveldee · Oct 6, 2013

When I did orientation there three weeks ago, passing was 80% or higher. You could get one retake if you scored at least 70% the first time. And if you scored below 70%, then you could get sent home. A person in the orientation the month before mine apparently did.

That being said, don't freak out. Some of the tests are challenging but if you take your time you should be just fine.

HarleyNrs · Oct 6, 2013

dorsey;

What unit are you on and how is the housing? Do you know anyting about their PICU?

Thanks!

dance4life · Oct 6, 2013

I guess I must of been told something different? Maybe they changed their policy to be smoother. As then NEED nurses there. I worked there in the beginning of the year. There was a group of 15 and there was only half of the group left after the tests. So go with what the orientation information says.

Traveldee · Oct 7, 2013

HarleyNrs,

I work L&D, not PICU. From talking to other travelers, my guess is, this unit will likely be busier than what you are used to. But, I have mainly talked to LD, ER, and medsurg nurses here. Not PICU.

Housing will likely be in a decent hotel, but far away from the hospital (as in maybe 10-15 minutes driving time but 1.5-2 hours via public transportation). I use someone from a car service to take me to work, because to me it's not worth it to rent a car since on my days off I either hang out at the hotel or take the train into Manhattan. But many other travelers here either bring their own cars or rent one.

Hope that helps.

HarleyNrs · Oct 7, 2013

Thanks for the info. 10-15 minutes is a breeze. I drive 45 now! Any problems so far?

DeLynn, RN · Oct 8, 2013

Thanks for the info. 10-15 minutes is a breeze. I drive 45 now! Any problems so far?

That sounds easy, but I worked the 9-9 shift, I encountered the WORST drivers I have ever dealt with, during rush hour!! Also, in order to park in the garage I had to stalk people leaving and follow them to their car to get a spot.

I was put up at the Marriott in New Rochelle, they told me it was temporary until an apartment in Yonkers opened up, but I never got one. A lot of travelers that started when I did didn't have cars, thinking it's NYC they can use public transportation. But they had to use the bus, took them about an hour.

I'm O.R. we had to take a pharm/math test. Fairly easy calculations and pharm questions, but one women failed and was sent home.

All in all I would go back, but only for the 7-7 shift, and I would insist to have the apartment right from the start.

Traveldee · Oct 8, 2013

Also, if you are at the Weiler/Einstein campus, there is no parking structure and you have to park on the street. There IS a staff lot, but the waiting list for a permit there is 20 years (I'm totally serious), so there's no way you're getting access to that. lol

dance4life · Oct 9, 2013

Taking public transit is best if you get the apartment in Manhattan. If you are not use to taking NYC transit I would take a day or two to get use to the way the system works.

If you are housed further, depending on the location. You can take a shuttle to the Metro, depending which Monte you are assigned to and then get dropped off. I would also not use the parking lot heard that was a nightmare just to wait for parking. The car service is actually a great idea!

I had my husband drop me off and pick me up. Or, I would meet him at family's house via subway after work.

HarleyNrs · Oct 16, 2013

For anyone doing 48/ week. How bad is the withholding with the OT?

Vettat1015 · Oct 16, 2013

HEy im thinking about starting the operating room there in December. How is it?

People tell me that it isn't good but the pay seems great:)! Fill me in please.