Just got my NYS LIC..What's next?

NYCRN16 · Apr 11, 2012

I think its a good idea to get BLS training done before applying for jobs, but most employers will send you for ACLS once you are hired. Its pretty expensive to take it on your own. Unless a specific job requires it, such as in ER or ICU, your better off saving your money.

Are you a new grad or experienced nurse?

teletipid · Apr 11, 2012

I think its a good idea to get BLS training done before applying for jobs, but most employers will send you for ACLS once you are hired. Its pretty expensive to take it on your own. Unless a specific job requires it, such as in ER or ICU, your better off saving your money.Are you a new grad or experienced nurse?

Hi there..thanks for the reply...Actually i graduated 5 yrs ago, but never work as a nurse..and now just got approved..dont know what to do next.. For me, as an inexperienced RN, been thinking which area should i go first..hospital? Or nursing home? I dont know..hehehe..Are you working already?

NYCRN16 · Apr 11, 2012

I would invest the money and take a refresher course, I think it might be a red flag to hospitals that you have been out of school for so long and have never worked as a nurse. I know Adelphi has a program, I'm sure there are others. They run about $2000.

I'm working, I have been a nurse for 9 years. When I graduated there were jobs aplenty, now its different.

teletipid · Apr 11, 2012

I would invest the money and take a refresher course, I think it might be a red flag to hospitals that you have been out of school for so long and have never worked as a nurse. I know Adelphi has a program, I'm sure there are others. They run about $2000.I'm working, I have been a nurse for 9 years. When I graduated there were jobs aplenty, now its different.

I know it would be so different for me..new environment... Are u working in a hosp? They said that hospital setting is like better thatn in a nursing home...

sharlex · May 3, 2012

hi everyone!

i needed help regarding getting a license for ny then i read this thread with you as a very generous informant.i hope you could also help me with my problem.

i passed nclex for ny last week but i haven't seen my name in the license verification through nysed website. i haven't had an infection control and child abuse cert. i just had the 1st in mymedcerts.com and now still having trouble looking for a course provider for child abuse. i tried elearning .net but it's difficult to use for me or maybe i am just messing up with the website. do you know other course provider? do they send the certificate to nysed or i need to mail them directly to nysed after printing?

when should i see my name in the roster of licensed nurses in nysed?

hey thanks a lot for reading and also responding to this inquiry!

teletipid · May 3, 2012

hi everyone!
i needed help regarding getting a license for ny then i read this thread with you as a very generous informant.i hope you could also help me with my problem.
i passed nclex for ny last week but i haven't seen my name in the license verification through nysed website. i haven't had an infection control and child abuse cert. i just had the 1st in mymedcerts.com and now still having trouble looking for a course provider for child abuse. i tried elearning .net but it's difficult to use for me or maybe i am just messing up with the website. do you know other course provider? do they send the certificate to nysed or i need to mail them directly to nysed after printing?
when should i see my name in the roster of licensed nurses in nysed?
hey thanks a lot for reading and also responding to this inquiry!

i got my certs online thru elearnonline.net. i never had a problem with the registration.. try and do it again..congrats on passing!

sharlex · May 3, 2012

Thank you darleash!

Did elearning sent your child abuse cert to NYSED? or we are obligued to send it through snail mail with Infection control? do you have your license with you? what was it? An ID card or a certificate? i'm excited to have one for myself like you do.

teletipid · May 3, 2012

Thank you darleash!
Did elearning sent your child abuse cert to NYSED? or we are obligued to send it through snail mail with Infection control? do you have your license with you? what was it? An ID card or a certificate? i'm excited to have one for myself like you do.

yes,it was sent electronically after you finished and passed the course.

sharlex · May 3, 2012

Did you send the infection control as well because mymedcerts.com did not deliver the course to NYSED.