marciella

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1. Should new grads apply to 'any' RN openings they can, even those requring experience?

   marciella replied to marciella's topic in Career Support

   Tweety and Wendy, Thanks for the responses. I had a big argument with him over this, since he kept saying that I am not trying hard enough to grab any opportunity available, and that highly successful people knock on all doors, etc. etc. But he doesn...

2. best nclex book for review

   marciella replied to mikk's topic in NCLEX

   I used Saunders review book, and reviewed alot of my own notes for subject matter. I know some of my peers took the Kaplan review, some found it very helpful, others didn't. I think it's good for learning 'how' to get the rationale of the questions, ...

3. Should new grads apply to 'any' RN openings they can, even those requring experience?

   marciella posted a topic in Career Support

   I have applied to mostly jobs stating that they are accepting new grads, or considering new grads, or even those that say experience 'preferred', but not the ones that say experience required. My significant other thinks that I should apply to as ma...

4. Moving to NYC from MIAMI, FL

   marciella replied to Tiff2003's topic in New York

   Queens has some nice areas, and it will definitely be less expensive than living in Manhattan. The other reason I think Manhattan would be much more expensive is the fact that people I know say most public schools are not that great, and they would r...

5. Moving to NYC from MIAMI, FL

   marciella replied to Tiff2003's topic in New York

   Hope you work it out. But I strongly suggest if you are set on living in Manhattan, check out childcare BEFORE you move up, since the best places can be filled fast. I know it's expensive everywhere, but in Manhattan it can be ridiculously expensive,...

6. Working at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx

   marciella replied to marciella's topic in New York

   Thanks so much for your reply. Can I ask if you would work there as an RN if you could, or would you choose somewhere else? Also, do you think it's safe to walk around the hospital in early evening?

7. Moving to NYC from MIAMI, FL

   marciella replied to Tiff2003's topic in New York

   check out these sites to give you some ideas on rentals in Manhattan. The nicest areas are usually the most expensive. I personally like the West village better, not as much traffic, quieter streets, but the rents are very high for a nice apt. Most d...

8. Moving to NYC from MIAMI, FL

   marciella replied to Tiff2003's topic in New York

   Well I personally like the east coast better, and NYC you will definitely make more than in FL. I also have heard from some friends that moved to FL a while ago, and they say that most things like food, utilities, etc. even car insurance can be more ...

9. Moving to NYC from MIAMI, FL

   marciella replied to Tiff2003's topic in New York

   Well the cost of living is alot more in NYC, or Manhattan at least. Depending on where you find an apt., but in a relatively decent area, you can pay much more than 1,200 for a 1 bedroom. Plus other things are expensive, not just rent. But that's wh...

10. How long did you wait to get your NY license by endorsement?

    marciella replied to Mithrah's topic in New York

    Did you take the required infection control and child abuse reporting course? Or did you have that as part of your coursework already? I applied, and took the online courses, about two months ago, and still waiting for the license.

11. Working at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx

    marciella posted a topic in New York

    Anyone here work at Lincoln Hospital, or have any info about the hospital? I am thinking of applying, but I've heard it used to be a bad hospital, with bad reputation for some reason. But I don't know if it's still true. I have read that they have mo...

12. Graduated over a year ago...

    marciella replied to catheegurl's topic in New Nurse

    I understanding where you are coming from. I graduated almost a year ago, and had failed NCLEX first time, but managed to pass. I was also a good student, but was very nervous the first time around, and also had other personal issues to deal with at...

13. Looking for job several mos after graduation

    marciella replied to marciella's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks to everyone for their advice and encouragement. I do think they seem to make students think it's very easy to get an entry level nursing job. I think it may be easy for some students, but not everyone. I hope I get a job soon.

14. Looking for job several mos after graduation

    marciella posted a topic in New Nurse

    I graduated nursing school almost 7 mos ago. I first failed NCLEX, but I finally passed recently. I didn't take the test right away when I first graduated because I wasn't ready, and had other family issues. I failed, so I wasn't prepared even when I...

15. Recently graduated, failed test, can't find a job

    marciella replied to marciella's topic in New Nurse

    I don't know about that. Some people have told me that working as a GN helped them answer some of the priority questions on the NCLEX, plus some med questions. But I know that may not have guaranteed my passing anyway. Yet maybe having worked for a ...