RNikki

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1. nyc=rude nurses?

   RNikki replied to raisinet's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, so I really understand about New York's notorious reputation for being less than friendly, to put it nicely. I've lived here all my life and I can hopefully handle myself in most subways or street (with some exceptions of course). Nonetheless, i...

2. What is your best tips for new grads starting on med-surg

   RNikki replied to peaceful2100's topic in Med-Surg

   Ditto peaceful. I graduated right out of nsg sch to home care. Thought I'd love it, but the paperwork & constant pressure from friends& family who are RNs drove me back to med-surg and get it over with. I'm torn btw starting at a community o...

3. which hospital in ny area best place for new grad?

   RNikki replied to RNikki's topic in General Nursing

   well, i would only do perdiem @nites 3-11 after I get my "medsurg" experience. I really enjoy school nursing, it combines my childhood dream of working w/ kids without haing to deal w/ 25 screaming kids.. God bless teachers:eek:

4. which hospital in ny area best place for new grad?

   RNikki replied to RNikki's topic in General Nursing

   i do have my BSN, 2banurse. I also heard the VA is a good place to work, they also seem not to have too many openings. I'm going to do some research on Lawrence. From what I've seen on the net Westchester Med has changed somewhat since the nsg strike...

5. which hospital in ny area best place for new grad?

   RNikki replied to RNikki's topic in General Nursing

   i do have my BSN, 2banurse. I also heard the VA is a good place to work, they also seem not to have too many openings. I'm going to do some research on Lawrence. From what I've seen on the net Westchester Med has changed somewhat since the nsg strike...

6. which hospital in ny area best place for new grad?

   RNikki posted a topic in General Nursing

   little info about myself I am a recent grad and have been working in public health since grad (home care with VNS then school nursing) I love the latter but I've been fighting the naysayers who say I need that "med-surg experience" Well, I've succumb...

7. which hospital in ny area best place for new grad?

   RNikki replied to RNikki's topic in General Nursing

   little info about myself I am a recent grad and have been working in public health since grad (home care with VNS then school nursing) I love the latter but I've been fighting the naysayers who say I need that "med-surg experience" Well, I've succumb...