KIMRNNYC replied to NurseNikki5's topic in Correctional
You are at work now? I have not heard of a correctional facility that allows electronic gadgets or email. Big security risk, at least, they think so in New York State.
I have never heard of an A.A.S. or B.S.N. that did not require Chemistry. Do I write out chemical equations, etc at work? No but it definitely helps me understand certain aspects of nursing a little everyday. If you really think about it during your ...
You should not update family members on the phone if your hospital has a proper policy in order. Only those people with a pin number given to them by their family member is allowed to call or inquire in person about the patient at my hospital. This r...
I hate, hate this too! How do they consider this safe for patient care? I am looking for a new job because this just happened to my floor. I didn't get hired to work in the float pool. They get a lot more money than floor nurses. Good luck.
Hi, I am considering moving from the Finger Lakes area in Western New York to Ft. Myers. One of the reasons I would like to move..it was in the 50's tonight and it is the middle of June. Also, I absolutely love Sanibel Island. I would love to live th...
This is seasonal that I was offered which is different than traveler. I was told the same, no travelers unless they did not get any seasonal nurses. Seasonals are hired directly by the hospital, work 6 months, 1 day and are required to contract to 2 ...
I have spoken to Lee Memorial about their seasonal nursing positions. They will give $1000.00 toward housing and pay health benefits for 2 FULL years if you commit to 2 seasonal employments of 6 months, 1 day. Has anyone had experience doing this? F...
KIMRNNYC replied to newgirlintown's topic in New York
Wow. You are describing a city that I don't know! I have lived in the Upper West Side of Manhattan for 3 years now. The streets are not filthy, crime is not rampant and people are friendly! I am a bit shocked by your opinion...but of course, everyone...
It just came to me...are you thinking about Tompkins Community Hospital located in Ithaca, NY? The post I was responding to was about Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY!:)
Yes, I did mean govenor instead of mayor. Please forgive my slip. I recently moved back to the Rochester, NY area from Manhattan where I lived for 3 years in the Upper West Side. I have visited Ithaca but have never lived there. I couldn't find wher...
KIMRNNYC replied to newgrad2005's topic in New Nurse
New grad pay: $18.50/hr. plus $1.00/hr eve shift diff, $1.50/hr night shift diff, $1.00/hr weekend day shift diff, $2.25/hr weekend evening shift diff, $3.50/hr weekend night shift diff This plus $7,500 sign on bonus - 2 yr. commitment I think I got ...
Yes, Thompson Hospital is still here and greatly expanded! It has received large donations from Golisano (local billionaire who has run for mayor of New York State, twice I believe) and from Sands (deceased owner of the Canadaigua Wine Company (Const...
In Rochester, NY, I was just offered as a recent GN $18.50/hr plus shift diff's and a sign-on bonus of $7,500 (paid over 1-year) with a 2-year commitment.
KIMRNNYC replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency
i was working as a unit secretary in a hospital while in nursing school. i received a call from the ed saying they had an admit for our floor and they would be faxing up the admission report.dx: penile trauma. after arriving to the floor, we received...