I've been reading this board for a while and Med/Surg seems to be the place that most people (no everyone) pay their dues and try to get out. What's the
I think this is a very positive way to think about it and you will go far with your outlook. You will hear A LOT of complaining at BMCC about how the program is not letting people in and why they...
I agree! My advice is to speak to Mr. Sierra about what you will need. He is the preclinical advisor and KNOWS what you need. Getting pieces of information from other students may mess you up in...
LovePeaceJoy replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing
I've heard about these 8-5, 9-5, whatever to whatever jobs that keep being mentionned on this board that are supposed to be so much less stressful, so much more rewarding, so well paying, and so less...
LovePeaceJoy replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing
AMEN!! I do think I understand both sides of the argument. I am from NYC and from this board I realize that nurses do get paid well in this area. However, I have seen nurses work 10 million shifts...
I live in New York and work in NJ. There are areas right over the Hudson River, like Jersey City and Hoboken that you can live. Those areas cost as much as Manhattan and the New Jersey car insurance...
None of the ADN programs I looked at were first come, first serve. All of the programs I was looking at required you to take preclinical courses before being accepted into the clinical sequence. As...
I am working on my pre-clinical courses at BMCC (Borough of Manhattan Community College) in their ADN program. New York City is tough. I have only looked at the ADN programs because I work full time...
LovePeaceJoy replied to counselor1st's topic in Ob/Gyn
Shirley, No offense taken! The nurse (an LPN herself) actually told me I should first try being a CNA for a year (to see if I would really like nursing) and then become an LPN for a year and then...
LovePeaceJoy replied to counselor1st's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thank you for starting this thread! I am currently in nursing school and I am still questioning this decision. I too have a degree and have actually bounced nursing and counseling around. Between...
LovePeaceJoy replied to Lauren3249's topic in General Nursing
I am a student, so please forgive me for my ignorance... How many hours does an agency normally require a person to work a week, or is it essentially what the nurse wants to pick up? Are the...
I'm becoming a little emotional when reading this board. I've actually been a patient and a family member of dying patient. I've seen nursing in all forms and am currently a nursing student because...
LovePeaceJoy replied to Lauren3249's topic in General Nursing
I've seen adds on line to make $350 - $450 NET per 12 hour shift. They also say you can make $10, 000 NET per mondth . I broke this down and this is working 60 hours a week a little over 4 weeks a...