kgrands

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1. Survived my first day alone!

   kgrands replied to theatredork's topic in New Nurse

   Hey! Congrats on your first day alone! Glad that you got through it seamlessly. My 12 weeks are almost up! I'll have my first day in about a week. So scared! Sorry that I missed you while you were in the PICU. Maybe I'll see you if you come down fo...

2. Pregnancy/Career Advice

   kgrands replied to kgrands's topic in New Nurse

   Hi Liz Thanks for responding! It's such a strange thing - wanting to get pregnant, deciding to start a family, etc. But, I know that you're right - I want to be good at what I do and I know that the last time I was pregnant all I could focus on was m...

3. Pregnancy/Career Advice

   kgrands posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi everyone, I'm a new grad about to start my first job as a nurse in the PICU working nights. My husband and I want to start a family and are trying to figure out the best time to do that. A little background, I had a miscarriage in June. Things ch...

4. New Grads in New york.....

   kgrands replied to doggybour's topic in New York

   BICU - wow that's an amazing opportunity. Good luck to you! Maybe we'll bump into each at some point.

5. New Grads in New york.....

   kgrands replied to doggybour's topic in New York

   When are you starting at Cornell? I accepted a job last week for the PICU. I start on December 10th. Are you part of the Residency program? -katie

6. how to find NCLEX results

   kgrands replied to baby hubby's topic in NCLEX

   CONGRATS!!!! I hope I have the same outcome. I did take it under the Manhattan bridge...1st time taking it...Computer shut off at 75 questions...lots of pharm, tons of mult response, priority, and precautions. Prob the weirdest test I've ever taken....

7. how to find NCLEX results

   kgrands replied to baby hubby's topic in NCLEX

   Moeroe1: Did you find out your results? I just took the NCLEX today (I'm in Bklyn). I went to the pearsonvue site...I know they won't be ready till sat...but it says "ready for delivery." There is no quick results link. Does this show up later on? th...

8. Job fairs really worth it?

   kgrands replied to NYpedsgal's topic in New York

   Nyforlove: Understanding that you can't start working until you have license at Methodist. Do they let you start the application proces? Thanks so much for your advice. It has really made me start thinking about Methodist more seriously. Hearing you...

9. Job fairs really worth it?

   kgrands replied to NYpedsgal's topic in New York

   Nyforlove: I'm a recent grad searching for a peds position. I actually live in Park Slope and have been considering Methodist. Could you tell me about the orientation? How long is it? Do they have tuition reimbursement? What are the ratios like? I r...

10. Need advice: graduating in May and newly pregnant - what to do?

    kgrands replied to secondfiddle's topic in New Nurse

    Hi everyone, New question: What do you do if you're pregnancy is showing (like 5-6mths) when you're supposed to be going on interviews? I graduate in August. What are the chances that I'll be able to ge a position while having a visible pregnancy? Th...

11. 12 or 8 hour shifts

    kgrands replied to doggybour's topic in New York

    Usually a nurse will work three 12 hour shifts a week - a total of 36hrs for the week.

12. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    kgrands replied to be26373's topic in New York

    Curls105, Although the administration at Downstate is disorganized and usually unhelpful, please don't feel intimidated. This program is doable and if you are proactive (like Shuffler said), you can create a really good experience for yourself. Our ...

13. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    kgrands replied to be26373's topic in New York

    Hi Kristen, Just wanted to let you know that I private messaged you to give you my take on this program. PM me if you have any other questions. -katie

14. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    kgrands replied to be26373's topic in New York

    Hi Kristen, We had two women give birth during this program (so far!) One gave birth in October 2006 - she had a C-section and was out for one week. The professors were super supportive and allowed her to make up the clinical time. At that time, we o...

15. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    kgrands replied to be26373's topic in New York

    I'm a student in the Downstate program right now - finish up in August! As far as the time committment, all of the other posters are right, it's very intense. The first summer you take 7 classes and are in lecture or lab 4 days a week minimum from 9...