OneHappyRN

OneHappyRN has 1 years experience.

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1. NorthWell Formerly Long Island Jewish MED SURG UNIT H.E.L.P

   OneHappyRN replied to Amarafynedu's topic in New York

   I agree w/ LM NY. A lot of nurses get their start in med-surg for a good foundation from which to build. It's great to get your time in and gain experience. Northwell Health is a great system if you can get your foot in the door!

2. Would you quit this job? Wondering why I became a nurse in the first place.

   OneHappyRN replied to futuresctRN's topic in New Nurse

   I believe there are stages a new grad goes through and one stage is definitely, "what have I gotten myself into!!" I have to say, I've been doing it for just over a year and it DOES get better. Is it stressful? Yes. You will have good days and bad da...

3. Kaplan NCLEX Review

   OneHappyRN replied to MsAshley's topic in NCLEX

   Definitely helped. I used Kaplan and passed in 75Q. I felt very prepared for the NCLEX.

4. NEW GRAD PAY???

   OneHappyRN replied to nealmink's topic in New Nurse

   This is the latest information as of July 2014: City/State: NYC/Queens/Long Island Position: RN 12.5hr shift - Med Surg (although it doesn't matter which floor all RNs start at the same salary) Pay: Days: $40/hr and Nights: $42.50/hr Benefits: FT (3 ...

5. New Nurse on Surg/Tele - Organizational Tools?

   OneHappyRN replied to evmarie's topic in New Nurse

   I have a sheet of paper that I carry around with me. On that paper I have columns for each pt. I have a column for vital signs, meds due throughout the shift, updates/things to do. I even jot down little things like "get pt water" b/c it's SOO easy t...

6. hard to get first job with no experience beyond nursing school?

   OneHappyRN replied to FarrarSanchez's topic in Job Hunt

   I could have written your post...except, I'm older. lol I was a SAHM for 20 yrs, went to nursing school, graduated having not worked in 20+ yrs and was hired right out of nursing school. :) How did I do it? I made sure I got to know the managers on t...

7. Are med-surg jobs extremely competitive?

   OneHappyRN replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in Job Hunt

   I agree w/ BloomNurseRN, most med-surg floors will hire new RNs and the fact that you have at least some experience will probably actually help you. I don't think you will have a problem, just start applying. :)

8. Squeamish future nursing student

   OneHappyRN replied to mecapon91's topic in General Students

   I can SO relate!! I let it stop me for quite some time. Then when I decided to pursue my dream, I had a couple of people say, "Nursing?? Are you sure you can handle it?!" b/c they knew how squeamish I was. I talked to other nurses for input and they ...

9. Getting the first job

   OneHappyRN replied to kadubbyu's topic in General Students

   I agree w/ the above poster 100%. Depending on where you live, it can be hard to get a job. I applied to nearly 50 places. I got ONE interview...and that was from a nurse manager that I had met and made an impression w/ while in nursing school. I wen...

10. Take ACLS before last semester of Nursing School?

    OneHappyRN replied to libby11's topic in General Students

    I don't think it would hurt, but I also don't think it's necessary. I was hired in Sept and I'm just now taking an ACLS course - and the hospital is paying for it.

11. Advice about becoming a nurse? UIC?

    OneHappyRN replied to emma97's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry I can't be of help as far as the track to take - I just went to a 4 year college and got my BSN. I didn't have previous experience and was never a CNA. That can definitely help and many people say you should...I just didn't b/c I wanted to ...

12. So scared of NCLEX-RN

    OneHappyRN replied to ICUnurseAJ's topic in NCLEX

    If you're asking for advice/suggestions, I have one for you. I actually think you're doing too many different programs. I heard a lot of people say to focus on one or two programs. I did that. I chose Kaplan and LaCharity. I did 50 questions 3 times ...

13. Full time or Part time as a New Graduate

    OneHappyRN replied to AmyLou0202's topic in New Nurse

    I agree w/ the majority. You have the best of both worlds - part time work and enough time to be with your baby. Sounds like a great plan. :)

14. Am I dreaming to big? Is this even a possibility?

    OneHappyRN replied to dreamer30's topic in Entrepreneurs

    I think anything is possible. I don't know the details, but my friend's brother did this. He purchased a large home and only has 8 patients. Mostly his elderly grandmother and aunts because it's a recent endeavor. I don't know him personally, but jus...

15. Nervous Graduate

    OneHappyRN replied to kriredmon13's topic in General Students

    I totally agree w/ crossfit nurse. In your last semester if you're shadowing a nurse, STAND OUT and be willing to work, learn, and be part of the team. See yourself as part of the team rather than a "nursing student". That's how I got my job. I was o...