North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

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I'm interviewing at North Shore University Manhasset for critical care fellowship. Everything seems to be great... nurse recruiter friendly and helpful, so is the floor where I interviewed. Anyone been thru the fellowship or heard anything about it? Any additional info would be greatly appreciated!

Specializes in Critical Care.
Hi! I've actually been doing pretty well. I've had the chance to read thru some of the recent postings that shed a negative light on the NSLIJ program, and I have to say that in some ways I'm surprised and in some ways I'm not. Since I have no experience at LIJ, to that end I can't add any comments. As far as Manhasset, I found the educators (Semester 1) to be terrific and upbeat. Once my fellowship class hit the floors in semester 2, there were mixed opinions ranging from very dissatisfied to very satisfied. Maybe I feel I just lucked out with the CTU :redbeathe because although it is very technical and challenging, I really enjoy the majority of work I do there. A big part of your experience is obviously who becomes your preceptor. During Semester 1, we were on the floor approx 8 hrs per week where we got to see how things sort of run. Going into Sem 2, we were asked if there was anyone in particular that we would want to precept with. I gave a list of a few ppl who I had connected with during the limited hours spent on the floor, and the managers sincerely tried to make it work. One person was going on an extended vacation, the other hadn't taken the proper preceptor training classes, so they ended up assigning me to someone they picked (which turned out to be an awesome match). So maybe I got a lucky roll of the dice on that end. After 8 weeks with preceptor 1, you move onto Preceptor 2 for another 8 weeks (#1 is usually days, then #2 on nights... some other units started on nights immediately b/c that's when preceptor was available.. starting on nights definitely caused a commotion with the ppl it affected.. I think 1 person left b/c they didn't feel the situation was handled properly on their floor). My Preceptor #2 was also an experienced nurse.. after a rough start (I had a tough time adjusting to night schedule), things worked out nicely, and she is a valuable resource whenever I have a question or have a particularly heavy assignment. There are a few other ppl on nites Preceptor 2 has trained, and they always seems to go out of way to help each other if needed. Over all, there really is a strong sense of commraderie and light-heartedness on the night shift (I've laughed so hard I cried a number of times). It can be very busy and stressful due to pt acuity, but as long as you have good ppl to work with, things just seem to go more smoothly and the shift flies by. Reading other posts, my experience doesn't seem to be the typical one.. again I'm only referencing one unit.. but I feel lucky to have had this educational and growing experience. From other friends who have gone similar routes at other hospitals, I honestly wouldn't trade my situation for any of theirs. :no:

I find your posts to be so inspiring!!!! Thank you so much!!! I was accepted into NSLIJ ICU Fellowship and I begin on Oct 10. I am sooooooo excited and thrilled after reading your posts!! How has life been after you graduated from the program? What are you up to now? I am nervous also but feel so lucky and so blessed to be given this opportunity. I'm going to make the most of it so I can have a great experience like you did. I believe a positive attitude pays off!!! Thanks so much again for confirming all my feelings.

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stephy - jus wondering. did you get into the ICU fellowship? i just got called & emailed earlier this week and i got the job! the LIJ ED fellowship was booked so they had me interview with the north shore university ED and i got in there! i start on oct 10!

angelrina - which ICU did you get into? and best of luck with wherever youre going!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Hi Lakers! So happy for you in the ED at NSUH!!!!! That's a huge deal!!! Hope to see you on Oct 10!! I interviewed for the CTICU at LIJ, but they were overbooked and moved me to the SICU at LIJ (unbeknownst to me - I found out after getting all the emails saying SICU) lol. I'm happy though! I think the SICU is cooler than the CTICU. I'm so excited and so nervous lol. Best of luck to you!!!!!

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Can anyone explain their experience in the ED fellowship program? How was it? Is it a tough program and how is the ED floor been with the preceptors?

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monsterRN,

what exactly do you want to know? there's a lot to the fellowship so if there any specific details you want to know, feel free to ask. generally, i can tell you that it is a very well organized program and it has been going very well for me. the 1st year is broken into 3 semesters: 1st semester is 10 weeks of classroom, clinical, and sim lab at PSI. specially made for the ED, they arranged a week (or a day if you have "motion sickness") a ride with the NSLIJ EMS ambulances. 2nd semester (which I am currently in right now), you are assigned with a permanent preceptor, which they try their best to match you with the best capable teacher and also most compatible personality. it runs generally for about 3 months. it has been going very well, learning a whole lot. you generally start with a couple of patients to handle on your own at 1st, and you gradually work your way to anywhere between 3-5 patients by yourself. you work whatever your preceptor's schedule is (12 hr days of course). at Manhasset, they train you on the 11a-11p shift. then eventually, at more or less the 6 month mark, you will be assigned to the shift that you were hired for (more times than not is going to be nights, 7p-7a). from there you are a little more independent, and you get one resource person (a qualified nurse preceptor) if you have any questions or need help.

overall, the staff has been very good. most of the day shift nurses have done a great job at teaching. the 11a-11p shift nurses are even better, a lot of them work great as a team. sometimes they will even walk into a patients room and work them up together (one person will assess and write the note, the other nurse will draw blood, start the IV, and get their vitals, etc.) the night nurses are heard are pretty good too, only thing is they are less staff working overnight, so you are not going to have as much help.

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monsterRN,

what exactly do you want to know? there's a lot to the fellowship so if there any specific details you want to know, feel free to ask. generally, i can tell you that it is a very well organized program and it has been going very well for me. the 1st year is broken into 3 semesters: 1st semester is 10 weeks of classroom, clinical, and sim lab at PSI. specially made for the ED, they arranged a week (or a day if you have "motion sickness") a ride with the NSLIJ EMS ambulances. 2nd semester (which I am currently in right now), you are assigned with a permanent preceptor, which they try their best to match you with the best capable teacher and also most compatible personality. it runs generally for about 3 months. it has been going very well, learning a whole lot. you generally start with a couple of patients to handle on your own at 1st, and you gradually work your way to anywhere between 3-5 patients by yourself. you work whatever your preceptor's schedule is (12 hr days of course). at Manhasset, they train you on the 11a-11p shift. then eventually, at more or less the 6 month mark, you will be assigned to the shift that you were hired for (more times than not is going to be nights, 7p-7a). from there you are a little more independent, and you get one resource person (a qualified nurse preceptor) if you have any questions or need help.

overall, the staff has been very good. most of the day shift nurses have done a great job at teaching. the 11a-11p shift nurses are even better, a lot of them work great as a team. sometimes they will even walk into a patients room and work them up together (one person will assess and write the note, the other nurse will draw blood, start the IV, and get their vitals, etc.) the night nurses are heard are pretty good too, only thing is they are less staff working overnight, so you are not going to have as much help.

I wonder if you get paid for the fellowship.

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waitingRN,

yes, of course you get paid.

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waitingRN,

yes, of course you get paid.

thank you for answering. I wonder if north shore university hospital would send you an email for rejection if they don't hire you? Im not familiar with their hiring process...

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waitingRN,

did you interview with them? or you just want to know if they will tell you that you will not be interviewed?

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waitingRN,

did you interview with them? or you just want to know if they will tell you that you will not be interviewed?

I did, they sent confirmation for interview appointment, so i'd like to know if they will also let you know if they will not give offer.

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hmm.. not sure. At least you got an interview. I applied - did my senior practicum in Cohen's ED and LOVE the ED setting... I also have ACLS and PALS, but did not get called for an interview... Pretty disappointed.

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Any updates?

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