I know that there have been questions like this in the past but the last one I have seen was in 2012.
I had my interview at NYP/Columbia and I accepted an offer. I now have to take the Basic Medication Administration Exam in order to actually start working there. This is my dream hospital and I have to send in my letter of resignation to my current job soon. I need to pass this on the first try in order to avoid any delays.
Has anyone recently taken it or is scheduled to take it? How did you study for it? I've read in previous threads that there was an NLN practice exam for $10 which closely resembled the type of questions asked on the NYP exam. Does anyone have access to it?
I have a short time to study and I really want to increase my chances of passing it.
I just wanted to update this thread for anyone looking for the latest information concerning the test. I just took it and got a 98. In my opinion, it was very easy. You just need to follow the study guide provided. There was absolutely no surprises on the test and everything came from the study guide. Good luck!
I just wanted to update this thread for anyone looking for the latest information concerning the test. I just took it and got a 98. In my opinion, it was very easy. You just need to follow the study guide provided. There was absolutely no surprises on the test and everything came from the study guide. Good luck!
I am lost. Where did you get the study guide? Please help me!
Is it safe to say that reviewing the study guide topics is enough? Do I need to purhcase some online practice tests like NLN Pharma from examedge.com, etc? I want to make the most of my time in reviewing by focusing on the study guide topics rather than covering too much and missing the essentials.
hi everyone I'm updating this thread. I took the nyp adult pharmacology exam on the 15th of may got a 90. follow this link you will pass too. go to rn.com and select this one below. wish everyone the best. NYP is the best hospital to work for.
Basic Medication Administration for RNs Study Guide
Hello everyone, I thought I'd share some insight on what my hiring process was like with NYP/Columbia. Here's my timeline:
1. Graduated in December 2016
2. Around the 2nd wk of January, I attended a New Grad Event at my school
3. Within less than a week I received an email that I was considered a "Top Candidate" however I still had to apply for positions, and I had not yet taken the NCLEX. I kept in contact with the recruiter from my New Grad Event to keep her informed of my status.
4. I passed the boards Feb 16 and informed the recruiter of my status. She said congrats but I didn't really hear much from her after that.
5. Feb 22-28 I applied for a few positions anyway. I still had a "future consideration" posting on my profile, while the positions I applied for either said pending, or that I didn't qualify.
6. March 9 I was invited to interview. I interviewed March 16th and about 4 business days later I was offered the position.
7. I took my Pharm exam today April 4th and passed thank God! I was informed by the Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) that I have been on-boarding with, that NYP no longer gives out study guides Initially I was told that I should receive my Study Guide in a few days. Days had passed and I hadn't received anything so I called the TAS. He never mentioned that it could be found on the NYP Workday Account, I discovered that myself. However, it turned out to be a list of rules for the test and not an actual study guide Thankfully, I came on here and found some Quizlet links, used RN.com, and did a practice NLN exam and that was very helpful. If you can find any previous study guides that is your best bet! Mine was adults based - multiple choice. The questions were pretty standard, not tricky. Side effects, drug calculations, and overall med administration/troubleshooting made up the exam. I know a few people who took the Pharm exam last Summer 2016 and they received a study guide. I'm not sure why as of 2017 a guide is not provided.
8. I did a few on-boarding processes today (Health screening, Security screening etc) and I'm looking forward to starting in a few weeks!
As you can see, my entire application process has taken about 4 months, I start 1st wk of May. It took me quite some time but I am BEYOND excited to begin my nursing career at NYP. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask & I'll answer them to the best of my ability!
Would u mind sharing emails so i can ask you a few questions please i cant send messages on here
I recently accepted a job at NYP and need to take Their Pharmacology test. I was told over the phone that no study guide will be provided. Does anyone still have their study guid from when they took the test, if so could you please email it to me. And if anyone has any helpful tips, please share.
Initially I was told that I should receive my Study Guide in a few days. Days had passed and I hadn't received anything so I called the TAS. He never mentioned that it could be found on the NYP Workday Account, I discovered that myself. However, it turned out to be a list of rules for the test and not an actual study guide 
Thankfully, I came on here and found some Quizlet links, used RN.com, and did a practice NLN exam and that was very helpful. If you can find any previous study guides that is your best bet! Mine was adults based - multiple choice. The questions were pretty standard, not tricky. Side effects, drug calculations, and overall med administration/troubleshooting made up the exam. I know a few people who took the Pharm exam last Summer 2016 and they received a study guide. I'm not sure why as of 2017 a guide is not provided.
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I just wanted to update this thread for anyone looking for the latest information concerning the test. I just took it and got a 98. In my opinion, it was very easy. You just need to follow the study guide provided. There was absolutely no surprises on the test and everything came from the study guide. Good luck!