JenRN1983

Thanks for all the info. I use to live there so I am familiar with the areas, and the hospitals. I have just never worked there, so I wasn't sure. I thought that rate didn't sound good! Those rates were for NYP, Sloane and NYU. Maybe I need to keep looking!

I am hoping to travel to nyc in November. I have been a nurse for a little over a year. My experience is on a cardiac/tele floor and on a progressive care unit which is icu stepdown. I have applied with cross country, on assignment, rn network, and nursesrx. They tell me that nightshift is what is available. Rates in upper 20's to 30's with housing or stipend. Any advice??

First off, thanks for reading! I am a fairly new ASN nurse with 3 months as a graduate nurse and 13 months experience as an RN. I am moving from FL to NYC, and have been trying to get a 13 wk contract beginning in November. I think this will give me enough time to decide if NY is for me, even though I was born there and visit all the time. Real life is not the same as a vacation! Anyways, it seems as though all contracts are night. I have been told NYU nights $34/hr and I would have to take their housing. MSK nights for $24/hr and 2000 a month in housing stipend. It just seems like I would make more with a staff position on days since new grads at sloan-kettering are starting at $70,000. Am I wrong? If a travel contract DOESN'T work out, then I am just going to apply for a position at either MSK, NYU, or Presbyterian, and try to find an apartment. Does anyone know about how much nurses with my experience are making?? Would you say that you are struggling having a 65-70000 salary and a $2000/month apartment? What schools are good for adn-bsn? I need some guidance! If anyone has done a travel contract in nyc, I would REALLY appreciate your opinions!!

You have to bring in gloves for them! Kids seem to love them! Also, the importance of washing their hands. Maybe the importance of wearing helmets to prevent head injury. If you can get ahold of any blank patient armbands where they can draw in their name, they may also enjoy that. Hope this helps.

I found out at about 10 am today that I did pass! I had tears in my eyes. I just can't understand how I passed...I was so sure I had failed! I am so excited! Thanks for the replies. This just proves that you can pass with an unusual number of questions.:nuke:

Has anyone else taken the test and had no idea how many questions they got?? After 75 I forgot to pay attention! I am pretty sure it was between 85-110. I don't remember glancing at a three digit number. I had a lot of priority questions, who to see first, call first, and a few delegation. I had things I never heard of before! I am pretty sure I failed...which everyone says. It just wouldn't shock me if I did fail, but it sure would shock me if I passed. Did this happen to anyone else, or am I just ridiculous?

Thank you both for your responses! I am doing my preceptorship right now, and I really like the Cardiac Interventional Unit that I am on. Thanks again for the info.

Thank you both for your reply. I am doing what you suggested, and it seems to be working out very well. My nurse is a great fit for me. Thanks again!!

I also posted this on the cardiac nursing site... Hello to everyone! I will be starting my preceptorship on a cardiac floor tomorrow. This is the last part of nursing school for us! Can you please give me some advice as to what to do...I want the nurse to think that I am capable, since she will be meeting with my teacher sometime in the next couple of weeks to discuss this. I have always been fine in clinicals. I just do not know what she is expecting me to know. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Also, if there is anything I should review before I get there, that would also help!!! Thanks in advance!

Hello to everyone! I will be starting my preceptorship on a cardiac floor tomorrow. This is the last part of nursing school for us! Can you please give me some advice as to what to do...I want the nurse to think that I am capable, since she will be meeting with my teacher sometime in the next couple of weeks to discuss this. I have always been fine in clinicals. I just do not know what she is expecting me to know. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Also, if there is anything I should review before I get there, that would also help!!! Thanks in advance!

I have taken statistics, which seems to be required by lots of programs.

Helped in what way?!?

Did they consider your BSN work too? This is really encouraging. Even though I have a ways to go, I still like to know where I am going in the future. It justs makes it easier to get there!

Thanks for your advice. I have a lot of credit hours since I was pre dental for a while. I was thinking about taking my chemistry class over, since I got a C in it back in 2001! It is just so hard to raise your gpa when you already have so many credits! I really want this to work for me, so I am willing to do whatever it takes.

I am starting to think that my chances are slim on getting into anesthesia school. My gpa is almost 3.1. I haven't taken the GRE yet. The thing is, if I can't get into a CRNA program, I don't really want to take my time up in the ICU, trying to get experience. I would rather specialize in another area like OB. What to do, what to do!!! Any thoughts are appreciated!

As you can imagine, this can really start a heated topic. I cannot give you a definate answer, only an answer based on my experience. I went to a 2 year school, and from what I have heard from the handfull of teachers and nurses I have spoken with on this topic, they have basically said the same thing. The four year program obviously gives you more educational time, but in my area, the two year program gives more clinical experience. So, rn's from associate programs have more how to skills to begin with. But, keep in mind that you can go to either program, and have all A's, and still not be a good nurse. Sometimes, the best nurse may have had just B's and C's. I do have to say though, if you are planning on ever moving up in the nursing world, say to management, you are going to need that four year degree. Another option, like I am doing, is a bridge program. Which is finishing a 2 year program, passing your nclex, then doing the rn to BSN. This allows you to work as a RN while you finish up your four year degree in nursing. Hope this helps!

Okay, I definately know all the requirements to get into school. Here's the problem... When I first started school, I was at a University doing pre-dental work, so I have my chemistry, biology, etc. When I decided on nursing, I switched to the community college and got an ASN. Then, back to the university I went to finish BSN. So the question is, will CRNA programs factor all those ASN nursing courses I took into my gpa??? What do you think?? I have been in college since 2001, and unfortunately most of my better scores are recent. Definately had a few mess ups along the way!

I am graduating this May. I was planning on studying for a couple months before I take the NCLEX, then plan on the bridge program to get my BSN. I was wanting to work in the ICU to gain experience for a CRNA program. I have heard that TGH has a program for graduate nurses to work in the ICU. I have also heard that you have to have lots of experience! Can someone, anyone please clear this up for me!!! Also, if you know of any other hospitals offering programs like this, it will be a big help. I am just a little too confused about this whole transition from being a student to actually working!! Thanks in advance!