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  1. question for Bayada nurse (especially in New York)

    neeniebean posted a topic in Private Duty

    Do you ever have a problem getting the amount of hours that you want to work? I know they say that it's a "process" and that they can't guarantee a certain amount of hours, but i was just curious how...

  2. If you just passed the NCLEX-RN....

    neeniebean posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What were your practice scores like (and with which source)? I'm curious to see how the grades on Saunders, NCLEX3500, Lippincott, etc... translate into passing (or failing) the NCLEX.

  3. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    neeniebean replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    You only wear the uniform in the hospital. You dont have to wear it for clinical days on campus- you just wear regular street clothes. Some people are in their work clothes (bc they go straight from...

  4. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    neeniebean replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    For the first few weeks (3 or 4, i think), you won't be at the hospital. During that time you'll have what they call "clinical days on campus" where you learn some basic nursing skills, as well as...

  5. 2008 nclex pass rates

    neeniebean replied to guiltysins's topic in New York Nursing

    interesting!

  6. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    neeniebean replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    I think most people go with Nursemates. Honestly, i would try to get whatever cheap white sneakers you could get! I paid like $80 and they still weren't really all that comfortable (they were the...

  7. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    neeniebean replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    Depends on what books they put on your list this year. I never used the Basic Nursing textbook (or workbook) after 108 (except for once- i think i used it as a resource for a nursing seminar paper,...

  8. NYC- common Nurse to patient ratio's

    neeniebean replied to fawnsternurse's topic in New York Nursing

    I work on a telemetry unit in Nassau cty. On average, i have about 7 patients per night (there's really no difference b/w day/night ratios-depends on the available staffing). On the worst night, i...

  9. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    neeniebean replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    When i was there, NUR100 had an Assessment textbook (pretty expensive- just like the others lol), and then there were alot of handouts that we got in class too (well, had to print out from the class...

  10. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    neeniebean replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    Try not to take it personally. Like i said in another post- you'll find out REAL quickl that you need to advocate for yourself in that program, and really make yourself heard in order to get what you...

  11. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    neeniebean replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss =( You could call the Nursing dept and ask them when the other orientation dates are and then see if you could change it. I don't know that they'd have a problem with it,...

  12. Hired in for Night Shifts?

    neeniebean replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    the initial classes were all days, then i oriented on days for 4 weeks and then went to nights, where i oriented there for another 4 weeks. They're piloting a process now of just orienting new night...

  13. Farmingdale State College

    neeniebean replied to mich9385's topic in New York Nursing

    I wanted to also let you know- with the medical micro course- they're usually pretty good about trying to accomodate the students that are already accepted into the nursing program to get them into...

  14. Farmingdale State College

    neeniebean replied to mich9385's topic in New York Nursing

    There's usually 10 spots for each clinical location, not just 10 spots altogether. So, if you need that time slot, you may need to be more flexible about the clinical location (like for nassau county,...

  15. Farmingdale State College

    neeniebean replied to mich9385's topic in New York Nursing

    Honestly, i wouldn't have taken it at the same time as the nursing courses. I took it the summer before i started NS, though i also worked while i was in nursing school. I know a few people that...

  16. Farmingdale State College

    neeniebean replied to mich9385's topic in New York Nursing

    They probably change a bit year to year (the school has to bid and then its based on availability), but off the top of my head, there was NUMC, Winthrop, New Island, St. Catherine's, Good Sam,...

  17. Farmingdale State College

    neeniebean replied to mich9385's topic in New York Nursing

    You just have to make sure to take the CPR/BLS that's for "Healthcare providers". They go over use of the AED and all that stuff too. There's lots of places that you can take it, but Just make sure...

  18. my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    neeniebean replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    i'm very anti-sugarcoating, but you're also being unrealistic. if the problem is as simple as as overcoming a silly obstacle (like dealing with gross smells), it certainly can get better. i know- i...

  19. my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    neeniebean replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    I couldn't disagree with you more. There were ALOT of things i was scared of in nursing school. I was even scared of blood, needles and bodily fluids before i started NS, BUT, i got over it....

  20. Getting Pregnant: Middle of Nursing School or first year as RN

    neeniebean replied to misslolalady's topic in General Students

    I had the itch SO Strong the summer before my last year of nursing school (and, during the whole last year too!), so i know what you're feeling right now, but i really have to agree with everyone...

  21. my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    neeniebean replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    I have to say that the WORST that i've come across so far was an end stage renal patient that had toxins just seeping out of his pores. He couldn't even have a roomate because the room had a noxious...

  22. what I DON'T LIKE about NURSING is...

    neeniebean replied to sergei1989's topic in General Students

    ITA. Also, that more and more demands are being placed on nurses with less and less help offered. Pt ratios increased, higher acuity and less ancillary staff. I also don't like that nursing is...

  23. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    neeniebean replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm not sure which North Shore hospital those are supposed to be for, but they're not correct for NS

  24. What hospital only requires 12 shifts per month?

    neeniebean replied to amy0123's topic in New York Nursing

    Some hospitals also offer it, but its not considered Full time. FTE would be 1.0 and the situation you're looking for would be considered 0.9. the pay works out to be a few hundred $'s less per...

  25. Acls

    neeniebean replied to His_girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On my unit (telemetry), they want you to have at least 6 months RN experience before taking