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I was just wondering if any hospitals in the NY area require RNs to work a 4th 12 hour shift every 3-4 weeks to make 40 hrs?

As a new grad nurse who hasn't yet started a job, I find it really interesting to read all these posts. I feel like by reading what everyone writes, maybe there will be a lesser chance of making mistakes when I start. Keep 'em coming!!

oh wow...i didnt realize that..i thought that ny presbyterian was a hospital represented by union

Tweety...what beautiful, moving words..thank you for posting =)

Cookiefreak! Good to see you again! I will definitely go into the chat again soon!

I'm just getting ready to start my first semester of actual nursing courses!! Last semester, with all the pre reqs, I found one of those expandable filing folders with about 7-12 pockets to be helpful. For every class you have, make a little label. T...

Thank you all so much for all of the input! I think I'm going to hold off on purchasing the text until school starts, see what my teacher thinks. If she insists on the 6th ed., I'll go right onto half.com!!

I'm sure that this question was addressed in the past but I was unable to find the thread! I was wondering your thoughts on having different editions of nursing textbooks. With one of my expensive textbooks I have the 5th edition, while the booklist ...

After waiting since Sept of 2005, I'm finally starting ADN nursing program on September 5th! SOOO EXCITED! Clinicals start the week after lecture. From what it seems this is sort of abnormal; from what I've been reading most people start clinicals 3-...

FNP, Congratulations on finally starting! Some advice for the math calculations test...review conversions!! After taking Calc for Pharm I noticed that it was always easy to figure out how to set up the problem, but remembering the conversions was h...

I don't have a preference as to where, but I would love to work in a pediatrics unit. I always wanted to work with kids!!

this is a very informative thread!! thank you!

Although it might be challenging to do EMT training while studying nursing, think about the exposure you will get! It will give you a lot of experience that will be useful in nursing school!

My school doesn't have an official orientation but we have a meet and greet the last week of August. I'm very excited!

congrats priddyeyes!!

How about information on how to best prepare ourselves for school testing? I know that there is a big difference between prereqs and actual nursing courses. As a student who's just starting, I'd like to have an idea of what the test formats are like...

I find that the best time to work out for me is at night time. I usually have classes during the day, go home, study, and go to the gym for a half hour or so. I know a lot of people recommend working out in the morning but I find it's easier for me t...

Aph... It is so unfortunate that you had such bad experiences with group work in high school. =( I don't know how things are at other schools, but I know at my school the waiting list is a year long! I know after waiting and anticipating the start of...

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who's ready to go back to school! I've been ready since the beginning of July!! It's like you have this routine of going to school, going home, doing school work, never having time for anything else...and the...

starting ADN program (FINALLY) this fall and also have nooo experience! I always thought of it as a positive in that I don't have any bad habits!

Daisyrug... I think that nursing school requires different sacrifices from person to person. Whenever I'm stressed out about any school work I think of what I will get out of all the hard work I put in! When it's all done, I'll be an RN!!! WOO HOO! ...

fleur-de-lis... It's so great that clinicals went so well for you! I start in September and am very nervous, so it's good to hear from someone who has been through it and did well! I have no hospital experience whatsoever, so I'm trying to keep an op...

i would definitely suggest the rolling bookbag!! between books, lunch, and any other supplies you might be carrying, a regular book bag might not cut it

Thank you so much lisa and studentnurseabby! It's nice knowing that there are people out their who are just as excited about nursing as I am!!

Hey all I'm new to the website and this is my first post! Finally just got into the ADN program at my school after a year of waiting! I couldn't be more excited and anxious! I start the beginning of Sept. and am keeping myself busy shopping for books...