Wsmith16

Wsmith16 ADN, BSN

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  1. HELP! I CAN'T FIND A JOB as a NEW GRAD RN

    Wsmith16 replied to tdbRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Yeah! Got you confused with the OP who can't seem to find a job. Sorry. Either way congrats on your upcoming graduation. Hope you find something as well. My turn will be in February. Good

  2. HELP! I CAN'T FIND A JOB as a NEW GRAD RN

    Wsmith16 replied to tdbRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Shin up! You've been an RN for 2 weeks. that's it! When I finished my BA degree yrs ago it took me 6 months to get a job and I went on a bunch of interviews. I highly doubt it will take you that...

  3. HELP! I CAN'T FIND A JOB as a NEW GRAD RN

    Wsmith16 replied to tdbRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Have you tried to look in places besides NYC. Like on Long Island, Queens & Brooklyn & teh Bronx. Most of these hospitals in thsoe areas are hiring also a few hospitals in Westchester area....

  4. South Nassau Communities Hospital

    Wsmith16 replied to wasup's topic in New York Nursing

    I was althinking about ST. Francis after I graduate. Do they only offer the loan forgiveness program to BSN grads? Thanks for any

  5. BA in Psych, Shouldn't I get the differential pay @ LIJ?

    Wsmith16 replied to OptimusMaximus's topic in New York Nursing

    I know that the nurses at LIJ where name badges with their degrees in the title. I am curious does your name badge say BS on it? Because if they acknowlegeyour previous degree then you should be...

  6. OMG I Did it!!! I got accepted to Brooklyn Adult Center 'LPN Program!!!!! :) (BALC)

    Wsmith16 replied to FutureRNelizabeth's topic in New York Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!!!!:nmbrn::nmbrn::hpygrp:

  7. What's the easiest RN-BSN & MSN program in New York City

    Wsmith16 replied to LisaTheNurse's topic in New York Nursing

    No, I am in an ADN program. I have a prior BS degree in another field & I have found that nothing can compare to the amount of work & stress I have had in the ADN . So I am looking forward...

  8. What's the easiest RN-BSN & MSN program in New York City

    Wsmith16 replied to LisaTheNurse's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't know of any but have been told by many that getting a BSN or MSN after your ADN is way easier. It's not as demanding as the ADN you'll be focusing more on writing papers. It doesn't come close...

  9. Westchester Medical Center

    Wsmith16 replied to bjlesm's topic in New York Nursing

    Starting salaries should be listd on the salary thread at the top of the page. They recently raised their

  10. Pre-requisites for a BSN - Lagcc??

    Wsmith16 replied to pigmachine's topic in New York Nursing

    Then speak to a counselor explain to them that you are a 2nd degree student & there is a possibility that they may let you register for the class. Good Luck, as I so vividly remember that...

  11. Pre-requisites for a BSN - Lagcc??

    Wsmith16 replied to pigmachine's topic in New York Nursing

    Your best bet is to take NYDreamer's advice. I too had a bachelor's in another field and attended LAGCC for my prereqs as a non-degree student. I didn't have to sit for the cuny exam and the...

  12. Teas Test

    Wsmith16 replied to francisperalta's topic in New York Nursing

    If you are great in math you will do just fine if not then review basic math concepts. I found that the TEAS book's math section was over- simplified. I alos don't think it's a test you can really...

  13. Victory! New Mandatory Overtime Law for Nurses in NY!

    Wsmith16 replied to 1199SEIU RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Whew...that's another side of the story I haven't even looked at. But you know what we have to take a stand somehow even if it's a small step. Is it fair for Nurse X to stay, she's prob EXHAUSTED...

  14. Victory! New Mandatory Overtime Law for Nurses in NY!

    Wsmith16 replied to 1199SEIU RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Wonderful news

  15. Any fast track program for an Associate's?

    Wsmith16 replied to itsme583's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is one in FL, which takes about a yr. And there is also one in NY that I am in now, selected by gpa after the first semester--it's a yr & a half--3

  16. At age 39, should I start nursing program?

    Wsmith16 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I truly hate seeing post like this. Search through these forums & you will find nurses who began nursing school in thider 40's, 50's & 60's. I think there's one that's still there in the...

  17. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    Wsmith16 replied to billythekid's topic in New York Nursing

    If possible let us know what hospital you currenytly work for. I'd like to end up in a hopital that is open to new grads.

  18. First year nursing student needs some advice.

    Wsmith16 replied to NCC21's topic in New York Nursing

    I'd stay put. Trust me when I say most people are trying to quit their jobs once they start nursing school. When you enter Nassau the hard work will truly beginning. Starting a new job will add even...

  19. Adelphi or St. Vincent's??

    Wsmith16 replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

    Every school has it's hurdles. I too have to take the ATI exam but it's worth 2 to 3% of our grade & there's remediation if you fail. St. Vincent may have it's own assessment exams as well, it's...

  20. Adelphi or St. Vincent's??

    Wsmith16 replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

    Adelphi is a GREAT school but I know several people who go there & none of them have had anything positive to say. There main beef is that they believe that administration wants them to fail. Ex:...

  21. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    Wsmith16 replied to billythekid's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks again for giving us another perspective. I'll be on the job hunt next yr I want to be in a hospital where staff is somewhat supportive to new grads. Your thoughts really

  22. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    Wsmith16 replied to billythekid's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for giving us a perspective of what the "other" side looks like. Did you leave before your contract was up? I heard that the program req a 2 yr commitment so I wanted to know if you had...

  23. Adelphi or St. Vincent's??

    Wsmith16 replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

    I know many people who are at Adelphi which is why I say go to St. Vincent's I've only heard positives about that school. Good Luck with whichever you

  24. Now, that you are a nurse are you able to pay back your private loans?

    Wsmith16 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have maxed out my federal student loans & found myself borrowng from Sallie Mae's private loan. I already have student loans from a previous bachelor's degree. Since I am aware of the private...

  25. Now, that you are a nurse are you able to pay back your private loans?

    Wsmith16 replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    RN_Cardiac, What strategies did you use to pay them