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Hi Ive pretty much tried a lot of things other than bediside... Did you try bedside nursing before? If yes why dont you try chart review? Its interesting-you go to doctors offices and review the charts for insurance purposes... I did it for a while until I couldn't cope up with the schedule. See I work nights on my other job and this is a day position... I also tried pharmaceuticals but its also stressful since you need to reach a certain sales target. Don't give up on bedside yet. There are a lot of specialty out there maybe you haven't found your niche. Try the OR, maybe outpatient clinics? Bedside nursing doesn't mean you must get out at a later time... Goodluck!:)

I haven't seen anyone getting fired because of a complaint... What is your protocol in disciplinary actions? I know you need verbal warning first then, 1st written then I think 3 strikes you're out... If I were you I would ask the HR because it seems unfair and very subjective... Its unfortunate you have to go through it. Its wrong to have no help, its dangerous... you dont have to worry about interviews just tell them not to call your previous employer since you got fired. Its not a lawsuit plus your license didnt get suspended so you're still ok. Just be honest because they'll know. On the other hand its your license so dont let it happen again-dont ever accept a pt that you didnt get report on... This is hand off communication... Very essential for pt safety! Goodluck!

Hey everyone! Any of you can give me inputs as to how long application process take in sacramento hospitals...I'm in NY and am planning to relocate anytime soon BUT there are no job offers... I heard you need to know someone inside to get hired? (if its true then that's sad its like living in the philippines) I have years of experience in med surg and very eager to move to sacramento. I hope to send my kid in school there in june so any input will help...

I was browsing saw this post which is exactly my dilemma... We as a family want to move to sacramento since our relatives are there. We're currently in NY wanted to settle but the cost of living here is way unreasonable. Any advice? Do you know hospitals that sponsor relocation? Or should we do travel nursing first? Any input will help... Oh me and my wife are both RN...Thanks!

I agree there is NO NURSING SHORTAGE! In my hospital nurses are being floated left and right due to overstaffing. Its exhausting! Nurses are also forced to transfer to another area (medsurg to step down and so on...) Its also harder to find another hospital job in my area... I called agencies but there are no current openings! This is really scary! I think by the time the so called baby boomers do retire there will be enough nurses to cover for them... Now I feel nurses are abused ,overworked and taken for granted!

Similar thing happened just recently in MERCY medical center in long island 90 people were laid off or transferred to another floor... Nurses on my floor were told if they wont transfer to a designated floor they can just receive 3paychecks and they can kiss their jobs goodbye... I'm currently looking for an option I dont want this to happen to me.

Hi I am not against sentosa 27 BUT I'd like to clarify some things... First of all The rate has never been $12/hour this is not true... I have friends who are under contract with the same agency and the rate is from $26-$31/hour lower than the average state rate BUT understandable since they petitioned the nurse w/ the families. Complete with green card regardless how many children you have... I'm not PRO sentosa see they have flaws BUT I just feel that in order to support these nurses who breeched their contracts you guys should know the real story... What about those who are still in contract? I know that those who's limited permit ran late(uncontrollable situation) those people instead of being jobless were offered $12/hour to do clerical work. BUT as soon as their permit arrive they go back to the RN rate... I know many who didn't pass the NCLEX and instead of having no income since they cant practice as RNs ,they were offered $12 too to do clerical for the meantime. While they are preparing to take their NCLEX(for the 2nd time)

Thanks! Your thoughts are very helpful! I'm going to give it a shot and talk to my nurse educator...

Hi everyone... I just want to know if someone has the same experience... I'm on my first month of OR training and I don't like it... I came from a MS floor decided I need a change figured I might like the OR so here I am... By the way I'm in a different hospital(way better than the previous one...) The thing is I don't know how much longer I can put up with this... I am now confused, I dont know what to do... I miss the critical thinking and autonomy on the floor yet I don't want to go back to 8-10 patients... I miss knowin what I'm doing and I miss not feeling stupid... I have nothing against this specialty but I feel its not for me...

Hi I started my OR training program and I feel so neglected... I used to work on the floor and decided to try the OR. I was made to observe cases and I will soon go to a classroom training. The thing is some nurses are very ******... Instead of being supportive to new ones which can be of help in the future they are so territorial and treats you like hell. The educator is also NOT so organized will just leave us behind and let us orient ourselves to the place. Its been 3wks:no: and I'm getting frustrated. I'm not a new grad so I need to learn stuff and do my thing. Does this happen to every OR training program?

HI! Is there a specialty in winthrop that has 8hr shifts? Thanks!

I was offered 72k for NSLIJ w/ my 2yrs experience ,BSN. This is day shift so I don't know about night diff. But I'm still thinking about it because of the rotation sched after the 6 mos orientation in the OR. Winthrop's rate, I heard is ok close to 65k for a new grad. Anybody know what the shifts are in winthrop?

I started working in a medsurg floor because everybody was telling me that I need to start with MS. After a year and a half I'm finally going to the OR and I'm so excited! I think there's an advantage in going to medsurg since you develop your analytical skills and assertiveness but going straight to OR won't hurt too! I am going to North Shore Univ Hosp in manhasset NY and I'll be in a 6 mos orientation. Being a new grad 6 mos of orientation will definitely make you feel comfortable with what your doing... I hope this helps. Goodluck!

I hear you! I also have 10 patients most of the time and YES I am also in medsurg. But mostly surgical cases as in fresh post ops! And I hate it! I'm planning to get out just waiting for the right time and opportunity. I'm looking at OR hope someone will hire me. I just have 8 mos of medsurg experience. Here in our area its hard to find a job.

Hi I've been in Medsurg for 8 months and yes it is so frustrating! Eventhough I'm adjusted its the people around me I can't figure out! Especially the nurse educators that bullies you since they want to prove that they're doing their job well! I hate med surg!

Hi everyone I'm also new in LTC RN supervisor will be on orientation next week. This is new to me since I'm into med surg for less than a year and now this. My reason for changing careers? Good pay. Here in Ny the offer for this position is $40/hr and above. While in MS only get $35/hr not to mention stressful. I get 8-11 patients mostly complete care post surgeries... Here in LTC I'll be in 11-7 shift which is quiet. Anyway I wish u guys all the best and hope to here more about LTC thanks!

been working in a med/surg floor for the past 3mos and it sucks! We're always short staff! Patient load is 8-11 patients almost everyday there is new admissions! And since I'm a new nurse the pay sucks also! I don't know if I can last!

In Pre employment screening you will be screened for hepa. They will find out if you are in an infectious state or a carrier. If you are infectious (active) then they may not hire you. But that's discrimination.. So they just might say "Oh we're sorry the position is filled up." It's really a though choice wether to disclose it or not because whichever you choose there are disadvantages. Like if you don't disclose it and they found out they might consider it a ground for dismissal(dishonesty). So just be honest about your medical history as much as possible if they dont hire you because of that its their loss! About the meds they ask what meds you're taking so that if they find it in your drug test they can identify it and it will be easier to clear you.. There are some diet pills who have amphetamines so maybe that's their purpose.. Its not as if you take it on purpose but you just dont know it contain this and that ingredient. Goodluck!

The usual shift here in NY is 12 hours (7a-7p/7p-7a) There are some with 8 hour shifts (7a-3p/3p-11p/11p-7a)... Did I answer your question?

Look into Catholic Health Services -St Francis in Port Washington (is also nice; they are the heart center in long island) /Mercy Medical center in Rockville center.. Starting rate for a new grad is $31/hr w/ 0.50 BSN diff and $2.50 night diff... Excellent environment!

That's just the base salary for new grads... Plus additional $2/hour for night diff and 0.50/hr for BSN ... I know this because I was interviewed by LIJ but I accepted an RN position in another hospital... They offer the nicest benefits(LIJ) BUT....You see its not just the salary its the atmosphere! The problem with big corporations like them they tend to be so arrogant because they feel they are so powerful that they dont give importance to their applicants... They just call you with their nicest voice schedule an interview 1st,2nd interview and then on ur 3rd one you just learn that the manager your supposed to meet is on sick call without even informing you... Then you find a way to NOT waste ur time therefor you find someone to interview u... Only to feel that ur getting no where and you might as well ask the questions because they dont knw what they're going to ask... Why? Maybe because the nurse manager nw interviewing u is as young as ur child! I imagine why? Is it because the nurses' turnover rate is just so high... Anyway to make the long story short I never heard from the recruiter and she wont even dare to return my calls.. How unprofessional!!! They just wasted my time and effort not to mention the long trip to their all so majestic office in New hyde park! I'm sooo happy I didn't end up in that hospital... :chuckle just some more questions for you tho if you dun mind.... :roll is that starting salary for day or night? and do they have any tuition payback or debt forgiveness programs, etc available? and i also just found out from someone that after about a year working there the salary can be up to 68000 - 70000 (for nights) already? thanks for the infos~!

I am a foreign nurse and all I can say is when your in Rome act like a Roman... I feel that the greatest challenge for us is not NURSING but the Huge adjustment in living in a totally different coutry w/ different culture! I wish you the best of luck... And remember you can't please everybody just be professional and do your job...

Hello everyone!!! It was my first day in med surg floor I'm a new nurse and is it just me or did you guys felt overwhelmed when you first went to the floors? Somehow I felt stupid knowing procedures in theory but not confident enough to do it... I felt so confused , what should I do first? I mean I know for sure that the first thing you do is endorsement but then after that I feel so overwhelmed! With so many people on the floor there's too many distractions... Its as if you dont have time to adjust everyone's in a hurry... My preceptor even pressures me to give meds quickly because she will be delayed... I'm new and I want to be sure that I'm giving the right meds... Plus the carrying out of orders , special procedures that I haven't done when I was a student... Need some advice how to get through all these!!! HELP!

LIJ starting salary for new grads $32/hour

Hello lilnat03 I'm sure there will be a hospital who will hire you. Let me ask you something... Why do you want to move to NY? I mean I would love to move to CT and I'm in NY... If you'll go here definitely you'll find something but it will take time... Competition is at the highest level here I mean there are experienced nurses left and right... It might be better to work there first then move here after you get the experience... Just a suggestion... It will be more practical and easier... Believe me experience is a biggie here! Goodluck and don't let anything get you down...