BrooklynRN26

Wow, this topic really stirred people up. I wonder why so many became so defensive? The original post was merely a request for information and guidance. Let us all remember that we are here to help one another, not berate and become defensive with each other over differences. So to answer your question... like another post said, maybe you should look into home health or positions outside acute care. If you want to work in a hospital, there are bloodless programs/units and they are becoming more prevalent. Also, maybe perioperative nursing. Another note...many are saying that we would do our patients a disservice by refusing to transfuse them. Keep in mind that bloodless programs are becoming more prevalent not only because of religious views, but because it's good medicine. Check out the website http://www.noblood.org or do a google search. Good Luck!

Home Care Planner working for a home care company. I work within a hospital with social workers and discharge planners to assess pts for home care and plan their services.

The open house didn't specify new grad or not...I just showed up! I believe home care RN starts at about 73K or so.

Hi LovelRN, A Home Care Planner usually works in a hospital setting working with pt's who've been recommended for home care by their MD's. We interview the pt and assess them for home care. Based on that assessment, we develop a basic plan of care according to their needs (ex: pt needs RN 2x/week for meds teaching or wound care, PT/OT, home health aide daily, etc...). A Home care RN goes out into the field and visits pt's homes to further assess the pt and their living conditions and delivers the care for the pt (ex: teaching, wound care, IV therapy...). The Home Care RN would also make other recommendations based on his/her assessment (home health aide, safety features for the home, etc.) Good luck!

Metropolitan jewish health systems will hire new grads. Apply online and attend one of their open interview days. Dress well and be passionate about your career as a nurse. If u have any other skills or background, show them off and if u speak a second language that is a huge plus. Good luck!

Metropolitan jewish health systems will hire new grads. Apply online and attend one of their open interview days (I believe they have an office in the bronx). Dress well and be passionate about your career as a nurse. If u speak a second language that is a huge plus. Good luck!

MJHS is a healthcare system that offers an array of services in short/long term home care, adult day care, assisted living, palliative care, hospice, etc. Check out their website @ mjhs.com.

I went to an MJHS open house. Speaking to them in person made all the difference; I applied online too and never received a response. If you already applied online, go to one of their open interview days (they are listed on their website). Dress well and be enthusiastic about nursing and your goals. If u speak a second language that is a huge plus. Good luck!

They will hire new grads if they feel you are a good fit for the position. I'm a new graduate and after searching for almost a year, I went to an open house and was offered the two positions I mentioned in the post above. I had previously applied online and never received a call. I believe they hold open interviews once a week or so. Fill out an online application and go in person on an open interview day. Dress well and be ready to shine. They really respond well to nurses who are passionate about their work and have other skills to offer (I have a background in office management and sales). Speaking a second language is a huge plus. Good luck!

Thanks for the info.

Also check out Metropolitan Jewish Health Care. They dont usually hire new grads, but they hired me! Good luck!

Thanks for the positive feedback. You are both right. I will use this opportunity to learn and grow as a nurse and to count my lucky stars!!

I graduated Dec 2009 with my ADN and finally landed a great job! I am so thankful!! I'll be working as a home care planner within a hospital facility for a healthcare company that offers many pt services (including long-term care, home care, hospice and even their own in-house acute care facility). While I will be working with dr's, case workers and interviewing pt's and their families, I will not be giving direct acute care. I think I will really learn a lot from this position and am very excited about it. I know I want to pursue my masters in family or womens health in the future, so will this lack of acute-care experience affect my future prospects as an RN? Since I am technically working in an acute-care facility, w/ acute pt's, does it count as experience? Will I be missing out? FYI, I live in NYC where all RN jobs are scarce.

Stay positive! The hospital where I did my externship didn't hire me due to budget restrictions, but a friend of mine was hired at the hospital where she was working. Do your best to impress and stay positive!!

Thanks, Dreamon. I am excited and feel totally blessed. I do feel for all the unemployed nurses out there. I know its hard and my prayers are with you all. Good luck everyone!

I also live in Brooklyn and just landed my first nursing job this week making 75k. I'm very excited about making this much money, city hospital pay about $10k less. I am a single mother of 3 and we live in Dyker Heights (Bath Beach)and pay $1600 for a 3 bedroom. I love my apartment and the area where I live and I believe I will be able to live fairly comfortably after taxes. I used to do it when I was making 40k annually and the past year I've been living off unemployment and my savings! I also think I will be able to buy a car in a few months and actually go on vacation with my kids next summer (our first!). It's totally do-able and I dont feel like I will be sacrificing anything at all, I feel blessed!! I guess it depends on your point of view and doing a thorough analysis of your needs and wants. My life is pretty simple though (one computer/tv in the house, no fancy latest gadgets or clothes). I definitely believe in living life to the fullest, more power to you for that, but I don't believe it's found in material things. That being said, I won't hesitate to upgrade my wardrobe and shoe collection (slowly, but surely!)...a hard working nurse needs a little fun, after all!!

Congrats and best of luck!

I was just hired by Metropolitan as a home care planner and start on the 11th. I had an option between that and home care nurse, so I have the same questions as you. Would be good to hear some feedback from metropolitan employees.

I didn't try it myself, but from what I hear from classmates, it does work. My prayers are with you!

I don't think these are new. I check their website about once a week and many of these postings have been here a few months.

I'm a new grad and had my first interview today! The position is for a telehealth intake nurse at Health and Hospitals Corp in NYC. I was ready with lots of interesting questions and I think I did a good job answering the questions I was given. The recruiter was visibly pleased and surprised with many of my answers! I forgot to ask some of the questions on my list (like asking the recruiter how they liked their job? Blah blah) I was taken on a tour of the office and introduced to people (good sign, right?) They said they would be interviewing for another 2 weeks and that I would hear back from them at that time (Boo-hoo, I was hoping they would love me so much I'd get hired on the spot!:) I am so nervous! I am a single mother of three girls and was laid-off from my position as office manager after my company went under late last year. I've run out of savings and my unemployment check barely covers rent! I need this job! I barely have enough money to continue printing my resume! Good paper ain't cheap! Does this sound promising? What should I say on the thank you note?? Thanks fellow nursemates:)

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Thank you so much for your response! Yes, This is my first nursing job! I agree that as a new grad my assessment skills are not what they should be for this position. I was surprised when I got the call to interview. Thanks again for the good advice!

Thanks for the replies, but I was asking about Telehealth nursing, which involves making and receiving calls to monitor patients with chronic conditions, not Telemetry. Useful info, though, thanks!

Hello All, I have landed my first interview! Its for a Telehealth program with a major hospital corporation in NYC. Does anyone have any feedback on working in telehealth and the interview process? Any input will be greatly appreciated!