alem-tsahai

alem-tsahai

med-surg, step-down, ICU/CCU, ED

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  1. applying with Doctors Without Borders/MSF

    alem-tsahai replied to James Garrity's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello James! That is absolutely awesome you want to work with MSF. I'm sure you will be a great fieldworker, but there are a couple of things you should know (I was a nurse with MSF in 2008 so I'm not...

  2. help with new grad... in NY

    alem-tsahai replied to FireSpire's topic in General Nursing

    You need your NY license, bottom line. There is no way around this, there is no hospital that will hold a spot for you until you are licensed for the State of NY. Even the crummy hospitals did away...

  3. 4th day off of ED orientation...what have I gotten myself into?

    alem-tsahai replied to oddaud's topic in Emergency

    Wow that is some awesome advice you just gave. I'm going to use that for myself at my new job, and I am an experienced nurse. Thanks

  4. ADNs get hired in NYC?

    alem-tsahai replied to AGal110's topic in New York Nursing

    This is very true. For those new grads still searching, try the unionized hospitals. I just started a new job at a unionized hospital in the city and my group was made up of quite a few new grads, the...

  5. I prefer working with new grads,or non-hospital nurses

    alem-tsahai replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^yes yes yes!!!! I totally agree with this and have noticed this pattern too. Blackheartednurse, you seem to be full of negative energy! No wonder you're miserable and mistreated at your job girl,...

  6. Changing career from Telemetry to ICU

    alem-tsahai replied to jovial10's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, You are ripe for the picking!! Hospitals love experienced nurses nowadays, and yes I believe you should have no problem securing an ICU position with your four years of tele exp. Try to...

  7. can u travel to the same hospital you have been working?

    alem-tsahai replied to jmeng's topic in Travel

    You shouldn't have a problem. I was staff at Cornell for several years, quit, then came back as a traveler a year later for 6 months. My being a former staff nurse there was never an

  8. sea change: from ED in Aus to office in Cambodia

    alem-tsahai replied to sez_sarah's topic in General Nursing

    I experienced a similar situation as you a few years ago. The adjustment from bedside nursing to being an office worker was something I just couldn't get used to- my post only lasted three months but...

  9. Can a nurse report a MD for being rude?

    alem-tsahai replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm wondering if the OP can file a complaint with the actual medical group that the doc is employed through (assuming he's an attending, otherwise just go to his/her attending). I'm not sure how you...

  10. I'm mad and sad(about pt's family)

    alem-tsahai replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you VivaRN!! Very well

  11. CEN Practice Exams

    alem-tsahai replied to oregonnurse2007's topic in Emergency

    I used the second, most recently published practice exam book. I failed a couple of the tests, and had a total overall average of 72% (you need 73% to pass). I studied and studied like a maniac but...

  12. Taking a Pay Cut To Get Out of Nursing

    alem-tsahai replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    hmm...maybe up to 30%, as long as I could comfortably pay my bills. I'd also consider getting a roommate if I were that pressed to get out of nursing. My biggest problem though would be adjusting to...

  13. Returning to ER, Passed CEN!

    alem-tsahai replied to mmutk's topic in Emergency

    congrats!!!! 127/150 seems to be a magical number cuz I got the exact same score (I just took it two days ago)! Someone else on this board mentioned a similar score as well, lol!! To Fribblet; The...

  14. PCCN vs CCRN

    alem-tsahai replied to chitchat's topic in General Nursing

    ditto the above. Questions on ventilary (sp) support, drips, and arterial/swan/balloon pump support are pretty much the meat and potatoes of the CCRN. It's NOT an easy exam for nurses with ICU...

  15. Mount St Mary's accelerated BSN, CSUN AcceBSN

    alem-tsahai replied to nidi's topic in California Nursing

    this advice is assuming you already have a bachelor's in another field. Get the masters degree. You will eventually get over your uneasiness at having a MSN with no RN experience after a few years in...

  16. Got my adrenaline rush today !!!

    alem-tsahai replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    yikes! good

  17. Passed the CPEN today!

    alem-tsahai replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    congrats to you!

  18. help i am trying to find an er job!

    alem-tsahai replied to Hermitess's topic in Emergency

    ^^ You must work at my ED,

  19. Have you recently received a Job offer as a RN in NYC?

    alem-tsahai replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    yep, just last week at a large hospital on the upper west side. I have 6+ years of experience

  20. Do you sleep before your first nightshift?

    alem-tsahai replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    The day before my first night shift, I take a two hour nap. I'm good for the night but after that I usually sleep 6-8 hours after each

  21. help i am trying to find an er job!

    alem-tsahai replied to Hermitess's topic in Emergency

    Hi Tracey, I had the same issue you did a year ago; I was a nurse with 5+ years experience (ICU and med/surg) but when I tried to make the move to the ED I hit a brick wall. NO ONE would hire me, but...

  22. RNs, are ya stressed out? Need a good cry?

    alem-tsahai replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    The reaction from the first little girl was priceless. :) Thanks for

  23. New Grad, needs help getting a job at NY presbyterian!!! help

    alem-tsahai replied to Sweetiie17's topic in New York Nursing

    ^^^ I've actually heard this too, and very recently. My friend who works at NYP told me that they aren't hiring new grads at all, ADN or BSN. The new "new grad" at NYP is the nurse who graduated a...

  24. Doctors Without Borders Interview

    alem-tsahai replied to dg05's topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted and went to Haiti. Interesting experience. I think you having L&D experience, plus your basic french knowledge is going to go well for you. Additionally, if you have overseas...

  25. Doctors Without Borders Interview

    alem-tsahai replied to dg05's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there! I interviewed with them several years ago. I don't remember the interview being that difficult but I do remember it being very very long! They ask a lot of situational questions to assess...