RNDreamer

RNDreamer

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  1. North Shore-LIJ Requires New Nurses to Have BSN

    RNDreamer replied to RNDreamer's topic in New York Nursing

    On AN, I see way more BSN bashing. It never fails. When the BSN is mentioned, there are nurses who can't wait to talk about the "idiot" BSN nurses they

  2. NICU Special on Discovery Health's "Baby Week"!!

    RNDreamer replied to futurenurseheather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I thought the show would be an hour long, and would really show what nurses do. It reminded me of the Delivery shows, where the mom gives birth, then the baby gets wisked away to the NICU, then we...

  3. OK, so I am whining but....

    RNDreamer replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are feeling this way. You said that you have been looking within your organization. Are you willing to look for employment outside of your

  4. "Are you related to an employee at this facility?"

    RNDreamer posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am filling out applications and some of them ask this question, as well as the name of the employee. Does anyone know if there is a particular reason why this is asked? Can it help or hurt the...

  5. If BSN is preferred in NYC, Why Have ADN Programs?

    RNDreamer replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Here is the site to Continuuim Health Partners (Beth Isreal Hosp, etc). It looks like they are looking for RNs with experience at this time. Some of the postings clearly state that New Grads will not...

  6. Is this the career of an RN?!

    RNDreamer replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    While I don't agree with the OP for missing a day of clinical, I just don't see why people need to jump down her throat and tell her that she needs to grow up, there are plenty of students willing to...

  7. Starting to get discouraged...

    RNDreamer replied to elle_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I feel your pain. I am trying to get into a NICU, too, but it is not looking good so far. I'm keeping my fingers

  8. NICU Special on Discovery Health's "Baby Week"!!

    RNDreamer replied to futurenurseheather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    thanks for the heads up! Should be

  9. Anyone attending Mildred Elley in N.Y.C?

    RNDreamer replied to d33dor's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What is the tuition for this school? Anyone know?

  10. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    RNDreamer replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually, in NYC this salary can be made by a new grad. One hospital that I know of offers $74k base pay to start. (And yes, there are apartments more affordable than a $2000 studio. There are many...

  11. a year after graduation i'm finally hired....

    RNDreamer replied to shippoRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!

  12. Pre nursing vs nursing which one is more difficult?

    RNDreamer replied to European's topic in General Students

    For me, pre reqs were much more difficult because of the pure memorization. In Nursing school, yes there was memorization but not as much as in pre reqs. In nursing school, I was able to skim through...

  13. what have you heard about LIU nursing program?

    RNDreamer replied to iwant2banurse2's topic in New York Nursing

    I would go and speak to an advisor at the dept. They can BEST answer any questions you

  14. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    RNDreamer replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I would like to frame this

  15. Frustration & No RN Job Opportunities

    RNDreamer replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in NYC, and no, I still haven't heard anything. I called one hospital who told me that New Grads positions are limited and that I would just have to wait and see if I get called

  16. Frustration & No RN Job Opportunities

    RNDreamer replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am graduating with a BSN, I have some healthcare experience, I did an externship and I volunteer. I have also made it clear that I will work any day, any shift. No calls yet.

  17. How many people who start NS finish?

    RNDreamer replied to BillyMan's topic in General Students

    Started with ~170 (PTs and FTs, maybe ~ 35 were PTs)...ending with less than 50 of the original

  18. Nursing school Vs. Nursing Prereqs

    RNDreamer replied to tag2007's topic in General Students

    pre reqs were pure memorization for me, and nursing school is about understanding and applying concepts (NS does include memorization, though). I like nursing school much better than pre reqs. I...

  19. States Who Have Banned HESI

    RNDreamer replied to Decemberblues's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I keep reading on this site that NY has supposedly banned this exam. Says who? I take it every semester at my

  20. Why not to go to west coast university

    RNDreamer replied to ladynurse266's topic in General Students

    i'm sorry to hear of your troubles. i found this book very helpful when studying for the hesi....

  21. Is anyone here loving nursing school?

    RNDreamer replied to Jewl's topic in General Students

    Love? Heck no Like? Barely Like The Commuter, it's the politics of the school that I can't stand. The rules do not apply to everyone. I'm almost done, and then I can put it all behind

  22. Can turning down a job cost you a chance later?

    RNDreamer replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing, to apply one at a time. However, I do not want to wait too long on for a call (for an interview) that may not come. Thanks for the suggestion to call HR, they would...

  23. What is your opinion of the nurses you encounter during clinical rotations?

    RNDreamer replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I've seen/experienced both nice and not so nice nurses. Unfortunately, it wasn't just one or two not so nice nurse here and there. At times, it was a unit full of them. Thankfully, that's why my...

  24. When things at work make you think of allnurses.com

    RNDreamer replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten exam questions right because of things I have read here on

  25. All things come to an end...

    RNDreamer replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Doesn't it feel great? I have only two months longer than you until I finish and I can't