NewYorkGirl

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  1. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    NewYorkGirl replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was so worried about the poop thing when I started school (I'm graduating in 6 weeks with my BSN, finally!) that I got hypnotherapy to help me keep my nausea at bay... I'm starting work as a...

  2. I want instant gratification!!!

    NewYorkGirl replied to FutureRN718's topic in New York Nursing

    Your only 21, that's way young. I'm 28 and I'm finally going to be graduating with my BSN this May (only 6 more weeks, yay!). I think you should get your RN, it's not that much longer to get it and...

  3. Which has a better bsn program Adelphi or Pace University PLease Help

    NewYorkGirl replied to pnkdmnd's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm graduating from Pace University (Pleasantville campus) with my BSN this May. I like it, but I don't know anything about Adelphi to compare. I transfered into Pace last year from Cal State LA when...

  4. Relocation .........Please help

    NewYorkGirl replied to Triple A's's topic in New York Nursing

    All of the places you mentioned would be 1.5 to 2 hour commute to NYC - you would be better off finding a local hospital. You won't make as much money as working in NYC, but the time and money you'll...

  5. On mortgages for RNs

    NewYorkGirl replied to LovingL&D's topic in General Nursing

    I bought my house last June with a first time homebuyer's mortgage from Bank of America, where I put 5% down and then didn't have to pay any closing costs. It's a conventional 30 year fixed rate loan....

  6. Med-Surg Roll Call

    NewYorkGirl replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi guys! I'm graduating with my BSN this May and I just accepted a position on a telemetry/med-surg unit at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. I'm very excited b/c it's a magnet hospital and it's only 3.5...

  7. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    NewYorkGirl replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    Okay, I just got OFFICIALLY offered a job at Hudson Valley Hospital in NY and they said with the $1 BSN differential they are paying $29.63 an hour, plus $2 evening diff and $3.25 noc diff, but they...

  8. backstabbed at work

    NewYorkGirl replied to NuHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am soooo sorry you had to deal with that! I don't know what to tell you except hang in

  9. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    NewYorkGirl replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    Hudson Valley Hospital Center pays $28/hr days including the $1 BSN differential for new grads, plus $2 eve diff and $3.25 noc dif. But most shifts are 12

  10. Not Working During Nursing School ok??

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

    I'm graduating with my BSN this May and I've been interviewing and looking around. Basically, when you are a new grad they seem to have a pretty set pay rate for new RN with no (RN) experience....

  11. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm so confused and lost.... I graduate this May with my BSN. I was an EMT for 4 years before I started nursing school, and I enjoyed that... I thought I would want to be an ER nurse. After going...

  12. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    You're right... I need to look at the pros and cons of everything without letting one thing get me sidetracked... After hearing what everyone has to say about it, I'm thinking that maybe the more I...

  13. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I should be looking at the NICU more seriously - I felt so sad when I visited the NICU during my L&D rotation (to drop off a sick newborn) - but maybe I could learn to enjoy it... How did...

  14. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right on both counts. I need to work on fixing my attitude about it I

  15. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm all done with my peds rotation (since I graduate in May, all that's left is community health nursing)... I had a hard time dealing (emotionally) with the sick kids and I felt like the "bad guy"...

  16. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Can you give some examples? How would I go about finding these positions? Would they hire a new grad?

  17. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I spent most of my time as an EMT as a horse show medic in California- which basically means I went to all of the local equestrian shows and helped people when they fell off the horse (which involved...

  18. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    What does rehab nursing involve

  19. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Baby diapers I can handle (by the time they're toddlers I find it gross again). So I'm not too worried about changing baby diapers and dealing with baby poop... I have 4 dogs and I've cleaned up their...

  20. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Nope... well, I guess everyone's got a different definition of disgusting... I actually did enjoy my experiences in the operating room, but I had a hard time with all the standing... any suggestions...

  21. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think I need to get hypnotized or something to help me.... plus my hubby and I are planning on getting pregnant soon (G-d willing) and I can only imagine what morning sickness is going to add to the...

  22. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    So far I think Maternity/postpartum/labor & delivery is my best bet, I guess... Please someone tell me, am I the only one who gets grossed out? I'm really starting to feel like I am... :uhoh21: I...

  23. entrepenuarlship outside of healthcare

    NewYorkGirl replied to LuvWounds's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    My hubby and I are buying an investment property and renting it out - the property will be put into an LLC (as per our accountant and lawyer), so it'll be our own little real estate company... we're...

  24. Maybe nursing's NOT for me? :( Suggestions/Advice?

    NewYorkGirl replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    No, I was never really grossed out as an EMT b/c fresh blood and wounds don't bother me so much as bathroom stuff and phlegm and old

  25. Hi, I'm Twinmommy+1 and I am on day one no smokes

    NewYorkGirl replied to twinmommy+2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats on quitting smoking! I quit smoking cold turkey over 5 years ago (I smoked 2 packs a day for 9 years) and I haven't had a puff since. My biggest piece of advice: Whatever you do, DO NOT pick...