NYRN08

NYRN08

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  1. Longing to get out of LTC

    NYRN08 replied to evilolive's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too, am in LTC and have been in the past 12 years. First, as a CNA and then as an LPN. I can understand where everyone is coming from. I decided that once I got my RN - I would get out of LTC...

  2. Anxious....new nurse going to interview at hosp

    NYRN08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well....I'm excited but at the sametime, I am very anxious. I passed my RN boards back in November and have had no luck in getting interviews at the places that I have applied to. So, Thurs I received...

  3. Overworked in Nursing Homes

    NYRN08 replied to nursingsfun's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah...I agree with the above post. Never sign a med that you didn't give and don't take shortcuts that put the resident in danger. I would definately look into reporting the facility. It's not right...

  4. Interview went well

    NYRN08 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanted to say "GOOD LUCK TO YOU" I'm having the same problem....cannot find anything as of yet...been searching for 2mths. I can't move though..got to stay where I'm

  5. Salsa anyone ? !

    NYRN08 replied to Rascal1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never heard of it...either. Interested in finding out what it

  6. scheduling NCLEX-RN exam

    NYRN08 replied to helpme22's topic in General Nursing

    Go onto the Nclex forum and or pm Suzanne and ask her...she is the one that would really have the advice your looking for. I am proof that her plan works. I failed the first time and waited until over...

  7. Do you know anywhere hiring CNA in NY?

    NYRN08 replied to HEVAL's topic in New York Nursing

    check out hudsonvalleyhelpwanted.com go down to the healthcare:CNA/AIDEs/MAs/Home Health. Good Luck to the both of you

  8. Malpractice Insurance?

    NYRN08 replied to His_girl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...my school would not allow you go to clinicals until you had the certificate. I still have malpractice insurance even after graduating. Just changed it from student nurse to RN. As a student it...

  9. Do you know anywhere hiring CNA in NY?

    NYRN08 replied to HEVAL's topic in New York Nursing

    Have you looked in your local newspaper? I'm not sure where you live but I would check out the hospitals or Long Term Care Facilities in your area. I live in the Hudson Valley area and they are...

  10. May/June 2007 Grads......How are you all doing????

    NYRN08 replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After graduation..I took the long week Kaplan review that June...(also used the Kaplan online study) took my boards in Sept (failed)with 265q's. Continued to work as an LPN for a year started to...

  11. Surg Tech

    NYRN08 replied to sweetea's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:Good for you!! Those are awesome grades...Keep up the good work and if you need support , I'm here for you!

  12. Did anyone do ATI while in nursing school?

    NYRN08 replied to richwv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the ATI in my last semester and it said that I had a 95% chance of passing....well after graduating I took the Kaplan review and failed the first-time for the NCLEX-RN. So to answer your...

  13. Looking for a sterling silver RN pendant

    NYRN08 replied to BeachGirl08's topic in General Nursing

    I have a sterling silver pendent that just says "RN"...I have yet to find a necklace for it. I purchased mine at a flea market. I'm not sure how fast your looking for one..but it you have a flea...

  14. Surg Tech

    NYRN08 replied to sweetea's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps there is a class you can take to help review the kind of math you are having trouble with. I too, had to start at the bottom..and found myself getting tutored by a younger student who was...

  15. Does LTC experience effect your chances of getting into a hospital?

    NYRN08 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in New York State sooo....our facilities are LTC mixed with Rehab. I haven't heard of an acute/LTC facility. Sounds interesting

  16. Does LTC experience effect your chances of getting into a hospital?

    NYRN08 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    SouthernBeegirl.... I'm sorry for sounding dumb but what does SNF mean??? I have always referred to LTC as just LTC. I have an interview at my local hosp in which they have a SNF unit in their...

  17. Passed the NCLEX-RN @ 75

    NYRN08 replied to juzagrl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!

  18. Does LTC experience effect your chances of getting into a hospital?

    NYRN08 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently experiencing the same problem you are. I too, am a recent RN (passing boards in November) and have been in the LTC field as an LPN for 4 years. Being that I have am now an RN - I would...

  19. Updating the resume

    NYRN08 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone could tell me about some books that I could find for updating my resume/cover letter. Right as of now my old one is not getting me anywhere. Especially since I would like to...

  20. Good or Bad idea ?

    NYRN08 replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you in a state that allows you to work on a permit as a graduate nurse. It gives you a year to work under this permit until you take your boards. The only downside is that once you take your...

  21. HELP! I CAN'T FIND A JOB as a NEW GRAD RN

    NYRN08 replied to tdbRN's topic in New York Nursing

    This is to the person that said that employers look at your grades, in which they do not unless you as the applicant give them to them. Which I don't see the point because grades are not an issue and...

  22. HELP! I CAN'T FIND A JOB as a NEW GRAD RN

    NYRN08 replied to tdbRN's topic in New York Nursing

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  23. Stress? How does 28 years later ...and FINALLY sitting for the NCLEX sound?

    NYRN08 replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Admire your attitude of coming back and finishing nursing school. It is normal to feel the way your feeling after the exam. But like someone else has already said, the test is unpredictable. I'm sure...

  24. Nclex 12/30

    NYRN08 replied to Alicia721's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :typing Good Luck to you on your

  25. Took the NCLEX today

    NYRN08 replied to nivag1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thinking positive thoughts to you and in the meantime keep yourself occupied. :redpinkhe:heartbeat:redbeathe I sat for mine over a month ago and I think I was more nervous waiting for the results....