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  1. Jobless Adn~ Rn?

    In this day and age of nursing shortage especially in the melting pot of New York City why on earth are none of these hospital seeking ADN- RN to help fill their nursing shortage staffing? Please...
  2. Nursing Layoffs!!

    :uhoh21: just in time for nurse's week new york methodist hospital has just "eliminated" 33 registered professional nurses from their position effective immediately. all due to "immediate budget...
  3. Need help getting an interview/job-in NYC

    First off congratulations on graduating from nursing school! That is an accomplishment in itself, relish in it for a minute. Focus on taking your boards and passing them. It takes one less thing to...
  4. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    :typing I was wondering if anyone knows about St. Lukes- Roosevelt Hospital, Beth Isreal, and St. Vincents Hospitals in NYC also with the city lifting their hire freeze what is their base and night...
  5. Question About Helene Fuld College of Nursing

    :nuke: So I guess your starting or started at HFCN? Well congrats feel free to send me a private message so I can give you more personal experience. :chuckle Remember don't let anyone paint your...
  6. Question About Helene Fuld College of Nursing

    As an alumni of HFCN I will say this, it's not easy but what nursing program is easy? What you put into nursing school is what you get out. The semesters are more like quarters lasting 10 weeks, so...
  7. Nursing Layoffs!!

    From what I hear NYM was aware that their decline of patients was consistent even before this group of 33 strong RN's were hired. They took a gamble hoping the census would pick up again...it didn't...
  8. Nursing Layoffs!!

    They were only working their about 6
  9. Nursing Layoffs!!

    This has not hit the media or papers yet. Hopefully it will! I personally know some of the nurses in that orientation class. You can always call their main line in HR to
  10. Nursing Layoffs!!

    Oh yeah FYI... As a warning when interviewing one of the questions to ask is the institution your applying to in the red or black? Are they financial stable? How has the census been in the last...
  11. LPN on the way to RN

    TriniChick, I would check with the RN school that your thinking of applying to and see what their requirments are and what they will accept from other programs. Compare the requirements for your LPN...
  12. Jobless Adn~ Rn?

    Congrats on your fellowship!:yeah: I know someone that was trying to get into that program. Good luck and please keep us posted
  13. Jobless Adn~ Rn?

    There is a nursing fair in Melvie, LI on March 13 go to nursing spectrum website for details. Have you consisder Brooklyn? Do you have a particular area of ICU maybe consider the step down unit to...
  14. Jobless Adn~ Rn?

    No as far as I'm aware of. You can work as a graduate nurse under a permit from the hospital you will be working for. The hospital applies for the permit that is issued by New York State. Most...
  15. NYU nursing

    Can anyone shed any insight on the RN to BSN program at NYU? I went to their open house in Jan but it was more tailored to people pursing their second BS. Greatly appreciate any information....
  16. Best Hospitals in NYC???

    YES, I did work there and depending on what deparment/ unit your on you will hear more grumbling from staff from the support staff, nurses and management. After your hired some managers you bearly see...
  17. Jobless Adn~ Rn?

    Congrats on your new position and good luck. Keep us posted on how it
  18. Best Hospitals in NYC???

    I did my clinicals at Montifore (Bronx) and Mt. Sinai and the nurses, aids, and the managers all appeared to be happy working on their units. Everyone supported and was accepting of nursing students....
  19. Jobless Adn~ Rn?

    I was wondering if you looked at New York Methodist in Park Slope? Have any of the interviews you went on were sucessful? Any information on St. Lukes- Roosevelt, open house or walk in? I welcome any...
  20. Jobless Adn~ Rn?

    I was wondering if you looked at New York Methodist in Park Slope? Have any of the interviews you went on were sucessful? Any information on St. Lukes- Roosevelt, open house or walk in? I welcome...
  21. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    Thank you for this information. I recently interviewed at NYMH after looking at several upper east side hospitals and I must say you have sold me on NYMH! Support all around is key especially when...
  22. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    I was wondering if anyone if familiar with New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, I would like to know their base(salary) with night differential for new grads?:grad:
  23. Jobless Adn~ Rn?

    Well I'm so pleased that I am getting so many response, and I thank you all for your advice. I have something set up at Methodist this week. There are some open houses which is where I will sell...
  24. Jobless Adn~ Rn?

    I have applied to Mt.Sinai, MSK, Lenox Hill. I was informed that the norm is 3-6 months to actually get a job so by those standards I'm doing good. I'm not even a month into my search. I thought...
  25. Travel Nursing-where to begin?

    As a new grad I have expeirence in an ICU as an LPN and always wanted to travel. I would like to know what companies are the best and actually care about their staff. I've worked with travelers...