starbucksnurse

starbucksnurse

LTC, Acute Care, Correctional

Member
  • Content

    82
  • Visitors

    3,060
  • Followers

    0
  • Likes

    0

All Content by starbucksnurse

  1. Is Lincoln Medical Center safe for a Travel Nurse?

    I used to work for Lincoln. My advice to you is just take your time, don't get caught up in all the drama and use common sense. The RN/pt ratio can be a bit high. Admission goes in order, unless they've hired an admission nurse (which I doubt). T...
  2. A&P 1 Spring 2010

    Hi I'm Mimi...starting A & P1 in 2 weeks. I'm also taking Nutrition so that brings me to 7 credits. I'm already an LPN so hopefully after taking A & P 2 in the Summer, I can score high enough on that darn NET to get into the program. Someth...
  3. Feedbacks For White Glove Care Of NY

    The ppl at White Glove are so confused! I wanted a specific assignment and was told that I would be a good fit since I've worked in that field. Went through all the testing, took my picture and then they told me I needed the Malpractice insurance. ...
  4. How far are you willing to commute to work

    I'm sure this has been asked before but I cannot find the thread. Anyhow, I have an opportunity to live just about Rent free. My sister moved into her moms house and her house is now vacant (3 bedrooms, 1 bath with finished basement, eik, fp, front...
  5. Oncology Nurse Practitioners.

    Alan, i'm sorry I can't help you with your question. But I wanted you to know that I'm trying to follow in your footsteps. I'm going for my RN and hope to one day become a NP in Oncology. Good luck to you and keep me posted. PS I'm in the big apl...
  6. New Oncology Nurse!

    Hi everyone, I'm new to oncology AND to top it off, I'm an LPN. I'm trying to go back to school for my RN. I'm sure I'll be visiting here quite often for advice. Congrats to all you new RNs. My question is, How do you stay abreast with all this on...
  7. Need to purchase a book to brush up on my pharm. Help!

    Thanks so much for the info. I will try and purchase this book tomorrow.
  8. I need a book to brush up on my pharmacology. Any suggestions? Need to brush up on gtts/mins and conversions. I'm a little rusty since it is already calculated in the acute facilities. Now I'm searching for a job and I have to take a pharm test. ...
  9. Leaving LTC for Corrections

    You go girl....you're gonna love it.
  10. Traditional BSN program after EC

    Hello everyone, just wanted to know if it was possible to continue their education via a traditonal program after EC's program. Thanks.
  11. Traditional BSN program after EC

    Thanks everyone for the response!!
  12. AGENCY NURSING

    You are so right. I have been cancelled everyday last week, and now I wish I was on staff.:stone
  13. Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers School of Nursing - Queens

    What study guide?? Where can I get this book?
  14. I got a clincal RN job!

    Congrads Sue, I knew you wouldn't be unemployed for long. You have a wonderful spirit. Good luck and Blessings with your new career.
  15. I found out that this is a SUNY school. I would like to know if anyone has completed their RN program. How hard is it to get accepted? Is commuting difficult from the city?? Thanks.
  16. Need a new start! Thinking of relocating

    I am really thinking about moving OUT OF NY to either VA or TX. I've never been to TX except for when I am going to Acapulco. So I was thinking that the Houston area would be a nice choice for me. I have a 10yr old son so school systems are very i...
  17. Is Sullivan County CC really a SUNY school? Info please...

    Yes, that doggone drive would be a killer. Ugggh, WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FREAKIN ADVANCE. I'M STILL WORKING FOR AN AGENCY IN WHICH I DIDN'T WORK AN ENTIRE WEEK! I want to go back to work full-time but there is a freeze on the city. I used to work fo...
  18. Is Sullivan County CC really a SUNY school? Info please...

    Thanks again for the info. I was shooting for taking A and P 1 this Fall but may have to wait until Jan. I didn't have the money upfront and classes already started. Mr. Campbell told me I can take the classes locally if it works out better, and t...
  19. Is Sullivan County CC really a SUNY school? Info please...

    Sue, I tried to do excelsior. I signed up a year ago, was involved in a car accident and didn't do not 1 test. Now I owe $305 and have to start all over again. Well, not really all over since I never took a test. But financially, I have to start ...
  20. Is Sullivan County CC really a SUNY school? Info please...

    LOL....thanks but naaaa! I've passed that stage. I'm an old, sexy chick with 2 children. My oldest is a senior in HS.
  21. Is Sullivan County CC really a SUNY school? Info please...

    Thanks for the information. I will definately check it out. When I went to SCCC, they didn't tell me anything about a waiting list. Yes, I am an LPN but I have A and P 1 and 2 to do as far as pre-reqs are concerned. I was trying to do A and P 1 t...
  22. Is Sullivan County CC really a SUNY school? Info please...

    Yes, I know.....I've mapquest it and it is far....100mi from where I live. But, by any means necessary I will become a RN. There seems to be soooo much red tape to cut threw as far as these CUNY schools go. Why o why is it so hard to bridge over??
  23. I'm totally screwed!!

    I just called EC because I had an outstanding balance due. I found out that the acct was sent to collections AND to top it off, I was withdrawn from the program and would have to pay the $895 all over again. I told the guy that I spoke with someone...
  24. I'm totally screwed!!

    I guess I'm not as disciplined as I thought.
  25. Hoping I didn't fail FCCA

    I'm praying for ya. I know you aced it!! Keep us posted!