Natingale

Natingale EdD, RN

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  1. First year nursing student needs some advice.

    tabrown brought up a good point, a security job where u get paid for 8 hours (should be securing something though LOL) is a good
  2. when to study for NCLEX?

    when u receive ur acceptance letter for
  3. Its more than one factor ..some people beat out 3.8's with their 3.3's simply because of the curriculum credits they have under their belt. Some colleges look at your whole package. It all depends,...
  4. Anyone Apply to LICHSON

    i had cell phone difficulties for almost a month...when my phone got service I had like no joke, 6 voicemails from LICHSON. I emailed the lady (she left it on the v/m) letting her know Ive accepted a...
  5. Thats really nice of Winthrop, I know south nassau and the CHS hospital require you to be an employee for one year before becoming eligible for tuition reimbursement. By then you will have 1 year of...
  6. Thats really nice of Winthrop. I know the CHS hospitals and South Nassau offer tuition assistance but you have to be employed with them for a year to be eligible. By then you will only have 1 more...
  7. NYP & NYU salaries, ratios, hours.

    theres a sticky with the salaries of almost all the hospitals above this thread patient to nurse ratios vary ..in my ER you could (i work nights) have a night where you have 2 patients, or you could...
  8. Theres a list of things you could get kicked out for, browse around the board and you will get an idea. Dont let this discourage or worry you, just do what youre asked, dont cut corners, and you...
  9. I need stethoscope suggestions

    Yeah the forums tab has LOADS of information, down to what shoes to buy. In regards to "why is everyone so worried about losing things" ..Trust you me, things have a way of finding legs and walking...
  10. One step at a time sweetheart. Graduate first, pass your NCLEX then lets worry about tuition reimbursement. Thats a WHOLE 2 years from now, things could change, policies can go into affect at that...
  11. Question about Pre-Reqs

    Well if thats what you want to do, then apply after you completed your pre reqs and co reqs ..You will have a better chance at getting in with more credits under your belt. Its not like you can...
  12. What steps have you taken towards reaching your
  13. I got in!!! OMG I am soooooo excited!!!

    Yayyyyyyyyyy
  14. just apply earlier next year, maybe their seats filled up. I was surprised that you still did not receive a letter at this point,also apply to every school imaginable next year. Someone is bound to...
  15. Farmingdale and 1 other Question

    I wouldnt worry about getting a job as much as I would worry about getting into nursing school. With that said, Farmingdale has a decent program. So does NCC, since youre already a farmingdale student...
  16. TO a NeW LEveL of NuRsING, how is it done?

    I know theres a clinical instructor somewhere on this board, she'll be more help. I know you need your masters for the most part, there is a high demand in nursing. Period. I know schools need more...
  17. Is it Realistic???

    not unless u have roomates like Carrie and Samantha to split the rent. Other than rent you have to eat, im sure you would like to go out once in a while. Car is not even an option, so theres more to...
  18. People who ask for medical information

    Haha if they dont get it after the first 3 times I tell them NO I put them on hold until they hang up. Guy called 2 days ago re: treatment for gonnorhea LOL this lady once called because she read an...
  19. Assaulted by patient... VENT

    One of the NICEST CA (male) ever was assaulted, so after the lady punches him he goes "ma'am i will pray for you" I thought that was probably as hard hitting as retaliating physically. Everyday he...
  20. Emergency Room vs. Motorcycle Accident Patient

    I do agree that we CT a lot, but he was in a motorcycle accident. He didnt go to the ER for abdominal pain (gas) or had a stiff neck. Ive seen a doctor do a CT on this homeless lady that always comes...
  21. Unit Secretary Doesn't Know Scope of Practice!

    Call the waaaaaambulance. Im a unit secretary, theres a RN that asked me to take vitals on her patient just last night (I work in a ER). I told her I wasnt comfortable because I didnt have the...
  22. This may be off topic but I need your input...

    I agree with business professional. Business casual is what you wear when youre going to orientation, or something with a large group of people. You want to make a lasting impression, and stand out...
  23. Assaulted by patient... VENT

    terrible, i cant believe she got so many hits off of you ..WOW I hope youre ok, and dont let it get the best of yoU! Just yesterday they brought a psych patient in because he had to be tasered from...
  24. South Nassau Communities Hospital

    that year is going to go by SOOO fast, i LOVE the ER. Congrats! Good
  25. awww tootsie, can you email them?