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  1. PRI Assessments

    Guest27531 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I haven't posted on AllNurses for a very long time but I did not know where else to turn to ask for New York State-specific information. (The PRI is only used in NY). I would love to hear from case...

  2. PRI Assessments

    Guest27531 replied to Guest27531's topic in New York Nursing

    CP1983, Thank you for your response. I, too, am certified and I found the course very interesting. I was wondering, in particular, about the usefulness of the instrument and how those who need one...

  3. Mature Student thinking of going back to school and take Nursing

    Guest27531 replied to PiXie77's topic in New York Nursing

    I think you will do fine in school. It won't take you long to get back in the hang of studying, particularly since you are so motivated. But you need to prepare yourself emotionally for a very...

  4. Can I be a DON with no nursing home experience?

    Guest27531 replied to femaleRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You may be "clueless" now but if they really need you and you want to go the "administration" route this may be a doorway. Medicaid/Medicare regulations are learnable and so is budgeting. If you are...

  5. Can I be a DON with no nursing home experience?

    Guest27531 replied to femaleRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It sounds like a very difficult transition! Here are my thoughts (for what they are worth): 1. How much does the nursing home need you? Are you located in an area where they are having problems...

  6. New Grads - some good news for jobs in NYC area

    Guest27531 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I went to a nursing job fair today at Javits Center in NYC and found the following companies are hiring new grads (RNs): RCM Health Care Services (school nursing) Advanced Medical Staffing All...

  7. Is nursing theory actually used by working nurses?

    Guest27531 replied to BCRNA's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The usefulness of Nursing Theory in nursing practice is like Philosophy in life...most people don't realize they are living their lives (i.e. Practicing) by it but they are. The more we realize there...

  8. Considering nursing...need advice!

    Guest27531 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!! thank you so much for returning to tell what happened. I don't look on this site much but I had this one tagged so when you posted it popped up. Just keep on going...you are getting...

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

    Guest27531 replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    I used to work for VNS (1.5 years full time and 10 additional years contract). I loved it and decided that I would return to work for them Per Diem when I retired. So, 1.5 years ago, I retired from...

  10. How do you do it?

    Guest27531 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm certain that many people will give you tips that will help you get organized. My days of caring for the whole family are past, so I will address a couple of other aspects that will also give you...

  11. Interview in another nursing program after being dismissed

    Guest27531 replied to NvRGvUp's topic in General Students

    You are in a difficult position. You say you were "almost graduated" when you were dismissed. That seems like a real problem to me. Although I do wonder what class you failed, it is hard to imagine...

  12. Accepted job at NYP-Cornell!

    Guest27531 replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    These days it seems to take weeks between each step! In my experience, the best move is to end the call with an inquiry about the next step and when you should expect to hear from someone. It has been...

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

    Guest27531 replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    Although Beth Israel and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital are both part of Continuum Health Partners, the nurses are covered under separate contracts. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital are NYSNA while BI...

  14. Is getting my BSN really going to pay off?

    Guest27531 replied to Peetz's topic in General Nursing

    getting a bsn is essential these days if you expect to work in the hospital. don't even think about not completing your program if you intend to have a career as a nurse. now, getting to another...

  15. Chest pain do you need an EKG order?

    Guest27531 replied to usRNs's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely right! You do not need a doctor's order to do an EKG for chest pain and, as described previously, one would wonder about an RN who did not do one stat but this is a good example for you to...

  16. how can a nursing home nurse get into a hospital job?

    Guest27531 replied to RN2783's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are on the right track and I advise you to continue doing everything you can to get into hospital nursing. Your salary may or may not be higher right away but I'm certain that it would...

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

    Guest27531 replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    I retired from one major hospital and started working (in the same unit) Per Diem through an agency (that's a long story, don't ask). Recently, I became Per Diem through the hospital (which I should...

  18. what would you do?

    Guest27531 replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't sound at all silly. Your description brings back memories of my basic training and the times that I experienced similar situations. Don't be concerned that you have a character flaw...in...

  19. holistic vs. traditional nursing

    Guest27531 replied to httamli's topic in Holistic

    Holistic nursing is a nursing specialty for which an RN may obtain certification. An individual wishing to become a Holistic Nurse must first become an RN. Once an RN you would take additional...

  20. Any new grads work for Visiting Nurse Services of NY?

    Guest27531 replied to MiaNJ's topic in New York Nursing

    VNSNY is a wonderful company to work for and your manager is always just a phone call away to help you handle any unusual circumstances. The Internship program for new grads is new since I worked...

  21. Why is home health considered an "easier" area of nursing, suitable for beginners?

    Guest27531 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    As I read through the posts I am reminded that "home health" is a very broad term and there are, indeed, very different types of jobs within that catch-all phrase. I originally read the post and...

  22. Why is home health considered an "easier" area of nursing, suitable for beginners?

    Guest27531 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Whoever said that? I worked as a Visiting Nurse with VNSNY and it is not for a new grad! Although home care agencies may hire new grads I do not recommend it. Before I worked for the VNS I worked in...

  23. When did you decide nursing was for you?

    Guest27531 replied to pishoncna's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!! You will find there are ups and downs along the way but, 30 years into my career, I still feel the way you just

  24. what did LPN school teach me? not much im afraid... will RN school help me?!

    Guest27531 replied to lorenwithano's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm so sorry to hear you are not satisfied with your education. I was never an LPN but what you describe does not sound right. What school do you go to? Perhaps if your post is directed as other...

  25. When did you decide nursing was for you?

    Guest27531 replied to pishoncna's topic in General Nursing

    I was 7 years old. I couldn't read or write but I learned "Hospital" so I could write it on a blackboard and put it at the entrance to my bedroom where I had my dolls lined up for shots. I was...