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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 managers, nursing home nurses, home care nurses and ...

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 done find staff who are certified.

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 difficult profession. You will not be coddled and you wil...

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 not in a big city and it is a small nursing home it...

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 finding people to even apply for the job? 2. How big (o...

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 Care/Onward Healthcare Americare Elizabeth Seton Pediatr...

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 is the possibility to actually know the reason we ...

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 to your goal and you will find a job you like. Som...

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 full time employment (too young for real retiremen...

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 additional energy and the ability to cope with the...

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 failing any class and still being allowed to grad...

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 several months now...so, how long did it take bef...

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 nurses are not NYSNA. Not actually certain but thin...

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 point you raise - "was told my high confidence lev...

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 use to talk to your Nurse Manager about how "stan...

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 pay off in the long run. You mentioned that you ar...

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 have done the moment I retired) and I make signifi...

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 fact, what is currently a disadvantage will, likel...

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 courses (mine was 1 year) to learn the specialty after ...

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 there but I would trust them completely.

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 assumed (mistakenly I think) that the reference was to...

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 the OR, the Open Heart Recovery, ICU, CCU and Lab...

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 described.

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 students who go to your same school you can find out...

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 always very kind because I didn't want the shot to hur...