Giggles55

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1. New Grad...1st Job...Nursing Home=HELP

   Giggles55 replied to GatorRN2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I understand exactly where you are coming from. I have been working at a LTC facillity for the past 3 months as a Charge Nurse and this is my first job out of school. Like you, I was concerned...

2. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

   Giggles55 replied to myrose's topic in New York Nursing

   Yes that is exactly true. Didn't realize my statement made it seem like I was going to NY to take the NCLEX in order to receive the NY license. Sorry if that mislead anyone that is getting a NY...

3. New RN Graduates

   Giggles55 replied to P.Clement's topic in New York Nursing

   I have seen mentioned several times that the job market for new grads in NY is bad, but even worse for new ASN grads. I graduated with an ASN, but I do have a BS in Biochemistry. Out of curiousity,...

4. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

   Giggles55 replied to myrose's topic in New York Nursing

   Thanks so much for your insight! I am so glad that you mentioned the Lenox Hill externship because the ones that I found at other hospitals are no longer accepting applications. You're totally right...

5. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

   Giggles55 replied to myrose's topic in New York Nursing

   Well I'm not getting a BSN, but I have my bachelors in a different field. I don't know if that will make a difference. I have noticed that a lot of hospitals state "BSN highly desired or preferred."...

6. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

   Giggles55 replied to myrose's topic in New York Nursing

   I don't come on here that often, but I'm really glad I found this thread. I too would like to move to NY once I graduate. I'm originally from NY. Unfortunately, I've been in Miami for the past 2...

7. I think we need a second degree student section...

   Giggles55 replied to touchhealth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I agree completely! When I was reading your post it's like you read my mind! I JUST got accepted into an accelerated ADN program, but I'm having the same financial aid issues and chose the ADN program...