MrsCrypes

MrsCrypes

Case Mgmt, Home Health, Geriatrics

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  1. Help! New RN trying to get into Northshore-LIJ

    MrsCrypes replied to mochamocha's topic in General Nursing

    Tried getting into their nurse fellowship program (there's one for ER and ICU). Sometimes you need an "in" to get an interview. Know anyone already working there? Best of luck, I hope you will find a...

  2. What were your job interview red flags?

    MrsCrypes replied to Destiny12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh heck no, I didn't take that job. During the interview I realized the woman interviewing me didn't know her head from her buttocks (lol). As she was asking me these questions, I was saying to myself...

  3. What do patients say that irks you?

    MrsCrypes replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In general, what really irks me is when a patient calls the Home Health Aide,"the nurse" and then the aide doesn't corrct them. Hello! You want to be called a "nurse" you can go through the schooling...

  4. What were your job interview red flags?

    MrsCrypes replied to Destiny12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh gosh, where do I start? Well, I've been asked: When I plan to start having children and if so, how will I juggle work and children? (People tend to think I am much younger than what I look, its a...

  5. What would you do? ADN or BSN

    MrsCrypes replied to Vines812's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations on your acceptances!!! You know what, getting your AND or BSN all depends on an individual's sitatuion (time, finances, commitment). I started out already having a previous non-nursing...

  6. discouraged at work, need to vent...

    MrsCrypes replied to nurse nina's topic in General Nursing

    I am so so sorry and you can vent anytime here :-) I learned very early on that nursing is always going to have a competitive edge and with women dominating the field- well there will always be some...

  7. Admitting a med error on Facebook??!!

    MrsCrypes replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! First off, I would NEVER post anything on any global web site that would jeopordize my RN license that I worked so hard for and absolutely love. That being said, why would anyone put any...

  8. home health aide hours

    MrsCrypes replied to misty720's topic in Private Duty

    I am so sorry to hear about your bad experiences. I've been working in home care for 3 years now as the visiting nurse and the case manager in which I've had many experiences with HHA's. At least in...

  9. Do nurses get unemployment benefits?

    MrsCrypes replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Totally untrue. I know a nurse now who is currently receiving unemployment without a problem. Sometimes you cannot go on what people tell you (lol as I am giving you advice) but this nurse I know in...

  10. Spanish for Nurses in NYC

    MrsCrypes posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hola!! I am starting work soon in September and do speak some spanish but need to learn more for my position; as I will be in contact with spanish speaking patients. Does anyone know of any classes i...

  11. Facility wants to take my RN title away

    MrsCrypes replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I'm really sorry that you have to put up with this (and you shouldn't). Any thoughts of quitting?? I know that it's not an option for everyone. Can you at least speak with the next person higher...

  12. Spanish for Nurses in NYC

    MrsCrypes replied to MrsCrypes's topic in New York Nursing

    Not much luck at all. I ended up purchasing from the "spectrum of nursing" spanish for nurses under their continuing education page. I also bought the Kaplan book as well - which I found to be a great...

  13. HELP! I CAN'T FIND A JOB as a NEW GRAD RN

    MrsCrypes replied to tdbRN's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm in homecare - so i don't have

  14. Any views about Florida Hospital College??

    MrsCrypes replied to MrsCrypes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just went on their web site, unfortunately it's only for Florida residents There's a question on the application that states "Only for RN's: Do you have a FL state nursing license? (you must have a...

  15. Any views about Florida Hospital College??

    MrsCrypes posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello All, I was speaking to a colleague of mine about FHCHS Online RN-BSN online. I have applied and am still waiting to hear from admissions for Spring '09. My colleague stated that she "heard"...

  16. Any views about Florida Hospital College??

    MrsCrypes replied to MrsCrypes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you so much! I will totally look into it - that price is great!!! I have 100% tuition reimbursement - I have to put out the money first and pass the class before they pay me back. So I have to...

  17. Any views about Florida Hospital College??

    MrsCrypes replied to MrsCrypes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanks for all that info. i did check the nln web site and florida hospital is accredited by nlnac. i'm also still waiting to hear from suny delhi online as

  18. Any views about Florida Hospital College??

    MrsCrypes replied to MrsCrypes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am happy to hear this from a student there Did you attend on campus or online? I have applied to their online program. Still waiting

  19. Any views about Florida Hospital College??

    MrsCrypes replied to MrsCrypes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I actually applied to Delhi as well. I am still waiting word on

  20. Any views about Florida Hospital College??

    MrsCrypes replied to MrsCrypes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello Weronika, First off, CONGRATULATIONS on this being your last semester (keep your eye on the prize). We are in our second week of orientation. It is a full year internship with the fist 3 weeks...

  21. Book for NUR 112 at BMCC

    MrsCrypes replied to bon jovi's topic in New York Nursing

    Congratulations on being accepted to BMCC. I too am a graduate of BMCC Evening / Weekend program and passed the NCLEX this past summer. I just finished cleaning my house of review books (no longer...

  22. Any views about Florida Hospital College??

    MrsCrypes replied to MrsCrypes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks. I graduated from an ADN program with a previous non-nursing BS. I hear dit was great too... I will get more clarification about it and share

  23. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    MrsCrypes replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED, found out this morning on the pearson vue site. Thank you everyone for al your thoughts and prayers

  24. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    MrsCrypes replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck brwnsuga83, we will know what's up in a few hours. I'm praying

  25. NCLEX pass rates for NY schools

    MrsCrypes replied to MaleNurseInc's topic in New York Nursing

    Anybody know the passing rate for