RubyRN

Hi suplado23. Have you, by any chance, found anything out about maxillo-facial surgery units in NY? I have always had an interest in this field and would like to enter it one day. I would love to hear any info. you have. Or, if you can direct me to where I could find info., I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance! - Ruby

Anyone know anything about that new drug Provigil? It supposedly fools your body clock into thinking it's daytime when it's actually night. It was originally invented for the armed forces who work on very little sleep. I hear they want to try it on shiftworkers. It is supposedly like caffeine but without the jittery side effects. I can't wait to find out more about it, as I will be starting nights in a couple of weeks. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it?

I noticed that NY-Presbyterian is on the list of facilities represented by the NYSNA. But, I remember one post somewhere else on this BB stating that their Columbia facility has a union, but their Cornell one does not. Does anyone know if that's correct? I'm a new grad currently weighing my options to work at places like NYU or NY-Presbyterian, to name a couple, & am wondering if being able to belong to a union should be one of my deciding factors. I'm aware of the power of the NYSNA, but does that mean that those working at the unrepresented facilities are "open for abuse"? Thanks for any help.

When I have trouble sleeping I take the herb Valerian (half the amount suggested) and that works pretty well within the hour. As for when I have to get up at 5AM in pitch darkness, I put a bright lamp next to my bed & set it on a timer that goes on 10 minutes before my alarm clock does. This really makes a difference for me, but I am a light sleeper.

Can you tell us more about why you pick NYU vs. other hospitals?