CherryERRN

Good Evening Everyone, Happy CNS Week! I am currently in my first semester of a graduate CNS program. I am required to interview 2 CNS and ask a variety of questions regarding their education and job description. Would anyone be interested in allowi...

TraumaRus, Thank you for your participation. Would you be able to clarify the role of an APN/CNS in your state? Some states place limitations on the role of a CNS. What limitations do you think CNS face nationwide, if not applicable to you. What...

Psychcns Thank you for your participation. Many nurses, including myself, have returned back to school to purse a Masters degree to be more marketable. A masters degree opens of a variety of career opportunities. The limitation of being able pre...

Here are some starter questions. Thank you for your participation. 1. How many years of nursing experience did you have prior to becoming a CNS? 2. What made you want to return to school to obtain your msn as a CNS? What specialty or area do you pr...

Happy CNS week!! I am currently attending my first semester in a CNS program :)

Hello All, I was wondering if any one will be attending the RN to BSN Program in Fall 2009. Has anyone received an acceptance letter or a letter stating that you were placed on the waiting list? I am in the process of completing 2 pre-requisites, ant...

anyone??

Hello All, I was wondering if anyone has any information about Chamberlain's RN-BSN online program? Is anyone currently enrolled or completed this program? How long did it? Any information is appreciated. Thank You in Advance, Cherry

Congrats :)

Good Luck, Keep us updated :)

I ALWAYS iron my scrubs. You look more presentable and professional with a clean and freshly pressed pair of scrubs!!,but definitely leave the creases out :)

CONGRATS!!!!

Hello, Have you checked the Pearson Vue website? My results were available after 48hours and I had to pay a fee of 9$. The test center that I went to also gave me a paper with a phone number on it where I could call an 800# to receive my results afte...

Hello All, I entered nursing school when I was 19 and now I am 22 and just landed a job in a busy Emergency Department. Ever since I was in elementary school I knew that I wanted to become a nurse. So after I graduated high school I went straight int...

hello all, i am a new grad starting orientation in 2 weeks in a busy (90,000 visits) er. i have been using a prestige double tube stethoscope for 2 years during nursing school. i am aware that many medical professionals use littmann stethoscopes. a...

hello all, i am a new grad starting orientation in 2 weeks in a busy (90,000 visits) er. i have been using a prestige double tube stethoscope for 2 years during nursing school. i am aware that many medical professionals use littmann stethoscopes....

In my school, I requested letters of recommendation in late April early May because I graduated in June. The letters were handed to me(not in a sealed envelope) and I made photo copies of each and submitted them with my resume and cover letter to emp...

Thank You everyone for being so helpful. I had my eye on a Ultrascope as a present to myself :) but after reading all the replies I think I will save my money and get an extra pair of shoes. I bought a pair in June that I wore to pinning, hopefully m...

Let me first start by saying CONGRATS twice :) I'm a new grad and went on 3 interviews and received offers from ALL 3 hospitals. In two of the hospitals senior nurses were also being considered for the position. I would say the most important thing t...

TraumaNurseRN, Which brand of shoes do you recommend?

Although you are applying, are you also making follow up phone calls to Nursing Recruitment? I have found that hospitals are "too busy" to call back new grads. After submitting my resume, I made follow up phone calls every week to the point where the...

its usually 13 shifts per month with 3 12 hours. I know Maimonides, Lutheran, Methodist, Kings County and Brookdale all offer 12 hours. I'm not sure about the other hospitals.. Hope this helps, Cherry

Hello, I'm not sure if you found a job yet. But I am a New Grad and it took me about 2 months to get a job. You have to be very persistent. Call Nursing Recruitment once a week!! Hopefully that helps :) Good Luck, Cherry

Hello All, Does anyone know the starting salary for Brookdale Hospital?? Lutheran Hospital? Thanks Cherry

hello everyone, i am a new grad who just got hired in a busy er, 80,000 visits per year. orientation will begin in 3weeks and i would like to know if anyone can give me any tips on how to prepare myself for the er. i do not have any experience in th...