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  1. Stony Brook University FNP Summer 2024

    us2uk4u posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I thought I might start a thread for those that applied for Stony Brook's 2024 Summer FNP program. I guess it's too early to hear back about interviews? I hope they don't schedule them while I'm away...

  2. Stony Brook University FNP Summer 2024

    us2uk4u replied to us2uk4u's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Question. Is the orientation online or

  3. Stony Brook University FNP Summer 2024

    us2uk4u replied to us2uk4u's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I remember during the interview they said to expect end of

  4. Stony Brook University FNP Summer 2024

    us2uk4u replied to us2uk4u's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi. Yes, I interviewed a while ago. It was like a job interview. They asked the typical questions and they said we should hear back by the end of February. Hi. I interviewed early Nov. They...

  5. Stony Brook University FNP Summer 2024

    us2uk4u replied to us2uk4u's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I scheduled my interview for the FNP

  6. Stony Brook University FNP Summer 2024

    us2uk4u replied to us2uk4u's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No, I have not heard anything. I also applied to adult but not heard from that as well. But I know the deadline for that isn't until mid Nov I

  7. MPH/MBA or Psych NP?

    us2uk4u posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, So, I have finally decided to pursue an advance degree. I have was lucky enough to be accepted to an MPH/MBA program and a PsychNP program. The best part is that the tuition is pretty...

  8. Is customer service getting too far?

    us2uk4u posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, is it just me or our emphasis on customer service gone too far? Today, a patient's family complained that a doctor did not see the patient 16 min after arriving in the ED and I did not come in...

  9. Time Management Tips for New Critical Care Nurses

    us2uk4u replied to nursey246's topic in Critical Care

    I work in the

  10. Another reason unions suck!

    us2uk4u replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I work for a union facility and let me tell you they do not dictate vacations in our facility. This was my first year as a union member but i got Christmas day and New Year's eve and day off. But then...

  11. Heading out to the Bay Area

    us2uk4u posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. So it is finally happening. My husband has been recruited to one of the mega tech firms in Northern Cali and we will be moving to the Bay Area within the next 4 mos. I have 5 years exp in...

  12. Are ER Patients Getting More Ridiculous?

    us2uk4u posted a topic in Emergency

    I am in my 8 mos of being an RN in the ER. Prior to this I was a cardiac step-down nurse. More things I have observed: 1.) Patient arguing with me about an 18 gauge IV being too "big" while he is in...

  13. Montefiore - Einstein ED Interview

    us2uk4u replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the late reply. It's union so basically if an internal applicant applies they will most likely get the position. The still reimburse up to 18 credits a year. I applied online and the hiring...

  14. Montefiore - Einstein ED Interview

    us2uk4u posted a topic in General Nursing

    I received a phone call from the NM of Montefiore's ER dept (Einstein) for an interview, uhm 2 days from now. Several questions: 1.) What questions were asked? 2.) How long does it take to get an...

  15. Shadowing tonight- nervous!

    us2uk4u replied to RookieRoo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did they tell you to come in business

  16. New Grad: ACLS but not PALS

    us2uk4u replied to RNrhythm's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I was a new grad I only had BLS and ACLS. I didn't get my PALS after I was hired into the ED, and after being on the job for 45 days. Don't waste your time and money with

  17. Why don't you just read the chart?

    us2uk4u replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been on both sides of the fence. As a current ER nurse we can't give you a very detailed report because we also have 6-10 patients to care for and we can keep getting patients because that ER...

  18. Facebook and Former Patient Friend Request

    us2uk4u posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a nursing student and one of my former patient's mother friend requested me on FB. So techinically, she was never my patient. We had a connection since her youngest son was recently diagnosed...

  19. My ER Rant Part II

    us2uk4u posted a topic in General Students

    A couple of months back I wrote some of my ER rants. Well, it's been a while so here is part II. 1.) You wanna leave? Go ahead. You think I will stop you? 2.) You have a bullet in your leg and you are...

  20. Comfortable shoes?

    us2uk4u replied to Chickie77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I rotate between my dansko, nike, and sketchers

  21. I need to know the starting pay

    us2uk4u replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My current manager didn't even know what the salary was during the interview ( he brought up the pay). Benefits and pay are done by HR because if you have questions about either they will have the...

  22. About to graduate, need advise on finding the right job.

    us2uk4u replied to MplsMurse's topic in General Students

    A new grad without a BSN? Look for a job now and take whatever you can get. It is not surprising to hear new grads still without a job offer 6 mos after

  23. do you drink coffee during your shift?

    us2uk4u replied to aname's topic in General Nursing

    I don't drink coffee. The smell makes me ill (I can't figure it out either). Unfortunately, instead of coffee I consume Mountain Dew. And that my dear friends is worse than a coffee

  24. My ER Rant

    us2uk4u posted a topic in General Nursing

    After being a stepdown nurse for over 3 years I decided to move to the ER. I have to say after being in the ER for less than 6 mos I am beginning to lose a lot of patience with people. Sad to say as a...

  25. Code situation

    us2uk4u replied to KeitanTaylor's topic in General Students

    I see both sides to this. As previously mentioned, codes are not pretty. Intubations (and let me tell you most times the first attempt is not successful), central lines, shocks, and even chest...