Ms. BSNRN

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1. Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC

   Ms. BSNRN replied to qtRN's topic in New York

   I know this is crazy to ask.....I may not even get a response.....but I would like to know how I can get in. I am a new grad and as you know its been terrible trying to find a job....I really want to work in OR....but I would be lucky to even find a...

2. Unemployed New Grad

   Ms. BSNRN replied to mitchell79's topic in General Nursing

   Honey I am not sure where in NY you live.....but there is a hiring freeze for all new grads! I live in the NYC. Trust me on this....I have a Bachelor's, license as a RN (pass my boards with 75 questions 1st time), graduate with all sorts of honors, ...

3. Med/Surg or M/S Float? What is better for a new grad?

   Ms. BSNRN replied to the sparrow's topic in New Nurse

   I am also a new grad who was offered a Float positions but just between the med surg floors no other specialty. I am not sure if this a great opportunity for me.....I know that many here are saying is not good for a new grad but the Unit manager tol...

4. Float nurse-Pros & cons?

   Ms. BSNRN replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

   I just was offered a position as a "Med Surg Float Nurse". I am a new grad and this scares me. Is this something for a new grad. The orientation is for 3 months with a one on one preceptor. Is floating a good experience for me?!

5. direct entry bsn programs in ny

   Ms. BSNRN replied to bananabubbletea's topic in New York

   I am moving to Elmira to be an RN. I would like to know what are good areas. What are area codes to stay away from. I am looking in Horseheads, Elmira Heights....I would like to know what apartments are good near the hospital.

6. Warning to New Grads

   Ms. BSNRN replied to Little_Mouse's topic in New Nurse

   sweetie to make matters worst ...don't believe the hype. New grads are not getting jobs out of school and most hospitals are cutting staff, and freezing hiring. Its sad because you may come out of school and it may well be a year before you obtain ...

7. Nursing as a Second Career

   Ms. BSNRN replied to mljhorn's topic in Career Support

   I am a second degree student. I had a BS in Legal Studies and then I pursue nursing....I went the BSN route because why peddle backwards. If you find a BSN program do it.....I use my first degree as leverage with all the liberal arts crap.....and t...

8. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   Ms. BSNRN replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   At least you guys are getting interviews! I get nothing! So be thankful! Interviewing is good experience!

9. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   Ms. BSNRN replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   If you are of white race with a BSN try applying to NYP they will hire you. You will find some of the best positions there.... Its sad.....but the hospital is prejudice.....and sadly it works in the favor of what color your skin is.....so if you go...

10. Race, Ethnicity on Job Application form? Behind the times? Discrimination? or Other?

    Ms. BSNRN replied to Shadian725's topic in International

    I know this thread is old but couldn't help responding.....yes racism is alive and well. I just encountered the worst case of vivid racism ever....for the first time in my life....I cannot begin to tell how it hurts. And yes it occurred in the hosp...

11. New Grads with No Job...Back to School???

    Ms. BSNRN replied to JMRN09's topic in New Nurse

    Don't really know if the BSN will help....have one and in the same predic!!!

12. What nursing jobs are available to one with no experience?

    Ms. BSNRN replied to Lala27poodles's topic in General Nursing

    This is honestly ridiculous. I want people from other countries to have opportunities.....but what about taking care of your own. We are educated and trained on American soil.......and we graduate only to be competing with this nonsense!!! All I c...

13. RN Jobs for New Grads

    Ms. BSNRN replied to leighabripj's topic in General Nursing

    Its really rough out there. I have been actively searching for 5 weeks now, no one has called me with all the resumes I sent out. Its beginning to look very very grim.....but hang in there.

14. Friend starting school to be RN-what do I say???

    Ms. BSNRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Ok "run" maybe too harsh...so just walk very slow. I did some research and found out that there is not much of a shortage as the hype has created! Do your research!.....its a little scary and when you are like me that put my first career on the lin...

15. Friend starting school to be RN-what do I say???

    Ms. BSNRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is RUN...choose something else. There is a hype about this field that is simply false advertising!