aye125RN

Hi Pinkwizard, I'm glad you are going to CNR, it is a wonderful school. Make sure for each class you at least set aside a few hours each day for each class, to read and study. Especially for the accelerated program, it's important to stay on top of the reading in order to prepare for the exams and any required assignments. When I went there, each day I would spend at least an hour for each class either reading and studying. Also make sure to take breaks so that you could give your mind a break from the intense work. Don't listen to the negativity, just think about the ultimate goal which is you becoming a nurse and providing excellent patient care. I often had flash cards where I would put down important info for studying. I also absorbed the info through the lectures, reading the assigned chapters, and also studying/discussing the information with trusted classmates so that the information is reinforced and fresh in your mind. If you need anymore tips and information please feel free to ask. I wish you luck. I know it may feel overwhelming but like I said if you listen to the negativity then you will do poorly, it's not as bad as you may think

Congrats you deserved this, where will you be working?

Sure you can. Email me anytime and I will pass along the information to you.

Hi nycnurse18, Email me I can share something with you that you will REALLY find helpful.

Thank you :) I will be working on 6 Monti. I believe you are right, I think the orientation is 2 weeks long now. I am just nervous about the whole process but I'm going to remain positive. Aye125RN

Thank you. I applied online and received a call back just keep trying. Aye125RN

Depending on where in NY you live, I would suggest applying to other hospitals as well. Good luck.

I graduated last January 2010 but experience wise I am a new grad. The hiring process for me was fairly quick. I interviewed last Thursday and got a callback on Saturday. I start in mid-July.

Hi everyone, I accepted a job offer from North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. I wanted to know if there are any nurses who currently works there and any who worked there in the past, that have any information on their orientation as well as how the work environment is? All help is truly appreciated. Thanks in advance. aye125RN

Hi, Congratulations on being accepted to CNR. It's a great school. My advice to you is to study, study, study some more. Make sure to read your books ahead of time to keep up with the workload. Also make sure when you complete your first med-surg, apply for an internship/externship because that's a guarantee to getting your foot in the door. Choose a hospital that you really want to work at and also apply to many facilities not just one. The tuition for CNR is expensive because it is a private institution. Per semester I was paying $12,000+, equaling my tuition to about $24,000 per year. I never room and boarded at CNR because I lived 15 minutes away. So I'm guessing with the scholarship you received, it would be $4000 per semester. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Plus if you want to email me directly with any info/questions my email is [email protected]. Good luck. Aye125rn

Thanks for your response. I appreciated it. aye125rn

Hi nursing21rn, I have a question about the interview at North Shore New Hyde Park, what kinds of questions were asked? I'm so nervous about the interview. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Aye125rn

Hi MaleRNin2010, I must say as well the current economic situation cannot go on, like this, forever. There is an overflow of new grad RN's with limited positions at hospital facilities. I would hope that by the summer and throughout the ending of the year, the economy will get better in the nursing industry. We have worked too hard to obtain an RN license to not be getting any type of job. I hope that something will come through for all of us who cannot even get out foot in the door. Also being that you have previous Emergency Service experience, you should apply with the ER departments; I don't see why they would not scoop you up for a positions. Good luck. aye125RN

Good luck to you both!!

That's so bad and I'm sorry you feel this way. I have graduated as well with my BSN and have been searching for 13 months, so to speak. I can honestly say I know how you feel. I have read other threads about hospitals in upstate NY especially Albany and Kingston NY that are hiring especially new grads. So you may want to try your luck there. Good luck and keep me posted. Aye125rn