DoGoodThenGo

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  1. If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    DoGoodThenGo replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you examine wages paid to nurses in other countries where the BSN (not always a four year degree) has long been the standard for professional nurses, you'll largely find no vast upwards changes in...

  2. If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    DoGoodThenGo replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Up until recent events new ADN grad nurses could land NYC hospital positions with starting salary of low to mid $70K per year. There were and still are persons with four year college degrees if not...

  3. If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    DoGoodThenGo replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One of the largest and most prestigious hospitals here in NYC, the NYP/Cornell system has just such a new grad program set up. Posts about it can be read in the NY forum. New grads who participate...

  4. Protocol for dirty linen?

    DoGoodThenGo replied to NRuiz's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Was watching the film "Places In The Heart" the other night when someone commented on Sally Field's character and her sister laying out the recently deceased husband on the kitchen table to bathe and...

  5. Interesting or Different Anatomy:What have you encountered?

    DoGoodThenGo replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    For anyone into these things hardly recommend searching out various series from the Burn's Archives. However am here to warn you right now many of the images are *NOT* for those with weak stomachs....

  6. UK Student Nurse Looking for U.S Placement

    DoGoodThenGo replied to KyleGrisdale's topic in International Nursing

    If one understands the nature of your request you are seeking four weeks clinical placement in a United States hospital, preferably in New York. Should this prove so then yes, finding a program to...

  7. Protocol for dirty linen?

    DoGoodThenGo replied to NRuiz's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Aside from the sorting and or holding area for soiled linen most commercial/hospital laundries smell like any other such place; of chemicals and steam. It is the heat and humidity, especially in...

  8. Scrub skirts Nurses

    DoGoodThenGo replied to Lysa71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    For years you could find dresses like this as standard issue in the OR, L&D/maternity and units, but don't know if they are still made

  9. Nurses dressing up for Halloween

    DoGoodThenGo replied to pheonixRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If there are thrift stores in your neck of the woods you can try those. Local Salvation Army and Goodwill shops near us often have whites often still with tags on going for cheap. Am guessing the...

  10. Nurses dressing up for Halloween

    DoGoodThenGo replied to pheonixRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One sometimes wonder's who or what is purchasing enough caps to keep Kay's in business. They themselves grew after purchasing one or two other places that went out of business IIIRC. Kay's prices for...

  11. NO Jobs for NEW NURSES In NYC AREA --

    DoGoodThenGo replied to lola88's topic in New York Nursing

    While one comprehends and feels your pain, do not think there is an absolute zero availability of new grad positions in NYC. Indeed just from reading posts on this forum there are more than a handful...

  12. 5 Tips in How To Adapt to Night Shift

    DoGoodThenGo replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Several suggestions from one who has been there: Invest in dark shades and or drapes. Establish a set pattern for getting to bed and rising. Invest in ear plugs and sleep masks. Let persons (family,...

  13. Nurses dressing up for Halloween

    DoGoodThenGo replied to pheonixRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Considering how many non nurses of both sexes parade around as such on Halloween, one should think some whites and cap would cover most bases nicely. It most certainly can be seen as "professional"...

  14. Canceled up to 3-4 times a WEEK. What do?!

    DoGoodThenGo replied to murseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Find out what the pay rate for those new hires; if it is less than seasoned staff then you probably have your

  15. Nurses dressing up for Halloween

    DoGoodThenGo replied to pheonixRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You've still got almost two weeks, there is still time to hit eBay. However am warning you vintage whites and caps aren't going cheap these

  16. Nitrous Oxide use may come back to the US for labor pain management!!

    DoGoodThenGo replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All this talk about N20 had one giggling about those old Muppet Show skits where Miss. Piggy dressed as a nurse would be caught in the opening OR scenes inhaling from a

  17. Officially giving up

    DoGoodThenGo replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    First and foremost difficult as it may seem, try not to get too discouraged. Now that nurse hiring is a "group" decision just as in the business world you can go to multiple interviews and feel very...

  18. Officially giving up

    DoGoodThenGo replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly for many there is no "shortage" of nurses in NYC and the surrounding area. There wasn't five years ago either. The only current shortage hospitals will speak about is of experienced RNs who have...

  19. Grades and jobs

    DoGoodThenGo replied to dannygirl04's topic in General Students

    Much will depend upon where you start looking for work after graduating and obtaining a license. Yes, some hospitals set certain grade/GPA criteria for new grads and as another poster eluded to it...

  20. Can an RN student work as an LPN?

    DoGoodThenGo replied to mbookach's topic in General Students

    That change came sometime in the 1980's or 1990's, cannot remember but it is on the NYS BON's website. Apparently there was concern that allowing nursing students to sit for the LPN boards after...

  21. BSN and Obamacare

    DoGoodThenGo replied to Steve123's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    1. Not all *big* hospitals are swimming in money. Yes, some are others may be so on paper but have heavy current and predicted future debt burdens. 2. Nurses are employees of hospitals, and not every...

  22. Obama Care and how will it affect nursing salary and pay

    DoGoodThenGo replied to vcoronel127's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    May or may not have anything to do with ACA or whatever, but this is how one of the largest NYC hospital networks (NYP) is offering for new grads....

  23. Dosage Calc Question - Interpreting question

    DoGoodThenGo replied to jkm0807's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    *Tip* Just as others have stated, think of these med dosage calc questions as general math/algebra word questions. If you recall those from school you'll remember those questions most always contained...

  24. Experiences on finding a job in NYC

    DoGoodThenGo replied to Opto's topic in New York Nursing

    More often than not you won't get a foot past most NYC's hospital's HR or nursing department's door, that is if you can get into the building in the first place. Most likely than not you will be...

  25. Obama Care and how will it affect nursing salary and pay

    DoGoodThenGo replied to vcoronel127's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Great post NRSKarenRN! It goes to something myself and others have been saying for awhile now, despite everyone and their mother seeking hospital positions, the bulk of growth in future choices are...