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  1. New york going all BSN anytime soon?

    There is a bill in Albany (BSN in Ten), that would make ADN/AAS grads complete their BSN degree within ten years of licensure. Provisions are made for some extensions (with grounds), but basically by...
  2. Cuny RN-BSN ??? Desperately in need of a response

    Many unemployed/under employed ADN and diploma grads + NYC hospitals pushing for "BSN only" applicants ='s mad rush for seats. There has been a rash of NYC hospital closings this past two years, with...
  3. Help! Cuny Hunter Nursing Program?

    Sadly girls your story isn't a new one. Every nursing or pre-nursing student who feels she/he didn't get the grade deserved has a reason (and I'm not blaming anyone), and both the nursing department...
  4. Does nursing require this stuff???

    New York, amoung many others requires certain classes for all those seeking a B of S degree. Statistics, finite and or some other college level math, chemistry, and perhaps a few other similar or such...
  5. Even taken at it's broadest meaning, the commerce clause deals with interstate movement of goods or some other tangible asset. Human beings aren't a "good" sold in the United States (well not legally...
  6. Anyone advocating the United States federal government take over the licensing of nurses, should think *very* long and hard on the matter. Do you really want the controlled by special interests and...
  7. Article I, Section VIII of the US Constitution pretty much spells out the powers of the federal government. No where will you find mention of creating any sort of licensing or so froth for...
  8. Graduate Nurse Job in New York City

    It's been years, maybe since the 1980's or so since a majority of hospitals hired GNs (graduate nurses). Still it's worth trying, nothing ventured nothing gained. Little history: before there was a...
  9. Halloween is just two weeks away. Anyone looking to wear whites and or a cap for costume or other purposes, time is a wasting. Especially if one intends to shop on eBay or order from Kay's. Speaking...
  10. *Ahem* A Reminder - It Is *That* Time of Year Again

    So I guess this one is o-w-t,
  11. *Ahem* A Reminder - It Is *That* Time of Year Again

    Whites are still around, at least for the floors. Last time one heard, Lenox Hill here in NYC put it's floor nurses back into whites a few years ago. Caps are another story. Don't think there are many...
  12. *Ahem* A Reminder - It Is *That* Time of Year Again

    good morning y'all. nurse156, don't go all pea green on my account, or at least the picture shown above. that vintage item is on ebay, and can be *yours* if you want. my vintage *stash* isn't as large...
  13. *Ahem* A Reminder - It Is *That* Time of Year Again

    Do you mean one of
  14. anyone know what Harlems like these days?

    While not exactly the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Harlem has changed dramatically. From 125th up to 150's you will see a diverse range of races,creeds and economic "status". Mind you it is still...
  15. who do i have to sleep with to get a hospital job??

    In the matter of hiring nruses, most hospitals and or healthcare facilites care more about direct nursing experience than "related" or previous other work history. Yes, having been employed all one's...
  16. Anyone worked/works at Lenox Hill Hospital?

    Past tense, LH was *purchased* by NS-LIJ months ago. Deal was closed not that long after St.Vinny's closed it's doors. North Shore-Long Island Jewish is one of the few New York healthcare...
  17. St Pauls School of Nursing 2010 Acceptance

    First of all welcome to NYC! If funds are tight I'd recommend you start by looking into CUNY associate programs. While the job market is tight right now for RNs, and some hospitals are going "BSN...
  18. 1. If by "transfer" you mean do the pre-reqs for a BSN program where you are,then try to apply for a four year school, you need to research carefully and plan accordingly. Some BSN programs do not...
  19. ADNs get hired in NYC?

    You had St. Vinny's on top of the two Catholic hospitals in Queens just almost a year before, and Harlem General not several months later. In the case of SVMC, it was the sheer speed in which the...
  20. Male nursing and needing chaperone

    Just so you all know, having a female nurse or whatever present when attendng upon a woman/girl does not always equal a free pass. Male physicans, nurses, et al have been hauled into court on claims...
  21. Nursing One of the Fastest Growing Jobs in America

    Oh I don't know about all of that. Given the average age of curent RN's and normal attrition rates for nurses, especially bedside nurses sooner or later there will be a "shortage" again. If the...
  22. New nurses at Methodist will need bachelor's degrees By CINDY GEORGE The Methodist Hospital has joined the movement toward requiring their registered nurses to have bachelor's degrees. Since...
  23. Male nursing and needing chaperone

    Just a little historical perspective: Up until rather recently, *all* male medical and nursing personnel would request a nurse (which for most of modern practice history has been a female), or another...
  24. Old Diploma Nurse need of help

    educational records are legal documents and therefore must be stored somewhere. the ma bon website only lists information for records of defunct lpn programs. those seeking records for closed ma rn...
  25. Well you are welcome so much as the writing of the thing goes. Again not wishing to sound harsh or mean, just point out that despite one's own deepest wishes, sometimes (insert your own "higher...