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    Frustration and advice please

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Kristen75's topic in New York Nursing

    come into NYC, try NYP, alots of jobs
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    Mount Saint Marys College Newburgh ny

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to virgo,student nurse's topic in New York Nursing

    I went there to get my BSN but i went as a traditional student, best teachers ever. You will be more than prepared for the NCLEX, if you have to take it which I assume you
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    need help understanding significance of scVO2

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to COCO LOPEZ's topic in MICU, SICU

    It's all about oxygen utilization
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    Sedation..Your thoughts?

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    So I just have a question for my fellow icu RNs. I had a patient last night who while even sedated on 50mcgs/kg/min of propofol and 6 of versed was able to open eyes and follows commands and respond...
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    ACLS Prep

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    It's honestly not that hard, Idk why everyone seems to get all nervous about it. Unless your instructor is a complete hole then you usually dont fail. Now if you fail the exam then thats your problem,...
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    Help! Should I retake this class for CRNA school?????

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    most school require a 3.0 or better for overall GPA and Science
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    BSN, grad 2009 >>still NO JOB

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to skny's topic in New York Nursing

    I graduated in 09 and have held 3 different jobs? And you have a BSN ? finding something shouldnt be hard for you in NYC...i just got a job down
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    Its not what you know, it's who you know

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Devie06's topic in General Nursing

    Get used to it..And That does not necessarily hold true for everyplace. I got a job at the best hospital in New York and I didn't know a single soul who worked there. So even tho you might think it's...
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    Did you start off like me? (With a bright spirit and very optimistic)

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to someday1012's topic in General Nursing

    Bahahah Welcome to the real world. I'm sorry someone glorified the CRAP out of nursing while you were in school, shame on them ! Nursing is not what they tell you it is in nursing school. In school...
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    Single Use Leads

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to nikkicoliCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    There is alot that they say will decrease CLABSIs, we use single use leads in my CCU and since ive only been working there a little while I cant really comment on how they cut down on infections, as...
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    Wants to become a Nurse

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to CrazyAnna's topic in New York Nursing

    Well hate to break it to you but if you are in the city, you will probably need your BSN to get a job...if ur gonna do it might as well just get ur BSN anyways....but remember the job market sucks...
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    where are the damn jobs

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to erkantarik's topic in New York Nursing

    Well as another post today said...Nursing school are popping out new grads as fast as humanly possible, that coupled with the fact that there is not alot of RNs retiring...makes for a bad job market....
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    NYP ED Residency

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to SrhElzbthRN's topic in New York Nursing

    NYS has a regualtion that you must have a year of experience before you work in any ED. I'm almost sure that, that is the reg, but if someone know different then by all means, I would research it tho...
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    Will the nursing program accept me if I repeated a class twice?

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Eman8891's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my old school if you failed 2 nursing courses then you were kicked out. not only that, but they changed the requirements and you needed a 76% in a class to pass, couldn't get below a C+ or u had to...
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    NY Presbyterian Recruitment office contact info Help!!

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Ms.Jen10184's topic in General Nursing

    Even tho it sucks, you gotta wait for them to call you. The Recruiters are not the ones who see your applications first, Talent acquisition actually does and if they think you are a potential...
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    New York Presbyterian BSN only?

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Jgruber215's topic in New York Nursing

    Well if you are matriculated into a BSN program then you have a good change because you will eventually have ur BSN. However, I'm talking about people who just have their ASN and are not going for...
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    New York Presbyterian BSN only?

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Jgruber215's topic in New York Nursing

    For the most part BSN, have ADNs been hired yes, but not alot. This is 3rd party knowledge and not even from someone in HR, so not how valid it is. From the looks of my orientation class everyone has...
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    Fentany epidural; dose your units use them?

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to emmanuil's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    And to answer your question about the Narcan First off the Answer is No, You shouldn't even think about touching that epidural unless the letters after your name say CRNA or MD Secondly, IF they...
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    New Graduate in ICU- Advise and Tips

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to cdtmns2011's topic in MICU, SICU

    Eyes open, mouth shut (except to ask questions of course). Hands on, Take hard assignments (not right off the bat, but work your way up), Go to codes if you havent been on one and take the first shot...
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    "I didn't want to go into nursing because I didn't want to be labled gay"

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a male nurse, and if people think I'm gay then so be it! I could care less. Does a stereotype exist out there? Yes it some places more than others. My boys in the firehouse call me Dixie and I...
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    Moving to Albany NY or Seratoga Springs

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in New York Nursing

    I worked in Poughkeepsie for a while and the starting wages ae between 25-28 at 2 separate, but nearby hospitals. I had a friend who worked at Albany Med, made something in the low 20s, dont know...
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    Accepted job at NYP-Cornell!

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Less than a year exp..and ur graduating from a MSN program already ? How did you manage to swing that? Either way; No i did not apply to any other city hospitals, and You can only apply online from...
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    Accepted job at NYP-Cornell!

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Not to jump Ari's Thread, but I can also answer the question... - You MUST apply online. If they like your resume or think you are a good candidate for the position they will send you an email, and...
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    Does the MD just say "Get the consent?"

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I obtain consent I ask If they understand what they are signing. If they understood what the doctor told them and if they have anymore questions for the doctor I never have, and will never...
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    Name the nurse to patient ratio and the hospital in NY!

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to JennyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    at my old hospital the med/surg floors had up to 10 PTs PCU was 5:1 ICU/CCU 3:1 - Those are all the