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  1. Memorial Sloan Kettering- interview help

    mcpnurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Everyone, I am a new grad RN and MSKCC has contacted me to meet for an interview. I believe she was a recruiter from HR and not a manager. I have no idea what kind of questions are going to be...

  2. Anything about St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn NY

    mcpnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone work at St. Francis or know anyone that works there that can share their experiences and thoughts of the hospital? I will have an interview there soon and was wondering if the HR will...

  3. What do ICU nurses do?

    mcpnurse posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi. Pardon my ignorance. I'm interested in ICU and would like to learn more about what exactly nurses do in the ICU. What are some basic skills/ advanced skills required to become a successful ICU RN...

  4. Anyone hospitals hiring new grads for NICU?

    mcpnurse posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi, I'm willing to relocate to anywhere in NJ. Does anyone know if they're hiring new grads for NICU?

  5. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    mcpnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    A little about me: I'm in my mid 20's, 5'1 tall, and petite with a baby-face look. Thanks to genetics, I look short and younger than I am. I don't like it when patients calls me "cute" and tiny,...

  6. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    mcpnurse replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    omg

  7. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    mcpnurse replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    thank you! i don't consider myself thin-skinned and i do joke around with most of my patients but like a previous posting mentioned, there are some people out there who likes to constantly say it to...

  8. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    mcpnurse replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it does have its benefits... your last sentence cracked me up And yes, there are a lot more things to be annoying about but it just bothers me when some patients tell me that they don't want...

  9. Nurse is an Angel

    mcpnurse replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Nursing

    wow what a profound connection you have with the nurse. I enjoyed reading your story =)

  10. Chances of getting into NICU after working at private office?

    mcpnurse replied to carebearsRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Agree that any experience as a nurse is beneficial. At least it shows that you're not just staying at home doing nothing. I think the fact that you're doing women's health is great b/c it is related...

  11. How I found a job.

    mcpnurse replied to stripec30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    how do you find out what their hiring process is? is it ok to call HR and ask the recruiter? i have no idea...

  12. i need some advice!

    mcpnurse replied to carly23's topic in General Nursing

    don't worry about the math & science.. if you're really interested in nursing & dedicated to it, you will overcome the difficulties :) I'm not great in math but I studied my butt off and...

  13. I feel dumb! - new grad med/surg

    mcpnurse posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I had my own 1 patient yesterday and I felt like I couldn't even handle even one! And now I'm thinking, how can I take care of a 6-8 patient load? I'm constantly asking my preceptor questions but her...

  14. hospital salary

    mcpnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    dumb questions but just wondering... people have been telling me that certain specialty RN's make more than others within the same hospital. Is this true? or do all RN's make the same? or is it...

  15. Anyone hospitals hiring new grads for NICU?

    mcpnurse replied to mcpnurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks Tankweti ! I applied there :) nycnurse, that's just terrible! I thought I'd give it a try... I live in NY and there are no jobs here either.

  16. NYC/NJ NICU jobs- care to network? :)

    mcpnurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello Everyone. I really want to work as a NICU nurse and this is the reason why I went to nursing school. I graduated in May 2009 with my bachelor's from a well known program. Unfortunately I have...

  17. NYC/NJ NICU jobs- care to network? :)

    mcpnurse replied to mcpnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i guess what the recruiter meant was that i'm not fresh out of school anymore. that wasn't nice to hear. I responded by saying that I'm motivated and I still do retain the material I've learned.......

  18. Nursing is making me cynical about humanity. (vent)

    mcpnurse replied to HDARN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    just letting you know that you are not alone. I'm in the same situation where I thought the unit was welcoming to new grads but it was the total opposite once I start working on the floor. I agree...

  19. NYP-NurseRecruiter

    mcpnurse replied to LindaLean's topic in Nursing Career

    I recently heard that they no longer suggest a "packet" to help you study for the pharm test. Is this true? If so, can you recommend how to study for

  20. Is this bizarre?

    mcpnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I heard this from a classmate... tell me what you think b/c it sounds totally bizarre to me. My classmate is a new grad who found a job at medicine/telemetry unit. He only has 5-6 weeks orientation...

  21. Is this bizarre?

    mcpnurse replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    he said he did talk with the director and HR along with his manager and they said this is very common that they will discharge him b/c of their short staffed situation. Had him take a test for...

  22. Is this bizarre?

    mcpnurse replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    the union will protect you even if you're on

  23. Working at NYC Medical clinics? offices?

    mcpnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can you name some medical clinics or private offices that are hiring new nurses, preferably in NYC? I know New York Pres, NYU has medical clinics but are hard to get into. I'm not the bedside...

  24. what should i do?

    mcpnurse replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    if you really do have a problem speaking up for yourself, I guess you can email your manager. I've known several ppl who has done

  25. NYP-Cornell Med/Surg - does anyone work there?

    mcpnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, does anyone work at the med/surg unit at Cornell? Can you please tell me more about working at the unit and the hospital? What is the culture like ? What do you like, what do you hate?...