Nurse Connie

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  1. 1st semester at BCC, I suck at advanced math -- Stick to RN or change majors?

    Nurse Connie replied to snrnurse84's topic in New York Nursing

    Math was always my worst subject, except for basic algebra, which is basically what nursing math is. I scored very low in the math section of the PAX but thankfully the English/Science made up for it...

  2. NICU certification

    Nurse Connie replied to NiteRocker's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My hospital encourages you to go for certification when you are eligible. They pay for the exam and you get an extra $2400 a year in your

  3. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Nurse Connie replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So how are you guys doing? Yesterday was my first official day in the NICU and I loved it! I spent the day with my preceptor on our transition unit, mostly doing vitals, feeding/changing, learning to...

  4. Anyone know of website with nicu-appropriate printed scrub tops?

    Nurse Connie replied to blondielaine7rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The Cherokee Tooniforms line is great, cute prints and they fit nicely! I ordered mine from Ebay, cheaper than the stores/other websites and shipping was very

  5. Further your education?

    Nurse Connie replied to CSISN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree, if you are in an area where new grads are having a hard time getting jobs, I would go right away as it's a selling point. I live in NYC and it's brutal here but I know one of the reasons I...

  6. 29 applications in and still no job!!!

    Nurse Connie replied to Trei1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I finally got a job 8 months after graduation, 5 months after passing the NCLEX. And only because one of my professors got me the interview. It sucks out there. Good

  7. How Do I get a Camp job for next summer?

    Nurse Connie replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    I believe most camps will hire LPNs. Check out the American Camp Nurse Association, they have a lot ofinfo and jobs posted. Association of Camp Nurses - ACN Also check

  8. Poll to " former" new grads. How did you land that 1st job?

    Nurse Connie replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    One of my professors set up the interview for me, and I got it! I had done clinicals in this hospital and had a lot of good things to

  9. New Grad applicant walked on a unit today...

    Nurse Connie replied to BotoxBaby's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have heard of several new grads getting job this way. All everyone says is "make yourself stand out", put a face to the resume. Even the nurse recruiter at the hospital I was just hired at told me...

  10. How hard should I stalk HR? (Washington DC)

    Nurse Connie replied to dcnewgrad's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would call or go in person if you can. Tomorrow! Good

  11. What kind of experience did you have?

    Nurse Connie replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am also a new grad, starting in the NICU in 2 weeks. The only other experience I had was camp nursing this summer. Never in a million years did I think I would get into the NICU so

  12. White scrub bottoms

    Nurse Connie posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a new grad starting my first job soon. I need to wear white bottoms and any color tops. I ordered from Uniform Advantage and bought the UA brand but they are so thin and see through. Any recs for...

  13. 1st RN job interview... TIPS???

    Nurse Connie replied to jnewmeyer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats on the interview. I've only had a few interviews before I was hired but my advice is DRESS PROFESSIONALLY! This means not only your clothes, but your hair, nails, etc. The last interview I...

  14. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Nurse Connie replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Definitely

  15. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Nurse Connie replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I graduated in December and I will be working in a Level III NICU! I start orientation on September 10th, I'm so excited! I've been working as a camp nurse this summer and this is my last week at...

  16. 2nd degree nurses

    Nurse Connie replied to grantchatt's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the fashion industry and it was a series of events that lead me to nursing. Ultimately, when I was pregnant with my second son, I had a stroke. I was in the hospital for a month though...

  17. Starting Salary [new grad]?

    Nurse Connie replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    New grad, NYC, ADN, in NICU: 71K (that's with night diff) plus great

  18. When to start studying for nclex-rn, i graduate summer 2013..start now?

    Nurse Connie replied to northmississippi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would focus on getting through nursing school first! I Graduated December 2011, took Kaplan in January and took the NCLEX IN

  19. White scrub bottoms

    Nurse Connie replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you! I ordered the Koi, Urbane &

  20. Poll: I got my new grad job in...?

    Nurse Connie replied to eleectrosaurus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    NYC-NICU

  21. CUNY/SUNY nursing admissions

    Nurse Connie replied to gorgeousnatalia's topic in New York Nursing

    I went to Queensborough CC and it is pretty competitive as well. I had a 3.8 for my

  22. New Grad RNs-how is your job hunt going?

    Nurse Connie replied to nycnursey's topic in New York Nursing

    I graduated in December, passed the boards in March and was just offered a position in the NICU at a hospital close to me in Queens! I start September 10. I've been working as a camp nurse this summer...

  23. Any advice for a new graduate nurse starting in peds?

    Nurse Connie replied to Fall.out.nerd's topic in Pediatric

    Hi, I'm also a new grad starting in the NICU next month. I'll also be floating to peds occasionally. My nurse manager recommended Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing and just to go...

  24. Finding it impossible to get into peds.

    Nurse Connie replied to gkvegan's topic in Pediatric

    That's great! good

  25. Finding it impossible to get into peds.

    Nurse Connie replied to gkvegan's topic in Pediatric

    I agree, try pediatric home health and also volunteering with kids. I worked as a camp nurse this summer (plus I have 2 kids of my own) and I think this definitely helped me in my interview for a NICU...