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    Chemo Certification

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Oncology

    Thanks - that does help. I've always wanted oncology, but am having a hard tie due to the "no oncology" experience thing. Ideally, I'd love to get hired somehwhere and then have the hosp train...
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    Losing your license

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Just heard a classmate from nursing school is losing her license. Not sure of the details, but she was a very bright, compassionate person so needless to say i'm really shocked. Is this a common...
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    Morristown Memorial Hospital.....

    nycNurse2b replied to Ryan RN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    This! Go and ask them your questions! GL and let us know how it
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    Losing your license

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks everyone for sharing. TheCommuterRN - - thanks for the link! What an
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    Average hourly rate for RN in NYC Nursing homes?

    nycNurse2b replied to ayuntalo's topic in New York Nursing

    I was hired as a new grad with no exp, so I think if you have 6 months exp on a med/surg floor you'll be scooped up!
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    Chemo Certification

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Oncology

    thank you for the info. Would you recommend I not do it until I am actually employed in the
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    Average hourly rate for RN in NYC Nursing homes?

    nycNurse2b replied to ayuntalo's topic in New York Nursing

    $34/hr for me in nyc. i was a new grad when i was hired, as well.
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    Rutgers RN-BSN

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Bump.....anyone doing Rutgers RN-BSN
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    Anyone work at St Barnabas? (benefits question)

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Do you mind if I ask where you are looking to go back for a BSN? Also, am I reading your response correctly that you only get a tuition benefit if you are full-time? Which facility is that? Thanks so...
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    Anyone work at St Barnabas? (benefits question)

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Got it! Many thanks
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    Anyone work at St Barnabas? (benefits question)

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks so much for the response. I have called/emailed St Barnabas to no avail, so I am appreciative that you took the time to
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    Giving Up on Nursing

    nycNurse2b replied to Kristen75's topic in New York Nursing

    Just wanted to say i'm sorry. This job market sucks. Im really surprised your EMS exp isnt helping at all. PM me if you want me to take a look at your resume. I have helped some others in the past...
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    IV Question

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When the MD orders, for example, continuous IV fluids.....do you guys have to calculate drop factors, drip rates, etc and then regulate the flow? OR do they just order it, for example to run at...
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    IV Question

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone. I am a recent grad so I know how to calculate drops per minute and all that. I had to take an entire class on it! the reason why I was asking is because you don't seem to have to...
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    Columbia Master's Programs - - how hard to get in?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello everyone - - I see threads about Columbia's ETP, but not too much on their Master's Programs. I have an AAS in Nursing and a BS in Business. Looking to attend Columbia for my Master's (NP)....
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    Rehab Unit of LTC Facility

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, anyone work on the Rehab unit at their LTC Facility? I am wondering how you have worded your resume. I am having a hard time conveying all that is done - - its really different from my old floor...
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    Rehab Unit of LTC Facility

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    THanks so much. Should I be bullet-pointing each of these out or lumping them in one bullet? Sorry - i'm so bad with
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    Sadly discouraged and just Starting.

    nycNurse2b replied to debmomto4's topic in New York Nursing

    I hate to be the Debbie Downer here, but the job market for new nurses is incredibly tight. And I honestly cannot imagine it getting better anytime soon. I'm nervous you will be in an extra...
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    RN Salary in LTC New york area

    nycNurse2b replied to mo2rn's topic in New York Nursing

    $33.34 in NYC.
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    Scope of FNPs

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all - Is FNP the correct route for someone who wants to work in Maternal/Child Health (Maternal Child Services - including Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery, NICU, and Pediatrics)????? THANKS in...
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    Licensure endorsement from NY to NJ

    nycNurse2b replied to LL2788's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Lucky you! Hope you get the NJ license soon! GL with your new
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    What kind of Stethoscope do you have?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Embarrassed to admit I'm still using a VERY cheap one I had while in Nursing School. I'm long overdue for an upgrade. Please suggest one and let me know what you have and if you like it. And how...
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    Fingersticks

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does your facility policy dictate that you discard the first drop of blood? Thanks in
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    Licensure endorsement from NY to NJ

    nycNurse2b replied to LL2788's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'll be sure to tell her the test is still in place there! ha! Yeah she declined the offer at Kessler and accepted at St Barnabas. She always said it made her nervous that Kessler was always hiring...
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    What are the CE requirements to maintain NY license?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    I recall the renewal asking me about where I worked and how often, but there was no documented proof I needed to supply them