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    Calculating IV Flow Rate (PIGGYBACK)

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Correct - I am not using a pump. I'll give an example so I am more clear. I have a bag of D51/2NS running on a dial-a-flow. Easy. I set the dial to 60 as the rate is 60cc/hr. Then at 9am I need to...
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    Calculating IV Flow Rate (PIGGYBACK)

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    dthfytr- Thank you for taking the time to respond. I think maybe my facility is still using the dinosaur microdrip IVPB tubing you are referring to. The piggyback/secondary tubing says 15 drops and...
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    Charting: UTIs

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I should also chart my interventions - - - encouraged fluids - refer to MD - UA/CS ordered or pending results - UA/CS results if they are in - any ABX ordered
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    Accepted job at NYP-Cornell!

    nycNurse2b replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Nice work!
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    If you are a NYC NEW GRAD and need a job....

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    The particular job posting that I was referring to states BSN
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    UCC - which classes determine entrance to nursing?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    What are the core classes that make up your GPA that determines whether or not you get in to the nursing program?
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    Jersey Shore Medical Center or Kimball Hospital

    nycNurse2b replied to NJprettynewgrad_Rn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Just writing in to say congrats! I'm somewhat of a new grad as well working in LTC. I often wondered how long I would need this on my resume before I might land a hospital job. Well, you have...
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    Is Rutgers hard to get in to?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    No too familiar with NJ schools but this one has been recommended as "excellent". A) is that true? is it excellent? B) is it ultra competitive and hard to get
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    how much do RN's get paid in nursing homes?

    nycNurse2b replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm a new grad in NYC nursing home making $35/hr. What are you getting in NJ? What art of
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    What is considered One Year

    nycNurse2b replied to 020RN517's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I would go for it and give it a shot with the experience you have. Just for example, my friend is a new grad working every other weekend. After she had a year of this under her belt, she applied for...
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    New grad working LTC needs help, please.

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you everyone for the suggestions and
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    New grad working LTC needs help, please.

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm starting to dread going in to work. I don't think being in charge as a new grad is a good thing. If I worked with another RN that I could bounce things off here and there, I think I would be a...
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    Uber Nervous!

    nycNurse2b replied to NrsKyssez's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry - no experience with St Luke's but I just wanted to wish you well!! GOOD LUCK and let us know how it turns
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    There is hope!

    nycNurse2b replied to holly123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Congrats on your new job, Nurse!! Thanks for sharing the good
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    What salary am I looking at...?

    nycNurse2b replied to MayGirl2013's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You are probably looking at around $65 or 70k/yr. That is, if you are lucky enough to find a job. New grads from 2 years ago are still unemployed! And it is not predicted to get any better in the...
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    If you are a New Grad looking for a job in NJ

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Please post here. A) I am trying to assess how bad the situation really is. B) I am activey working with *people in the know* to try to address the problem. My biggest issue is that for years people...
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    New Grad and LTC facility

    nycNurse2b replied to EssexCCgrad's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi Rajan - They are not hiring right now, unfortunately. The big problem is that internal people get first crack at jobs. So if, for example, a F/T job comes up there is usually already an RN in...
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    NYC job market for new grads in 2 years?

    nycNurse2b replied to gtshin30303's topic in New York Nursing

    I agree 100% with Paranurse. People are fooling themselves by thinking it will be better in 2 years. Good luck in your engineering
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    New Grad and LTC facility

    nycNurse2b replied to EssexCCgrad's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Get a NY license! i'm a new grad RN in LTC in NYC making
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    BMCC - - Pre-Nursing Students.....

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Did anyone hear about or see that scathing article supposedly written by a former student about the nursing program? I did not see it but two women in one of my classes were talking about it. The...
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    Newbie LTC RN with a dumb question re: Charge Nurse

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Um...what's a charge nurse? Sorry....and thanks in advance for your
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    What are the CE requirements to maintain NY license?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    thank you. this is what I thought since I never got any info when I got my license telling me I had to do ceu's or anything. I assume they'll tell me when I need to update
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    Most common LTC meds

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am looking to compile a list of some of the more common meds seen in LTC. I want to do some studying and brushing up before I have my interview for a LTC RN position. Also if you can share anything...
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    Feeling down and losing hope.

    nycNurse2b replied to sayang87's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm so very sorry. I completely feel your pain. Please do not give up hope, keep looking. You will get a job and you will be the happiest person on this planet! I know, this post could have been...
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    Do you think the nursing job market will be back in 5 to 6 yrs

    nycNurse2b replied to 1stloveistobeanurse's topic in New York Nursing

    Very hard to determine. Go to nursing school now if you really dream of being a nurse.....NOT for job security. Since there is none in this