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  1. Any new grads out there...

    kika72 replied to KJM-RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I agree! I also passed the NCLEX in February and finally got 3 interviews with 2 job offers and it all happened in one week!! Don't give up and if you can, try to land an interview before the next...

  2. Where are the new grads in ICU?

    kika72 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello Everyone! I have just graduated from nursing school with a BSN and I'm currently studying for NCLEX. Since nursing is my second career and I'm already 40 years old, I was wondering where are the...

  3. Where are the new grads in ICU?

    kika72 replied to kika72's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you Meebugg21!!! I am still looking for ICU and I won't give up! Got 2 offers across country in med-surg, but my dream is ICU and I will persevere! If anyone hears or knows of any jobs in ICU,...

  4. Where are the new grads in ICU?

    kika72 replied to kika72's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you all so much for your replies! I really appreciate your guidance and suggestions. PMFB-RN - I know I'm a bit late in the game in regards to residency programs. The reason is that I had a...

  5. Where are the new grads in ICU?

    kika72 replied to kika72's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you NurseKrieger and ahSICURN. I really value your suggestions and advice. I know it takes time and experience to become a confident nurse and I am ready to take that time to learn. I was just...

  6. Hunter for pre-reqs?

    kika72 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello! I have a question about pre-reqs: I'm currently attending NYU continuing education and planning to transfer to their nursing program. I've heard it's pretty though to get in, but I'll give it a...

  7. NYU Medical Center Nurse Residency Program

    kika72 replied to lilnat03's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Pete! I wanted to ask you if you're a new grad or you're already a nurse. I'm graduating in December and planning to take the nclex in February and I read on the website that they are accepting...

  8. NYU Medical Center Nurse Residency Program

    kika72 replied to lilnat03's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you so much for the heads up flee43! How do you like California? Is the job market good over there? I have just started the application process, so I'm getting the documents together etc. so I'm...

  9. NYU Medical Center Nurse Residency Program

    kika72 replied to lilnat03's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi flee43! Congratulations on your NYU Langone residency! You made it through the crucial steps and I'm sure you will get a position as soon they start hiring again! I'm starting the process myself...

  10. My first year of nursing :)

    kika72 replied to katielam616's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you for such beautiful posting! As I'm approaching graduation in December and starting to fear what my first year in nursing will look like, reading this was definitely a breath of fresh air!...

  11. Applied for new NYU FNP program may 2012?

    kika72 replied to Esnooopy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations Esnooopy!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!! I knew you were gonna make it and please keep us posted on the program. You're gonna do great and, as you probably remember from your undergrad,...

  12. Applied for new NYU FNP program may 2012?

    kika72 replied to Esnooopy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Oh wow Esnooopy! I had no idea there were only 20 spots for the FNP program! They just started it this year and since they are offering undergrads the possibility of transitioning straight into a...

  13. Applied for new NYU FNP program may 2012?

    kika72 replied to Esnooopy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    nurseaig - honestly, the only reason you think Suny Downstate is more selective is because it's cheap and everyone wants to get in. Period. I actually have a few friends who graduated from undergrad...

  14. Applied for new NYU FNP program may 2012?

    kika72 replied to Esnooopy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Esnoopy - Best of luck in your application process and keep us posted! I'm currently in the NYU accelerated nursing program and I will be graduating in December. I absolutely love it and I would...

  15. What hospital would you recommend for a graduate nurse?

    kika72 replied to Caline's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi D_lohvRN, I will be graduating with my BSN in December and I have to say that after reading your post I'm a little discouraged. Do you mind if I ask you from which school/program did you graduate...

  16. Need some help: NYU spring 2012 application

    kika72 replied to dangerkader08's topic in New York Nursing

    NYU gives you a $2,500 scholarship every semester and then there are also many other scholarships you can apply for. The rest is all federal and personal loans. I know it's a lot of money and...

  17. Need some help: NYU spring 2012 application

    kika72 replied to dangerkader08's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi kitkats, The program is $21K per semester in tuition and fees. Not including books, rent, expenses etc. I'm in my second semester and I will be graduating in December. Overall it's pretty good and...

  18. What career did you have before nursing?

    kika72 replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    I spent almost 12 years in the hospitality business as a GM, then 3 years home with my children after they were born. Now at 39, I have 12 months left on an Accelerated BSN and can't be happier. The...

  19. Spring semester load....am I really crazy?!

    kika72 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello Everyone! I registered for 5 classes this coming Spring semester at NYU College of Nursing and I wanted to ask advice to any of you if you think it's really too much?! I will be taking...

  20. Spring semester load....am I really crazy?!

    kika72 replied to kika72's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Mauve! Yes, if you're working full-time then your plan is certainly wise! Unfortunately, in my opinion advisers are not the strongest point at NYU. And I'm saying this judging from my experience...

  21. Spring semester load....am I really crazy?!

    kika72 replied to kika72's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Mauve! Congrats on your acceptance!! Yes, I ended up doing really well on all my pre-reqs and now I'm finishing up my first semester of clinicals. Micro, A&P and Chem were probably the toughest...

  22. NYU Accelerated BSN Spring 2012

    kika72 replied to mr.aloha's topic in New York Nursing

    My cohort is of about 300 students and it's a mix of traditional and accelerated students. The only class you will take with all 300 of them is pathophysiology. The others are halved in two sections...

  23. NYU Accelerated BSN Spring 2012

    kika72 replied to mr.aloha's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi gk24, Ok so I had a 3.9 GPA and took all my pre-reqs at NYU. I have no previous healthcare experience besides years of volunteer work that I religiously do every weekend. In all honesty, I don't...

  24. NYU Accelerated BSN Spring 2012

    kika72 replied to mr.aloha's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello Everyone! I have been following your posts because I was on the same boat last year at exactly the same time! I know exactly how you guys feel!! I had sent in my application by September 15 and...

  25. NYU v. Columbia

    kika72 replied to LoLane's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Vanessa, Unfortunately that F in Bio won't look so good on your application. I would definitely try to retake it to better your gpa. I'm only saying this because my study partner from last semester...