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  1. How can an experienced RN in NYC change specialties

    thekidisback replied to MissJessRN's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't get it either. I understand facilities prefer BSN in order to obtain Magnet status. I've been a med-surg/tele nurse for 4 years now (currently training in the ICU) and have my ASN. I'm...

  2. Mount Sinai Med. Center Orientation

    thekidisback replied to nycRN89's topic in New York Nursing

    Still no information? Anyone? Just gonna bump this thread up. Hope someone can give me some details on the per diem orientation at Mount

  3. New grads and ACLS

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

    While waiting to be hired, I would definitely take your ACLS (make sure it's with AHA) and other certifications to make yourself more marketable. It's gonna even be more tough since you only have your...

  4. Mount Sinai Med. Center Orientation

    thekidisback replied to nycRN89's topic in New York Nursing

    Anyone here ever do the per diem RN orientation? If so, how was it? What does the week consist

  5. New Yorker Patients

    thekidisback replied to Adrian32's topic in New York Nursing

    Since NYC is known to be a melting pot you should already know what to expect. You're going to get a good mix of patients. Rich, old, gay, young, black, purple, yellow, rude, nice, sick, healthy,...

  6. NSLIJ Interview Tips and Advice

    thekidisback replied to GF801's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey, I also applied for a med-surg position! Which North Shore facility did you apply for? I'm also curious about their hiring system. I had an interview with the recruiter last week and she sent me...

  7. NYP self assessment

    thekidisback replied to goldruss17's topic in New York Nursing

    Did you try checking your email? I wasn't chosen for an actual interview with the manager I think the fact that I don't have those three letters...BSN...they automatically denied me an interview. I'm...

  8. NYP New grad position

    thekidisback replied to nurseinnyc&nj's topic in New York Nursing

    They're just racists against ADN's haha just kidding. In all seriousness, I got through to the phone interview and was denied an interview with the unit manager. They didn't explain why but if I had...

  9. How important is prior clinical experience for a new RN

    thekidisback replied to acaixguard's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I went into nursing school without any healthcare experience what so ever. I was struggling with clinicals. So I decided to get a per diem job as a nurses aide. It made me more comfortable with...

  10. When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    thekidisback replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    In some other countries, nurses still wear the cap. I know in the Philippines last time I visited the nurses there (the females at least) wore the all white uniform with white cap. It was nice to see...

  11. mount sinai pharm exam!

    thekidisback replied to froggy8's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes!! As avaloncar said...."How in the world did you get this job?!" Are you a BSN? New grad? Any

  12. Why can't I get a job?! No seriously, why?

    thekidisback replied to avaloncar's topic in New York Nursing

    We are on the same boat. I'm almost desperate to find a job in the city. I don't know if you are a BSN or ADN, but I have my ADN. I'm blessed to have my med-surg hospital job now here in Jersey, but...

  13. NYP New grad position

    thekidisback replied to nurseinnyc&nj's topic in New York Nursing

    I applied, did the battery test, did the phone interview and the following week got an email saying I was not selected for an interview I think it's most likely cause I have an Associates. I'm...

  14. PICU- Cornell interview

    thekidisback replied to PRNketamine7's topic in New York Nursing

    When I did it, they emailed me the next day setting me up for a phone

  15. PICU- Cornell interview

    thekidisback replied to PRNketamine7's topic in New York Nursing

    I ended up not getting an interview One of the recruiters sent me an email Would it be smart to reply back to the recruiter and ask for other openings that I might have a

  16. PICU- Cornell interview

    thekidisback replied to PRNketamine7's topic in New York Nursing

    I hope someone can help me out here. I applied at NYP online, got an email to complete the nursing career battery and then received an email the next day for a phone interview which I did last...

  17. Who's Hiring for RN at NY?

    thekidisback replied to gen_g06's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello kababayan! :) Where in NY are you interested in working? The city? The suburbs? Albany? If you are thinking about working in the city.....Honestly, you will have a difficult time trying to find...

  18. Which NYC job offer would be the most adequate to accept in my situation?

    thekidisback replied to skyheaven477's topic in New York Nursing

    I would definitely take the med-surg/onc job if you want to build your skills. Good idea if you want to advance yourself later in your career. Dermatology office seems limited. You won't learn skills...

  19. Who's hiring??

    thekidisback replied to grateful77rn's topic in New York Nursing

    I use indeed.com for my searches as well. Saw a postpartum opening at

  20. mt sinai clinical nurse

    thekidisback replied to froggy8's topic in New York Nursing

    A recruiter called me about scheduling an interview. Unfortunately, I was asleep when the phone rang because I work nights. I called back 10 mins after, left a voice mail & she never returned my...

  21. Mt Sinai question

    thekidisback posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hey guys, I applied to some positions in Mt. Sinai. Some departments I don't even know. What kind of floors are - KCC 4 - Medicine GP10W - KCC 5S

  22. HELP! new grad seeking employment- NYC area

    thekidisback replied to newgradrn27's topic in New York Nursing

    I have 1.5 years experience in med-surg with my Associates Degree. I'm having a hard time myself finding a job in the city, which is expected. Doing my BSN right now. I have like 1.5 year to go...

  23. Anyone work in a pre-admissions testing department?

    thekidisback replied to sds1arm2's topic in General Nursing

    Good thing I found a thread on this. I was curious to know what kind of nursing this was and what the job entails. I just applied for a per diem position at a pre-admission testing dept. at a fairly...

  24. Job at doctor's office/clinic

    thekidisback posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey guys, I'm trying to find a per diem job at a doctor's office or outpatient clinic in Camden or Burlington Co. or central Jersey. Anyone know how I can go about trying to find this? I tried job...

  25. Job at doctor's office/clinic

    thekidisback replied to thekidisback's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    which cardiology group is this? any per diem