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  1. lost job on orientation. should I put the job on the resume?

    nycClara posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I was given a choice to resign or be terminated due to a medication error on my last week of training at the end of 2 months in the ED. I choose resignation. It involved an narcotic and alerted my...

  2. prioritizing in the ER

    nycClara posted a topic in Emergency

    so this is my last week of orientation and I'm off on my own next week. I still don't feel ready, and was denied more request for training. To keep up I know something has to give. I'm ok...

  3. prioritizing in the ER

    nycClara replied to nycClara's topic in Emergency

    thanks bubblzrn, i have my on personal insurance as well as what the hospital offers. The pt load is overwhelming but i see everyone else being able to handle it. even if I learn to deal with this...

  4. prioritizing in the ER

    nycClara replied to nycClara's topic in Emergency

    yea 12+ doesn't seem safe to me either :/ were expected to be competent enough to care for 9-10 which I'm not at this point unless half are relatively stable. The 12+ number is due to the recent shut...

  5. How to become a private duty nurse in NY AND is it something for new grads?

    nycClara replied to kelmkids3's topic in Private Duty

    To reiterate "She can take less acute cases, ask for mentoring & slowly establish her comfort level & nursing skills." This can be working on peg cases, or as an aide in trach cases should she...

  6. How to become a private duty nurse in NY AND is it something for new grads?

    nycClara replied to kelmkids3's topic in Private Duty

    keeping in contact w. other nurses on the case & brushing up on CPR & asking about emergency protocol helps a lot for

  7. How to become a private duty nurse in NY AND is it something for new grads?

    nycClara replied to kelmkids3's topic in Private Duty

    Im not sure if that's true of all NYS agencies. Im signed on to a few myself w. less than a yrs exp. Some mom & pop shops, others more established. Agreed, thinking you know everything is not the...

  8. How to become a private duty nurse in NY AND is it something for new grads?

    nycClara replied to kelmkids3's topic in Private Duty

    You don't need a yr of experience to obtain insurance in NYS. I'm a new nurse & am insured via NSO. With the quad case, does the pt have another nurse? If so ask to mentor with her to get trained...

  9. Does north shore LIJ send a rejection letter/email after the interview

    nycClara replied to waitingRN's topic in New York Nursing

    hey tendrlovencare, I didn't get the position but it took 2 wks to hear an official rejection letter. My recruiter seemed by the book so that might be a decent timeline. Maybe you can call HR, not the...

  10. Does north shore LIJ send a rejection letter/email after the interview

    nycClara replied to waitingRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey waitingRN, Did you finally hear back from LIJ? I'm in the same boat. It hasn't been a week yet but will be soon. I met with the recruiter, and manager. They emailed me for my references the same...

  11. Anyone had success with ati?

    nycClara replied to gvtdancer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi gvtdancer, same here--i'm pretty frustrated. i'm using ATI for content and haven't been doing so well. Its ******* me off and makes me wonder if i'm wasting too much time on content review. I...

  12. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    nycClara replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, I'm completing the program. The education that comes with the 60k cost isn't exceptional. Double check the clinical hrs, and simulation, clinical instructor to student ratio, capstone hrs offered...

  13. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    nycClara replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey Jane, I just recently put a security deposit for the hosue on 168 Irvington. I haven't met the other incoming girl yet, but would love to start corresponding w/others that are coming in. I don't...

  14. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    nycClara replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for the info 2011nursing, I like the thought of a 2 min walk away, and the starting rent is really impressive! How do you plan to get around for rotations w/o a car though? I'm assuming we do...

  15. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    nycClara replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey guys, I just got accepted too!!! congrats to those that were accepted, and goodluck to those waiting. I'm sure if they mentioned your letter being sent in the second batch it's good news ansaguy....

  16. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    nycClara replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    congrats mbmnc!! thanks for the update...it's kind of a good sign to know that they'll give you a yes or no (I guess that would be- I don't know) if we call now. I'm afraid i can't really call since...

  17. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    nycClara replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    sorry Nicole, i was wondering if anyone had heard anything too. I called the last week of august to see what was going on w/my status as I have to decide on another school, and Roc is sort of my...

  18. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    nycClara replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    I heard that they sent out the first batch of acceptances, not sure about rejections, right after labor day. haven't received anything so far so keeping fingers

  19. MCPHS in a nutshell

    nycClara replied to elleNY's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Opps.. I meant if I accept. the cost is a huge

  20. MCPHS in a nutshell

    nycClara replied to elleNY's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    oh yea the cost is killer (98K+) Elle, I haven't decided on where I'm going to live yet if accepted. Possibly as close to school as possible or anywhere w/student housing (dorms, bancroft commons)....

  21. MCPHS in a nutshell

    nycClara replied to elleNY's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hey thanks for all the info guys, i have several questions. I've been accepted into the 16 mnth accelerated bsn program as well, and have yet to visit the campus, so all this is extremely helpful....

  22. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    nycClara replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    so there's an acceptance rate of 25%....im surprised they decreased the number of seat and more so at the fact that they interview everyone. That's so time consuming on their end, and doesn't give us...

  23. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    nycClara replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey CSy, and mbmnc congrats on getting your interviews scheduled!! Sorry for taking so long to get back to you guys. I actually handed my appl way back in march as I was applying to other schools...

  24. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    nycClara replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi guys, I just went through an interview for ROC for the incoming Jan 2011 class, and was told I wouldn't be able to hear back till September. 2+ months of waiting is a little nerve wrecking. I was...