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    Home Care for new grad?

    MsQueensRN replied to Aleirax's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm a little scared of the home care area myself. I know some people who do it, but it can be rough for some new grads depending on the level of care that your individual patient needs, and the fact...
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    Are any New Grads having a hard time finding jobs?

    MsQueensRN replied to mom2sam's topic in New York Nursing

    I am so worried about losing my skills too but paying for the certifications is soooo expensive. I keep reading my med surg and pharmacology just so i can stay mentally on top of things until i do...
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    Your thoughts?

    MsQueensRN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I say don't mention it. You haven't been there long, you haven't made it through the probation period, and with the way your preceptor sounds it seems as those you weren't supposed to make it....
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    The imporrtance of having a degree in this economy especially In Nursing !!

    MsQueensRN replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    It is extremely tough at the moment with such a flood of new grads. I am learning to drive now in hopes of going elsewhere to gain some experience and hopefully be able to come back and work in the...
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    The imporrtance of having a degree in this economy especially In Nursing !!

    MsQueensRN replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    This is so true. That fantasy is the one that gets spoon fed to us all the way up until maybe the last semester of nursing school when we are finally told to take whatever job we can get, hold on...
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    Home Care for new grad?

    MsQueensRN replied to Aleirax's topic in New York Nursing

    I know from someone who works with Bayada that they like it if you have some experience with ventilators and
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    RN new graduate finding jobs in new york

    MsQueensRN replied to truenurse's topic in New York Nursing

    Would you be open to going upstate? My friend found work right away at Albany Medical Center, and I see that the state has openings in psychiatric hospitals, corrections facilities, and veterans...
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    8 months and still searching...New grad RN

    MsQueensRN replied to rajan2's topic in New York Nursing

    I am learning to drive now so that I can move asap. Spoke with a nurse from Elmhurst who said she will bring in my resume but that it will be a long time before any new grads get hired since the...
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    Will you help welcome an RN to New York, USA?!

    MsQueensRN replied to thmpr's topic in New York Nursing

    I did the Kaplan review and passed the first time I took the NCLEX. I made sure that I did all the qbank questions and exams, used the review book they gave to look up anything I didn't understand or...
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    Any new grads work for Visiting Nurse Services of NY?

    MsQueensRN replied to MiaNJ's topic in New York Nursing

    They don't accept ASNs unless you have nursing
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    Should I jump into an ADN program without any prior experience?

    MsQueensRN replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Nursing

    If being an RN is what you truly want then you should definitely go for it. Don't limit yourself or settle for being a CNA or LPN. Most students in ADN programs have no experience, but with studying,...
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    Today someone told me something that changed everything.

    MsQueensRN replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    Her story is very inspirational and I too was inspired by a classmate who worked very hard to leave an abusive marriage with her young child, battled alcoholism and severe depression. She went on to...
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    If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    MsQueensRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    They automatically guess based upon my questions. I find that it usually helps me to be assessed more thoroughly, and when I go with my father to his appointments he says that that is when the doctor...
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    Did anyone hate nursing school?

    MsQueensRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I completely agree mb, I will never forget being yelled at and threatened with failure during my very first clinical experience. The hospital staff was empathetic towards us students because they had...
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    RN new graduate finding jobs in new york

    MsQueensRN replied to truenurse's topic in New York Nursing

    I know that I've read news articles concerning baby boomer nurses who are "supposed" to retire within the next few years and that incentives are being offered to encourage them to retire but most...
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    is a BSN going to soon be required?

    MsQueensRN replied to JeniRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually in the process of applying to a RN to MSN program at the moment. From what I have been reading, seeing, and hearing from nurse recruiters most hospitals are making it mandatory. Here in...
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    After applying virtually everywhere...

    MsQueensRN replied to StarryEyed, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome!:anpom:Its always great to hear when hardwork and perseverance pay
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    RN student needs advice from Cosmetic/Plastic Surg, Derma Nurses

    MsQueensRN replied to rnintwo's topic in New York Nursing

    I apologize because I am not able to answer all of your questions. But first off congratulations on knowing the specific area you would like to work in. Most Cosmetic/ Plastic Surgery RNs are expected...
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    Anyone else going to the Nursing Career Fair at Jacob Javits on 10/21?

    MsQueensRN replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Good luck to all new grads searching out there. Remember that a set back is just a set up for something great to happen
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    Anyone else going to the Nursing Career Fair at Jacob Javits on 10/21?

    MsQueensRN replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in New York Nursing

    So....I went to the fair today. Although I gained some info on schools, I felt pretty dejected on jobs. As I left feeling disappointed, a kind stranger asked me how was the fair. I vented a bit about...
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    Any new grads work for Visiting Nurse Services of NY?

    MsQueensRN replied to MiaNJ's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks washcaps I was unaware that they would qualify, which would really relieve a large headache that has been slowly building for
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    Anyone else going to the Nursing Career Fair at Jacob Javits on 10/21?

    MsQueensRN replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm so glad someone asked about this. I have been feeling super nervous about going this week, and everyone keeps telling me not to get my hopes up to high about the fair. But how can I help it when I...