Kristen75

I was terminated from a position because 5mg of Valium was ordered and I removed 10mg of Valium from the pyxis. I gave the 5mg of Valium and went to waste the other 5. The nurse that went with me signed into the pyxis, selected the patient, selected ...

Has anyone heard of this fellowship and how the application process is coming along?

I have everything written down and already have an attorney. It was the first thing I did once I calmed down. The attorney's I did interview all said that this wasn't about 5mg waste and feel that this can be fought. It makes me feel better but I am ...

I am not union. I have no protection there. I am just at a loss and sick over this.

I have been trying to reach the nurse that I was working with but she isn't returning calls or texts. I asked for management to speak with the nurses on duty that night and they said no. I do know that night the charge nurse had to unplug the Pyxis t...

This was the first issue. Never had any patient complaints or other problems. I had been working at the hospital for 2 months as a seasonal employee. I had said that we are doing it wrong but was told that is how we do wastes at this hospital. I aske...

Your staffing ratios are a dream to me. I work in NYC and there have been nights where I have had upwards to 17 patients to myself. Most nights it is between 10-12. Usually work on a team with two nurses (good nights there will be a third) and each t...

I am giving up on nursing. I was in EMS for 8 years and became a nurse and now I can't find a job. I could only afford an Associates and hoped that my EMS experience would help. Guess not. I finished a BSN and now I am never going to be able to pay b...

No, they are only taking BSN. I was told this by HR.

I received my welcome packet and needless to say, I am so confused on where to start and what I need to take. I have been trying to see my DARS but it looks like everything is under review. I am confused on how long the program takes and just all aro...

Have you read the boards here about not being able to get hired? Hospitals want EXPERIENCE and nurses with that get snatched up. Without experience no job. No, I don't have a criminal record. As for staying positive, I have tried that. Making myself...

I received all of my information a few days ago and I applied before Christmas.

I would highly recommend having something lined up before coming out here. The market is saturated. Do you have an associate or bachelor degree? If you have an associate, you will be looking for awhile. Do you have your NY license yet?

I would suggest starting the licensing process now as well as job hunting. It will also depend on how fast you will find a job if you are an Associate degree holder or a Bachelor degree holder.

In NY, it clearly states in the Nurse Practice act that only a nurse can be called a nurse. Not an MA, not a secretary. It also states that only a nurse can triage a patient. So, I would check with your states BON and go from there.

Do you have your BSN? I am still looking and not having much success. I saw that they are requiring experience but you said you are a new grad. Did you do clinicals there or extern there?

Cpngratulations on getting into the ED at lennox hill through their fellowship program.

Where did you see their job postings? I went to their website and they only have one listing. Is there another site?

Isn't that all new grads? I am in my fifth week of working at my first nursing job and it isn't at all what I was expecting. On my second day of work, the director of nursing was placed on leave and was then let go. Since then it has just been me. I ...

There is a medical director who I question. He does some things that are just questionable. I am just trying to find something else and hoping that nothing goes wrong.

I feel that way too. My difference is that I commute for almost 5 hours a day and I don't have any time when I get home and on the weekends, I am exhausted. I wish I knew what to tell you, but I am in the same boat.

I really want to work in the city and was wondering about Lenox. Are you part of the internship program or did you apply to listings? Do you have a BSN?

I am in the same boat that you are in. I agree with the don't let them walk on you, and some may try it. I am having that issue right now with two of my Medical Assistants. I wish you the best of luck.

No information to help you out, but I was wondering what your hiring process was like and if they take ADN's.

I am a new grad and have been looking since May when I received my license for the state I moved to. I sent many applications, called people, did what everyone else has been doing and feeling the same way (frustrated, agitated, depressed, etc.). I en...