Kristen75

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  1. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    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...
  2. NorthShore LIJ fellowship

    Has anyone heard of this fellowship and how the application process is coming
  3. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    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...
  4. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    I am not union. I have no protection there. I am just at a loss and sick over
  5. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    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...
  6. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    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...
  7. What is your ER like.....need advice?

    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...
  8. Giving Up on Nursing

    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...
  9. North Shore LIJ Critical Care Fellowship

    No, they are only taking BSN. I was told this by
  10. Confusion!!!

    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...
  11. Giving Up on Nursing

    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...
  12. March 26 start

    I received all of my information a few days ago and I applied before
  13. 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...
  14. Plan to move to NYC with family - need advice

    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
  15. Another rant regarding MA's and Nurses

    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...
  16. 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
  17. Lenox Hill Hospital - New Grad RN

    Cpngratulations on getting into the ED at lennox hill through their fellowship
  18. Any info on ny hosp queens??

    Where did you see their job postings? I went to their website and they only have one listing. Is there another
  19. 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...
  20. Stressed and overwhelmed

    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
  21. How to deal with social isolation!

    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...
  22. Lenox Hill Hospital - New Grad RN

    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
  23. Brand new Nurse in charge of Veteran CNAs

    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...
  24. Any info on ny hosp queens??

    No information to help you out, but I was wondering what your hiring process was like and if they take
  25. Job hunting is like dating

    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...