SarasotaRN2b

Hey 2008BSNGRAD, Wasn't sure that if you caught it or not, but the OP was from 2005.

Where in NY is HSS??

Do a search and look for any postings from billythekid. I believe, he was accepted into the program awhile back. I've heard more favorable postings from NS than I had of LIJ's critical care program. I used to work at NS-Manhasset years back as a medical secretary and enjoyed working there in general. Kris

I think the idea is for the more popular hospitals, there is going to be great competition for their new grad programs and not everyone applying will be able to get in. Just think about the # of people on this forum who are looking at hospitals like NYP, Mount Sinai, NYU, etc, and there are a number of NY nursing schools graduating nurses every fall and spring. So apply broadly! For those who are completing nursing school outside of NY, I think it might be wiser to gain your experience more locally and then move to NY. Also, if you are going for your ADN, think about getting your BSN or at least be a good deal through the curriculum. The goal is to present the best application possible, and I think for outer staters, it is to gain that experience. Kris

Hi Paula, Breathe! Don't get all stressed about it. I know it is hard but don't put so much emphasis on just the SATA. You did well in nursing school, and you will do fine on the test. Instead of looking at the answers which would fit, look at which ones definitely don't. Take it one answer at a time. You've got 6 hours for the test...don't rush the question. Trust in your instincts! I have faith in you, have faith in yourself!

One other thing to consider is that in California you really need to have a car...not the case with Manhattan. That alone can save you the cost of a car payment, insurance, maintenance and fuel. That being said, don't have a car in NY as you will have to add on the cost of parking if you don't want to deal with the hassle of parking on the street and alternate side of the street parking.

Totally agree with Melinurse. Before I started my first semester, I went through a number of sources that Daytonite provided and it really helped me. Also, I always look on this thread for other math questions and complete them on my own, and then looking on to see if I'm right or if I went wrong, where I did. It just takes practice!

Yes! and that's an emphatic yes! I start semester 2 and I still have some butterflies fluttering about. I find that if I take it just one day at a time, it helps. Whenever you feel a bit overwhelmed...take a deep breath...think of what is most important and let any distractors fall wayside. Sometimes it'll feel like everything is just be coming at once, but as long as no one's life is at stake, you can take a minute or two to put things in a more organized way for yourself. You'll be fine. Enjoy it! It is fun at times and you'll meet some great people along the way, possibly your new best friend!

This will be something as you go through your schooling that you will better be able to answer. The big thing is that it is patient centered, and as a nurse, you'll know they will understand the teaching by what they confirm to you. One of the things you will hear a lot about and doing once you start school are the nursing care plans. Many people groan about them, but they are a great way to start understanding and developing your critical thinking (a big buzz word in nursing). Each part (assessment, diagnosis, plan, intervention and evaluation) is very important, and as you go along, you will see this. In this particular question, you are evaluating the teaching intervention to see that the patient understands and verbalizes this understanding, or you may need to take further steps to make the patient understand.

Exactly! Something is missing.

Actually, I do have to say that even though my class had a high attrition rate (15/43 withdrew or didn't pass), it wasn't lack of support from the school. I think the school realized that they needed to raise their entrance requirements in the prereqs because as much as you wish differently, not everyone that takes A&P I/II and gets the minimum of a C should be a nurse. If they are having that difficult a time in the prereqs, the nursing program is really difficult.

They just changed ours: 94 - 100 = A 87 - 93 = B 80 - 86 = C No rounding either, even if someone has a 93.99, they would still get a B...

Unfortunately it appears that within the last couple of classes, the NCLEX pass rate has also suffered. I believe that is another reason why they are changing the requirements both to get into the program and to stay in. My first semester I had a 91 average, bordering on A/B, this semester it'll be a firm B if I can stay the same and to be honest, I'll be happy with that (although I will of course work hard to get an A).

Is that possible?

Well, I can't comment on my school as a whole, but just my class which is starting the second semester is down about 13 students out of 43 starting. It does make for some anxious moments, but there were different reasons...a couple realized nursing just wasn't for them, a couple due to a language discrepancy and other because they really weren't prepared and ready for the amount of work that was required. Partly because of this, my school has changed their way of admitting students into the program....B's are required for all of their science prereqs, so now it is more merit based than a lottery/waiting list. Also, they've just upped their grading scale as well with passing now 80%, so those classmates that have squeezed by with a 75% will really have to bust hump to pass this next semester. Just looking at the syllabus, it is going to be a busy semester.

Check out the NCLEX thread. I believe that Suzanne gives a pretty good explanation of how the NCLEX is scored. I do think that application and comprehension are areas that you need to concentrate as well, especially the application. I see that you are a new member...first welcome, and second I would definitely suggest that you read more threads, especially the NCLEX ones. Kris

Yeah, that makes total sense. My current unit is considered a level 3. We have about 15 babies that need intensive care and then we have a progressive nursery where they need special care but not as intensive and then if our census really gets high as when we had our quads born at 28 weeks, a few of our babies that were close to discharge was sent up to Pediatrics. Thanks again, Sharrie. As always you are a wealth of info!

Hi Sharrie, thanks for the link. Wouldn't a NICU fit into one of these 2 categories? I know that where I work, we've a few babies that are on vents and some that required 1:1 nursing care. Kris

Well, I am currently in nursing school myself, but I am working in a NICU as a unit assistant. What I do love about it, is watching the nurses work as a team...there is no your patient or my patient. The teamwork aspect is great. I also love to see when little ones start growing...watching a 27 weeker who weighed less than 2 lbs at birth, now at close to 4 lbs and getting ready to go home. We also had a set of quads born about a month ago which was exciting. I can't say what I dislike but every once in a while we hear of a baby demise for a mom waiting to deliver in the LDR...to me that is quite sad. We've a computer board that lets us see who is getting ready to deliver along with antepartum moms and mom's in triage. We keep an eye out for those mom's that are less than 35 weeks as well as any that may be transferred to one of the ORs for a c/s. Many times we are called for standby resus between the LDR and OR. Kris

Hey Sharrie, what is meant by Level 2 or Level 3 classification? Thanks, Kris

Does anyone know if this is an expense that can be deducted from our taxes? Kris

How are you getting a Greek citizenship?

Totally understood! Thanks for responding! Kris

To bad you can't just do a trade...For each UK nurse that wants to come to the US, they need to find a USA nurse who wants to go to the UK.

Thanks, sharrie. One of the reasons I am going the NNP route is to get the more advanced training to work in a NICU. I currently work in one as a unit secretary (working right now, actually), and plan to work when I finish with my nursing program. Thank you for the suggestion...when I get to that point, I will definitely do that. Kris