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I am an RN-MSN for about 9years. Pediatrics/PICU. I also do Nursery and NICU stepdown. I currently live in Long Island NY but my husband and I are thinking of relocating to Austin. Which hospitals should I look into? I also plan to do a travel assignment to get the feel of things. Any thoughts? We are both looking for somewhere more laid back. Thx

Don't you have any assignments to do or books to read? One of the good qualities of Nursing...you cannot be judgmental but here you are throwing judgments without knowing someone. Read to understand; then analyze to understand what someone is trying to say. Hint: Critical Thinking is paramount in Nursing. I don't have to do research on any other Country. I am in NYC in the epic center....by the way QUIT WHINING. They would chew you in NYC. goodbye

You obviously have no idea what you are talking about. Shouldn't let the pandemic stifle me from teaching? Really? Do you honestly think Nurses had the time to teach in that situation? Listen, what you are seeing on TV was just a glimpse of what is actually going on. We did not even have the time to grab a bite, far less to teach. Do some critical thinking...Even the hospital had to cancel all formal orientation. What can I say. Your prerogative. I am just saying it as I see it.

@JoC12345 I am in the HEART of the pandemic and it is a bad idea. It is very easy to say you rather have someone there with little experience to be there with a family member. First, the Hospital will not allow the student in the room without the Nurse, so that argument is out the window. It will not happen. Second, we have new grads ( maybe about 3 months on the unit) and they are breaking down. The time I spend trying to comfort and calm a nursing student down, I would be spending that time attending to my patient. On a few occasions I had to stop what I was doing because I did not want to have to call a Code on a new nurse. Extra help is needed, but that person needs to know what he or she is doing. I understand your point, but honestly Nurses do not have the time to eat, and bringing someone who is going to bombard them with questions will add more stress. That's just reality.

Is your friend Trump? LOL..to be blunt it is brutal. Personally I am mentally and physically exhausted. No one can be prepared for this. It was a bit on the quiet side on last week but Friday night it kind of ticked up at our ER which meant admissions on the unit and this dashed our hope all over again. I think the most difficult part for me is seeing these patients with no one there and can only see our eyes. Usually I have my phone with a pic of myself in my scrubs and ID that way they have an idea what I look like. Very sad situation. Many of our nurses got sick and we worked very short. It is just overwhelming. Thankfully I am healthy to go in.

Thanks. I am open to other areas of nursing. Focusing on getting my license first.

Thank you. I started the application to be submitted this week. Yep it is expensive.

I work at Bronxcare but I do not live there. Which part of the Bronx? Places like Riverdale, Throgsneck, Parkchester are decent. The surrounding area in close proximity to the hospital is rough neighborhood. It is quiet now due to the parks and everything shut down. Just be very careful regardless of where you are in the Bronx.

I always love Canada. I have ton of friends in the Toronto area. The lower pay does not bother me; personally I think the quality of life is better, my opinion. I tried to get my license but it was taking very long so I gave up. Currently I am a Pediatric RN; but also have experience in LTC. I also have some child mental health experience working with teens. (working with Administration for Children's Services). Currently I am caring for Covid patients. I am looking to get out of NY next year. I think Toronto areais a better option as oppose to other States.

I am an RN in NYC currently working with Covid 19 patients. Honestly, this is brutal. There is no other way to describe it. It takes a toll on you physically and mentally. We have new graduate nurses with about 3 months on the unit and most cannot handle it. Our peds unit was transformed to Covid 19 only. Our Hospital brought in nurses but only those with experience. Hiring a nursing student would not be wise in a situation like this. Personally I hope, I never have to see or go through anything like this ever again.

I am a Pediatric Nurse working in NY. I am looking to moving to the Toronto area. I am BSN and also have experience in LTC. I have submitted to get my license but need information as to what are the best hospitals to work in Pediatrics? Are there areas to work as an RN other than bedside? I am aware the pay is lower than NY, but that is not a factor to me. What are nice places to live? Rent? any ideas would be helpful.

I am not sure but I know I would fight not only to keep my license but to make sure nothing bad goes against me. Personally I would go to the Supervisor/Director...how many Nurses did you have to give meds to as oppose to what is legally allowed. Keep in mind this can also go against the Nursing Home if you had "X" number of patients to give meds too.

10 Med Errors in 4hrs? I can understand one or two but wow...You said you had computer problems did you contact the supervisor once you realize the computer was not functioning well? If you did let the supervisor know, you can include that in your email. Are you represented by the Union? Thankfully, there was no harm to the patient and no narcotics were involved. That said though, I still think they should have given you a verbal warning followed by a written one before reporting you to the Nursing board.

Totally agree with Neo. Take the ADN route it will take 2yrs, plus once you pass the boards and get a job you will be paid as an RN. You can always do the BSN online. I did my ADN, passed boards 6 weeks after graduating. Even before I passed the boards I applied to Chamberlain online, as soon as I passed I was set to go. Took me 9 months to complete. During that time I worked as an RN. Big difference in salary so go for it.

I am not sure what department you are interviewing for. I got alot of calculation and dosage not sure if it is the same for everyone..