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  1. Worried Dreamer

    kjt2004 replied to MizRani's topic in New York Nursing

    :rotfl: Those were some of my concerns when graduating from nursing school. You have the right idea; get your one year of experience and then do a travel assignment. Good luck on your

  2. NYP, NYU, MSKCC for new grad?

    kjt2004 replied to SpecFuz's topic in New York Nursing

    Definitely NYP - Cornell or NYU. Both hospitals have great benefits and offer a variety of

  3. From Oregon to NYC

    kjt2004 replied to newgirlintown's topic in New York Nursing

    NYC is very expensive right now, especially Manhattan. I am not sure of what rent is but i know it is expensive everywhere. ie. studio apartments start at $1,500 ( and the studios in NYC are very...

  4. NYC (or Long Island) agencies?

    kjt2004 replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in New York Nursing

    Try www.nursingspectrum.com Also advance. White glove is my least favorite. if they are paying $35/hr, I can guarantee that there is another agency paying at least $40. They want to get the biggest...

  5. what am i doing wrong?

    kjt2004 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have had 4 interviews. i was not accepted to 2 schools, alternate for 1 and awaiting respose from 1. I really want to become a CRNA, not because of money, but because i know it will be something i...

  6. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    kjt2004 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I couldn't have said it

  7. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    kjt2004 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The only person you might need to prove to that you are making the hospital money is yourself. Believe me the hospital knows that you are making them money. If there aren't enough nurses or no...

  8. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    kjt2004 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Think outside of the box please! It is not the extra $12 a day that you are missing out on. It is the $1 x 1950hrs(average amount of hrs a full time nurse might work per year-vary by...

  9. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    kjt2004 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have yet to see one instance when BSN on a nametag commanded respect for and shielded disrespect and abuse from an MD, patient, or their family member. And getting rid of ADN's, diploma RN's, and...

  10. Pre-employment tests for Job interview

    kjt2004 replied to jennifer14225's topic in New York Nursing

    I will suggest you take out your pharm book and study: drip calculations, conversions ie. 1oz=30cc etc, common drugs ie. lasix, digoxin, etc. Some hospitals make you take the test before the interview...

  11. Ok, so what do ya know about Yonkers?

    kjt2004 replied to allthingsbright's topic in New York Nursing

    I really don't know much about Yonkers. However i always thought if i moved to that area of town i would work at Albert Einstein Hospital in the Bronx (short drive from yonkers)the hospital is...

  12. Help! Im offered $25/hr. Need your advice pllssss

    kjt2004 replied to dermachiq's topic in New York Nursing

    I will suggest you take out your pharm book and study: drip calculations, conversions ie. 1oz=30cc etc, common drugs ie. lasix, digoxin, etc. Some hospitals make you take the test before the interview...

  13. what am i doing wrong?

    kjt2004 replied to kjt2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I strongly believe a person can do anything they aspire to do . You just have to have the drive. Perseverance is all you need. Your stats seem good to me, I am sure you will get accepted somewhere if...

  14. Wages within the 5 boroughs

    kjt2004 replied to szccdw's topic in New York Nursing

    I am sorry to hear you are not happy there. Where are you living in

  15. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    kjt2004 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My sister is a PT and most agencies pay her at least $50-$65/hr. Most agencies in NYC pay RNS $30-$45/hr. My sister is able to practice indendently and bill the insurance company for her services, if...

  16. just an update from clinical

    kjt2004 replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You are funny:rotfl: Thanks for the laugh, i nedded

  17. what am i doing wrong?

    kjt2004 replied to kjt2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have a 3.5(3.47) GPA and 3 years critical care experience. I don't think it is my interview skills either because by the 4th interview i was a professional. I went over every possible scenario in...

  18. Hi Wanted to know if any great Hospitals in Brooklyn

    kjt2004 replied to angelique777's topic in New York Nursing

    Where do you live now? Maybe you should take a travel assignment and test the waters. New York Methodist Hospital is a wonderful teaching facility. However you will work very hard for every penny...

  19. nice BSN school..anyone help?

    kjt2004 replied to krzty_c's topic in New York Nursing

    If you want to stay in Brooklyn ( Downstate, LIU) Long Island (Adelphi, Molloy) Manhattan (Hunter, Columbia,NYU) Westchester ( The College of New Rochelle)Don't worry about the cost. Find a hospital...

  20. Help! Im offered $25/hr. Need your advice pllssss

    kjt2004 replied to dermachiq's topic in New York Nursing

    Did you accept the offer. I would not even get out of bed for $25/ hr. Are they providing housing? Medical bnefits? A new grad with a BSN in NYC at the majority of hospitals make at least $29/hr days...

  21. 1 year accelerated Associates Program

    kjt2004 replied to najahlei's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't think so. There are four clinicals in most ADN programs = 4 semesters = at least 2 yrs. That is not counting the pre-recs that the program may

  22. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    kjt2004 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I read an article about it. I believe that the powers that be are pushing for it. The plan is to grandfather in current RNs without their BSNs and new ADN grads will have 10 years to complete their...

  23. Wages within the 5 boroughs

    kjt2004 replied to szccdw's topic in New York Nursing

    I live in one of the 5 boroughs.Brooklyn! The base sallary at the hospital i am working is $60,568, $1,000 for each year of experience up to 30yrs, $1,500 for BSN, and $2,600 for certification. Per...

  24. what am i doing wrong?

    kjt2004 replied to kjt2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, more bad news for me! I did not get accepted to a 4th school:o I am now praying i get accepted as an alternate. I am also still applying to other schools. The applications were already out so i...

  25. Gre...again!

    kjt2004 replied to rnbeauty's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My coworker got accepted with 875/3.5 and 3.5