estrellaCR

estrellaCR BSN, RN

MedSurg, PACU, Maternal/Child Health

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  1. NYU or Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing?

    estrellaCR replied to foodie3921's topic in New York Nursing

    I would advise go with Stony Brook. Their ABSN has a good reputation and their program admits a reasonable amount of students. NYU admits way too many per semester (almost 300!) and they do not have a...

  2. Harlem Hospital NYC HHC

    estrellaCR replied to NYRN92's topic in New York Nursing

    I Applied online. I woudn't advise faxing as it can easily get lost in the shuffle of papers that is an HR office. At least online it's available without getting lost and it can easily be seen...

  3. Have you seen any male HHA in NYC?

    estrellaCR replied to flod's topic in New York Nursing

    Great! You found what really fits you so go for it. You may have not gotten a call because you do not have a security license yet it seems. Find security training and once you do it and have a license...

  4. Montefiore- Interview Process

    estrellaCR replied to nursern12's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes definitely, it is difficult for foreign graduates as employers are not familiar with schools outside the US. Have you tried agencies? I met Korean nurses who got their job through an agency, they...

  5. Harlem Hospital NYC HHC

    estrellaCR replied to NYRN92's topic in New York Nursing

    It seems you are not familiar with NYC. NYC HHC stands for NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation. Its made up of 11 city hospitals/healthcare facilities, when you go to the HHC employment website you...

  6. Montefiore- Interview Process

    estrellaCR replied to nursern12's topic in New York Nursing

    Keep applying everywhere! I was in your place 2 years ago. It is unfair how hiring is nowadays. But nothing we can do. If nurse education was like 30 years ago and students got lot of hands on...

  7. New grad pay and schedules at a SNF?

    estrellaCR replied to Undone's topic in New York Nursing

    Pay across all SNF departments is the same...same was with hospital, does not matter if you work in outpatient wellness clinic or in ICU, everyone gets the same pay. SNFs are usually 8 hour shifts:...

  8. Harlem Hospital NYC HHC

    estrellaCR replied to NYRN92's topic in New York Nursing

    I interviewed with 3 HHC hospitals 2 years ago when I was a new grad and was hired at one in Brooklyn. Their interviews ask you about experience with patients and problem solving....both in terms of...

  9. Have you seen any male HHA in NYC?

    estrellaCR replied to flod's topic in New York Nursing

    Maybe overnight security works better for you. As long as you dont have a criminal record you should qualify for the training. You get lots of free time. Of course you still need to be aware of your...

  10. Would HHA agency accept me for training if I am in a homeless shelter?

    estrellaCR replied to flod's topic in New York Nursing

    Same as the above posters...When i graduated with my first bachelors (non-nursing) 7 years ago, it took me two months to find a job. I applied for everything including receptionist, cashier, etc. Each...

  11. Have you seen any male HHA in NYC?

    estrellaCR replied to flod's topic in New York Nursing

    You said you have a degree in the humanities and that you are physically weak...how about being a case manager for a home health agency. Work would be office based with occasional visits to clients...

  12. Med-Surg Patient:Nurse Ratios in NYC

    estrellaCR replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes in NYC, hospitals have separate telemetry floors....they are not step down units. They are just units where all patients are on telemetry monitor. Patients that may be stable from the Coronary...

  13. AUG 9,14-NYHQ RN open house

    estrellaCR replied to teletipid's topic in New York Nursing

    I agree with Paco, I have seen a lot more job postings and open houses requesting 2 years of experience, Up until early this year it was only 1 year of experience. Also not only do they want 2 years...

  14. Med-Surg Patient:Nurse Ratios in NYC

    estrellaCR replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Depends on the hospital. For example, Maimonides MedSurg has 6 to 7 patients per nurse and HHC (KIngs County) has that much or if there are a lot of patients up to 8 to 10 patients per nurse....

  15. New grad pay and schedules at a SNF?

    estrellaCR replied to Undone's topic in New York Nursing

    SNF = Skilled Nursing Facility...something like a nursing home or rehab center. You may have elderly clients along with younger clients who are disabled and cannot take care of themselves and need...

  16. Have you seen any male HHA in NYC?

    estrellaCR replied to flod's topic in New York Nursing

    There are male HHAs, especially for elderly men or young or adult men with mobility problems who have to be transferred/carried from wheelchair to bed, bed to chair etc. In this cases, families do...

  17. Would HHA agency accept me for training if I am in a homeless shelter?

    estrellaCR replied to flod's topic in New York Nursing

    Then you are not eligible for homeless shelter...you have a home even though it is not in NY. The homeless shelters are for people with NO home Anywhere. Also it appears that you have a Bachelor's...

  18. Would HHA agency accept me for training if I am in a homeless shelter?

    estrellaCR replied to flod's topic in New York Nursing

    It is not fair to real homeless people for a person who can first apply to a job before moving here, to just move here without a job and expect to have a space in a shelter just to not pay for...

  19. Does anyone know places in NYC that offers HHA training?

    estrellaCR replied to flod's topic in New York Nursing

    Some programs require you to have HS or GED for HHA. You may be overqualified with a Bachelor's and have to pay tuition. Unless you sign with an agency and you have contract to work for them for X...

  20. Would HHA agency accept me for training if I am in a homeless shelter?

    estrellaCR replied to flod's topic in New York Nursing

    No. If you just coming to NYC because you want to be in NYC they will send you back to whatever state you came from, either to your family member or friend. The homeless system is already overwhelmed...

  21. Need advice about job hunting...I am burnd-out!

    estrellaCR replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    MVM2 said it right. I have said this is many of my posts also. You have to be open to other RN jobs. It is better to apply to a hospital with any RN experience than none. Plus in the mean time u are...

  22. Is it appropriate to call nursing director asking for a job opportunity?

    estrellaCR replied to LiamBear's topic in Nursing Career

    Try emailing them or Linkedin. With Linkedin or email you are not as intrusive into their workday as by phone or in person and they can get back to you when they can instead of dealing with you right...

  23. New Nurse, no job, fairly scared

    estrellaCR replied to Wagoosh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    in the past few years there have been more RN programs opening however the RN jobs are either the same or a little less with facilities closing. And more jobs are in areas outside the hospital. It is...

  24. Need advice about job hunting...I am burnd-out!

    estrellaCR replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would avoid contacting HR or NMs by phone or in person. They are busy and do not want to be bothered by unsolicited job applicants (ones with no experience) and will just tell you to apply online....

  25. Applying at Maimonides Medical Center

    estrellaCR replied to Adonai Adonai's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Radiology/Oncology is most often a position where they hire experienced RNs only. I heard 100+ people apply to one job opening in NYC. NO harm in trying but the emails and postcards from facilities...