NewYorkerGirl

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  1. Getting lots of SATA???

    NewYorkerGirl replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed!!!!! I guess 37 alternate-form questions are good sign (I also had a select-a-picture, I don't know if those are passing-level or

  2. WA Nclex results?

    NewYorkerGirl replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Washington Nursing

    WA is da bomb!!! My RN license posted 7 hours after. I'm on the east coast, though, so my test was done 6:45 AM Washington time which is probably why I got same-day

  3. WA Nclex results?

    NewYorkerGirl replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Washington Nursing

    Well, it isn't 4 hours for me. LOL. 48 hours is reasonable. I'll just keep

  4. UNC vs Duke vs Wakemed vs Rex

    NewYorkerGirl replied to getmeoutofiowa's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for the info about Duke. Crossing them off my

  5. Do you think nursing programs can benefit from more rigorous prerequisites?

    NewYorkerGirl replied to richardgecko's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lots of schools have RN-MSN. That doesn't change the entry-level, though, since they started as

  6. Do you think nursing programs can benefit from more rigorous prerequisites?

    NewYorkerGirl replied to richardgecko's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For my BSN pre-reqs, intro to biology was required before one could take microbiology. How can you understand microbio without bio? I feel the standards are high enough as they are. I'd like to see...

  7. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2015

    NewYorkerGirl replied to MrsMc's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, there seems to be a lot of us ABSN's posting on this thread, so at least we're in good company. All we can do is

  8. Vidant October New Grad Residency

    NewYorkerGirl replied to allisonww90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Aye carumba!!!! My application still says "applied." I've lost count of how many residencies I've applied to, at least 8, and I've heard nada from everyone. Hurry up and

  9. Swedish Nurse residency- jan-feb cohort 2015

    NewYorkerGirl replied to walad's topic in Washington Nursing

    I e-mailed the address on their site: [email protected] I'm not sure what the e-mail would be for "new to

  10. How much is the starting pay for a nurse with a absn make ho

    NewYorkerGirl replied to Aide01's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The residency I applied to in Greenville is $21/hr. I'm willing to take a vow of poverty to get my coveted

  11. ABSN or RN

    NewYorkerGirl replied to jordanleigh6190's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It depends on the school(s) that you're looking at for MSN. If they have no preference for taking BSN and will take you with no experience, then go ADN. If they want good hospital-type experience, get...

  12. Swedish Nurse residency- jan-feb cohort 2015

    NewYorkerGirl replied to walad's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks walad, that's great news. I hope Swedish calls me! I also applied to UW, but haven't heard anything. What do you mean by Tacoma? I haven't seen openings with multi-care recently, so I haven't...

  13. Vidant October New Grad Residency

    NewYorkerGirl replied to allisonww90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Has anyone heard anything yet? I

  14. Swedish Nurse residency- jan-feb cohort 2015

    NewYorkerGirl replied to walad's topic in Washington Nursing

    I emailed a recruiter in July asking when the next one will open, and I always attach a resume when e-mailing recruiters. She e-mailed me on Friday that it's open now. You can just apply on their...

  15. Swedish Nurse residency- jan-feb cohort 2015

    NewYorkerGirl replied to walad's topic in Washington Nursing

    Denver?

  16. Having a hard time saying 'no' to working overtime

    NewYorkerGirl replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Therein lies the main problem with salary work: not much incentive to work more. I believe hourly pay is the way to go. My last career was a salary. No way in Hades will I go back to working 60 hours,...

  17. Nursing school lawsuits

    NewYorkerGirl replied to blackch3rry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ouch, you guys are being a bit harsh. Armchair quarterbacking never helps. blackch3rry, I wish you luck. I think it's such a shame that we let these for-profits use and abuse people. What is this...

  18. Swedish Nurse residency- jan-feb cohort 2015

    NewYorkerGirl replied to walad's topic in Washington Nursing

    That's good news. I applied, and noticed the residencies are all part-time. Does anyone know how long we will be part time, or if it will be full-time work eventually? I'm afraid to ask the recruiter...

  19. working as an RN after NP?

    NewYorkerGirl replied to kahra's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We have a NP who decided to leave NP because she was paid more as a CVICU nurse manager. I don't know if that helps you at all, but I thought it was interesting. It's good to know NP's aren't locked...

  20. Nursing Jobs/Salaries

    NewYorkerGirl replied to lunemeister789's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks

  21. Swedish Nurse Residency Sept 2014

    NewYorkerGirl replied to toucheturtle's topic in Washington Nursing

    I just applied to the Jan and Feb residencies. They say they are part-time. Does anyone know how long the residency is part-time for? I obviously need full-time

  22. Penn State Residency: Hershey Medical Center 2015

    NewYorkerGirl replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi everybody! I'm glad to speak to fellow applicants. I wrote my narrative. I tried to make it patient- and family-centric while still showcasing the nursing process. I'm hoping they know we're new...

  23. Moving to Seattle next month, looking for a job with no experience

    NewYorkerGirl replied to Willyummy's topic in Washington Nursing

    Franciscan has residencies starting in September. I know their hospitals are far from Capitol Hill, but it's something. Check their website, I can't remember what specialties they were. I won't have...

  24. Penn State Residency: Hershey Medical Center 2015

    NewYorkerGirl replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Nada?

  25. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    NewYorkerGirl replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm applying, too. It's the most intimidating application I've ever tackled. I started a 2015 thread here: