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  1. Need Advice on Nursing Schools

    Sammi15 replied to 3Triages's topic in New York Nursing

    You're welcome! The passing grade was B- for all nursing classes when I attended. I don't know if they change it now. I think the passing grade remains the same but the numeric grade when up. If...

  2. Need Advice on Nursing Schools

    Sammi15 replied to 3Triages's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about your frustration! It must be very difficult to go through nursing school where they don't give a **** about your success. I graduated from NYU accelerated nursing program back...

  3. OCN Review advice please!

    Sammi15 replied to janellewhalen's topic in Oncology

    OMG! I study the same way as you. I also study the NCLEX the same way too b/c I'm too impatient to go through 1000+ pages in the review book & I passed the board with 75 questions. I plan to...

  4. a whole year!

    Sammi15 replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrat on your one year mark! If you look back, it must be a bittersweet experience. I just make it to my 6 months on my unit and I cannot wait until my one year is up so that I can start looking...

  5. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    Sammi15 replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    Where I'm at now, the night nurses (me included) take up to 9-12 patients each night. So, 5-6 patients per nurse is like walking in the park for us. One of my former classmate works at Sloan right...

  6. Home Care in NY

    Sammi15 replied to rn9090's topic in New York Nursing

    Just curious, which agency do you work for? I'm considering doing per diem after one year of med/surg in the hospital. Thanx so much and good luck with your new

  7. I found med/surg to be very boring

    Sammi15 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on a med/surg/oncology floor for the past 6 months and I found the work to be very boring and routine since my orientation was over. I still consider myself a new nurse and I should feel...

  8. I found med/surg to be very boring

    Sammi15 replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    I had days that my shift feel like hell b/c I have to take 9 patients plus one very sick patient that is on the verge of dying. With that said, I still feel the nurisng routine is very

  9. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    Sammi15 replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi! Does anyone know the per diem rate @ Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Day or night shift. I'm curently a full-time nurse on a hem/onc unit and would love to branch out as...

  10. New York Downtown Hospital

    Sammi15 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello all! As I'm applying for various hospitals as a new grad, I'm seriously considering New York Downtown Hospital. Does anyone know anything about NYDH? How is their salary, benefits,...

  11. New York Downtown Hospital

    Sammi15 replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm working @ Winthrop University Hospital on an oncology floor. The staff nurses are FABULOUS on my

  12. New York Downtown Hospital

    Sammi15 replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    No, the nurse recruiter never get in touch with me. Since New York Downtown Hospital is a really small community hospital, I feel they don't have much need to hire new nurses. I end up finding a...

  13. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    Sammi15 replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you so much for your reply! I'm surprise to hear that Sloan likes to hire new grad vs. seasoned nurses b/c I went to a job fair back in May and I talk to Sloan nurse recruiter and she said...

  14. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    Sammi15 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Graduate Nurses vs Experienced Nurses 1. A Graduate Nurse throws up when the patient does. An experienced nurse calls housekeeping when a patient throws up. 2. A Graduate Nurse has so many...

  15. Input on Lincoln Hospital in South Bronx

    Sammi15 replied to carlita's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I personally don't know much about Lincoln Hospital but I do have a former classmate that works there after graduation before getting his RN license. The hospital lets him work without a...

  16. Any new grads work for Visiting Nurse Services of NY?

    Sammi15 replied to MiaNJ's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I know Visiting Nurse Services of New York takes new grad into their internship program where you're train for a whole year with an preceptor. They will NOT let you go on you own until you're...

  17. Average time for new grad to be hired

    Sammi15 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello all, I'm a newbie that graduated from nursing school back in May 2007 and passed my NCLEX in Aug. 2007. Due to personal matter, I didn't start looking until now. I only started applying this...

  18. Average time for new grad to be hired

    Sammi15 replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    You're welcome! Well, the nurse recruiter tends to ask questions like why nursing, your plan in 5 years, why do you choose med/surg or your specialty, and etc. Just basic easy questions. It's the...

  19. Average time for new grad to be hired

    Sammi15 replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, Yes, Winthrop can be reachs by LIRR. Actually, LIRR train stop (@ Mineola station) is right next to the hopsital. By the way, LIRR is pretty expensive. If you drive, Winthrop proves FREE...

  20. Average time for new grad to be hired

    Sammi15 replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    I got hired at Hoag 1 which is an oncology/med-surg floor. I'm really looking forward to starting soon. Thank you everyone for your

  21. Average time for new grad to be hired

    Sammi15 replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello everyone! I'M HIRED!!!!!!! Just want to let you know that I got a job offer from Winthrop-University Hospital in Long Island. I'm so greatful to receive this offer b/c their orientation is...

  22. Nursing Layoffs!!

    Sammi15 replied to Bklyngurl's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry to hear about the layoff!! One of my former classmate that graduated with me was hired @ NYM few months ago, does that mean she got layoff too? How does the hospital selects the nurses being...

  23. NYU nursing

    Sammi15 replied to janerr's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrat on your acceptance to NYU!! Here is the link to the nursing classes and clinicals for Fall 2008 http://www.nyu.edu/registrar/listings/results.html Good Luck!

  24. NYU nursing

    Sammi15 replied to janerr's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I graduated from NYU back in May 07' and I think school's reputation is not that important. Speaking from my experience, just get yourself accepted into any nursing program, keep up your GPA...

  25. Average time for new grad to be hired

    Sammi15 replied to Sammi15's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you for your reply! I live in Queen and cannot travel too far, so I'm only applied to hospitals in Queen, Manhattan, and limited Brooklyn/Long Island area. I might consider applying to the...