OneHappyRN

OneHappyRN has 1 years experience.

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1. NorthWell Formerly Long Island Jewish MED SURG UNIT H.E.L.P

   OneHappyRN replied to Amarafynedu's topic in New York Nursing

   I agree w/ LM NY. A lot of nurses get their start in med-surg for a good foundation from which to build. It's great to get your time in and gain experience. Northwell Health is a great system if you...

2. Would you quit this job? Wondering why I became a nurse in the first place.

   OneHappyRN replied to futuresctRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I believe there are stages a new grad goes through and one stage is definitely, "what have I gotten myself into!!" I have to say, I've been doing it for just over a year and it DOES get better. Is it...

3. Kaplan NCLEX Review

   OneHappyRN replied to MsAshley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Definitely helped. I used Kaplan and passed in 75Q. I felt very prepared for the

4. NEW GRAD PAY???

   OneHappyRN replied to nealmink's topic in First Year After Licensure

   This is the latest information as of July 2014: City/State: NYC/Queens/Long Island Position: RN 12.5hr shift - Med Surg (although it doesn't matter which floor all RNs start at the same salary) Pay:...

5. New Nurse on Surg/Tele - Organizational Tools?

   OneHappyRN replied to evmarie's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have a sheet of paper that I carry around with me. On that paper I have columns for each pt. I have a column for vital signs, meds due throughout the shift, updates/things to do. I even jot down...

6. hard to get first job with no experience beyond nursing school?

   OneHappyRN replied to FarrarSanchez's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I could have written your post...except, I'm older. lol I was a SAHM for 20 yrs, went to nursing school, graduated having not worked in 20+ yrs and was hired right out of nursing school. :) How did I...

7. Are med-surg jobs extremely competitive?

   OneHappyRN replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I agree w/ BloomNurseRN, most med-surg floors will hire new RNs and the fact that you have at least some experience will probably actually help you. I don't think you will have a problem, just start...

8. Squeamish future nursing student

   OneHappyRN replied to mecapon91's topic in General Students

   I can SO relate!! I let it stop me for quite some time. Then when I decided to pursue my dream, I had a couple of people say, "Nursing?? Are you sure you can handle it?!" b/c they knew how squeamish I...

9. Getting the first job

   OneHappyRN replied to kadubbyu's topic in General Students

   I agree w/ the above poster 100%. Depending on where you live, it can be hard to get a job. I applied to nearly 50 places. I got ONE interview...and that was from a nurse manager that I had met and...

10. Take ACLS before last semester of Nursing School?

    OneHappyRN replied to libby11's topic in General Students

    I don't think it would hurt, but I also don't think it's necessary. I was hired in Sept and I'm just now taking an ACLS course - and the hospital is paying for

11. Advice about becoming a nurse? UIC?

    OneHappyRN replied to emma97's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry I can't be of help as far as the track to take - I just went to a 4 year college and got my BSN. I didn't have previous experience and was never a CNA. That can definitely help and many...

12. So scared of NCLEX-RN

    OneHappyRN replied to ICUnurseAJ's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you're asking for advice/suggestions, I have one for you. I actually think you're doing too many different programs. I heard a lot of people say to focus on one or two programs. I did that. I chose...

13. Full time or Part time as a New Graduate

    OneHappyRN replied to AmyLou0202's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree w/ the majority. You have the best of both worlds - part time work and enough time to be with your baby. Sounds like a great plan.

14. Am I dreaming to big? Is this even a possibility?

    OneHappyRN replied to dreamer30's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I think anything is possible. I don't know the details, but my friend's brother did this. He purchased a large home and only has 8 patients. Mostly his elderly grandmother and aunts because it's a...

15. Nervous Graduate

    OneHappyRN replied to kriredmon13's topic in General Students

    I totally agree w/ crossfit nurse. In your last semester if you're shadowing a nurse, STAND OUT and be willing to work, learn, and be part of the team. See yourself as part of the team rather than a...