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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...

  16. How to get clinical/skills experience withouth working

    OneHappyRN replied to jchene's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't worry about it. I didn't have any experience except my clinicals. I learned a LOT during my preceptorship in my last semester of nursing school. It really started to come together - then...

  17. ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam

    OneHappyRN replied to future.nurse7's topic in General Students

    I just wanted to say don't be upset that you got that score on Test A. That's pretty good!! I did worse on Test A. I got 65. I got 73% on the 2nd. After that, I got a study plan from an ATI...

  18. I failed foundations

    OneHappyRN replied to lola_b123's topic in General Students

    You could look for an NCLEX style book like Saunders for the different topics. They are NCLEX style questions which you will need to know during nursing school. They are tough questions, but they...

  19. new grad struggling

    OneHappyRN replied to ngd1140's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's very hard in NYC to get a job in a hospital w/ an associates unless you worked within the healthcare system to begin with. Do you have experience as a PCA or anything? I worked w/ a couple of...

  20. What to bring on the day of the test?

    OneHappyRN replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I brought my purse which had my usual stuff (keys, ID, cell phone, wallet, etc) but I did that knowing that I would have to put it all in a locker when I got there. I called the place ahead of time...

  21. Cancel Vacation for Job?

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

    I was in the same boat. I had already booked our vacation, but went on the interview anyway. I was offered the job, but told them of my previous plans - I told her that I would cancel my vacation if...

  22. If you accept a job, stay at least a year

    OneHappyRN replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow...just

  23. Gifting??

    OneHappyRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did my preceptorship on a floor and got to know the Mgr and my preceptor fairly well. After I graduated they wanted to hire me, but there were no positions open. The Mgr told me to give her my...

  24. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    OneHappyRN replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know about CA - and I don't know about other hospitals in my area...but my salary does cover my COL...although, I've always lived way below my means out of choice. So it's possible that some...

  25. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    OneHappyRN replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New