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  1. Cmsv

    showbizrn replied to Career Change's topic in New York Nursing

    [color=navy]welcome to allnurses.com !!![/color] i'm also a newbie and an alumnus from the gradaute nursing program at cmsv. hold your head up proudly---you've made a decision to continue your...

  2. Help for a new grad deciding which hospital to work at...

    showbizrn replied to liz1979's topic in New York Nursing

    Each hospital (at Continuum) has a different starting salary. The orientation programs are similar---5 to 7 days in ther classroom and 3 weeks on the unit. The Intensive Care Units have additional...

  3. Young and Single! Should I move here?

    showbizrn replied to Krenee2007's topic in New York Nursing

    :rotfl: whoever said that new york city was restricted to the old, married with children and experienced rns only? seriously, what are you looking for? new york city is a fast-paced town and if...

  4. Help for a new grad deciding which hospital to work at...

    showbizrn replied to liz1979's topic in New York Nursing

    :) The Continuum Hospital complex (St- Luke's - Roosevelt, Beth Israel, Long Island College Hospital, etc) have a comprehensive orientation program and the salary is competitive. Check their...

  5. how to survive nights and relief for aching feet

    showbizrn replied to mye614's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Here it comes: 1. Wear comfortable shoes at work. I will often wear ugly "Grandma Moses"-styled shoes at work only because I only have two feet and once they're gone.... 2. TAKE YOUR SCHEDULED...

  6. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    showbizrn replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :chair: Unfortunatley, some nurses have ego problems/insecurities and dump their rage and anger on their colleagues. The behavior is unprofessional. WE ARE ALL PART OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM (MDs,...

  7. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    showbizrn replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! Mother: When grow up, what do you want to be? ME: Hairdresser or nurse. Mother: Why? ME: Because they both wear white and help people. CUT! :rotfl: YES. I was attracted to...

  8. Nurses Struggling With Addiction

    showbizrn replied to krisssy's topic in General Nursing

    :) you've presented a comprehensvie profile---to second our colleague's previous reply too complicated to answer on one thread. bottom line, you're struggling in your present life situation...

  9. Why did you choose psych nursing?

    showbizrn replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Psychiatric

    after experiencing the ultimate burn-out from med-surg (short-staff, no-breaks, working 1 - 2 hours past the shift daily, never finishing my assignment), i needed a job rejuvenation---quick! also,...

  10. Thinking about Grad School for Staff Dev.

    showbizrn replied to nurselily3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    the fact that you state, "i think i might really like staff development," hints that you're investigating other options. great! no use spending hard-earned time/dollars/labor in a course of...

  11. Is nursing REALLY worth it??

    showbizrn replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire welcome to when the going gets tough, the tough gets going! we all have our horror stories to tell about the first 6 months - one year of floor nursing aka direct patient care. you learn...

  12. nights vs. day shift for new grad

    showbizrn replied to kahlo's topic in Nursing Career

    Being a veteran (and present full-time) night nurse, I recommend you base your decision on the following: 1. Your body's physical adustment to night shift - Are you able to sleep undisturbed...

  13. i hate my nursing job

    showbizrn replied to Mylife's topic in Nursing Career

    :balloons: congratulations!!! glad you've decided on two choices: 1. go back to school. 2. change jobs. no one should stay in a job that eats away their spirit and work with people that eat away at...

  14. Frustrated & ready to leave nursing... (long)

    showbizrn replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    WHEW!!! Looks like you entered professional registered nursing "on the rebound." Doing a career/role revision is right on-target for you. Once YOU DECIDE which career/educational option...

  15. How Do You Know If You Possess The Right Talents To be a Nurse??

    showbizrn replied to Catlover71's topic in General Nursing

    rest your fears... like any other profession, if you feel, think and do nursing and what i mean by do is if you are a caretaker by nature, half the battle is won. the other half of the battle is...

  16. How far up the ladder can you go with an Associate Nursing degree?

    showbizrn replied to Student_Nurse_Cossman's topic in Nursing Career

    :rotfl: your answer depends on where you are located geographically and how many bsn, msn, or doctorate-prepared nurses are located in the region that you are pursuing employment. professionally...

  17. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    showbizrn replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    :balloons: i had 7 years of clinical experience plus 2 national nursing specialty certifications before i entered graduate school for my masters in addictions nursing. other colleagues have 2-5...