olivia28

olivia28 has 3 years experience and specializes in Med/ Surg and Orthopedics.

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1. Experienced RN With No Luck Finding Position

   olivia28 replied to olivia28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Yes, you are right, I remember one new grad telling me he commuted to Albany from NYC area for one year (3 hr

2. NSLIJ Hiring Process

   olivia28 replied to yelhsa41's topic in New York Nursing

   Yes, I interviewd with them at the beginning of Nov. They wanted 5 references for an online survey and it was very difficult for me to get people to fill it out. Two of them had to be managers and...

3. Experienced RN With No Luck Finding Position

   olivia28 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hello All, I am just wondering if experienced RNs are having difficulty in finding work. I know it depends on the area you live in ( I am in NYC, UGGGHH), and with all of the layoffs out here the...

4. Sadly discouraged and just Starting.

   olivia28 replied to debmomto4's topic in New York Nursing

   Debmom- I disagree with the above poster. I know the job market sucks, but I do believe it is getting better. There is much that has to be worked out in healthcare, but the tide will change in 2-5...

5. Am I making a mistake by enrolling in an ADN program?

   olivia28 replied to jacky8168's topic in New York Nursing

   Jacky- The job market is so shaky, getting a BSN would not guarantee you a job anywhere. There are hospitals that hire ADN candidates, it is usually the larger Manhattan hospitals that prefer BSN...

6. Pregnant New Grad Starting Ortho--Advice?

   olivia28 replied to nulife4good's topic in Orthopedic

   Hi nulife, First Congrats on your pregnancy! As an ortho nurse who was pregnant this year, you need to use the staff around you. Do not be shy to say you need help lifting a foot or finger of a...

7. Opinions on Chamberlain College????

   olivia28 replied to Andrewn2192's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Chamberlain was very successful for me. It was a way for me to earn a degree in a short amount of time to complete my career advancement goals. I learned so much from the material presented and the...

8. Current NYP Columbia/Cornell RNs

   olivia28 replied to olivia28's topic in New York Nursing

   Hi Ebony- I applied to both and have been told that there are two separate HR offices. I was trying to get an idea of how happy some nurses are at Columbia, because I have heard horror stories, but...

9. Current NYP Columbia/Cornell RNs

   olivia28 posted a topic in New York Nursing

   Hello All- I am applying to jobs at NYP. I was callled rather quickly (I am not a new grad, 2 years of experience) for a position at Columbia, but my initial interest was in Cornell. If I am offered...

10. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    olivia28 replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    Hi Lorie- I went to Mexico lasr Sept during classes, specifically to Cancun. If you are staying in the hotel zone most hotels there have wifi or internet access. I was able to complete some of my...

11. Chamberlain College of Nursing

    olivia28 replied to Dachsielover's topic in Online Distance Learning

    While I agree that other schools are definitely less expensive, I have had no problems with organization. What you do get from Chamberlain is a faster way to a BSN degree. You can complete the...

12. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    olivia28 replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    What Lunah describes sounds doable to me, guess I am just nervous because if my last experience with statistics. I am more interested in finishing in December. 8 weeks of hard work will not kill

13. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    olivia28 replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I won't need an A in either class, but do you think Bs in each class are possible together? Statistics kicked my butt alone...just want to stay above

14. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    olivia28 replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    Well, it seems the only option I have to finish in December is to take Economics with the Capstone course. Anybody think this is doable or shoulld I just extend to

15. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    olivia28 replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    That is good to hear. Also considering my financial aid options as well. Thanks for the heads