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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 competition is stiff! I have been getting down to th...

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

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 it took those two so long just to get back to me, m...

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 years as the older generation begins to retire. Ag...

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 candidates, but even then, competition today is tight...

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 patient, because there is a LOT of lifting in ortho. ...

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 instructors. The program is expensive, but the am...

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 that depends on the department and manager. Thanks...

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 the position at Columbia, and if I like it would ...

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 assignments before hand, anything I typed I put into...

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 degree in one year or less. Or take as long as you nee...

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 me

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 3.0.

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 February?

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

I know what you mean Lunah, lol. Right now trying to decide of I should take two classes in the summer, that way I could finish up in December...Just not sure if I can handle two classes. Tried once before and dropped one after the first week. The ...

Hello fellow CCON claassmates! Just finished another semester, passed statistics with an A. Simply amazing, don't know how I did that...On to Health Assessment this session which does not seem bad at all. I do not know how you guys do it taking two...

Hi All! Just finished Information systems. I am in the middle of my program now. I plan to be finished in December this year, I would like to just take one class at a time, but will double up this summer for one semester when I have more time on my...

Thanks ladies!

Thinking of taking it with collaborative healthcare or economics...

Hello All! Currently I am taking evidenced based practice this semester, I like this class a lot! I have been taking one class per semester taking my time and paying out of pocket. I am thinking of doubling up for one semester so I can finish in de...

Just curious as to why you singled out UMDNJ Tridil2000? Some people do not go into nursing to impress the world of "academia", but to become registed nurses who work hard to improve the lives of their patients. I Made a comment on this thread a few...

Yes MsDiva, that was in New York. Been working since March.

That is a great tip, thank you Susan!

I work night shift, which is very convienient for me. My mom will come over and stay two days per week at most to take my child to school. If it is a weekend, I bring my daughter to my mom to make it easier for her since we don't live very close by...