MiaNJ

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  1. X-rays and CT scans may raise cancer risk - latest study

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Well the article states that it has always been known that x-rays can pose a risk, but it had always been considered 'minimal' risk. My doctors used to tell me that all the time whenever I hesitated...

  2. Leaving Nursing??

    MiaNJ replied to motennrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I have heard of RNs working in pharmaceutical companies either as sales reps or some helping in the research dept. Or corporate nurses, or telephone nurses giving advice over the phone. I think there...

  3. Your experience/advice on prereq classes

    MiaNJ replied to brittaboop's topic in Nursing Career

    Most schools require AP I completed, before taking AP II. There may be some exceptions, but if you don't have a science background, it may be overwhelming, and you want to get a good grade in these...

  4. open interview day

    MiaNJ replied to maggio13's topic in Nursing Career

    I have applied to that hospital several times,and have a BSN. However, I don't have the amount of hospital experience that you do. So even with my BSN, I still wouldn't get hired. I think it's...

  5. Med Tech to Nursing A Wise Change? Advice Please

    MiaNJ replied to Kristino's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, I wasn't sure if you had a degree or not. I know some people who are med techs and have less than an associate's degree. I guess it depends on the type of job, and some people may just call any...

  6. Med Tech to Nursing A Wise Change? Advice Please

    MiaNJ replied to Kristino's topic in Nursing Career

    The pay scale varies by state. I can tell you that in the northeast, new grads get paid more than that to start, at least $65K/yr. But don't just do it for the money. Nursing is not easy, and...

  7. NY PRESBYTERIAN RNS/other NYC hospitals...HELP!

    MiaNJ replied to littlenewbie's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't know about Columbia Presb, but I have gone to Mount Sinai in person, and they referred me to go to their designated Nurse Recruitment office, which is on a different street from the hospital....

  8. Applying in person at Columbia Presbyterian, better chance for interview?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Does anyone that's applied or works/worked there, know if going in person to the employment office and filling out an application, can result in a better chance of getting an interview? Is there a...

  9. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    MiaNJ replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, I do. I have also received a compliment such as 'that's great that you got these certifications', while talking to some recruiters, but still didn't get the job because they said they still had...

  10. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    MiaNJ replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I always thought that many of these certifications required hospital experience, esp. Med-Surg certification. I looked on the AMSN site and it says that a minimum of 2 yrs acute care experience as an...

  11. I CANNOT GET A JOB!

    MiaNJ replied to icedtea's topic in Nursing Career

    In in north NJ, very close to NYC. I have applied to practically every single hospital in my area and farther out west, each hospital about a few times over the past year. I have also applied to all...

  12. I CANNOT GET A JOB!

    MiaNJ replied to icedtea's topic in Nursing Career

    Same here, been looking for a hospital job for over a year, and have probably filled out over a 100 applications, online and some in person. I have looked past 50 miles where I live, and still...

  13. Failing The NCLEX-RN 3 Times In Nj

    MiaNJ replied to brwnsuga83's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I think if you take the test in a NYC location, but did all the paperwork through NJ Board, to apply for the license, then your results will go to the NJ board anyway. The NCLEX is a national exam,...

  14. In limbo here, need advise

    MiaNJ replied to tmalone's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry about your job. I understand what it's like to take care of a disabled family member. I don't know if you've tried already, but did you look into possibly getting a home care nurse or at least...

  15. What's the point of getting a BSN?

    MiaNJ replied to nikkir386's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I got a BSN as a second degree, since I already had a BA in another field. When I was looking into programs, I did see that ASN programs were somewhat cheaper, BUT the vast majority had a long waiting...

  16. Job Search: Applying Online for RN Positions

    MiaNJ replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I guess it can work in some cases or if you have alot of experience. But for new grads or those with less than 1-2yrs experience, especially in this economy, it's not that easy. Most hospitals these...

  17. Job Search: Applying Online for RN Positions

    MiaNJ replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have tried going in person to hand in my resume to nurse managers, but most hospitals in my area, will not even let you on the floor unless you have a pass or are working there. Sure, I have found a...

  18. Non Nursing Bachelors to CRNA

    MiaNJ replied to Milu123's topic in Nursing Career

    I though Columbia required at least 1 year critical care clinical experience to even eligible to start the CRNA program. Thus, you would have to have an RN license. Did someone tell you that you...

  19. 07 grad, never worked, Refresher course?

    MiaNJ replied to kri5C's topic in Nursing Career

    Kitty, I was in a similar situation. I had to take some time off after graduation for personal issues. Although not quite as long as you did, but I also took the NCLEX several months after graduation....

  20. Cna challenge lpn boards

    MiaNJ replied to marineswife0809's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I disagree. Being a nurse is not only about 'doing' skills. When I was in nursing school, I remember a very good, highly experienced clinical instructor once told us that 'anyone' can actually 'learn'...

  21. Do some new grads become stale and never get a job?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I spent many months last year trying to find a hospital entry level RN job, and didn't have any luck. So I took a job in a nursing home. I know some people may think at least I'm lucky that I have a...

  22. Experience Required

    MiaNJ replied to Ccutie515's topic in General Nursing

    I wish that was my experience, but I've applied to many, many, positions over the past year and a half, and didn't have luck. I applied to BOTH new grad and experience preferred, just in case. Many...

  23. Do some new grads become stale and never get a job?

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, I agree that there are many reasons to volunteer,which is why I have done so in the past. I also enjoy it. But I also need to do something to increase my potential for being hired, eventually. I...

  24. Experience Required

    MiaNJ replied to Ccutie515's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Where are you seeing that? I've seen and heard just the opposite from several nurses and past peers. If a job says 'prefer' experience, I can see how a new grad can be accepted maybe. But if...

  25. Do some new grads become stale and never get a job?

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in Nursing Career

    llg, thanks for all your suggestions. It's great advice. But I was wondering about volunteering. I actually did a good amount of it as a few hospitals, even before I enrolled in nursing school. I...