dianearc

dianearc BSN, RN

Surgical, CVICU & Oncology, Med/Surg

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  1. Rochester Regional or University of Rochester?

    dianearc replied to silentwolves's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I have worked at both and they are both great hospitals in my opinion. RGH, at least on my floor had more of a family feel. Extremely busy but a family feel with coworkers. People were friendly...

  2. Omnicell vs Pyxis

    dianearc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you prefer Omnicell or Pyxis? & if you're in NYS please list your hospital and what they use. I prefer Omnicell but wanted to get a group

  3. Columbia DNP 2018

    dianearc replied to PedsrnNYC's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hello, that is astounding for a non-refundable requirement. I am glad I found your post as I was just looking at their info. I plan on applying to a few schools,Columbia and NYU included. Since you...

  4. University of Rochester MSN 2019

    dianearc replied to rpresto706's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello all, I come bearing gifts, just kidding, I come seeking answers ?...anyway, in all seriousness, can anyone kindly tell me about this program? I am considering applying for the January 2020...

  5. Nursing @ MSKCC

    dianearc replied to scrapple's topic in General Nursing

    This is so late. But how is MSK? Do you like it? What is the process needed to get a job

  6. 41 yr. old business executive going to Nursing School

    dianearc replied to ESP808's topic in General Students

    A lot of valid points from former posters but I disagree with some of the dissuading comments. Nursing is a great stable career and a great return on investment. You have family members who are nurses...

  7. Which hospitals to recommend in NYC?

    dianearc replied to boston HD's topic in New York Nursing

    Im just seeing this thread and NYlady was really great in her descriptions. I know this is an old post but I am enlightened. I'm starting my 2nd year of nursing as of Jan 2019. I was on a general...

  8. New grad RN starting salary 2017 & 2018

    dianearc posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello all, I'm trying to figure out. How does one know when they are absolutely being lowballed?! I'm an accelerated BSN grad & already secured a job which involved a move as I only wanted to...

  9. Oncology vs. Med-Surg.

    dianearc replied to havehope's topic in Oncology

    Hi í ½í¸Š I also have an interest in oncology but have qstns lol. So are there any concerns regarding side effects to nurses working in oncology? Pregnancy/infertility concerns while working in...

  10. What is it like to be an Oncology nurse?

    dianearc replied to EmBSNStudent's topic in Oncology

    Hi, So I also have an interest in oncology but have qstns. Are there any concerns regarding side effects to nurses working in oncology? Pregnancy/infertility concerns while working in oncology?...

  11. What is it like to be an Oncology nurse?

    dianearc replied to EmBSNStudent's topic in Oncology

    Hi í ½í¸Š I also have an interest in oncology but have qstns lol. So are there any concerns regarding side effects to nurses working in oncology? Pregnancy/infertility concerns while working in...

  12. Resume writers to help get top NYC hospital jobs... thoughts

    dianearc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I know it's competitive and tough to get jobs at some of the prestige hospitals in NYC like MSK, NYP/Columbia, NYU langone...What are your thoughts on using a resume writer? Are they...

  13. Question about applying for hospital job

    dianearc replied to Aliens05's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on what state you are in. But hospital experience is really valuable. The kind that a group home will never afford you. & if you are interested in travel nursing, definately look into...

  14. Question about applying for hospital job

    dianearc replied to Aliens05's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on what state you are in. But hospital experience is really valuable. The kind that a group home will never afford you. & if you are interested in travel nursing, definately look into...

  15. 2018 Nurse Salary

    dianearc replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    How does a BSN-RN get a job in the large NYC hospitals? How much experience is needed or must one know someone who works there? Just asking cause it seems to be so hard to get jobs in NYC

  16. Highest Paying Hospitals NYC

    dianearc replied to MommyRN15's topic in New York Nursing

    What is the interview and hiring process like? In terms of typical time frame it takes to apply and be hired... do they use a panel interview or just the manager? Is there a unit shadow prior to...

  17. Omnicell vs Pyxis

    dianearc replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    I had some of your frustration when I first started using Omnicell but over time and as I learned more of its functionalities, I have come to love the

  18. Omnicell vs Pyxis

    dianearc replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree that with automated med systems, if a medication hasn't been approved/verified by pharmacy, it would not populate on the system (which can be frustrating if you urgently need a med)...

  19. Omnicell vs Pyxis

    dianearc replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, I see where your first thought went. Sour lemon, like I said. I prefer Omnicell. And getting a tally to hopefully have most hospitals update their automated med dispensers to a user friendly...

  20. Omnicell vs Pyxis

    dianearc replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    Intended for the same function, yet different; different companies, look different but both are automated med dispsnsers. Omnicell is actually a newer version. Pyxis is

  21. Highest Paying Hospitals NYC

    dianearc replied to MommyRN15's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you for the detailed info, including pay differential with experience. & I agree it's one of the hardest hospital to get into especially if just applying online. In fact, prior to...

  22. Highest Paying Hospitals NYC

    dianearc replied to MommyRN15's topic in New York Nursing

    Nice! & thank you for the info. Is that base pay with how much experience? Also did you apply online or via a recommendation who works there? Just wondering what the application, interview &...

  23. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    dianearc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, What nursing specialty would you say has the best work life balance? By that I mean an 8-4 or 9-5 work week with wknds off (or occasional work wknds). Or three 12hr shifts that don't leave...

  24. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    dianearc replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, I figured it would come across that way in my post as you have clearly picked up on. So I had to get that

  25. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    dianearc replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    I admire nurses like you who are able to work the floor. run a family & kids and do it all. It's a loaded qstn. I'm only asking because my husband and I have been discussing starting a family. I...