dianearc BSN, RN

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? Advice? & what are the patient-nurse ratios? Would y...

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 oncology? Advice? & what are the patient-nurse ratio...

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 effective? Has anyone ever used one and was successful i...

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 hospitals. Like someone mentioned, you may have to ...

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 hospitals. Like someone mentioned, you may have to ...

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 hospitals.

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 interview or not? What kind of questions do they ask an...

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 system

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) but it's also set up this way as a safety feature fo...

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 interface that's safer and more efficient.

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 older.

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 relocating, I did apply to NYP online (areas of interest) in...

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 & hiring process is like. If you may shed some light ...

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 you drained to the point where you're unable to pl...

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 cleared.

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 am a little reluctant because although supportive, ...

Yes. That's a long time ago.They don't now. New York Presbyterian is the only one with competitive OR & ED residency programs (only) & these are only for a few select students who did their clinicals there. And they are only 6months, not even...

Ah, I see. Different states different rules. Nurse residencies are non-paid (market value) in my area, NYC & even northern NJ area. So new grads just seek new grad RN employment.

Even better, so just be open with her. I was also wondering why a nurse residency? Even if it's a specialty...As someone who was a CNA for 4 years you have more hospital experience than a lot of new grad RNs...why not just apply as a new grad RN &...

Well this is interesting because I've seen RNs in my hospital who've passed their boards for NP or CRNA and remained or returned as RNs & worked as RNs part time or per diem while they were waiting on starting their NP or CRNA careers. So I'm not...

I find this post very informative. I found that without experience even with a BSN it was almost impossible to find placement in the top NYC hospitals & I didn't know anyone who worked in those hospitals who could vouch for me, lol. So I'm curren...

I'm currently a nurse in NY. I've done some reading on nurses working internationally & I'm thinking of working in Saudi Arabia or Dubai for a year or so. Long story short, I'm very adventurous and can up & move in a whim, & I've visited ...

So I'm a new grad RN at this hospital and currently, my concern is that they seem to be very short-staffed. I'm currently at 5patients, but I've seen others who've been working there take on 6 or 7 patients. I've heard there's been a night when nurs...

Lol, true, I understand because this is how New Yorkers are and how they talk. You'll meet this at the work environments in NYC as well. People just don't mince their words. I would like to know how Sweetie's progress went, it's been 8 yrs since t...

There's something that's rarely talked about as nurses and I've recently been thinking about it. What benefits and pension plans are offered at your hospital? What should I consider in terms of benefits and pensions? I had intentions of leaving a hos...