dianearc

dianearc BSN, RN

Surgical, CVICU & Oncology, Med/Surg

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  1. SHHHHH, dont tell anyone I'm a RN

    dianearc replied to Barbie8808's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    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...

  2. SHHHHH, dont tell anyone I'm a RN

    dianearc replied to Barbie8808's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    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

  3. SHHHHH, dont tell anyone I'm a RN

    dianearc replied to Barbie8808's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    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...

  4. SHHHHH, dont tell anyone I'm a RN

    dianearc replied to Barbie8808's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    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...

  5. Highest Paying Hospitals NYC

    dianearc replied to MommyRN15's topic in New York Nursing

    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...

  6. Any US nurse working as a nurse in Saudi Arabia or Dubai?

    dianearc posted a topic in International Nursing

    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...

  7. What's your patient-nurse ratio at your hospitals?

    dianearc posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  8. New Grad, needs help getting a job at NY presbyterian!!! help

    dianearc replied to Sweetiie17's topic in New York Nursing

    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...

  9. Benefits and pensions, offered to nurses

    dianearc posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  10. Brand new nurse already OVERWHELMED and panicking

    dianearc replied to brandnewRN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm late to this post but after reading it, I hope everything worked out. It's been approximately 6 months since this post. Out of curiosity, how are you doing now @brandnewRN1. Any updates? Feeling...

  11. General Surgery/Post-Surgical Unit Vs. Cardio thoracic step down Unit

    dianearc posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all :) I'm a new nurse and in about 2 weeks, early January, I have an interview in two specialties/units: General Surgery/Post-Surgical unit & Cardio thoracic step down unit. Can someone...

  12. General Surgery/Post-Surgical Unit Vs. Cardio thoracic step down Unit

    dianearc replied to dianearc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I forgot to update everyone. But I chose general surgery in the end. I went with that gut feeling, following the interview, peer interview and shadowing on both general surgery and cardiac step-down...

  13. New grad RN starting salary 2017 & 2018

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

    Thank you for the breakdown. & so true, I found out some LTC facilities pay more but have higher workloads with inadequate training & no support. It's the same thing in the NY/NJ area. With...

  14. New grad RN starting salary 2017 & 2018

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

    I am actually considering the cost of living that's why I didn't ask about it. Unfortunately new graduates don't have a bargaining power in relation to cost of living. They are paid lower than...

  15. New grad RN starting salary 2017 & 2018

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

    Thank

  16. New grad RN starting salary 2017 & 2018

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

    Thank you. This is what I'm looking for. It helps to have a comparison of actual numbers in different

  17. New grad RN starting salary 2017 & 2018

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

    True, but just wondering what a reasonable starting salary for a new grad? Mostly the salaries stated on search boards are for seasoned nurses or nurses with some

  18. New grad RN starting salary 2017 & 2018

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

    This must be true because everytime I researched employee reviews (on glassdoor & indeed) of these clinics or LTC centres, they were filled with bad reviews including; poor management, poor...

  19. NJCU Hesi A2 experience 12/18/2015

    dianearc posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I applied for NJCU ABSN 2016 and took the Hesi exam on 12/18/2015. As you may know, NJCU does not test on Physics or Chemistry. I used the Elsevier Admission Assessment Exam Review, 3rd Edition. This...

  20. Nyc new grad rn jobs

    dianearc replied to veronica_123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did not do my clinicals in NYC hospitals so didn't have any contact. I graduated in August 17' with my Accelerated BSN & got a NY license. I applied to a few NYC hospitals but it's clear that...

  21. General Surgery/Post-Surgical Unit Vs. Cardio thoracic step down Unit

    dianearc replied to dianearc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Makes sense. Thank you! This clarifies it

  22. General Surgery/Post-Surgical Unit Vs. Cardio thoracic step down Unit

    dianearc replied to dianearc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your insight. I also hope I find the work environment welcoming, & supportive. This gives me a general idea of what I'd see/expect on the floors. So the term "stepdown"....what...

  23. General Surgery/Post-Surgical Unit Vs. Cardio thoracic step down Unit

    dianearc replied to dianearc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your encouragement. I am also hoping for a friendly and supportive environment. Not knowing what to expect on these floors or the patient population is a little nerve wrecking but...

  24. Nurse Corps Scholarship 2016-2017

    dianearc replied to ElleMarie63's topic in School, College Programs

    Your most recent cumulative GPA. Use the overall GPA that's on the most recent school transcript you'll upload when

  25. New icu nurse and feeling discouraged

    dianearc replied to Audi3181's topic in Critical Care

    Wow! This is a pro telling you to quit?! If this is how life worked, or just even nursing school, would anyone ever accomplish anything? My advice to you is that a sense of discomfort is a good thing....