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Hello! Just wondering if people list their nursing credentials at the top of the resume with their name? Or do you just add them along in your resume? My resume only has my name at the top. Not “Name, BSN, RN, PCCN.” It feels a little obnoxious to add all that but I don’t know if it would make you stand out more.

My interview was very brief. Overall, it was an hour between HR, PCD and charge nurse. And I got a call from HR about two weeks after with an offer. Please keep in mind this was pre-Covid. I heard they were moving a lot slower now. And there was a hiring freeze for a bit. This also do this weird thing where they post a position but it’s not technically available until the person leaves.

The person that hired me was the Patient Care Director (PCD). And yes, I work at CU campus.

In my experience, HR will ask more behavioral questions like tell me about a time you went above and beyond, tell me about a time you has conflict with coworker and how you resolved it, etc. PCD asked questions about my experience and things relevant to the unit I applied to. After interview, they will send you and email for your references. Then you will get a call if you’re hired. Good luck!

I graduated in May and didn't take my NCLEX until September. I was not questioned about it and had no issues getting a job.

NYP-CU. I work on a tele unit. 4-5 patients.

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Which NYP? Are all your references done?

The easiest exam you’ll ever take. Just follow the RN study guide floating around this site. You don’t need anything else.

I got a call back, interviewed and hired all within a month. Not sure if the timing was good or I was just lucky.

Have you tried calling? The whole process took about 7 weeks for me. From time I applied to time they posted my license. I called every week and was very persistent cause I had a job lined up.

I’m sure you made you choice by now but as someone part of both systems, I would go with the latter. But good luck wherever you go.

Hello, all! This is mostly directed at anyone who has been through the process but any input is appreciated. I called NY BON and they stated they have all my paperwork and could be another 3-4 weeks before they begin to process it. 2 weeks ago I was told the same thing also 3-4 weeks so the numbers don't seem to change. And I'm sure they is even more wait after that. The problem is I have a job lined up for second week of June and now I'm getting nervous I won't have my license by then.

I appreciate the input so much, everyone! I did get an offer and I accepted it. I’m pretty excited but also nervous. Never thought I’d accept a float position.

Med surg with a 1:4 ratio?? Sounds amazing. A good place to learn how to manage time and adequately care for your patients.

I worked at doctors office as a new grad. It was a different kind of stress but definitely not as stressful as bedside and I didn’t make nearly as much as I do now.

Thank you for the replies! I've been thinking about it and I don't think I'll ever get out of my comfort zone if I don't push myself out. Hopefully it goes well.

Hello, all! So I've been working on tele unit for almost 2 years now at a small hospital. We deal with a lot of drips and such but the extremely sick patients are either in ICU or get sent out to big hospitals. Today, I interviewed for a position at a big hospital. Online I had applied to their tele unit but during the interview with HR, they mentioned a critical care float nurse that would only float between a tele floor and a stepdown. I stated that I am interested because those are two areas I'm comfortable in but once I got to the interview with the nurse manager, she mentioned I would also be trained in their ICUs. The orientation can be as long as 3 months but they said probably shorter since I have experience. The info was overwhelming and when I got a tour of the units, I saw some things I haven't before. Now I am second guessing myself if I'm ready for this. Do you think it's possible for me to ask to only be on one unit if I were to get an offer?

I was in 2nd grade living in uptown NYC. I remember the teachers whispering and saying things like volcano A just erupted, looking pretty upset and shocked etc. I got picked up early by neighbor, which didn't happen often and she didn't say much on what was happening. It wasn't until I got home that I saw the towers full of smoke on TV. My grandmother took me out for a little after that, not wanting to stare at the TV too long and I just remember seeing hundreds of people walking towards uptown. I was too young to really understand what was happening. I knew something was wrong but it didn't really hit me. My mom worked downtown and I don't remember feeling overly worried. She was safe thankfully (even though she had to walk over 150 blocks to get home.) Very scary and heartbreaking with every year that passes. It's just a day that you can't forget.

I work in a MD office as a new grad. Wasn't psychically demanding but sure didn't pay a whole lot. It's possible though!

I love this so much, thank you! I remember calling the attending at 2am for a nonemergent situation but it was something that needed to be addressed asap. He called me back within 5 minutes and I freak out and apologized as soon as he answered. He told me to chill out and that he was in the middle of watching the game (could hear the tv in the background.) I'm super grateful towards those types of docs. Unlike the time where I had a patient that needed to be intubated and transferred to ICU; I called the attending to make them aware (without realizing it was a direct cell phone line so I dialed twice.) He answered the phone and immediately started yelling at me, that I waking up his whole family blah blah and then he put me on hold because someone else was calling him. It was the house doctor on the other line. Thank god I didn't have to finish that conversation. :x

I live in Northern NJ too and make about the same and there's no way in heck I could afford that. Mind you I'm single, no kids. I only have myself to worry about. You could definitely find something cheaper or how about a roommate?

My nursing instructor had to walk me into the room and be my partner for the first day of clinical cause I was so nervous. Still makes me laugh until today. I'm very shy and quiet also so I understand. I agree with the poster from above that you have to fake it til you make it. Even practice on your own at home and it'll start to come more natural.

Happy Friday all! Going to start off by saying I've been working in my current full time position for 9 months now. I don't completely hate it (love the unit and my coworkers) but I do feel like I'm taken advantage of sometimes and it's quite draining. I'm not sure how to go into details w/o giving too much away. I've been feeling more down and exhausted lately. But I've scheduled an interview with my top choice hospital since graduation to a unit that's similar to mine now. The problem is that it's only a part time position. I don't think I can afford that right now. I was thinking of coming down to a part time position at my current job to make time for a new job but I could see some scheduling issues with that. Essentially, I'm not sure if I should throw the thought away and continue working at my job now or go to this interview just to see what happens. I wouldn't know how to approach the topic of my current job and what my plans are. Honestly, I would be happy being part time at two places (hopefully moving into a full time position later on) but I don't know if anyone's made this work. Would I bring up the fact that I would like to keep my job at the interview and bring up scheduling then? I feel like they might not want to work with me if I already have this kind of issue. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

I remember wanting to get an ABG on a patient who was really short of breath and when I managed to get the stat order from the hospitalist, I call the respiratory tech to make them aware and he literally yelled at me "well, isn't the patient dnr/dni?!" I was so bothered by it. Just because they're a DNR doesnt mean you don't help relieve their s/s.