Questions about NYP Weill Cornell, especially PICU

[scb7620]

Hi all,

I am in the process of interviewing for a PICU position at NYP's Weill Cornell campus and have some questions for those who work there/have worked there as I can't find any recent threads on the topic.

1) What are holiday shift/weekend shift requirements like?

2) What kind of kids are seen in their PICU? (acuity, etc.) What is the staff:patient ratio like?

3) Do you like the work environment?

I already had an interview with HR and I am interviewing with the manager later this week, but I am trying to get a general feel for the unit before I go in. Thanks in advance!

[paul3489]

Hello scb7620 - I m looking into PICU nursing at nyp - I know you posted this back in May 2013, just wondering if you ever received any feedback about these questions because they similar to the questions I have

[scb7620]

Please feel free to PM me- I can answer these in detail for you. :)

[mrsinghnyc]

Hi scb7620,

I just got a call for an interview tomorrow with a PICU nurse manger. I tried to pm you, but I don't think I am able to do due to the number of my posts. If you have any advice or can fill me in on what type of questions they will be asking, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

[nynurse1991]

Hello mrsinghnyc! Congrats on getting an interview! I hope you don't mind, I'm wondering if you're applying as a new grad or as an experienced RN? I'm still hoping to hear from NYP for an interview as a new grad. Thanks and good luck!

[mrsinghnyc]

Hey, sorry for the late reply. I applied as a new graduate. I interviewed on the 19th and they offered me a position on the 27th! I am so excited. I hope you hear soon too. I know they had 4 positions available so they might be holding more interviews soon.

[HopefulSRNA1234]

Hey mrsingnyc. Was the position you applied for a new graduate position? I check NYU openings pretty frequently and I've never seen a new grad opening for picu. Did you just apply to one that required experience or was it specific to new grads? Thanks!!

[nynurse1991]

mrsinghnyc, thanks so much for letting me know! Congrats on the position! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed about those other positions. Best of luck!

[hellosmile]

Omg congrats congrats, you go! That is such a dream job! Do you mind sharing how you applied to NYP? I keep looking on their job site, but all the job descriptions say you need at least 1-2 yrs of acute care experience.. since I'm a new grad, I don't think I would qualify

[kelseykelsey4]

Yes I would love feedback on how to get a job there. I know they do new grad events but I am located out of state!

[nurselaur1]

Hi @mrsinghnyc! I'm wondering when you are starting in the PICU? I recently had an interview with them too and am waiting to hear back. Also wondering if you are required to take a pharm exam at all, and if so is this online or in person? I only ask because I am located out of state and would have to fly in to take this exam. Thank you!

[Kjam19]

Hi @nurselauer have you heard anything back from your PICU interview yet? I have an interview in the PICU in 2 weeks that I am flying in for! Also are you an experienced or new nurse? I am trying to better understand how this process works. Thanks!