So, I applied at NYP as a 1 Year experienced Nurse

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I am currently a Med Surgical nurse in one of the health system Hospitals. I have one year experience under my belt. Graduated with a BSN in 2012. I applied last week to NYP and I already had an interview on the phone with a recruiter today. I took the Nurse Battery test as well. weird behavioral questions by the way! She offered me a position in Medical Step down @ NYP Columbia University. I have to meet with the Nurse manager next week. Is this process too fast? anyways, has anyone out there been thru this process with NYP? any advice, insights? I am excited, but a little nervous especially about the commute. Is Medical step-down like another Medsurg? or is it more like a specialized area. Never heard of it.

Thanks ALOT!

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I guess it really depends on the job or the applicant? I applied to a few jobs at the end of last month with NYP. I took the Nursing Battery exam at beginning of this month. They didn't get back to me until yesterday with a possible time for a phone interview. What kind of questions did ask you? Did they offer you a position over the phone? Thanks for the info! I read other posts from this website. They said they had to meet with the human resource people, director of patient care and then the nurse manager. If you did well with the nurse manager then you have to take pham test before landing a job. I am not sure about the details but that what I have read on this website. "I THINK" med step down unit is like another med surg unit but they are accepting people coming out of the ICU before entering a regular medical surgical floor.

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They just asked me why NYP and what specialty I am interested in. She offered me to come in next week ASAP and meet with the nurse manager . No formal offers yet . I am sure that takes a big process . Yeah I agree , medical step down sounds like another Medsurg floor but at least I get my foot in the door . Let's see what happens . Good luck to you !

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if i could only get that one golden year of med/surg...

envy is my sin.

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After reading your post, I ran and did my battery that has been sitting in my email since feb 11. I hope I get a call too.

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You only have 48hrs to complete it . Good luck to us !!!!!

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Yes I see it now that was #4 on the list. I was able to log in and perform the assessment. Hopefully it count for something. Thanks for pointing that out.

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Please tell us how you do in your upcoming interview with NYP. Good luck to you!!!

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Yes, I will. I'm just concerned about that Nurse Career Battery test. I've heard it is very tricky and many people failed :( ugh

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Do you mean the pham test? Is that like an one time deal, you fail you can't take it again?

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No, it is not the pharm test. It is called the Nurse Battery Test. It is a behavioral test in order to pick the "Best" Nursing candidates. They send you the test over the email. It is very tricky. They ask you questions like, " Do you think you work harder than anyone else? LOL OMG. What do you say?

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I am very confused because I thought you suppose to pass the nurse battery test before landing a phone interview or in person interview.

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