Reply With QuoteYes, I had that happen too, but I took it as a positive.
Because NYC has alot of BIG TIME Specialty needs that someone of my background never experienced. Take it as a blessing in disguise.
What is your specialty?
Nyc
I am trying to get a travel assignment in NYC and have been told by one of the hospitals that I do not have enough experience. I have been a nurse for three years and a traveller for 9 mos. Has anyone else had this problem and if so how much experience do you need???:confused:
Yes, I had that happen too, but I took it as a positive.
Because NYC has alot of BIG TIME Specialty needs that someone of my background never experienced. Take it as a blessing in disguise.
What is your specialty?
Yeah, I would take it as a blessing, too- NYC is notorious for having the WORST nurse/patient ratios, to the point where it's just not safe- think DOUBLE the normal ratio you're used to. For example, the national average ratio for ER is 1:4, in NYC the average ER ratio is 1:7 or 1:8- that is just insane, and definitely not safe! You couldn't pay me enough to work in NYC....
Amanda, RN, BSN
Ex-Traveler Extraordinaire,
Resident Trauma Queen
I work in the ICU. The need was for the MICU.
Which hospital in NYC? Maybe your background just did not fit.
Don't worry about it there will be other opportunities.
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