thomk

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1. Newton memorial Hospital, RN salary, work environment

   thomk replied to Fundie's topic in New Jersey

   I started at Newton Memorial as a new grad in 2007 I previously worked there as a Nurses assistant and then a unit Sec. When I started as a nurse I started at 26.00 an hour. I did the research and that starting salary at the time was within the sta...

2. A New 50 year old nurse!?????

   thomk replied to timjo's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated Nursing School with my BSN at the age of 52. I now work on a very busy Med Surg/Onc floor. I am loving my new career and find that I am able to keep up with the best of them. It has been a very rewarding path I have walked. Although the...

3. William Paterson

   thomk replied to DanEMT's topic in New Jersey

   I too graduated from there in May of 2006. I have to agree with lucylumps just do your best. The Nursing chair is always willing to talk with you. As for the instructors, from what I have read on this website are typical instructors some are reall...

4. I'm so disappointed. My hospital FIRED ME!!

   thomk replied to hotomalis's topic in CCU

   I really do not post on these forums, but your story has moved me greatly. Please know that I am praying for you. I think you have recieved excellent advice in regards to going to your local paper. Places of business really do care more about the...

5. How old is too old?

   thomk replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Students

   I graduated NS with my BSN, passed the NCLEX recently and I can not wait to work. Did I mention I am 52 years old.

6. The most horrible things instuctor's say...

   thomk replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in New Nurse

   I had the same experience during my first year of Nursing my instructor stated I too thought to much like I Nursing assistant and she down graded me for that. Further on in Nursing school I was told I was to nice and had points taken off for that. ...

7. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

   thomk replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

   I started Nursing School at age 45 started out as Bio major then switch to Nursing graduated in May with BSN. I wil be 53 in October. It has been a dream since I was 12 years old to be a nurse I have finally accomplished it. The people I attended ...

8. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   thomk replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   I am very happy for this forum. I just passed the NCLEX last week and will be starting a new job in February. I am very excited but very nervous at the same time. It is very refreshing to see others feel the same as I do.