want2bpsychrn

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1. Nursing Shortage?????????

   want2bpsychrn replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey

   There are so many new grads, and not enough experienced RN's for hosptials. Many of the facilities in NJ are not considering new grads because they hired so many in the past few years. I've heard of units where the most seasoned RN has 3 years on the...

2. What are the best hospitals in NJ? (in terms of conditions,insurance and payment)

   want2bpsychrn replied to portal18's topic in New Jersey

   You failed to mention that St Barnabas System has closed three hospitals in the past few years, with Union Hospital on the chopping block effective 9/30/07. I know places with comprable benefits, and some with much better tuition reimbursement and P...

3. What are the best hospitals in NJ? (in terms of conditions,insurance and payment)

   want2bpsychrn replied to portal18's topic in New Jersey

   RWJ is a busy trauma center, you'll work your a$$ off. Union environment, good pay but hiring freezes happen and it may take a while to get in. Magnet hospitals: Raritan Bay, has 2 locations, just increased Cath Lab and cardiology departments. St Pet...

4. Confussed and hurt

   want2bpsychrn replied to emmie08's topic in New Nurse

   Actually the method for termination is the same in a non-union environment (verbal warning, documented warning with written goals, 2nd documented, possible termination) but during the first 90 days (Introductory period) employers or employees can ter...

5. Hourly rate for these NJ hospitals?

   want2bpsychrn replied to ad infinitum's topic in General Nursing

   Just to let you know that whatever info you get will not be accurate, just what you should take with a grain of salt. Hospitals pay based on experience, so you will hear salaries all over the board. You need to include your years of experience. And e...