Adria RN

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1. Lady of Lourdes for new RN?

   Adria replied to Adria's topic in New Jersey

   Thank you for your reply! I will make sure I ask about the orientation program since it is very important for me. Thanks again!

2. Pay

   Adria replied to tulip_aron's topic in New Jersey

   Hi Tulip! I just passed my boards as well (october 11th) and have a question for you. Have you gotten your license yet? I have no idea how long it takes and I don't think I can even apply for a job without a license number at least. Congrats on passi...

3. Lady of Lourdes for new RN?

   Adria posted a topic in New Jersey

   Hi everyone! I just passed my boards in October 11th and still waiting for my license to arrive...Finished school in PA so I haven't had any experience with the hospitals in NJ and don't know where to apply as a new grad. I live in Burlington County ...

4. help with degrees

   Adria replied to kjorris's topic in Student Assist

   There are different degrees that make up the same designation of R.N. A Diploma R.N. which studied and trained in a hospital-based environment working as staff in the hospital for hands-on experience in the off shifts of class time. This takes about ...

5. Hooters and the Nun....

   Adria replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Humor

   Very funny...thanks for sharing!! :chuckle

6. How do I get started on an accelerated BSN?

   Adria replied to TellyTelz's topic in New Nurse

   I would definetly talk to the college you are going to apply to first. Ask exactly what prereqs. you need -- different colleges have different requirements and although they are very similar you don't want to spend money on courses you won't need. Se...

7. How to overcome fear of the hospital?

   Adria replied to luv4nursing's topic in New Nurse

   I am scared of beginning work in the hospital as well. I am a new RN, just passed my boards in October and still waiting for the license. I keep telling myself that my fear comes from a new environment, from dealing with situations that are new to me...

8. Brains???? What's on yours

   Adria replied to LilyNHRN's topic in New Nurse

   That's a great question and thank you for all the replies as well! I am also a new RN and those tips will help me a lot!

9. I am in a big mess.

   Adria replied to Jojo0608's topic in New Nurse

   I think that you should not worry so much about employers looking down or discriminating against you because you did not pass the first two times. Study hard and don't let yourself be discouraged. If they mention/question your first two attempts then...

10. Any others trying to quit smoking?

    Adria replied to AddyRN07's topic in Stress 101

    I am ready to try and quit smoking...been a smoker for 11 years now and I hate how dependent I have become. I tried the nicotine gum before but it has not worked for more than a day...I am going to try the patch this time and I'm glad to see it worke...

11. Protein binding - Pharmacology

    Adria replied to jenn_rn_nj's topic in Student Assist

    I can answer the question regarding drugs bound to protein in blood. If your serum protein levels are low then you are at risk for drug toxicity because the drugs will be metabolized and not excreted without being metabolized first. So your thought p...

12. NSG math

    Adria replied to trilli18's topic in Student Assist

    Yep...both answers are correct, good job! Hope you get the 100 on the test...

13. I passed! How did i do it?

    Adria replied to chick_pea's topic in NCLEX

    Great job and congrats!!! You need to celebrate

14. Just took my boards for the 2nd time....

    Adria replied to lucky13's topic in NCLEX

    I had only 75 questions on the NCLEX but felt just as horrible as you do after taking it. I was very dissapointed and upset and thought I failed. I did pass however...I don't think anyone can say with certainty they did well or not and my advice is t...

15. hear from NCLEX?

    Adria replied to smileysenior's topic in New Nurse

    I'm from NJ...took me 1 month to get my ATT from the board. It depends from state to state though, and NJ seems to have one of the slowest BON out there.