Z0LIN

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1. SO BAD at drawing blood, starting IV's??

   Z0LIN replied to Chimio's topic in General Nursing

   One of the best tools I've ever invested in as a nurse is the Illumivein light. It doesn't replace skill but it is a great tool to reassure that you found a good vein before poking around. I use it in ICU all the time and it works wonders.

2. Male nurses- I need your help

   Z0LIN replied to TaylsRN's topic in Entrepreneurs

   As a male nurse, I wouldn't go for it. Although I like nurse related items this wouldn't be something I would spend money on. This is something that I feel a lot of new graduates / students would be into and targeting just males I think would be chal...

3. Nurse Entrepreneur Roll Call!

   Z0LIN replied to PaleoNurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   How so? PM me

4. Illumivein

   Z0LIN replied to Jmarty31's topic in General Nursing

   I actually have one and love it! Although nothing will replace true IV and phlebotomy 'skill' the Illumivein is a tool to help you find something on a hard stick patient. I work ICU and have had countless experiences where I was able to get a line in...

5. NJCU RN-BSN Anyone in this program

   Z0LIN replied to flashlight's topic in New Jersey

   The program is designed for full time working RNs. The courses are setup to be one day a week/ online up until the community portion where you will have to take up your own time on different days. I am about halfway done with the program and so far ...

6. Brookdale Community College Nursing 2014

   Z0LIN replied to caremerc's topic in New Jersey

   As an LPN you can challenge into I believe the 3rd semester of the program. I hear the exam to challenge is difficult so make sure you study. I did not go in as an LPN but I had many classmates that did. It helps being experienced as you will be fami...

7. Brookdale Community College Nursing 2014

   Z0LIN replied to caremerc's topic in New Jersey

   Just graduated... What questions do you have?

8. Questions about Brookdale Community College program

   Z0LIN replied to kerri124's topic in New Jersey

   You have your choice of Riverview Medical Center, Jersey Shore, Monmouth Medical Center, and Centrastate. The wait for me was two years but I hear now it is about a year or less.

9. Questions about Brookdale Community College program

   Z0LIN replied to kerri124's topic in New Jersey

   I just graduated in December and I am very familiar with the program. The program itself is designed to be a 5 semester program. Since there has been a waiting list most students get all of the prerequisites done before the program so that it is lite...

10. NJBON how long to receive license?

    Z0LIN replied to Nursebetty2007's topic in New Jersey

    I've known PCAs in my hospital to have worked for a few months while they waited for RN positions. Everyone seems to say that you have around 6 months to still work. I wouldn't say anything until you find an RN job.

11. Cost vs. NCLEX Pass Rate vs. Reputation?

    Z0LIN replied to kspotts's topic in New Jersey

    NJCU has an excellent program. No hospital cares where you got your degree. They just want to know that you have some kind of BSN, your license #, and any experience. I'd go with NJCU 100% .... BTW the same lady that started the accelerated program ...

12. NJBON how long to receive license?

    Z0LIN replied to Nursebetty2007's topic in New Jersey

    Stop calling them and got down there. When you call it goes to a call center (not the BON). They give you the same generic nonsense. If you go down there you will leave with your license number in hand. I took my test on Feb 12. I went down there Mar...

13. Which prep course for the NCLEX-RN?

    Z0LIN replied to SBern9886's topic in NCLEX

    Of course they scared you... They want you to take the class! You will need to prepare for the nclex but that doesn't mean you need to drop $350. You can purchase LearningEXT.com or NCLEX10000 for much less... I took hurst and felt it was too easy/ba...

14. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    Z0LIN replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX

    Took the test on the 12th. Got the good popup.... Quick results today... I PASSED!!! Still works!

15. Administering meds at clinical

    Z0LIN replied to keeithh01's topic in General Students

    I did not pass 1 med until my preceptorship. This was due to our hospital switching over the a computer system from paper. They made a policy to restrict medication passes with students until the hospital gets re situated.... When I got to my precept...