heron21

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1. NJ starting rn salary..

   heron21 replied to filipinathomasiannur's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   As a new grad with BSN, I was offered $29/hr for days (plus $2/hr for weekends) in December 2012. There is no negotiation when you're a new grad here. I was VERY lucky and happy to have been offered...

2. any help with my resume would be gladly appreciated

   heron21 replied to bigp71's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Unless you are applying to a facility where you completed your clinical, then I would not have listed your clinical sites. All nursing programs require clinicals, so your clinical list does nothing to...

3. Getting a job as a brand new RN?

   heron21 replied to Nursing2102's topic in General Students

   Job market is super tough for new grads especially in NJ/NY area. My recommendation is to start networking DURING your clinicals. That's how I got my job as a new grad. I emailed a nurse manager on a...

4. My Dilemma

   heron21 replied to UcStudentNurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   My advice is also to stay in Ohio. After all, the Ohio job gave you back the offer that you originally rescinded. I don't suggest burning any bridges before you start your RN career. Is the OHio job...

5. Trouble funding job in nj hospital

   heron21 replied to boots0890's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   I am a new grad with my BSN and passed my boards a month ago today. Since then, I have applied to 30 different hospital and LTACH positions that are as far as an hour drive from me. Not a single...

6. What to wear to an "Open House Interview Day"

   heron21 replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Definitely invest in a decent suit, in black or navy, or other neutral color. Assuming that you would be a similar size, that suit will be timeless that you can wear over and over for professional...

7. Resume Critique requested

   heron21 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hi All, Like many of you skimming this section, I am currently updating my resume for upcoming career fairs and job applications. I recently passed my NCLEX (from Quick results service, result 48...

8. RUTGERS ABSN

   heron21 replied to kirstmay's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Hi Oneday...I am not applying as I am already enrolled in the ABSN program now. It is in fact impossible to work full time. There is at least one online class per semester. I'm not sure about the...

9. Rutgers Newark prerequisite courses

   heron21 replied to chiasmus100's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   The class equivalent for HIP is Interpersonal Communications class which can be taken in any community college. I do not recommend taking the challenge exam. I would email any of the admins for the...

10. RUTGERS ABSN

    heron21 replied to kirstmay's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    chiasmus- I graduated with honors from RU in 2003. I took 3 pre-reqs (Microbio, Nutrition, Interpersonal Comm) at a community college last year and earned A's in those classes. All other pre-reqs...

11. RUTGERS ABSN

    heron21 replied to kirstmay's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I work about 16-20 hours per week while in the ABSN program at RU. Daytime work is IMPOSSIBLE. My work schedules are usually weekends. The first semester (Summer) was incredibly difficult. I would...

12. Rutgers Traditional 2nd BSN

    heron21 replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm in the ABSN program now. Sounds like you may need to take an english course. I recommend emailing one of the Admins (in Newark or NB) and meet with them to review your transcript. They can give an...

13. Rutgers ABSN - GPA Requirements

    heron21 replied to 2bEsqtoRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm currently in the RU ABSN program and can attest to the program requirements. While they cannot advertise preference for RU grads, it is known that this is the case. As it was explained to me, the...

14. Rutgers Newark prerequisite courses

    heron21 replied to chiasmus100's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am currently enrolled in the RU Accel program. It is considerably cheaper to take pre-reqs at community colleges, rather than at Rutgers. As long as the credits transfer (check on njtranfer.com for...

15. Rutger accelerated nursing 2011

    heron21 replied to purplejadenj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    We're practically neighbors! I'm in Somerset (Franklin). With the cost of gas prices rising, I would be open to car pooling. Maybe we'll all chat about it on wed at the orientation. See you all...