JamiR369

JamiR369

GI/ geriatrics

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About JamiR369

JamiR369 specializes in GI/ geriatrics.


I have worked in many areas of nursing, such as; Endoscopy, hospice,sub acute rehab, assisted living, Long Term Care and locked dementia.

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  1. NEW RN "But old LPN"

    I am a new RN but an old LPN ( 10 + yrs experience). I was soo excited to graduate with my RN degree and was eager to take my nursing degree to the next level. The problem I'm running into is, Acute care Hospitals in NJ ( the ones who dont require B...
  2. Saint Francis School of Nursing

    Hi, I'm afraid I don't have good news for you. I worked there for many years and live in the area. I just finished all of my pre reqs and have been working as an LPN for 6 yrs now. I had no idea how hard the TEAS test is. I've taken the HESI for...
  3. What is your current LPN salary

    The base rate for an LPN in central jersey ranges from $20-$30 an hr depending on the facility, your experience and the shift. I've been an LPN for 7 yrs in Both LTC and sub acute. I work weekends only and get $35 an hr for day shift.
  4. LPN's in Endo??

    I've been working in LTC and Hate it!!! I miss Endo I have only found one Endo LPN position posted but it was an hour and a half away from me. I applied anyway but they never called me. I guess because I'm a "new nurse" not new to endo though. I...
  5. Best and Worst places for LPN opportunities

    I'm in Central NJ and 75% of LPN positions are in long term care:bluecry1:. The rest is either in offices, home care agencies/Hospice or clinics in the hospital. I work 3 days in LTC and 2 days in an inpatient hospice unit in the hospital but not "p...
  6. What is your current LPN salary

    In Central NJ as a brand new nurse in Long Term Care $24.00 for day shift. My facility gives $1.50 Shift Diff for 3p-11p and 11p-7a
  7. Question for Hospice LPNs

    I'm a new nurse. Not new to Healthcare, worked in hospitals for about 15 yrs as phlebotomist, unit secretary,monitor/EKG tech and then the last 5 yrs as a cert Endoscopy Tech . So I guess you can say I've been around the hospital a bit. I graduated ...
  8. I'm a fairly new nurse also. I've worked in "Hospitals" for years as a cert. Endoscopy Tech., a phlebotomist and also as an EKG/ monitor tech so I have quite a bit of healthcare exp. but never in long term care untill now. Unfortunately, in NJ decent...
  9. LVN New grad, interview at SNF

    I'm also a new grad. and was just hired at my one and only interview lol. I got my license in hand 2 weeks ago and went on an application frenzy. I applied to 18 facilities in my county. This is probably my least favorite. It's a medicaid only Long ...
  10. NJ Disorderly Persons Charge

    I am a new grad. finished school June 24 2011. Took my NCLEX 8/19/11 and passed on the first try! today is 9/27/11 and I still have NO license, which means NO JOB!!! I am 42, I've been in healthcare for years. Even worked for the state of NJ Dept. o...
  11. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    as a former CNA / Endo tech, we use regular body lotion while cleaning sticky poop. Works like a charm quick and easily found :yelclap:
  12. Are LPN's being phased out?

    I graduated June 24th and took my exit exam july 8 and just recieved a reply from the state board of NJ with info on getting my fingerprints. I will be registering for the Nclex first tomorrow morning. So to answer your question, NO, I havent found a...
  13. Are LPN's being phased out?

    I'm a new grad. LPN in Trenton NJ , waiting to take the nclex. I also went to LPN school due to long waiting lists for the RN program. I have 5 hospitals in my area but only one of them uses LPN's, but "only" in thier locked prison unit, locked ment...
  14. LPN's in Endo??

    Does anyone know of any LPN's working in Endo? I had worked as a certified endo tech in NJ for about 5 yrs but was laid off due to cut backs in the hosp. I took advantage of my un employment and went back to school for LPN. I'm graduating 6/24/11 an...
  15. Center of Allied Health and Nursing Education

    Hi, I'm in my last semester at the center for allied health in Ewing NJ. I graduate May 27th . I've had a great experience here. I originally came from another LPN school who would not work with my Math issues. The staff was very supportive and the c...