jenn_rn_nj

jenn_rn_nj

start in NICU 7/14/08

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jenn_rn_nj specializes in start in NICU 7/14/08.


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  1. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    I would have to disagree with you on that one...my nurse recruiter was professional, timely, pleasant and very amicable. Actually, I have found this attitude and professionalism extends to their workforce as well.
  2. Getting the first job--what's most important?

    I have a BS in psychology & education and I chose the diploma route when I went back to nursing school because I wanted the clinical experience. I do not regret electing a diploma program. The majority of my 43 person graduating class got jobs...
  3. Question about soap.

    for those babies in an isolette still on humidity, we use gauze moistened with warmed, sterile water (the little enfamil sterile water bottles as they are easy to keep in the isolette and thus stay warm); as they transition to room air / being dresse...
  4. Question for night-shifters

    i have a blend of 3 in a row or a single day and 2 in a row...i tend to sleep in even on my off days, staying up until 3-4am and sleeping until 11ish...the morning of an "on" day, i stay up until 0600 or 0630 then sleep until mid-afternoon...i have a...
  5. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    hi all they use behavioral type interviewing (i think that style of questioning is popular in healthcare...my previous job used the same approach)...there are various websites that have sample questions / examples of behavioral type interviewing with...
  6. Let's introduce ourselves...

    nother new grad joining the lot...my name is jenn and i'm working as a new grad in a nicu...started working in july and everyday is an adventure so far hehe
  7. Classes and Part-Time employment

    i think it all depends on how organized you are, how well you can prioritize and follow through with things and the type of studier you are...i was able to very successfully take two lab courses (micro & ap2), work full-time, attend to family / h...
  8. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    seashore house is part of chop...you would still go through the chop application process / new hire process
  9. i commute from near great adventure to chop and i just finished an 8am-4pm stint for 2 weeks i was pleasantly suprised that the commute was not bad at all...i take 295s to walt whitman and i drive about 5miles over the posted speed limit and found th...
  10. Night shift and endurance training

    hello - was searching the forums for this exact subject...sorry to bring back an old thread but also a concern of mine...former triathlete and current runner that just graduated from nursing school and will be working nights i don't have the option ...
  11. If you just passed the NCLEX-RN....

    Saunders: 83-88 RN3500 & Lippincott: 78-82 Davis: 80-81 Meds Pub & Drexel question bank: 78-88 passed NCLEX in 75 but was also a strong student...i think the practice tests are a great way to review / learn things not addressed in nursing ...
  12. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    I think that pretty much sums it up...apply, then call about your resume...it will get forwarded to the appropriate recruiter who will in turn contact you and the process will begin from there...the only thing that I was advised from HR is that unlik...
  13. transcripts rejected

    I was advised that my new transcripts would not "go to the bottom of the pile" so to speak but get forwarded on for review upon receipt since my file is already considered "active". Given that they were sent from central NJ to central Pa this past ...
  14. transcripts rejected

    thanks for the replies / suggestions...my school's registrar and i both phoned the BON and neither of us received a callback in over 48 hours...i got a little assertive / demanding today and i received a callback in about 3.5 hours...i'm sure word sp...
  15. transcripts rejected

    hello - wasn't sure if i should post here or the gn / nclex forum but here goes... i graduated from a cooperative nursing program (diploma school linked with community college so i earn a diploma and AS degree) in NJ and applied for licensure in Pa s...