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  1. Saint barnabas
    The often have open houses you may be better off trying there first
    Apr 19
    Forum: New Jersey Nursing
  2. East Coast RN's-did you stay or go?
    Here at the hospital. Worked my shift. Got a bed. Sleeping here. In the am we are prepared for anything.
    Oct 29, '12
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  3. Patient census in acute setting.
    Yes. In acutes for bedside patients we have 1:1 and in the unit it's 1:2. We don't even have techs. On a bust day depending on census we may have up to 4 shifts. But usually it's about 2 shifts per...
    Oct 12, '12
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  4. Toileting during Dialysis
    In our facility it is mainly an infection control issue. Most of our LTC pts are diapered. And it is rarely a problem. A few times we had the patients family come clean the patient. But we do not...
    Aug 26, '12
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  5. Sending out applications after 10 months. Never thought I'd be doing this...
    From your previous post I see you work within the SBHCS. You should try another facility. In system transfers have to much easier than when you were first starting out Plus you have a very valid...
    May 1, '12
    Forum: First Year After Nursing Licensure
  6. So, Tell Me About Dialysis...
    Fresenius hire new grads. Go in the facility ask for the clinic manager and hand him/her your app and pray for the best. Lol! Good luck to you
    Nov 29, '11
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  7. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam
    Go to the Blue Area or the allied health/nursing building. You will get better information from there.
    Nov 22, '11
    Forum: New Jersey State Nursing Programs
  8. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam
    I did micro separately. But you know yourself better than anyone. Nursing 108 and 233 are really challenging and they are both about 9 credits so that gives you an idea of how much time you need to...
    Nov 18, '11
    Forum: New Jersey State Nursing Programs
  9. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam
    Be patient guys. ECC is SLOW. Very slow. Lol
    Nov 15, '11
    Forum: New Jersey State Nursing Programs
  10. Lovely allnurses, please help me!!! (Long)
    If you want to be a nurse go for. Anytime you want to start there will be 100 reasons not to. I started school when my son was 8 weeks and my daughter was 9. I made it and the kids are fine. Let go...
    Nov 14, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  11. Today I'm thankful for...
    I'm thankful that this holiday season I am employed as a Professional Nurse. And as a new grad I happy 3 options for employment in this economy. Feeling very blessed. And thank goodness I have a...
    Nov 1, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  12. CNA Training Programs
    If you are currently in a Nursing program and finished your first semester of Clinicals you do not have to take a CNA course. Visit NJ department of Health and Senior Service website there is a link...
    Oct 31, '11
    Forum: New Jersey Nursing
  13. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam
    Good Luck to all of you guys! The NET is not that bad. Just basic info. Most ppl find the read hard because it is timed. I never got a copy of my NET back the just mailed me a letter that I passed...
    Oct 20, '11
    Forum: New Jersey State Nursing Programs
  14. Does nursing satisfy your needs?
    Not to further Hi-Jack-But Holy Cow we had 1 care plan a week and literally need naps after clinical. Lol Hope you find Nursing better now. :uhoh3:
    Oct 18, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  15. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam
    Hey Guys! I am a former student of ECC. I graduated May 2011-RN Day Program and FYI there is no waiting list. Entry is based on grades and entrance exam score. If you pass and have the appropriate...
    Oct 13, '11
    Forum: New Jersey State Nursing Programs
  16. Help need advice - I am a new grad with no luck!!! Suggestions welcome
    I was in the same boat as you are now. But honestly going to HR makes a huge difference. To find a job as a new grad you have to be aggressive. Network, make calls, and go into HR offices. Applying...
    Oct 13, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  17. Salary Pay for Fresenius Medical or Davita?
    Thanks for the info 
    Oct 9, '11
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  18. Salary Pay for Fresenius Medical or Davita?
    I'm going to chronic out patient I believe. R u working for FmC in a hospital?
    Oct 9, '11
    Forum: Dialysis / Renal / Urology
  19. Which one of you AN members posted this?
    Lmbo!
    Oct 5, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  20. RN school graduation gift to self? What did you promise yourself?
    For graduation I got an ipod touch! yeah! But with my RN pay I am purchasing a brand new top of the line bed and mattress. Sleep is important to me :sleep:
    Sep 30, '11
    Forum: First Year After Nursing Licensure
  21. Pocono Medical??
    Anyone work at Pocono Medical? I am new to the area and would really like to work for them Anyone is the Pocono area? What is the market like for New Grad's?? Help please!!:uhoh3:
    Sep 23, '11
    Forum: Pennsylvania Nursing
  22. Unsafe Home-What to do??
    Thanks for the suggestion. I did send an email to the agency inquiring about a possible referral. They family is trying it's best I must admit. It is definitely not a neglect issue more of old...
    Sep 15, '11
    Forum: Home Health Nursing
  23. Unsafe Home-What to do??
    Thanks for the reponses. I am so worried about offending the family. They are not filthy people by any means but the apartment is just infested. I will ask my NM for a for some type of social worker...
    Sep 15, '11
    Forum: Home Health Nursing
  24. Unsafe Home-What to do??
    Hi All, Not sure if this is considered private duty or HH, but I am a new grad doing pediatric home care. I actually like the job so far. Low stress. Nice family. Sweet patient......BUT I work the...
    Sep 14, '11
    Forum: Home Health Nursing
  25. would like to quit one of my jobs....but??
    10/hr as an RN with experience. That's bananas.
    Sep 9, '11
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion