Good LPN Jobs in South NJ?

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I'll be graduating in July from an LPN program in Burlington county. I currently work for the state and it is possible for me to transfer within the state as an LPN. I want to go to school in Camden in the fall to start my ASN. I'll be traveling quite a bit since I live pretty much in the boonies. Can anyone give me advice as if I should stay with the state and continue to build my pension with pay at around 35-45k (I think. There used to be a flier on NJs website, but I can't find it at this moment). You have to figure in the costs of AFSCME union dues, pension dues, health insurane and everything else... I dunno... My other ideas were working for a Mt. Holly Center (Virtua Rehab), or some other LTC facility. I hear Evergreens is pretty good but again I'm not sure and it's all heresay. I know I should do my own research, but I figured I'd check here first and see if anyone had some opinions/biases.

I'm not really sure what I want to specialize in yet as an RN so I'm lost... It's getting closer and closer to July and my anxiety is up for any number of reasons.

Well... anxiety isn't really the word... I don't think a word exists for the level of blah I'm feeling.

PS: I'll be going to school full-time in the fall.... So I would REALLY REALLY prefer to work 12 (or even 16) hours shifts. I already go to work now from 1130pm to 8am and am in school from 830 till 3pm so... I can handle the hours. I want as much time to concentrate on school as I can. Right now working full time five days a week is tough, but I'm still managing a high B average.

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Specializes in Developmental Disabilities.

No help at all guys?

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Hey I know this post is a year old but just wondering how you made out? Were you able to work nights still and go to school? Did you get a job at Virtua or at Evergreens? I am going to school for my lpn and may have to work nights 2-3 days a week and I will have school 5 days a week so just wondering if its possible lol. I am also in Burlington county and will be looking for job as a cna and next spring as an lpn.

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where are you going? BCIT?

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I think I'm going to BCIT lol. I'm already registered for Lincoln Tech, but I also got an interview for BCIT which is where I really want to go. Someone who has been through the interview process let me know you're pretty much in if you get an interview and get all your paperwork in. So I have to call Lincoln Tech sometime today or tomorrow and let them know I will not be attending.

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I just got my test date for BCIT!!! who knows maybe we'll be class mates....if I figure out the funding thing! No Fin. Aid sucks!

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Hi everyone. :)

I currently attend BCIT for my LPN in Burlington County. The interview isn't bad at all, and the program is pretty decent. If you have your paper work in order, and just show that you are very interested in becoming an LPN the interview should be a piece of cake. I wish you all luck... if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask...

Justin

BTW I started in April 2009 and I graduate this July 2010... I am looking forward to the future!

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Hey justin, what do u like and not like about the program? Have u guys had anyone "drop out"?I heard the program does most of the clinicals at robert wood??

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Hey.

I do not dislike much about the program, but if you are entering it make sure to prepare for tests AND sometimes quzzes every single day. The testing isn't to bad if you devote the time to learning the material. Some of the sections are difficult (maternity and pediatrics have been the worst, majority of the class feels). So far we have lost four students due to insufficent grades. You must maintain a 75 percent in every section and a 85 in pharm calculations.

Robert Wood Johnson was a big part of our clinical, but we will be the last year using this hopsital. The hospital did not resign the BCIT contract to have students go there anymore. Most of your Med/Surg clinicals will be at Mount Holly Center and Shore Memorial. The worst part to be prepared for is the first couple months of school you pretty much are a CNA (Feed, dress, bathe, etc)who takes B/Ps as you are learning techniques, heh.

Justin

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