dave_t

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1. getting back slowly- any suggestions?

   dave_t replied to dave_t's topic in New Jersey

   Thanks Steve, and thanks for that information as well Mike, Good luck!

2. getting back slowly- any suggestions?

   dave_t replied to dave_t's topic in New Jersey

   Hi Steve, Thanks for the reply! I was thinking along the same lines. I'm reading up on my med/surg notes and will start applying soon. I've always wanted to see what it was like working in the city, and from where I live, the commute wouldn't be b...

3. Entry level jobs in informatics

   dave_t replied to h60avtrn's topic in Informatics

   Thanks h60avtrn! I'll add that website to my research. I really appreciate the share! Dave

4. Entry level jobs in informatics

   dave_t replied to h60avtrn's topic in Informatics

   Thank you very much, I'll check those out now!

5. Entry level jobs in informatics

   dave_t replied to h60avtrn's topic in Informatics

   Hello rninformatics, Thanks for the reply! Well I guess I'd like to find out more about what roles are out there. Is there a place that I can go to learn more about the field (I just learned about it last night)? In the meantime I'll keep searching...

6. Entry level jobs in informatics

   dave_t replied to h60avtrn's topic in Informatics

   Hello, I'm in a slightly different boat. My primary career has been IT (helpdesk, mostly) and I am certified as a MCP and a Network+ professional. Mainly, I support end users. I do have a BSN but have very little work put in as a RN so far (gradua...

7. getting back slowly- any suggestions?

   dave_t replied to dave_t's topic in New Jersey

   Hi Pantheon, Thanks! One thought - I am thinking that I might need a place that will be ok with my lack of recent experience. Before that I only had a few months working on a floor. For those reasons, I was thinking of trying to ease my way back i...

8. Hospital not hiring staff?

   dave_t replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey

   Those are great ideas - thanks! Mountainside is attractive just b/c its down the road from where I live!

9. getting back slowly- any suggestions?

   dave_t posted a topic in New Jersey

   Hi, I graduated in 2006 with a BSN and started to work but left Nursing only a few months when an opportunity to get back to my old career came up. From all accounts, I did well while I was there - I finished orientation without any extension neede...

10. Hospital not hiring staff?

    dave_t replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey

    Lovely, Did you ever hear back from Mountainside? I live in town and was going to apply, but your story is causing me to hesitate to even bother! I graduated in 2006 but haven't worked since then.. I think with my lack of experience that would be a...

11. Coursework plan of attack

    dave_t replied to dave_t's topic in General Students

    Thank you! I've decided to stick with Chem w/lab and start AP during the summer. And I was able to get into a Texas Gov online course this semester too! If anyone else wants to chime in, feel free! Dave

12. Coursework plan of attack

    dave_t posted a topic in General Students

    Hey guys, More advice would be appreciated here. I need to take at least the following pre-reqs, just to apply to a nursing school: Ant and Phy I and II w/lab -- 8 cred Micro w/lab -- 4 cred Chem w/lab -- 4 cred Nutrition -- 3 cred Pysch Growth and...

13. school admission advice

    dave_t replied to dave_t's topic in General Students

    Wow, thanks for all the advice, warm welcome, support, and kind words! Of course, I guess that's to be somewhat expected in a nursing forum. This has given me new hope! Now all I need to do is get A's in all my courses. Where's the thread for 'Pre...

14. school admission advice

    dave_t replied to dave_t's topic in General Students

    Thanks Gromit! (btw, looking forward to the new ST:NG movie!) Not sure about the entrance exam thing, but there are some which require an essay and an interview, so that may help out. Some programs will consider GRE scores too, if it includes a MSN...

15. school admission advice

    dave_t posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all, I'm a 31 y.o. ex- corporate world paper pusher who has decided to finally follow his interest in the health field and become a nurse. I already have a BA in Information Science and would be taking my pre-reqs to apply for a 2nd BSN or acce...