NJMEDguy48

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1. Listen up future Nurses. I have some news...

   NJMEDguy48 replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Students

   Want a great job.. Very Serious .. Strong suggestions... Saint barnabas health care system and meridian Health In central NJ They are huge hospital systems in NJ HUGE. Very big in central new jersey (the best places to live) Super affordable in Ocean...

2. Listen up future Nurses. I have some news...

   NJMEDguy48 replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Students

   Great info ELK.... Question I have. Seems to me not only do you as an educator provide reasons at your level why there are educating issues (hence nursing employment issues real or perceived). Many other persons at all different levels of health car...

3. Listen up future Nurses. I have some news...

   NJMEDguy48 replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Students

   Awesome Thanks.... Finally was able to talk to 2 human resource persons of 2 of NJ largest hospital systems. Yes they have nursing jobs! But few mostly from retirement. They have tons of qualified nurses though applying for the jobs. They finally ca...

4. Listen up future Nurses. I have some news...

   NJMEDguy48 replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Students

   ok nursel56, I enjoy your level headed response. A few more questions if I may. 25 years ago were there as many specialized techs as there are today that seem to fill some of the roles of nurses at a cheeper rate maybe because they do not have to be ...

5. Listen up future Nurses. I have some news...

   NJMEDguy48 replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Students

   I wonder why you said "not so anymore" Has there not been bad economies before? Are there other mitigating factors that make an experienced nurse like you to say that? I think there are many reasons why I agree with you But if you might elaborate.......

6. Calling all Brookdale Community College Nursing Students!!!

   NJMEDguy48 replied to TrinaCNA's topic in New Jersey

   Good Day All I have been trying to find posts for Brookdale's Respiratory Therapist program anyone run across them? Searched many but no recent posts. Thanks

7. any advice to male late 30's on entering nursing field?

   NJMEDguy48 replied to watertower's topic in Men

   Coach J Are you at all a visitor to All nurses anymore? I do have some questions for you.

8. Listen up future Nurses. I have some news...

   NJMEDguy48 replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Students

   read all the posts....... I have the opportunity to either go for RT or LPN degree at local schools at an "almost free" cost... RT 3 yrs Lpn 1.... RN out of the question as waiting list after Pre Reqs are done is a maybe 2 years and list is so long a...

9. Nursing shortage

   NJMEDguy48 replied to rivet32's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing Shortage 2010.... I am very interested in facts re: Health care today and the Future! I find it very interesting and somewhat confusing. Public LPN classes at Votech schools app $7,000.00 some private schools $20,000.00. The private schools g...

10. Nursing shortage

    NJMEDguy48 replied to rivet32's topic in General Nursing

    No need for sorry. I am just frustrated as a U.S. tax payer, future health care provider, health care patient at times, student, father and other. I know statistics sometimes don't reveal all the truths or can have many variables usually swayed by t...

11. Nursing shortage

    NJMEDguy48 replied to rivet32's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate your response. I am going to be careful as Foreign nurses are NOT the only reason for the glut. ALL American taxpayers are footing some of the bills for all our students in school to get there medical degrees this also includes fo...

12. Nursing shortage

    NJMEDguy48 replied to rivet32's topic in General Nursing

    Great response and much appreciated.... So many variables as to why the "Glut" ... I saw your stated statistic re 40% of the current nurses will retire by 2020... Can I get the source of that info as I have been trying to get such Stats. My first que...

13. Nursing shortage

    NJMEDguy48 replied to rivet32's topic in General Nursing

    Great Posts Here. From a little different perspective if I may. I am the spouse of a nursing (RN) student of only 8 years ago (She is a RN now). Back then Yes there were jobs everywhere (not just New Jersey) with huge sign on bonuses to boot. At th...

14. respiratory therapist versus licensed practical nurses (LPN)

    NJMEDguy48 replied to mashamontago's topic in Career Support

    Thanks for the reply. When you say pay is a little better you mean that of an RN to RT Correct? I have great legs, lots of ladders in my past so keeping on my feet should be easy. Just have to get over age thing........Lastly do you have any suggesti...

15. OCVTS LPN Program

    NJMEDguy48 replied to nmlpn's topic in New Jersey

    Donna uh I mean NerdfrNJ yes I know..... you are 41...............It's all inside! Nite and good luck friday......no skill that is!