NJnewRN

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1. Meaning of your username?

   NJnewRN replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I'm from NJ and I was a new RN. I think that says it

2. Least stressful nursing specialty

   NJnewRN replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

   For me it was radiation oncology, but there were a few times when it was stressful. For the most part I loved it. Teaching was fun as well. I had my moments, but it was super fun. Also being a hha...

3. Disgusted to say this.. 4 misdemeanors before facing demons

   NJnewRN replied to Purple7892's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I sent you a pm. All the best to

4. What do you want for Christmas?

   NJnewRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   I have everything I could EVER want and need. I just want to be with the people I

5. Great Salary But Sometimes I Wonder...

   NJnewRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   I wouldn't call our hard earned money "great" that's for six figures and up. Since I have to bleed for it. I make a good

6. How do you cheer yourself after a bad day at work?

   NJnewRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   Check my calendar to see if I have to return the next day and call out. Then, I basically make sure I spend the next day venting on Allnurses. Take myself out to a steak dinner and a movie. Then, I...

7. Six weeks out - never been so happy

   NJnewRN replied to savoytruffle's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Funny, this is how I felt after leaving home care. Know the feeling. My anxiety level was through the roof! I felt as if I was being tortured throughout the process. Good luck on your future...

8. Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

   NJnewRN replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

   Finally, finally someone understands how I feel! I could just bawl my eyes out. Yes, there are somethings in healthcare that are down right wrong! It has nothing to do with age. I started at 24 and...

9. NP: Still a nurse?

   NJnewRN replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Ha ha ha that's why it's called "Nurse Practitioner." Get it? There's Nurse in the title. Clearly, there is something going on in her head to make her want to separate herself from distinction or...

10. What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    NJnewRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    mclennan nailed it on the head, but I wish I could tell those people not to do it! There is no shortage and it's a rough life. After 4 years of crazy, I'm on the verge of getting the heck out. Good...

11. Where are you happy?

    NJnewRN replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I've tried many different things. The only thing I seem to like is radiation oncology which is an outpatient setting. It's where I've felt most happy as a

12. Personality At Work vs. At Home

    NJnewRN replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much the same. Funny as ever. Making the patients, family, and friends laugh. I like everything neat and presentable. Sometimes, I'm not as meticulous about cleaning my apartment. But for the...

13. The Hardest Job You Will Ever Love! - Nursing

    NJnewRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Bare in mind I was a float med surg nurse. I didn't find it mentally difficult, but what I hated was all the running around. For example, I did ortho 7pm to 7am. All I did from 7:30 to 2pm is take the...

14. Seeking feedback: NJ NP programs

    NJnewRN replied to ponderingNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Actually, UMDNJ leaves it up to the students to find their own preceptors. I looked in Felician College, but can't afford their

15. Seeking feedback: NJ NP programs

    NJnewRN replied to ponderingNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for the feedback I was seriously considering FDU, but I know nothing about them. What about UMDNJ. I heard there's a lot of disorganization with them. I applied there, but decided to hold...