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Sorry, I can only speak for their online program.

Yeah, I have heard about that kind of program. You pay the hospital for training and experience; essentially, you're working for free.

If you were in trouble due to drug and is documented, then you don't have any choice but to say "yes." Otherwise, say "no." Yes, it goes without saying that working under the influence isn't safe to say it mildly. But if you are taking care of that issue and working for your own betterment, then don't let anyone control your life.

Geographic location: NJ Pay rate: SALARIED, $90k In which area / specialty do you work? DIALYSIS What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? BSN, NONE How many years of experience do you have? 5 YEARS IN DIALYSIS Are you full-time, part-time, or casual / per diem / PRN status? F.T. What shift do you work? 9 TO 5 Do you receive any shift differential? NO Are you a manager or supervisor? MANAGER

Hi there!! I have an interview with the ER manager here in Cetral Jersey. Just wondering what's the starting rate for someone with no ER experience. Thanks a bunch!!

Check out glassdoor.com or salary.com. In NJ, I started $29/hr six years ago (2 years RN but no prior dialysis experience at that time).

I graduated from RAMP early last year (2011). What I learned is sticking with the program and be assertive but don't rattle RAMP's or your group's cages because they may think that you're not compliant! Like most successful graduates do: going under the radar until you're done.

I agree with other posters. Just complete you program before moving. Even being the devil's advocate here, they may even put you back on monitoring for a couple of years. Here's from my personal experience: I applied for a license in one of the western states 6 months after completing my 5-year monitoring program in 2011. After discussing it over the phone with the endorsement committee, they decided to put me back on another 3 years of monitoring because, according to them, I'm "high risk" for relapse with that big move cross country. Believe me, it took a lot of composure in my part for not bursting. Not to discourage you because the other states that I applied for endorsement are not requiring me to do monitoring. Good luck!

You are really lucky for getting a job quicker than most recent grads especially with dialysis. A lot of dialysis companies wouldn't even hire nurses who have years of experience as nurses if they don't have dialysis experience.

I'm really picky with the fabric since I'd be wearing for at least 12 hours. Some scrubs feel like I'm wearing a burlap. I buy Uniform Advantage, Butter Soft brand. I want my boys comfortable!

Manly briefcase is still acceptable. Not cool: shoulder bags.

True that! Hospital work is hard compared to dialysis.

At least in Arizona, DaVita is buying DSI.

All states will have their share of rudeness and tax problems. Everyone that I know who moved from the East Coast to California loves it and said that the benefits of living in CA offsets the disadvantages.

I've compared both states on these categories...NJ wins in rudeness and taxes. Besides CA has much nicer weather.

Amen! I'm from NJ.

Why am I moving to California? Because I currently live in New Jersey. Yes...New Jersey. I'm tired of "Winter Weather Alerts", rude people, high taxes, etc.

Going through CA BRN's site I found this: "16. I am licensed in another state and participating in their Diversion Program. I am thinking about transferring to California. Can I automatically transfer to California's Diversion Program while I am in the process of obtaining a California license? Nurses who are participating in another State's Diversion Program and not yet licensed in California are not eligible to participate in California's Diversion Program. By law, an RN must be licensed and residing in California in order to be eligible to participate. Once a California license is obtained, however, we can communicate with the state you are from (with the written permission of the nurse) and inform that state about your progress in California's program. Please check with your state to make sure you can transfer to another state and still be in compliance with their program. Note: there is nothing on California's application, which would require you to disclose that you are in another state's diversion program as long as your participation in that program is not considered discipline." http://www.rn.ca.gov/diversion/div-faqs.shtml

Okay, so what you're saying is to inquire with RAMP first?

Thank you so much for that 411. I'm going to contact both NV and CA Boards and see where it leads me. It's just nice to know that I have that option to get out of NJ, continue on with the program with my new home state, and go on with my life.

Thanks for your comments. I just cannot wait to leave NJ and move to another state. I'll just wait until my contract ends with RAMP; 22 months to go! I'll hang in there.

Hi everyone! Haven't been back to this site for a long time! I am currently a Registered Nurse in NJ but still in probation and under RAMP (NJ's monitoring program). As far as the Board goes I'm off probation since Summer 2008, but since I'm with RAMP I'm technically still on probation. My contract with RAMP ends in less than 2 years. I applied for an endorsement in Delaware last fall and after all the hard work and the fees, they still rejected me. I personally spoke with DE BON's executive director and could have told me that. I found out from a practicing Delaware MD who is also in recovery that DE is still a little backward in running things. I want to move to NV as soon as possible but I'm afraid that they will reject because of my contract. Is there anybody I can talk to for suggestions (such as a Peer Support Group facilitator)? All comments and suggestions are appreciated.

traumaRUs, what do you mean by "mid-level?"

In our outpatient clinic, we have a "crash cart" that really doesn't have anything. Although, we do have an AED available but that's pretty much it. If something happens we do CPR and call 911.

Yup, Qb.