thomk

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1. Newton memorial Hospital, RN salary, work environment

   thomk replied to Fundie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   I started at Newton Memorial as a new grad in 2007 I previously worked there as a Nurses assistant and then a unit Sec. When I started as a nurse I started at 26.00 an hour. I did the research and...

2. A New 50 year old nurse!?????

   thomk replied to timjo's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated Nursing School with my BSN at the age of 52. I now work on a very busy Med Surg/Onc floor. I am loving my new career and find that I am able to keep up with the best of them. It has been...

3. William Paterson

   thomk replied to DanEMT's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   I too graduated from there in May of 2006. I have to agree with lucylumps just do your best. The Nursing chair is always willing to talk with you. As for the instructors, from what I have read on...

4. I'm so disappointed. My hospital FIRED ME!!

   thomk replied to hotomalis's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I really do not post on these forums, but your story has moved me greatly. Please know that I am praying for you. I think you have recieved excellent advice in regards to going to your local...

5. The most horrible things instuctor's say...

   thomk replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I had the same experience during my first year of Nursing my instructor stated I too thought to much like I Nursing assistant and she down graded me for that. Further on in Nursing school I was told...

6. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

   thomk replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

   I started Nursing School at age 45 started out as Bio major then switch to Nursing graduated in May with BSN. I wil be 53 in October. It has been a dream since I was 12 years old to be a nurse I...

7. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   thomk replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am very happy for this forum. I just passed the NCLEX last week and will be starting a new job in February. I am very excited but very nervous at the same time. It is very refreshing to see others...