Adria RN

Hi everyone! I just passed my boards in October 11th and still waiting for my license to arrive...Finished school in PA so I haven't had any experience with the hospitals in NJ and don't know where to apply as a new grad. I live in Burlington County ...

Thank you for your reply! I will make sure I ask about the orientation program since it is very important for me. Thanks again!

Hi Tulip! I just passed my boards as well (october 11th) and have a question for you. Have you gotten your license yet? I have no idea how long it takes and I don't think I can even apply for a job without a license number at least. Congrats on passi...

There are different degrees that make up the same designation of R.N. A Diploma R.N. which studied and trained in a hospital-based environment working as staff in the hospital for hands-on experience in the off shifts of class time. This takes about ...

Very funny...thanks for sharing!! :chuckle

I would definetly talk to the college you are going to apply to first. Ask exactly what prereqs. you need -- different colleges have different requirements and although they are very similar you don't want to spend money on courses you won't need. Se...

I am scared of beginning work in the hospital as well. I am a new RN, just passed my boards in October and still waiting for the license. I keep telling myself that my fear comes from a new environment, from dealing with situations that are new to me...

That's a great question and thank you for all the replies as well! I am also a new RN and those tips will help me a lot!

I think that you should not worry so much about employers looking down or discriminating against you because you did not pass the first two times. Study hard and don't let yourself be discouraged. If they mention/question your first two attempts then...

I am ready to try and quit smoking...been a smoker for 11 years now and I hate how dependent I have become. I tried the nicotine gum before but it has not worked for more than a day...I am going to try the patch this time and I'm glad to see it worke...

I can answer the question regarding drugs bound to protein in blood. If your serum protein levels are low then you are at risk for drug toxicity because the drugs will be metabolized and not excreted without being metabolized first. So your thought p...

Yep...both answers are correct, good job! Hope you get the 100 on the test...

Great job and congrats!!! You need to celebrate

I had only 75 questions on the NCLEX but felt just as horrible as you do after taking it. I was very dissapointed and upset and thought I failed. I did pass however...I don't think anyone can say with certainty they did well or not and my advice is t...

I'm from NJ...took me 1 month to get my ATT from the board. It depends from state to state though, and NJ seems to have one of the slowest BON out there.

I graduated in August and passed my boards in October. I'm still waiting for the licencese...NJ BON is verrry slow!!!! I have not went to any interviews yet but I feel the same anxiety and fear you describe here. I just keep telling myself I am stro...

I took the NCLEX 2 months after I graduated...I studied for about 2 weeks, doing about 200 questions each day and looking up anything that I did not remember (if it was mentioned in those questions). It worked for me and I passed without months of do...

Way to go!! Hope you found a job in the speciality you were looking for and good luck in the future!

I passed the NCLEX in October and I was relieved...75 questions and only being sure of 4 or 5. I agree with everyone else that replied and said they were so unsure of passing and actually thinking they failed! My friend took it like 2 weeks before me...

Welcome! Use all the coping resources you can and stay strong...you can vent here any time you feel you just can't take it anymore. Hope it gets better for you!

Employers do check references. From what I know they only ask a couple of questions, such as "did so and so work there" and "would you hire them again".

I got 950 on my HESI and passed the NCLEX the first time, with 75 questions. I could not say that HESI was more or less difficult that the NCLEX but after taking the NCLEX I was only 100% sure of 5 questions...it was torture until I found out I pass...

I am a new RN and plan to work on a Med-Surge floor...from what I know their nurse-patient ratio is also 1 to 6. I would greatly appreciate someone posting a report sheet sample that really works for them. Thanks in advance!

If you are still doing your clinical rotations I would suggest you talk to your clinical instructor about organizing your day. Make sure you already have an outline of some sort and time frames for each action (assessment, passing meds, charting, etc...

I don't know what's wrong but I heard they are the slowest of all boards when it comes to updating the information on their website. I passed 3 weeks ago and did not receive my license yet.