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  1. Lady of Lourdes for new RN?

    Adria posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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...

  2. Lady of Lourdes for new RN?

    Adria replied to Adria's topic in New Jersey Nursing

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

  3. Pay

    Adria replied to tulip_aron's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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...

  4. help with degrees

    Adria replied to kjorris's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  5. Hooters and the Nun....

    Adria replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Very funny...thanks for sharing!!

  6. How do I get started on an accelerated BSN?

    Adria replied to TellyTelz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  7. How to overcome fear of the hospital?

    Adria replied to luv4nursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  8. Brains???? What's on yours

    Adria replied to LilyNHRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

  9. I am in a big mess.

    Adria replied to Jojo0608's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  10. Any others trying to quit smoking?

    Adria replied to AddyRN07's topic in Health, Stress Management

    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...

  11. Protein binding - Pharmacology

    Adria replied to jenn_rn_nj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  12. NSG math

    Adria replied to trilli18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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

  13. I passed! How did i do it?

    Adria replied to chick_pea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great job and congrats!!! You need to

  14. Just took my boards for the 2nd time....

    Adria replied to lucky13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  15. hear from NCLEX?

    Adria replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

  16. Bored or scared...Maybe Both

    Adria replied to Shastalee99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  17. So how long did you study before taking the NCLEX?

    Adria replied to IvoryLena's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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)....

  18. I Graduated!

    Adria replied to lisamc1RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

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

  19. Why does NCLEX make you feel like a failure then lets you know you passed?

    Adria replied to Nurselee774's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  20. Hi, New here

    Adria replied to ice_angel2484's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

  21. Do potential employers review refrences before making hiring plans?

    Adria replied to Bala Shark's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

  22. Hesi-NCLEX comparison

    Adria replied to flwannaB's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  23. Report Sheet Samples

    Adria replied to ToodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  24. Orginazational Skills

    Adria replied to roziepig's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  25. So Frustrated with the board of nursing in nj

    Adria replied to candyLPN2Be's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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