LilNurse2b143

LilNurse2b143

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  1. Jobs while in nursing school? cna?

    LilNurse2b143 replied to jessdreams's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi! I just wanted to give you some advice. I too am a nursing student. I just finished my 1st semester of the nursing program last spring, and just got a job towards the end of the semester at our...

  2. What nursing class at your school has the most failure rate?

    LilNurse2b143 replied to msteresa97's topic in General Students

    In my school, the highest drop out/fail rate was the 3rd semester which was Pulmonary/L&D/Pediatrics..more than half of them failed out because of the Med-Calc exam that

  3. Nursing care partner/CNA/Tech. position for nursing studen

    LilNurse2b143 replied to vastudent09's topic in General Students

    I'm a nursing assistant on a Med-Surg floor. I too just completed my first semester of nursing school and I have to tell you I learned more the first week of orientation at the job than I did a full...

  4. Stethoscope?

    LilNurse2b143 replied to Coco06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a Prestige Medical stethoscope which came in a package along with a pocket organizer (penlight, matching waterproof watch, bandage scissors, and a few other things) all for $40. To be honest,...

  5. discouraged

    LilNurse2b143 replied to beba42's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I got the job! Like I said, maybe if you widen your job opportunities. Even though a nursing assistant isn't the greatest job, it gets you in there! Everyone starts from somewhere! Good luck with...

  6. Transitional Care Unit

    LilNurse2b143 replied to heywazzupdude's topic in General Students

    Hi, Here is what I found what a transitional care unit to be described as. A transitional care unit offers a special caring environment for patients who no longer require all the resources of an...

  7. Pcu?

    LilNurse2b143 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a nursing student right now, and I just recently applied to the PCU as a nursing assistant. From my understanding, PCU is a step-down from the ICU. Can anyone give me any insight on what I would...

  8. Pcu?

    LilNurse2b143 replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the reply! I think I'm just a little hazy on what exactly I would be doing during the night since most of the residents are sleeping and what not. Besides vitals and whatnot. Most of the...

  9. discouraged

    LilNurse2b143 replied to beba42's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I agree it is pretty hard finding a job unless you know someone. Also, the hospitals are pretty vague with allowing nursing students to view what the hospital offers for them. However, I went to the...

  10. The logistics of nursing school and being a mom (or dad)

    LilNurse2b143 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Students

    Going to nursing school and having kids is hard, but if I can do it ANYONE can!!! I was 18 when I got pregnant, and was currently taking all my pre-req classes. It turned out really good because I...

  11. Nurse Externship

    LilNurse2b143 replied to Dbb82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Great feedback! I'm curious... where do you go to find out this info? I've heard to stay away from Human Resources in the hospitals b.c they don't give accurate info. Any

  12. Ocean County Community College

    LilNurse2b143 replied to janepearson's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I agree they do need to maintain a steady program and curriculum. I finally got in this January (night classes). I finished all my pre-reqs and had to wait only a year since then to get in. My first...

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

    LilNurse2b143 replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I was 18 when I first started the pre-reqs. Had my daughter at age 19 while still continuing school. Finished my pre-reqs at 20. Been on the waiting list for a year, and I start my 2 year RN program...

  14. nj salary survey

    LilNurse2b143 replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I've noticed how interested people are in salaries..and to get a better understanding of what you would be making try salary.com They compare your job title with the location of where you work, and...

  15. Ocean County Community College

    LilNurse2b143 replied to janepearson's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It's just one of those stereotypes the college gets for being a "community" college. Example: It's a community college you'll never get a real job there, or I heard things like bad teachers and such....

  16. Ocean County Community College

    LilNurse2b143 replied to janepearson's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am currently a Nursing Student at OCC. I was iffy about it in the beginning being that it was "OCC" but I hear nothing but great things from their program. High NCLEX passing percentage as well as...