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Hi Starbin, Do you have a BSN or and Associates Degree? I was wondering if Valley Hospital is hiring those with Associates Degree.

Hi, I'm a senior student doing my associates degree in nursing. I will be graduating this year. I had 2 babies while in nursing school. I just gave birth to my second baby last month. Being pregnant should not hinder you from going to nursing school. You just have to really want both (your pregnancy and nursing) very badly. I actually was held back a year (the program was two years) because I failed a non-nursing subject . It was during my first pregnancy and I was on full credits (pre-reqs with nursing courses). We also just moved to our new house around that time so there were so many things going on that prevented me from focusing on nursing school. I had the first baby the first semester of my first year so I only missed 2 clinicals. I went back to school after 2 weeks of giving birth in both pregnancies. I never missed school due to morning sickness (even though I had it) because I was saving my absences. Both times I was taking the bus, subway to school and doing my clinicals up until I gave birth. I also had the time to be a summer nurse extern while I was in my second trimester. So my point is, can go to nursing shcool while pregnant, assuming that the pregnancy is normal and that her school and professors are supportive. Goodluck to your friend.

Hi. I will be graduating this june. I am also living in NJ but am currently commuting to NY for nursing school. I am also thinking whether or not it is worth travelling to NY for a higher salary. I have spoken to a couple of nurses who work in NY but live (30 min away) in NJ. They all tell me that it is worth it. The pay in NY is definitely much higher. My husband is a CPA and he told me that if the difference in salary is at least $4000, then it will be worth it. Regarding transportation, he said that there is a tax refund for that, etc., etc. By the way, I hope you do not mind me asking, but I was wondering if you could give me a ball park figure on how much NJ hospitals are offering new graduates with associates degree (annual income). The hospital our nursing school is affiliated with are already offering us jobs after we graduate, but I still want to compare it with hospitals in NJ.