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Hi all, Has anyone applied or heard from Jefferson for the program starting January 2015? Their application process was cumbersome to say the least, but I'm wondering how long until they invite prospective students for interviews?

Thanks...I applied mid June, was invited for an interview coming up on the 26th...any advice? I'm pretty nervous - got my CCRN books out and I'm reviewing already!

As one of many on what seems to be an exhausting job hunt, I've heard more and more stories of new grads getting their first jobs as per diem nurses, even interviewing for one myself. As a nursing student, we were always told per diem jobs were an i...

I'm a recent new grad who accepted a position on a very busy tele/med surg floor. I am happy to have a job given the current job market in NJ, and am pleased that I'm getting that initial year in med surg as a foundation to my nursing career, but I'...

Thanks everyone for your responses. I know this story is all too common, but I can't help shake the feeling that I'm being genuinely mistreated. It clearly does nothing for my personal confidence, but aside from that - I'm missing the education I w...

I have had 2 C-sections that were both problem free and I would say it took anywhere from 45 min - 1 hour. There's some prep that happens before you head into the OR but that's just basic things - assessment of mother and baby, starting a line, flui...

Thanks for the response. Would you consider that $35-40/hour in a teaching hospital in central NJ is reasonable or do you think it could be much lower/higher than that?

I took my exam yesterday. I tried to do the trick, but I'm not sure if I'm doing it correctly. When I put in my information to register again, it takes me to a page that says my user name/account already exists. Has anyone recieved that message? ...

Hi Mary Jane, Yes...you're right. The classes they want you to have do have prerequisites. The general sequence for the life sciences is Bio I, Bio II, A&P I, then A&P II. For the chemistry, I don't think they require organic chemistry, a...

AH-HA! Now I get it...okay guys...my 15th post...here goes...

Love, I can't do PM's either...I've been trying to send to Sweetlife... Sweetlife, Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! If I ever get this PM thing figured out, we'll talk.

Hi Adp (and others), I just saw your post asking questions about the program and I apologize for the delay....I haven't been on here in a while. So to answer some questions... First things first...while the RN to BSN program is accredited, the acc...

Hi guys...I finally cleaned up my inbox so if you have any questions, feel free to message me. Just to let you all know, physics was not on our exam but that does NOT mean it won't be on this one. Different schools test on different subjects. I h...

Hey Sweet Life...I think you may have tried to message me but my inbox was full...sorry about that. Anyway, to answer your question...the program is awesome. I really can't say enough good things about it. The days are long, there's a lot of work,...

Hi NJ...I was accepted for the May cohort. I think we're starting May 12th. My first degree was in Biology from Rowan and I had a decent GPA (3.0) ...nothing unbelievable. But my pre-req grades were very good. I didn't have to take them over bec...

Hey...I got my letter too! Are you going to the Brookdale campus? Did you get the packet of information they talked about in the letter....I'm still waiting to see what's involved and I"m wondering when the heck it's gonna get here...

Hi there...I also applied to the Communiveristy program. I took my Hesi on the 18th....I'm sure you did also by now. I got a cumulative score of 88. I'm hoping that that's enough. Anyway...a friend of mine applied with me and she just got her re...

Jersey Guy, I saw you post something about collecting unemployment while you were taking your pre-req's....something about a critical occupation change. Is this still applicable if you're in an accelerated program? I'm not real familiar with unempl...

I was told that they did receive their accreditation. I didn't look very far into it, so I suppose you're right and I should, but I did speak to someone in the department who said they were.

Hi Joanne, I haven't been through the program but I did apply to the program for the Communiversity location this year. If you're anything like me, you're chewing your fingernails off waiting for letters to go out. I've made a few phone calls, an...