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  1. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    DaddyO replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate Students

    new jersey i don't see the gre listed in the requirements at umdnj: new jersey registered nurse license or eligible for nj licensure. rn licensure from another state will be evaluated on an...

  2. how much do starting RNs earn a year?

    DaddyO replied to onlyjesus99's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am curious as to what a day is like working at a correctional facility.....can you describe for me ? Also, is there any OT ? Lastly, are you considered a State employee

  3. NP Specialties?

    DaddyO replied to NickG's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the replies.... I was under the impression that after a certain point in the program....you would concentrate more on a specialty....much like what I did for my undergrad in business and I...

  4. NP Specialties?

    DaddyO replied to NickG's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks...I may be a little confused here.....help me out The bullet, second from the bottom says: "Hold a Master's Degree or higher in nursing from an advanced practice (APRN) nursing program as a...

  5. NP Specialties?

    DaddyO replied to NickG's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok yes...that makes sense and Thank You. the NPs on my floor for some reason aren't as willing to share their story. I thought there were additional classes...if I am reading the ONCB site...

  6. NP Specialties?

    DaddyO replied to NickG's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks MC1906, help me understand the NP programs. I can't find any schools in my area that has Orthropedics ..here is one school i am looking at in my area:...

  7. NP Specialties?

    DaddyO replied to NickG's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow....i came here to ask the same question. Like you I can't afford to be out of work for 2yrs for the CRNA program...esp with two young daughters.....loan or no loan. One semester shy of completing...

  8. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    its intimidating in the beginning....but you will find your groove and be fine. Just try not to fall behind and group yourself with others that are as motivated as yourself, so you guyz can give each...

  9. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am going to suggest to give priority to the reading for NUR 183 (6 credits) . The first exam we took covered something like 20 chapters. I am in the evening program and it was darn near impossible...

  10. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Speaking of Pharmacology and the abbreviations.... brush up on your simple Algebra. Everyone is required to take a Pharmacology test. I believe it was within 2-3wks of the start of the semester....

  11. BSN Required...what does this mean for the 2yr ADN programs ?

    DaddyO replied to DaddyO's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I heard something about the reason for the BSN also has something to do with the Magnet Certification. Anyone hear this

  12. BSN needed for CRNA school?

    DaddyO replied to DJC85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My friend has a Bachelors in ACcounting. Went to a community college for her RN. Was accepted into a CRNA program but had to take transitional classes because of not having a BSN. There are programs...

  13. Scrubs store in Northern NJ?

    DaddyO replied to fsv1024's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Two stores within one block from each other on Washington Ave in Bergenfield,

  14. how much do starting RNs earn a year?

    DaddyO replied to onlyjesus99's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Average hours worked annually is approx 2000 (52wks x 40hrs = 2080). 2000hrs x 32.50 = $65,000 annually before taxes. More with weekend

  15. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I second the the extras Fisherman mentioned. Especially the name tag. FYI - Some Clinical Profs are anal. They expect you to be totally ready and prepared for Clinicals. I am talking ALL white...

  16. Bergen Community Nursing Program

    DaddyO replied to onlyjesus99's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Yes...BCC is a 2yr program after all pre-requisites are completed and if all goes well with you passing your classes. I say this because If anyone happens to fail, they will have to wait 1yr to...

  17. If you had to pick two careers/paid hobbies other than nursing...

    DaddyO replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Day / Swing Trading. I worked for a Brokerage. Once I am done I will trade on my off days. One more semester to go to change

  18. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    DaddyO replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    relax a little. get a regular Stethoscope preferably with a Bell and Diaphragm. Peds/Mother/Baby is not until Level 3 and even still we used regular Steths. We used a pen light during two of my...

  19. New Grad, needs help getting a job at NY presbyterian!!! help

    DaddyO replied to Sweetiie17's topic in New York Nursing

    When did NYP stop hiring ADN's ? I know this is a developing trend in NJ too and will be the standard soon. Valley Hospital will only take BSN but tThere was an upper classmen from my school that was...

  20. student nurse externship

    DaddyO replied to Justyna's topic in General Nursing

    i am in nj....all extern programs here are at least 1 month in. but one of my classmates that missed the application deadline applied for a pt nursing assistant position and was hired. just a little...

  21. Isolation Patients: what is your protocol for dining ?

    DaddyO replied to DaddyO's topic in General Nursing

    Why Kosher

  22. Isolation Patients: what is your protocol for dining ?

    DaddyO replied to DaddyO's topic in General Nursing

    can we all think of suggestions to offer to the hospital. i mentioned having the Pt's files to reflect Isolation down in the kitchen, just as is done when their is a restricted diet

  23. Isolation Patients: what is your protocol for dining ?

    DaddyO replied to DaddyO's topic in General Nursing

    Ok good....I thought I was being a little to anal here. So the same is occuring in other hospitals as well. When the Pt is done eating.....We place the tray outside on the Isolation cart.....We take...

  24. Does it matter what school I get my BSN from?

    DaddyO replied to n1cktm's topic in Nursing Career

    Having a ADN will not be an issue in some schools i understand if you have a bachelors in another area. there are bridge programs that will require additional classes to fill the void. I know a person...

  25. I really have no idea.. which nursing school is the best/better in NJ?

    DaddyO replied to Ned13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    with respect to Nursing, I would consider the passing rate on the NCLEX and those able to find employment after graduating. the state or some agency puts out an annual percentage, but the link seems...