cherubhipster

cherubhipster

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  1. Trapped in this office job and waiting for nursing school...

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I can't share the news because I need to keep this job. If I tell them I am leaving to soon, they might just kick me out of the door now. eek! It's like I've got a big secret and I'm not allowed to...

  2. I am accepted to my first choice nursing school!

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone! I wish I could hug all of you!!

  3. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I don't know anything about if they help with job placement, but jtjames might. that is also a question that you could ask at the open house. As far as starting salaries, I understand it all depends...

  4. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Oh, and also... study for the NET! That is the best advice I got on this thread, and it's true. Buy the book and do the problems! It gives you a great idea of what the test will actually be

  5. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi! Well, I graduated high school 7 years ago... I did indeed send my High School transcripts. I found my old guidance counselor's email online, and he said all I had to do was send in a written...

  6. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Just keeping everyone posted... I've been accepted to Bayonne pending I pass a math placement test and then take the corresponding math course this summer! Meanwhile...I just recieved a voicemail from...

  7. I got into nursing school! Sort of...

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I just wanted to share this because I can't talk to my family about it really. I have been accepted to the Bayonne Medical Center School of Nursing in NJ. :lol2:However, my acceptance is pending I...

  8. Tell me about working in hospitals in Bergen County?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Begren county would be ideal..but if you have something to say I would like to hear it.

  9. Need help from new nurses..

    cherubhipster posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello friends, I am in the process of applying to nursing school, and trying to make sure that this is what I really want to do!:icon_roll In trying to make a decision, I was told I should ask new...

  10. Need help from new nurses..

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Shadowing a nurse is such a great idea, I can't believe I haven't thought of that!! Thank

  11. Newbie Nurse Career Advice

    cherubhipster replied to luckylee's topic in General Nursing

    Kirsten is right, the difference is pay. Also, RN's with a bachelor degree get more responsibility in hospitals- you are also higher in the chain of command, so to speak. Ideally they say that when...

  12. Newbie Nurse Career Advice

    cherubhipster replied to luckylee's topic in General Nursing

    Which exam are you taking? The

  13. Newbie Nurse Career Advice

    cherubhipster replied to luckylee's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I myself am on the beginning path to nursing, as I just applie dot my schools, but I will tell you what I know. If you want to become an RN, your choice is between going back to a 2 year...

  14. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Now that is good to know!! At least I won't have to wait and wonder for too

  15. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Holy cow. Well now I really hope I get

  16. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Ah, an interview. I thought I remembered something about that! I do pretty well on interviews, generally speaking, so I guess that is good news. In the end I suppose either they will like me, or I...

  17. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thank you to everyone who answered! Merluv, you say that Holy Name is competitive to get into.. Does anyone know if there is a waiting list at Holy Name? Right now I am leaning towards Holy Name based...

  18. I have a GOAL...Senior Daycare

    cherubhipster replied to natkoz1982's topic in Nursing Career

    It certainly doesn't sound nuts to me! If it's your dream, then go for it. You can't expect anyone else to believe in it for you. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of it, as long as you...

  19. What do you actually DO?

    cherubhipster replied to BethyC123's topic in Nursing Career

    I found this very helpful too, thank you! There should be more "day in the life" stories out there for

  20. looking foa a good nursing school

    cherubhipster replied to bunnyangge's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck is only 20 minutes away from Clifton- that is where I am applying! Good

  21. Share why your current job sucks and what you hope will be different in nursing!

    cherubhipster replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally relate to everyone on this thread. Here's my story- I went to school for a BFA in fine art,mostly because I've always been attracted to art making and didn't know what else to do, or think...

  22. Paying the bills through school?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in Nursing Career

    My hours are about 9-6, but I commute a long distance to my job and wouldn't be able to get to class at night until 8pm. The problem is the schools don't have night programs that begin that late....

  23. Were you scared of needles or blood?

    cherubhipster replied to justrose79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, this thread has really helped me a lot. Thank you to all of the nurses who responded! I am in a similar boat to the original poster. I feel a little weak in the knees after reading all these...

  24. overcoming blood and guts?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you to all of you, this really makes me feel better, and more confidant. What you said makes senseto me- that once a person has a better understanding of the functions of the body, the gross...