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There is actually an Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association that is totally geared toward helping Orthodox Jews navigate issues such as these. You can find them at http://www.jewishnurses.org or on facebook and linkedin.

it's not just for new grads, it is for all new hires. i had to take a test when i applied there over a year ago. i was totally not expecting it. the answers are not in the same frame of mind of how they teach you to think in nursing school. it's not ...

I kind of think you are dealing with an acute injury and need to take some time to let your body heal. Once you are better, it sounds like you can do this job, based on your experience with cleaning. Get well soon!

from experience, finding a job while pregnant can be quite challenging. just something to keep in mind!

I am planning on becoming a certified childbirth educator to help me break into the field. And well, because I am genuinely interested in teaching about childbirth! :-)

that's how it works in your school, but you can also become an RN through a certificate program or an associates degree program.

go for the BSN. I don't know how I can stress it more. It's becoming preferred and sometimes required in some places. Especially if it's not too much longer, get a BSN. Just trust me on this one. After reading through job descriptions and seeing "BSN...

I don't understand how hiring agency nurses poses a pt safety risk. If agency nurses don't work and staff-union nurses don't work, WHO WILL CARE FOR THE PTs???

It's all about patient care, and strike or no strike, there are patients in the hospital that need to be cared for.

thanks for the resources!

I am going to suggest becoming a Family NP, to keep your options open. You can totally work in pediatrics as an FNP. I looked into that already for myself ;-)

search online for scholarships

I got into the masters program at Temple with a similar GPA because I had good scores on my verbal GRE.

No official acceptence letter yet, but I am registered for classes at Temple University MSN-FNP working part time school part time :bby: My daughter is almost 9 months, so she's demanding a lot of attention too, but I figured it's not gonna get easie...

I think it's definitely due to the economy. We still have a shortage of nurses, but the hospitals just cannot afford to pay more nurses. Also, some nurses who were working part time increased their hours if their spouse lost their job.

I was just at the doctor for some blood work and I asked the girls at the front desk if they are hiring. They told me that there are only medical assistants and physicians working in the office. I guess the medical assistants can do everything necess...

yeh biggest catch 22... It's making me angry. :angryfire:

I have applied a number of times, only to repeatedly get the same ejection email. I'm not quite sure why a GN would more closely meet their needs than a hopkins BSN prepared nurse with 9 mo. medsurg experience would...whatever, their loss.

I have a BSN. Are you talking about Pennsylvania hospital or hosp. of university of penn? I think theyre different. Does either place have pediatrics? ReallyI'd be happy with almos any part time job now, but peds would make me so happy.

I have 9 months of Med Surg experience and also applied to St. Chris. I got a similar email that said: We are currently reviewing all applications and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you. I am surprised at how difficult ...

I am considering Jefferson a lot more seriously now, mostly because it seems they allow you to take some courses online and some in the classroom. I want to start soon, but I am due to give birth this Saturday :omy: so we'll see when I get back to wo...

I left my job after working there a full 9 months. I was getting used to it, but my husband got a better job about 60 miles away, so I really couldn't stick out a commute of over an hour, especially considering I was pregnant. I hope I can find a new...

just to clarify, ""meat" and "dairy" foods are never stored or prepared together either, so a truly kosher home, or facility, will have two refrigerators, two sinks and two cupboards to keep all these things separated." it's standard practice that in...

"I've seen plenty of docs with chest hair popping out of their scrubs." Just because a doctor does it, does not make it right.

I'm looking into the Drexel MSN program, mainly FNP. I asked if I could take core classes online and have them count toward the FNP and they said it's unlikely I will get permission. Just FYI.