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  1. I quit in the middle of my shift....

    newgradERrn posted a topic in Emergency

    As a new grad (RN) the stress in the ER was toooo much to handle... (after 5 months) I quit 2 hrs after starting my shift. I notified my manager, they reassigned a nurse to my patients....I gave...

  2. NCLEX-RN Exam on April 2011, need motivation?

    newgradERrn replied to Awww_ItsMyNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking NCLEX in 5 days... Iv'e been using the Hurst review.... it's been awesome...Aunt Marleen :) does a great review and teaches you how to read nclex questions. I'll let you know how I do, so...

  3. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    newgradERrn replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    JUst passed RN predictor with 99% chance of passing nclex, review meds, values, diet and most importantly prioritization! Ours was pretty easy, only 2 questions had no clue! Being in a telemetry unit...

  4. Should I take chemistry?

    newgradERrn replied to sk8inghunny's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    YES! Everything helps in nursing school! A growth and Development class, or Death and dying class, sociologu of the family. It's amazing how bits and pieces from each of those classes really helped...

  5. Tips on surviving nursing school... help!

    newgradERrn replied to AggieQT's topic in General Students

    Study your material, then test yourself. Do you know the S&S, the side effects of meds, what would be your top priorities, what would be the 1st thing you would do if your patient.... Know...

  6. Summer before Nursing School

    newgradERrn replied to samantha0890's topic in General Students

    I really like the incrediably easy series you can find in any bookstore, they simplize the nursing content. Start with Maslow's heirchy, How to do a Nursing Assesment, What Interventions, which are...

  7. Help! I quit nursing school and I might want to go back.

    newgradERrn replied to Nguyenap87's topic in General Students

    Our school only allows you to be away 2 years, after that you need to start at nursing 1

  8. which would be better?

    newgradERrn replied to bri.22's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    PCT are what nurses aides/assistants use to be in the hospitals in my area. In some hospitals they draw blood, do ekg's, and in L&D they are the tech's in the delivery room as well, who assist the...

  9. Daytonite has passed away...

    newgradERrn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    She was truly kind, intelligent and I always looked forward to her advice. To her friends and family, I am sorry for your loss! She was

  10. Ocean County College OCC Nursing Waiting List

    newgradERrn replied to yossisiegel's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It took me a year and half, I applied to the night time and One day/online and got into

  11. OCC - how long did you wait?

    newgradERrn replied to Julbree127's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I waited 1 1/2 years. I'm in the ODPW. I highly recommend getting a job as an aide whle your waiting it will help you alot 1st semester. Also, start reviewing electrolytes, and nursing math. You can...

  12. Anyone in OCC ODPW Spring 09'

    newgradERrn posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got my acceptance letter anyone else?

  13. Ocean County Community College

    newgradERrn replied to janepearson's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Anyone in the ODPW program, i'm curious how the exam works. Also I have a fundamentals of nursing book from someone it's 7th edition, the current edition they are selling at the bookstore is the 8th...

  14. Anyone in OCC ODPW Spring 09'

    newgradERrn replied to newgradERrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Numby Orientation was ok, I got more info from the student nurses than the professor. I ordered my books and started to read the assignments. Good Luck I'll be in Brick ODPW where will you be?...

  15. Anyone in OCC ODPW Spring 09'

    newgradERrn replied to newgradERrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I choose afternoon session, I have to get my kindergartener off to school. Is anyone taking Nutrition with Nursing 1? I'm thinking of waiting till this

  16. TEAS test...Help!

    newgradERrn replied to nursingstudent721's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I took mine a few months ago. Know your basic math, conversions from percentage to decimals etc. Fractions and a little algebra. I was suprised to see 6th grade science questions, I remember one had...

  17. Anyone in OCC ODPW Spring 09'

    newgradERrn replied to newgradERrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Everyone! I'm soo excited to see there are fellow student nurses here! YEAH!!!!! I choose Prof. Zevany, I heard she is very good. I think we'll be at SOCH for the first semester I use to work...

  18. One Day per week Program or Nights Which One?

    newgradERrn replied to newgradERrn's topic in General Students

    I chose the ODPW program, the clinical is one twelve hour

  19. One Day per week Program or Nights Which One?

    newgradERrn posted a topic in General Students

    Hi All I was just accepted to the nights program at OCC, BUT, I really wanted the ODPW program b/c I work and have children. I'm wondering, which one works better for those who work and have...

  20. Wait list vs. no wait list

    newgradERrn replied to JettaDP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    think of it this way.... Cost of Private 37K yr Cost of CC 5Kyr Difference of time 3 yrs=32K Would you wait 3 yrs to go to CC is someone were willing to PAY YOU 11K a yr, or give you 32K at the...

  21. Need online A&PII class and Microbiology class please help

    newgradERrn replied to mzjferrd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ocean.edu Ocean County College in toms river NJ offered AP1 and APII online, you purchase kit through book store, took w/ Prof. Labella and it was a great experience. Cost is $1000 for

  22. Anatomy & Physiology2 ONLINE Course

    newgradERrn posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took AP1 a few years ago, I've been taking some courses online. It just works easier for my schedule. I bit the bullet an will be the second class to take AP@ online. The professor said out of...

  23. I don't want to work in a hospital ever...

    newgradERrn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I previously worked in L&D as a unit sec. now I work in a small sx center as a surgical tech. I love it. The RN's make 30 an hour, next to my $16. They do exactly the same thing I do. They...

  24. A&P II Club, 2007

    newgradERrn replied to CuriousMe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i'd like to be a part of the ap2 club, i'm taking it online.

  25. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    newgradERrn replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG you mtamnake it sound all so easy! Started NS in a 3 yr BSN program, at 17. I freaked out and dropped out by nursing 2. Wish I had more guidence back then. Anyway, second try towards NS 1997...